THERE WERE TIMES in my youth I thought Santa lived with my grandmother. I grew up across the street from my maternal grandparents. It was on a day I was sick at home from school, busy building a tent of sheets over a collection of chairs in the living room, when a sixth sense gave me pause. Just as […]
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Virtually every parent can recall a time when they fought with their child over homework. No matter the age of the child, the subject matter or the school season, most memories are variations of the same scene—none of which are conducive to a healthy learning environment. Angelia “Angie” Bowlin knows that scene all too well.
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We love cocktails here at Sophisticated Woman. Here are four recipes that will put you in the holiday spirit!
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Finding your inner sparkle Everyone should sparkle during the holiday season. Anything metallic is always so festive. You definitely can’t go wrong with the little black dress, little black pantsuit or little black skirt, can you? Then there are the traditional Christmas colors of red, white and green, or as in this case, black cherry,
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The holiday season is a time of joy, and that joy should spill over into all aspects of your celebration. Your decorations should be no exception. Don’t stress trying to make your holiday décor picture perfect. Instead, express your personal creativity by incorporating hues, motifs, objects and shapes you love. Don’t feel hemmed in by
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According to the “Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food,” in 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food. In 2014, the spending rose to nearly $200 billion. By 2020, the number is expected to be greater than $223 billion. Wow, that’s lot of cheeseburgers! Given this reality, it behooves us to ponder the
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I am reluctant to say something of a more personal nature than I typically do; however, I am hoping that what you are about to read may in some way be pertinent to yourself—words that perhaps you need to hear—even or especially during this upcoming holiday season. I had a dream that I was standing
Holiday time used to be recognized just by its unique aroma. Remember when the garland went on the mantel or the tree came in the front door? The aromatic smell of fresh cut evergreen said Christmas was surely on the way! Oranges or grapefruit, wrapped in ribbon and pierced with cloves, became fragrant additions to
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Every year when the Christmas season rolls around, the McQuaid home gets a makeover. Most of the year in this south Covington residence, the décor is focused on seascapes and natural materials. When December rolls around though, extra layers of soft colors and sparkling lights provide just enough glamour to make the season distinctive. Homeowners Beverly
The holiday season is a great time to practice mindful giving. One great way to be purposeful in your giving is to focus on the person’s love language, which is the way people speak and understand emotional love. In his book, “The Five Love Languages,” Dr. Gary Chapman explores the idea that each of us
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More terminology? More data? More ads invading my “safe space?” And more businesses fighting for my precious dollars this holiday season! It’s the daunting reality of our world today for consumers and business owners. So what’s the difference between geo-targeting and geo-fencing? And how does Target know that I like bananas, Pampers diapers and 1
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