9 Affordable Ways to Get Fit at Home
May 10, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Fitness
According to the authors of Freakonomics, people who purchase gym memberships overestimate their attendance by 70 percent. As a result, over $500 of the average annual cost of memberships is simply lining the pockets of gym owners — and doing absolutely nothing for your waistline. If you struggle with getting to the gym every day, [...]
Mother’s Day Freebies
May 9, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Things to Do
Mother’s Day freebies are usually easy to find, but the pickings are a bit slim this year. Still, there are a few goodies to be found, whether you want to treat Mom to a movie or a stroll in the garden. Here are the top six offerings for 2012. For a more comprehensive list, see [...]
How to Stop Running From Your Debts
May 9, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
by Carol Holm Debt – it’s the one little word that has the ability to send most people running for cover. You can run but unfortunately, you can’t hide. The topic of debt is a tender subject. If you find yourself in debt, it’s difficult to listen to people chastise you on how you [...]
Morgan Grove Nature Area Opens
May 9, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Travel
Southern Conservation Trust officially opened its fourth public nature preserve, Morgan Grove Nature Area, to the public last week. Numerous community leaders and the Fayette Chamber of Commerce were on hand to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the nature area’s grand opening. Boy Scouts presented the American Flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The [...]
Local Animals Go “Back in Black 2″
May 9, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Good Stories
Who are they? They are the dogs and cats in black. What is their mission? To find their forever home. Black cats and dogs everywhere are donning their dark glasses and engaging their “flashy things” to wipe out the myths and stereotypes about black animals during Back in Black 2, a national adoption promotion. Supported [...]
Tips for Successful Mother’s Day Shopping
May 8, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Etcetera
It’s almost Mother’s Day! Whether you are ordering flowers, shopping for custom jewelry, or arranging for a special spa day appointments for the wonderful women in their life, be a smart consumer. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) sees lots of scams that focus on holiday shopping, and is warning consumers to proceed with caution before [...]
House of Thomas to Rock at Relay for Life
May 7, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Things to Do
House Of Thomas will be performing at the American Cancer Society’s 2012 Relay For Life of Fayette County. The annual fundraiser will be held Friday, May 18th at Falcon Field in Peachtree City. “We are thrilled to have House Of Thomas performing and are excited to have this high quality group headline our entertainment schedule [...]
Senior Seminar on Managing Arthritis
May 7, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Seniors
We Feel Your Pain Seminar Thursday, May 10 – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Presented by Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at the FSS Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. Arthritis Foundation’s Jennifer Duncan shares answers to many questions regarding the different types of Arthritis. Learn the causes and effects of the disease and [...]
Love and Marriage: How to Make It Last!
May 5, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Etcetera
Barack and Michelle do it. Brad and Angelina do it. John and Yoko did it. How? As the divorce rate hovers near an estimated 50 percent in the United States, many blame career stress as a major cause of separations. But somehow some couples grow stronger, especially when they work together. One couple who have [...]
Starr’s Mill Chorus to Rock with Foreigner
May 4, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Travel
A group of 25 Starr’s Mill Chorus Students will have a once in a lifetime opportunity this weekend as they perform the song I Want To Know What Love Is with the rock group Foreigner. Foreigner, one of the most popular rock groups in the world, has sold over 70 million albums since the band’s [...]
Throw a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
May 4, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Food
For Mexican food lovers everywhere, Cinco de Mayo provides the perfect excuse to host a fiesta. This year, try spicing up your party menu with Mexican-inspired bold flavors and fresh ingredients using these tips and recipe. With a little planning and some key fresh ingredients, you can host a fiesta everyone will enjoy. Cinco de [...]
Resumes: Get a Second Opinion!
May 4, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Career
by Linda Wells Most of us spend a lot of time drafting our resume; laboring over selecting just the right words to reflect our years of experience. Once finished, we look at it with a sense of pride and are sure that everyone who sees it will immediately see our value. We see a [...]