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Get Away For A While And Explore The Ruins Of This Bygone Amusement Park
If you want to get away from it all for a while, head to Charlestown State Park in Southern Indiana and get yourself to the Rose Island Loop Trail. You’ll walk along a paved path, cross the Portersville Bridge, and find yourself in the ruins of Rose Island Amusement Park, which had its heyday in the 1920s. Most of the hike is shady, but be sure to bring plenty of water because you’ll want to explore.
Two Tech Tools To Ease Home Outdoor Maintenance
Thinking about sprucing up around your homes? Outdoor home and garden work can often be physically demanding, but here are some tools that make the job a bit easier. Orbit Telescoping gutter cleaning wand – approximately $30. If cleaning the gutters feels like a never-ending battle against the leaves...
Two Techniques For Soothing Your Loved One’s Emotions
If you’re a caregiver and the person you’re caring for gets upset, it can be tricky to know how to handle the situation. Becky Beanblossom, president of Home Instead Senior Care, offers two techniques for calming your loved one. When your loved one is angry or upset…. “There...
Flying Along With Your Adult Children
Wouldn’t it be nice if our kids came with parenting instructions? I envision a world where a lengthy manual is included at our baby’s birth detailing everything we need to know from sleep training to first dates. Sure, we can find some parenting insight from trusted websites, articles, or parenting books, but the majority of this information only supports us through the newborn, toddler, and teen phases. What happens when our kids grow up? How can we successfully parent adult kids?
Check Out These Tech Tools For Easier Outdoor Pruning
Thinking about sprucing up around your homes? Outdoor home and garden work can often be physically demanding, but here are some tools that make the job a bit easier. Ryobi One+ Cordless bypass lopper – approximately $134. You don’t realize how badly you need this tool until you get...
Cheers For Beer! Check Out This Louisville Event
Yes, Kentucky is the bourbon capital of the world, but Louisville has been making a name for itself as a beer-brewing mecca. On June 29, 2024, craft breweries will be at the Louisville Waterfront Park for the Kentucky Craft Bash. More than 50 local breweries will attend and showcase more than 150 varieties of beer on the menu.
Check Out Ferdinand On This Indiana Day Trip To Dubois County
Dubois County is about an hour west of Louisville along I-64 in Indiana, and it encompasses the towns of Ferdinand, Jasper and Huntingburg, all located to the north of I-64 and on Eastern Time. The same exit 63 will lead you to St. Meinrad Archabbey and Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, located to the south of I-64 and on Central Time. For our outing, we stuck with new-to-me Dubois County, and we were delighted at what we discovered. I recommend checking out the Visitors Center for expert advice on a day that will meet your interests. I’d like to give a special shoutout to Whitney Lubbers, executive director of the Dubois County Visitors Center, who took great care of us.
Start Your Fitness Journey Now
I have always been active, but when I was raising my children, my fitness dreams were put on the back burner. Once I reached my 40s, my dream was sparked again when my daughter mentioned going to a Zumba class. It was on from there! I began with one class at our local YMCA, which later evolved into multiple classes. I got every certification and license I could.
Be Kind To Yourself And Take A Breath
“Put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others.” ~ Every airline attendant on every flight. You have to breathe. That is something everyone can agree on. As a caregiver, you have to look after yourself as a top priority. It might feel self-centered, but it’s just logical.
Fill Your Senses With Lush Lavender
There are few things prettier than a field full of blooming lavender, and you can see it this summer at Little Mount Lavender in Simpsonville, Kentucky. With a cafe serving chicken chasseur, lavender balsamic red beet salad, freshly made crepes, and more, plus a gift shop selling all kinds of crafts and lavender products, Little Mount Lavender will be a “scentsational” spot for you to spend a couple hours.
Try This! An Evening With The Bard
Whether you love the great outdoors or prefer to stay in the air conditioning, we’ve got some events and activities for you to add to your social calendar this summer. Spend an evening (or several) watching free Kentucky Shakespeare performances of Romeo & Juliet, The Comedy of Errors, and The Tempest throughout June and July. Food trucks are ready to begin serving visitors at 6pm, and there are pre-show activities and entertainment until the curtain rises (figuratively speaking) at 8pm. Shows are performed at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Central Park on South Fourth Street.
