Elizabethtown Lifestyle Magazine October2019

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ELI Z AB ETHTOWN: LO C AL AR TI S T FE ATUR E Pa i n t i n g by f e a t u r e d l o c a l a r t i s t , C o u r t n ey B a l l a r d .

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HOME & HOLIDAYS: DECOR TO IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS Page 12 LOVE YOUR WINTER SKIN BY ASHLEY KEREKES, M.D. Page 24 JENNIFER SWOPE SCARBROUGH: WINTERIZING YOUR VEHICLE Page 28 WREATHS 101 Page 30 THANKSGIVING RECIPES: A FAMILY TRADITION Page 34 ‘TIS THE SEASON TO GET ENGAGED! Page 40 2019 BUDDY WALK & THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOC. OF THE HEARTLAND Page 44 PRO TIPS FOR HOLIDAY PHOTOS Page 49 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Page 54 PICTURE PERFECT CHARCUTERIE Page 56 DIY HAND-PAINTED WRAPPING PAPER BY HIP SOUTH Page 59 2019 ELIZABETHTOWN BLOGGER SPOTLIGHT: TYPE A STYLE Page 62

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ISSUE 1 I OCTOBER 2019

PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF CREATIVE / STYLE DIRECTOR Giselle Smith

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Kendall Ratchford

PHOTOGRAPHY Clagett Photography Elaina Janes Photography Morgan Worley Photography Hey there Hardin County — Giselle Smith here, pleased to meet you. I am thrilled that you picked up a copy of the first issue of Elizabethtown Lifestyle! The magazine is overflowing with content created right here in ETown. The articles showcase the talents and know-how from so many local residents and business owners. I cannot begin to express my gratitude for those who contributed to the publication whether it be through advertising, photography or submitting an article.

Prepare to be inspired: Our cover feature Home & Holidays: Decor to Impress Your Guests was a collaboration of some of my Elizabethtown faves. We even have features on DIY holiday projects. Recipes will be included in every issue, but those in Thanksgiving Recipes: A Family Tradition, are special in the way that they were contributed by some much-loved local ladies. Every issue expect to see an Elizabethtown Blogger Spotlight and a local artist feature plus events happening in the community like The Buddy Walk and #SmallBusinessSaturday.

Our mission at Elizabethtown Lifestyle is to connect the residents of Elizabethtown and surrounding cities (that’s you!) to local businesses through a curated collection of features and articles in our print publication and blog, up-to-date social media and through featuring and hosting community events. If you don’t already, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for news on the upcoming quarterly magazines and exciting events. We cannot wait to connect and get to know you over the years!

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Special thanks to each and every one of the advertisers featured in the first issue of Elizabethtown Lifestyle. We appreciate the trust you have given in allowing us to showcase your business and the very best that Hardin County has to offer. This magazine would not have come to fruition without you.

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The owner of FINE House & Garden, Ange Deaton, on holiday decor and preparing your home for guests: For our team at FINE House & Garden, the holidays mark one of the most comforting times of the year. Surrounded by cozy sights, seasonal scents and your favorite people means the ultimate chance to capitalize on your hosting skills. Whether it’s a small finishing touch in the guest bath or a table set for 12, the best details take time, but we’ll help make it easy. If you’re expecting guests for the holidays, here are a few FINE ways to make their accommodations warm and welcome.

We always begin with a full Christmas tree—quirky ornaments included.

As you collect furnishings to complete the family room, think hospitably.

Featured on the cover:

Photography: Morgan Worley Photography I Home Decor: FINE House & Garden I Home Builder: Brantingham Builders Christmas Tree, Garland & Florals: Elizabethtown Florist 12

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Guests should find several handsome, comfortable places to sit surrounding the tree, perfect perches for opening gifts or respites after the last late-night coffee is served. Anticipating the latter, a good host keeps a set of coasters nearby (but never complains when they’re left unused). We mix and match coasters around the room, preferring collection over perfection.

ly-trimmed runner. The comfort and subtle prestige of cloth napkins never, ever goes unnoticed, even if the pie crust was purchased that morning. Once freshly-washed, place the napkins right on the plate, and we promise you’ll thank us when no silverware hits the floor.

The same can be said for the “littles” that fill the shelves and tables of the surrounding space. For an added nonchalance, we decorate for the entire winter season rather than the expected reds and greens of the holiday. Cool earth tones pair well with the hearty greens of a well-trimmed, locally-purchased garland for the mantle. The remaining space features a basket for throws and a shelf of coffee table books on subjects you love. Our favorite frames have aged texture, and their images tell a story all your guests know by heart.

