When the flowers are blooming and birdsong becomes your new morning alarm, it’s easy to experience the inspiring changes spring is springing on you. All that outdoor inspiration can manifest indoors too and guide you to your own path of change — or just an uncontrollable urge to clean out your closet. Spring cleaning has […]
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Caregiving
The Ageless Power Of VR And AR
With the recent release of headsets such as Apple’s Vision Pro, which came out in January, interest in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) has increased exponentially. When a user puts on a VR or AR device, they can see virtual content projected on the display screen before their eyes, which can overlay on […]
Here Are More Tips On How To Help Someone Who Is Helping Others
This is a continuation of the article listed in the P.S. below: Do you know a caregiver? Maybe a neighbor who keeps to themselves? A member of your church who hasn’t been attending because they are nervous about bringing their loved one? A coworker who is struggling? A friend or even a family member? How about […]
Activities
Farmers Markets: Make The Most Of Your Visit
Farmers markets offer a wonderful opportunity to buy local fruits and veggies picked at the peak of the season, meet the farmers who grow the food, try new foods, and connect with others. In our area, farmers markets typically open in May and run through early fall, although there are a few markets, such as […]
Take The Grandkids Deep Into The Heart Of Hart County For Fun And Adventure
The Amish population in Hart County is the eighth largest in North America, with more than 200 families living and working in the area. The Horse Cave/Hart County Amish Businesses map, which can be downloaded or picked up at the tourism center, features more than 20 businesses that might be of interest as you plan […]
Health & Fitness
Three Food Groups That Can Change Your Life
The best choices at the store. The foods you consume make a difference, both in how you feel today, and your long-term health. “Our bodies have to be nourished to function properly,” says Susan Borders, registered dietitian. What foods should you incorporate into your diet? As a general rule, choose a variety of plant-based foods. […]
The Great (Local) Parklands Of Floyds Fork Are Calling…And You Must Go
“To sit in the shade of a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment,” says Jane Austen’s character Fanny in Mansfield Park. Research continues to support the sage advice to get outside and clear our hearts and minds. Blood pressure, heart rate, and stress lower; energy, focus, and immune systems raise. […]
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Farmers Markets: Make The Most Of Your Visit
Farmers markets offer a wonderful opportunity to buy local fruits and veggies picked at the peak of the season, meet the farmers who grow the food, try new foods, and connect with others. In our area, farmers markets typically open in May and run through early fall, although there are a few markets, such as […]
Take The Grandkids Deep Into The Heart Of Hart County For Fun And Adventure
The Amish population in Hart County is the eighth largest in North America, with more than 200 families living and working in the area. The Horse Cave/Hart County Amish Businesses map, which can be downloaded or picked up at the tourism center, features more than 20 businesses that might be of interest as you plan […]
How This One Woman Is Uncovering FBI Family Stories
As a former FBI agent, Amy Wisotsky knows how to use evidence to tell a story. While the parallels may not seem obvious at first, the tools used by crime-solving professionals to bring truth to light are often the very same techniques employed by genealogists to bring life to a person who may have passed […]
How Does Her Garden Grow? A Look At Container Gardens/Raised Gardens.
Denise Peterson who is a master gardener, bought this Meyer lemon tree from ValuMarket. The smell of freshly picked basil and the taste of a fresh tomato off the vine can be motivation to grow plants at home. We asked local expert Mary Ann Dallenbach, owner of St. Matthews Feed & Seed, for advice on […]
Three Food Groups That Can Change Your Life
The best choices at the store. The foods you consume make a difference, both in how you feel today, and your long-term health. “Our bodies have to be nourished to function properly,” says Susan Borders, registered dietitian. What foods should you incorporate into your diet? As a general rule, choose a variety of plant-based foods. […]