Let The Bubbles Fly – Read Our Summer Issue
A shimmer of hope, a shimmer of care, a shimmer of brighter days…I like the idea of a bubble of kindness floating by at just the right moment for the person in need of it. In our current world, we tend to worry that a gesture of kindness might feel too intrusive or too personal. But speaking as someone who has needed kindness (and who hasn’t?), I can tell you that a kind text, a kind gift, or a kind word delivered into my world has never been unwelcome. If I stop to think about it, perhaps it is impossible to overstep with kindness, or in our analogy, impossible to blow too many beautiful bubbles toward someone.
When Grandparents are the Parents
If you were to combine the ingenuity of Batman’s gadgets with Superman’s super speed, grandparents would still outdo them on both counts. When they’re needed, grandparents “leap tall buildings in a single bound” with crafty crafts, extra hugs, and plenty of sugary-baked goods in tow. But when grandparents are asked to take on the responsibility of raising their grandkids, they truly transform into the superheroes of their grandkids’ lives.
Try This! Louisville StrEatery
If you’re looking to try something new in terms of cuisine, consider a stop at Louisville StrEatery, a food hall on Woodlawn Avenue. Anko Japanese Kitchen & Sushi is a new restaurant in the location that joins Fresh Out of the Box, which serves Asian fusion food, and Mochi Dog, a mochi donut shop.
Watch His Film About How to Get Fit
Ten years ago at the age of 70, Kentucky native and author Jim Owen says he was a mess. “About three times a year, I’d injure my back to the point of excruciating pain. My knees were shot, my right rotator cuff was frozen, I was at least 25 pounds overweight and I had very low energy. When I’d pass a mirror, I’d stop and look into it thinking, ‘How did I end up like this? I’m an old man.’ I started thinking my best days might be behind me, and that’s not something I was willing to settle for. I wanted to enjoy life with my beautiful wife, Stanya. When my doctor told me there was nothing to do but do nothing for three months after my last injury; I’d had enough. I knew I had to do something.”
How Pets And Animals Can Support Us While We Grieve
I needed a moment to myself. So, I went where every mom goes to find a little privacy: the bathroom. I was doing a good job of multitasking — listening to my 9-year-old laugh at the TV while I cried in the bathroom — until the doorknob jiggled. I took a breath, opened the door, and saw my dog. We stared at one another. Without so much as an invitation, he walked into the tiny bathroom and sat on my feet. This was new — but finding my hiding spot when my grief overwhelmed me was not.
Thirsty? 3 Ice-Cold, Healthy Summer Drinks You Can Grab On The Go
When the temperature rises, so does the need to stay hydrated. If you’re out and about around Louisville this summer and craving a refreshing drink, try picking up one of these:. Panera Bread’s Mango Smoothie:. One of our editor’s favorite summertime drinks, this mango smoothie is a real...
3 Local Animal Adventures You And The Grandkids Will Love
Ever wonder why kids love animals? Animals and pets are playful, loving, and empathetic, and hanging out with animals is a fun way to teach kids more about these compassionate traits. According to The National Institute of Health, spending time with animals reduces loneliness, increases feelings of social support, and boosts your mood. Here are three places around town where you and your grandkids can get a quick “mood boost” and spend some time out-of-doors with the animals.
Small Steps For Vibrant Wellness
Wellness is a choice you make every day. “If you don’t make wellness a priority, you will not be well,” says Terry Gehrke, health and wellness coach at Balanced Wellness. Small choices in all areas of wellness such as nutrition, sleep, social relationships and physical activity can have an amazing cumulative effect leading to a healthier, happier you. “With the right wellness routine, you can get optimal health results without relying on drugs,” says Alane Paulley, president and co-owner of VyFy Wellness Club.
Off Load Tasks To A Personal Concierge
Did you know you can hire someone to be your go-to helper with running errands, maintaining your home, folding laundry, planning a trip, and more? A personal concierge can help older adults manage the daily load – and stay in their own homes longer. We talked with Cathi Bingaman, owner of InSync with You concierge services, to learn more.
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