In the dining room, the simplicity of stark-white plates and reserved service leaves room for a seasonal and patterned tablecloth or, if you love the finish of your dining table as much as we do, an appropriate-

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Serving a full meal at the table leaves little room for a large centerpiece, but we love the timeless look of fresh greenery amongst the serving dishes, especially if you can spare a branch of hemlock or magnolia from the backyard. Candles are a huge help for casting a warm glow, but keep them grounded. Place them throughout the table at heights that keep them out of the greenery but below eyesight, giving them a few hours to burn before guests are seated.

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If your guests are staying overnight, turn your attention to the guest room. You need fresh linens and enough bedding to layer up with personal preference. Check bedside lamps for functioning bulbs. The same applies in the bathroom where plenty of fresh towels and a basket of personal care items will exceed their expectations. Rather than a candle, stay away from flames and stick with a diffuser or scented room spray and a small arrangement of fresh, seasonal flowers.

In the rest of your home, be mindful of guests and make small adjustments to your furnishings and dĂŠcor as needed.

If small children are staying, remove breakables or items that may not be child-friendly. Keeping trip hazards clear or leaving easy pathways through your home’s busiest areas is certainly helpful, as is maintaining an inventory of simple items to fill the downtime. Good conversation is inevitable over a puzzle or a few decks of cards and always invites others to play. Happiest of holidays from the FINE family!

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LOVE YOUR WINTER SKIN Winters in Kentucky are unpredictable. One day it rains. The next day it snows. At another time, it can be nothing short of balmy. But one thing is for sure, the winter months wreak havoc on our skin. The combination of the cold weather outside and the warm, dry air inside leaves skin dry, flaky and itchy, not to mention dull and less radiant. However, with a few changes to your daily skincare routine and a few great products, you can avoid winter dryness and keep your skin radiant.

Hydrate First and foremost, your skin is your largest organ and it needs water to be its very best. Adults should be drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. I can’t seem to tell my patients that enough. In addition to drinking more water, avoid or limit drinks that dehydrate like coffee, tea, soda and alcohol.

Recommended Product: Water bottles that note times are a great option for our busy lifestyles. These bottles help you remember to hydrate throughout the day.

Water Temperature Avoid hot water when showering and washing your face. I understand that the cooler temperatures make hot water very enticing, but hot water is an enemy to your skin. Hot water dehydrates skin, diminishes natural oils and worsens dry skin. Instead, stick with lukewarm water and brief showers, and pass on long, hot baths.

ARTICLE CONTRIBUTED BY HARDIN MEMORIAL HEALTH

Ashley Kerekes, M.D. is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She has been practicing for nine years with a medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine with residency at the University of Kentucky.

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Recommended Product: ZO® Skin Health Hydrating Cleanser is a great cleansing option. It is perfect for normal to dry skin and minimizes dryness and restores hydration.

Humidity Humidity might be a curse word when you are thinking about your hair, but when it comes to your skin, humidity is a good thing. The increased use of heaters circulating stale air can worsen dry, winter skin. To offset this dryness, try a humidifier in bedrooms or invest in a whole home humidifier.

Recommended Product: Stick with a cool mist humidifier.

Don’t forget the kids, too. Crane offers cute Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifiers that look like ducks, monkeys or frogs.

Exfoliation I recommend that my patients use a gentle, daily exfoliant throughout the winter. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells from the surface of your skin and while it immediately improves flaky skin and allows younger, healthier skin cells to emerge, it also primes the skin for moisturizers. Without exfoliation, your moisturizer is wasted on dead skin. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to waste my skincare products.

Recommended Product: I love ZO® Skin Health Offects® Exfoliating Polish. It is effective without risk of irritation, making it a win-win for winter.

Protection Don’t assume that because it is winter, the sun is not an issue.

Sun damage is possible during the winter just like summer.

In fact, snow can double UV exposure because it reflects sunlight.

Recommended Product: ZO® Skin Health’s Sunscreen + Primer SPF 30 is a great daily sunscreen. It can be used alone or worn under makeup but always provides year-long skin protection.

I hope these suggestions help you and your family stay moisturized this winter season.

