A summertime favorite, this avocado tomato salad boasts the bountiful goodness of the season’s freshest veggies. It’s healthy, delicious and looks beautiful. Color yourself healthy with this recipe—it’ll be the favorite dish at your next barbecue. Serve chilled to combat … Continue reading
No woman should have to put off an important breast cancer screening due to finances or lack of time. That’s the belief that drives the volunteers behind Francine’s Friends. The community organization provides mobile mammograms to women in Fort Wayne … Continue reading
There comes a point in every parent’s life when his or her child asks for money. There may be an upcoming class trip that needs financing, an outing to the mall that requires a bit of pocket change, or perhaps … Continue reading
If there is a woman alive who doesn’t eventually deal with cellulite, leg veins and stretch marks, good for her! For the rest of us, there are treatment options. Cellulite Take cellulite, the pocked appearance of fat on our thighs, … Continue reading
Coloring books for adults By Jodi Marlin To some it’s a relaxing, even inspiring activity. Others think it’s simply ridiculous. A distraction taking hold among adults of today is actually one we were assigned to often as children, once upon … Continue reading
So there we were, just summering along, enjoying those late sunsets and time lounging by the water, when along came August. Definitely still summer, but with a twist—August brings with her the Reality of the Routine. Yes, it’s back to … Continue reading
They say knowledge is power and fortunately there are many opportunities for northeast Indiana women who want to further their education. The following is a look at a few options for undergraduate programs in the state. P U B L … Continue reading
There’s an old joke about not knowing much about art— but, “I know what I like.” Sound familiar? Knowing what you like makes it easier to select art galleries that will have the most attraction for your style of art … Continue reading
Meet: Miss Audie Parsons Age: 20 Audie Parsons is living proof of what you can do with a heart of gold and will of steel. The 20-year-old University of Cincinnati college student, who will graduate a year early with a … Continue reading
Jennifer Wright, RN, owner of Urban Body Yoga, was working as an RN at Community Hospital in Indianapolis when the hospital offered free yoga classes to nurses. After the second class, Wright said she knew then and there yoga was … Continue reading
Looking to doll up your wardrobe this season? Local retailers have stocked up on fashions that will carry us through the transitional weather— including an easy-to-layer item: the skirt. But which fit is right for you? “The most popular skirts … Continue reading
I grew up the only girl in a sea of boys—from brothers to their dude friends who had brothers with more dude friends. And young boys do young boy things. Like spit, scratch and tease little sisters into sizzling spirals … Continue reading
Title of Piece:Library Fairy Annabella Tell us the story behind this piece. Selena, my daughter-in-law, took my granddaughter, Annabella, to the library in Colorado Springs one afternoon. Of course, Annabella dressed herself, Mommy did her hair and off they went. … Continue reading
On a sun-bright Saturday last August, Jessica Hayes, a 38-year-old Bishop Dwenger High School theology teacher, said her wedding vows in front of hundreds in Fort Wayne’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. They came—out of curiosity and wonder—to witness an … Continue reading
As the daughter of a preacher, Beth grew up in a parsonage owned by the church. She credits her upbringing as influential in her life as an adult. “My folks allowed me to be an independent thinker and always demonstrated … Continue reading
There’s just something undeniably seductive about long, heavy lashes. The cosmetic industry confirms this by spending millions on the research and development of new product and methods for achieving that signature look. However, many women find that look difficult to … Continue reading