Southern-Fried Sleuthing
May 9, 2013 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty, Things to Do
Peachtree City Library will host a book signing with local mystery author Larissa Reinhart on Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Reinhart’s latest, Still Life in Brunswick Stew (Henery Press, 2013), is the second installment in her Cherry Tucker Mystery series. The first book in the series, Portrait of a Dead Guy (Henery Press, 2012), [...]
Mother of the Bride Dress Dilemmas, Solved
March 23, 2013 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Brides' Guide
Shopping for the perfect mother of the bride (or groom) dress isn’t easy. The mother of the bride is expected to pick a dress that is beautiful, graceful, distinct and understated just enough not to draw attention away from the bride. Choosing the right dress can be challenging, but armed with the following tips, you’ll [...]
Remembering Loved Ones on Your Wedding Day
March 22, 2013 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Etcetera
It’s the joyous occasion you’ve been dreaming of since you were a little girl: your wedding day. But, as the special approaches, perhaps you’re also feeling a tinge of sadness as you think of loved ones who will not be in attendance — those who have passed. Many brides have found meaningful ways to remember [...]
Surround Yourself With Love
February 27, 2013 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Decor
I’ve always admired friends whose homes were professionally decorated, right down to the custom drapes; however, a home should not be just a showroom. A comfortable home should express who you are and where you’ve come from — and I’m going to show you how to do it inexpensively with things you already own and [...]
Starting a Book Club? How to Do It Right – and Make It Last
January 17, 2013 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Books & Stuff
A good book is something to be shared. Many people enjoy passing along used paperbacks to friends, but if you truly want to share your reading experience, there is no better way than through a book club. Can’t find a book club to suit your style or schedule? Form your own with a little help [...]
How to Let Your Child Inspire You
January 12, 2013 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Family
Life can be complicated and overwhelming for parents of children, but the beginning of a new year gives us the opportunity to step back and look for new sources of inspiration and simplicity. As we watch our children grow, they present us with daily opportunities to tap into our inner child and remind us what [...]
The Poet in You
January 7, 2013 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
“[Poetry] is the lava of imagination whose eruption prevents an earthquake.” ~ Lord Byron Ever wanted to try your hand (or heart) at poetry? We are surrounded by inspiration. The car that wouldn’t start, the hole in your sock, the smell of burning leaves. The trick is to identify something that might seem mundane and use words [...]
Natural Selection: Perfect Wine Pairings for Your Thanksgiving Table
November 21, 2012 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Merry and Bright
November is here, which means it’s time to start planning your Thanksgiving menu. This year, why not transform your traditional dinner into something extraordinary by complementing your dishes with wine? Don’t worry if you aren’t a wine expert. Fayette Woman has done the research for you. While there are no hard and fast turkey-pairing rules, [...]
Patricia Dablah, Kareen Underwood lead with Zumba
November 6, 2012 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Kareen Underwood & Patricia Dablah
Muy caliente! Zumba instructors Kareen Underwood and Patricia Dablah are heating up the dance floors at gyms across Fayette County, helping both women and men melt away the pounds while having fun. Spend any time around them and you’ll see — their energy is contagious. At first glance, Kareen Underwood seems to have it all: [...]
Mammograms: When (and Why) I Started Getting Them
October 19, 2012 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Health
With differing guidelines on when to begin mammograms, the decision can be confusing for many women. My OB/GYN recommended a baseline mammogram in 2007 after I turned 36. I put it off, for no good reason other than I was busy with work and kids. But the mammogram guidelines of the American Cancer Society (ACS) [...]
Empty Nesters: It’s Time to Fly!
August 24, 2012 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Back to School
Seeing your child off to college for the first time can bring mixed emotions. On one hand, you have the empty bedroom down the hall, which perhaps feels emptier than ever. On the other hand, you—like more and more parents of college kids—might begin to discover the positive changes that having a so-called “empty nest” [...]
One Book, Many Seeds
June 24, 2012 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
If you read only one book this summer, join the rest of Peachtree City and read The Seed Underground: A Growing Revolution to Save Food by Janisse Ray (Chelsea Green, 2012). The book won’t be available for purchase until June 29, but Omega Books in Peachtree City is taking pre-orders now. The Seed Underground is the [...]