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Winter is fast on our heels. Living in Elizabethtown, you’ve

know that a fluctuation of 10o in temperature could mean a loss

probably heard the saying “If you don’t like the weather in

of 1 PSI? Check your owner’s manual for your suggested tire

Kentucky, wait a minute.” These fluctuations in temperature

pressure. Low pressure could mean premature wear of your

can sneak up on our vehicles if we don’t pay attention. Jenni-

tires!

fer Swope Scarbrough of Genesis of Elizabethtown and Swope Hyundai had some wonderful tips on preparing your vehicle for cold winter months:

Check your fluid levels! Make sure your washer fluid is full, and use a formula made for low temperatures.

Check with your dealership or mechanic on getting a

Check your traction. Did you know that you likely have

winterization service as winter can wreak havoc on bat-

better traction in 0o weather than in 32o weather? The roads ac-

teries, brakes, belts, hoses, spark plugs and wires/cables.

tually get more slippery in warmer winter temperatures. Before

Ask your service station to do a quick winter health checkup to

you’ve hit the main road, hit those brakes and see how your car

make sure you’re set for the cold temperatures.

is responding.

Always keep your gas tank half full. Especially in the win-

Keep a cold weather safety kit in your car. Pack a bag

ter months when the gas tank is empty, the swings in tempera-

to keep in the trunk just in case, especially if you’re traveling

ture can cause condensation to form on the gas tank. When

to areas with notoriously harsh winters. Include a flashlight with

a tank is running low, that water drips down into the tank. Be-

batteries, an ice scraper, a first aid kit, flares, a pack of matches,

cause water is heavier than gas, the water sinks to the bottom

non-perishable food like granola bars, water and extra warm

and in freezing temperatures could freeze your lines.

clothing. If you do find yourself stuck in a snowstorm, do not leave your car, especially in white-out conditions. Run your car

Keep an eye on your tire pressure. The swings in the temperature can cause the air in your tires to fluctuate. Did you

intermittently to stay warm, but don’t leave it running for extended periods to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Wreaths 101

Photography: Elaina Janes Photography I Foraged Wreath: Denizen 30

Creating your very own Christmas wreath is simple and fun! 1.Begin by collecting supplies: You will need a grapevine wreath for the base, some fresh cut evergreen branches (we love magnolia and pine) and some embellishments such as pine cones and ornaments. Pick out some thick, wired ribbon for a bow. 2. Start by poking greenery into your wreath; you can wire the sprigs of greenery for extra support.

1 2 4 3 3. After your wreath is filled to your heart’s desire with greenery, add embellishments. Local craft stores sell pine cones and Christmas ornaments attached to wooden picks, ready to poke into your wreath. Adding fun textural elements such as bleached bunny tail (shown above) can give your wreath a unique touch. 4. Finish by creating the perfect bow: Layer a section of ribbon in your hand creating loops in each direction (8”-10” sections work well) then use wire to tightly bind the ribbon loops together at the center. Spread each of the ribbon loops out to create a full, beautiful bow. You can choose to center your bow at the top or place it at an offset angle for added interest. Attach with wire.

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The Perfect Turkey

Ingredients 1 Tu r ke y

6 S p r i g s F r e s h T hy m e

2 Onions - Chopped Coarse 2 C a r r o t s - Pe e l e d & C h o p p e d C o a r s e 2 Celer y Ribs, Chopped Coarse 1/ 2 C u p U n s a l t e d B u t t e r 1 C u p Wa t e r Instructions Move oven rack to lowest position and heat oven t o 4 0 0 o. L i n e r o a s t i n g p a n w i t h f o i l o r p a r c h m e n t p a p e r.

P l a c e h a l f o f v e g e t a b l e s a n d 4 s p r i g s t hy m e i n t u r ke y c a v i t y (r e m o v e g i b l e t s f i r s t ). P l a c e r e m a i n i n g vegetables in roas ting pan.

R o a s t t h e t u r ke y b r e a s t s i d e d o w n f o r 4 5 m i n u t e s .

Remove pan from the oven. Using t wo bunches of p a p e r t o w e l s , t u r n t h e t u r ke y w i n g s i d e u p. ( Wa d u p a l u m i n u m f o i l a n d p l a c e a r o u n d b i r d t o ke e p i t f r o m f a l l i n g o v e r.) B a s t e t h e t u r ke y a n d a d d w a t e r t o t h e pan if juices are dr ying out.

R e t u r n t u r ke y t o o v e n a n d r o a s t f o r 15 m i n u t e s .

Remove pan from the oven and again rotate so the o t h e r w i n g s i d e i s u p. B a s t e t h e b i r d .

R e t u r n t u r ke y t o o v e n a n d r o a s t o n t h i s s i d e f o r 15 minutes.

R e m o v e t u r ke y f r o m o v e n . Tu r n i t b r e a s t s i d e u p.  B a s t e a n d r o a s t t u r ke y u n t i l i t r e g i s t e r s 16 0 o i n t h e b r e a s t , 175 o a t t h e t h i g h (a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 5 - 4 5 m i n u t e s).

R e c i p e c o n t r i b u t e d by K a r e n B l a i k l o c k .

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J A N & B A R B A R A SWOPE

Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Apricot Preserves Ingredients

16 -18 F r e s h B r u s s e l s S p r o u t s 2-2 1/ 2 S l i c e s o f Tu r ke y B a c o n 2- 3 T B S P A p r i c o t P r e s e r v e s 2- 3 T B S P o f E a r t h B a l a n c e S o y Free Spread Instructions Wa s h, t r i m e n d s , r e m o v e damaged leaves and halve Brussels Sprout s. Place in medium ser ving bowl with 4 -5 TBSP of water as desired.

B r o i l t u r ke y b a c o n u n t i l s l i g h t l y crispy and the edges are lightly browned. Cut into small pieces.

A l l o w t u r ke y b a c o n t o c o o l t o r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e.

Cover Brussels Sprout s bowl and microwave 4 minutes (I used Po w e r L e v e l 8 i n 15 0 0 w a t t o v e n).

Check for donenes s. If needed, repeat for 1 minute and check for donenes s as many times a s n e c e s s a r y. D r a i n a n y e x c e s s w a t e r.

Immediately add Ear th B a l a n c e S p r e a d t o t h e c o o ke d Brussel Sprouts bowl and toss ingredients. Add bacon to the bowl and toss.

Add apricot preser ves and mix t h o r o u g h l y.

S e r v e w a r m: E n j o y t h e s m i l e s of friends who despise Brussel Sprouts!

Recipe contributed by mother a n d d a u g h t e r, J a n S w o p e a n d Joy Swope.

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Maple-Glazed Holiday Carrots

Ingredients

2 lbs Medium Sized Carrot s 1/ 2 St i c k o f B u t t e r 1/ 2 C u p B r o w n S u g a r 1/4 C u p M a p l e Sy r u p S a l t t o Ta s t e 2- 3 T b s p o f F r e s h M i n c e d H e r b s o f Yo u r C h o i c e We u s e d a m i x t u r e o f p a r s l e y, thyme and oregano for this r e c i p e. R o s e m a r y i s a g r e a t a l t e r n a t i v e t o t h e f r e s h o r e g a n o.

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Instructions Pe e l c a r r o t s .

t h i c ke n e d .

A d d m a p l e s y r u p, h a l f o f t h e Blanch carrots in boiling water for herbs, and the carrots. approximately 90 seconds, and r e m o v e f r o m b o i l i n g w a t e r.

Cook over low heat until the s a u c e i s t h i c ke r a n d t h e c a r r o t s Rinse with cold water to stop the a r e t e n d e r. cooking process.

Sprinkle remaining herbs over the In a large skillet, melt the but ter carrot s before ser ving. over low heat.

R e c i p e s e r v e s 6 - 8 p e o p l e.

St i r i n s a l t a n d b r o w n s u g a r.

R e c i p e c o n t r i b u t e d by S u s a n Cook this mix ture for 1 to 1 K i n g , D. M . D. a n d d a u g h t e r 1/ 2 m i n u t e s , o r u n t i l s l i g h t l y C l a i r e B r o w n , D. M . D.

the Pie Lady’s Pecan Pie

Ingredients

1 Cup Sugar

3 T B S P M a r g a r i n e, 1 C u p C h o p p e d Pe c a n s 2 L a r g e Eg g s 1/ 2 C u p L i g h t C o r n Sy r u p.

2 U n b a ke d 9 ” K r o g e r P i e C r u s t s Instructions B l e n d i n g r e d i e n t s t o g e t h e r w i t h m i x e r.

Po u r i n t o 9 i n c h u n b a ke d p i e c r u s t .

B a ke a t 3 5 0 o f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 5 m i n u t e s .

Oven temperatures var y so star t checking af ter 3 5 m i n u t e s b y s h a k i n g t h e o v e n r a c k . B a ke u n t i l a l l o f t h e f i l l i n g b a r e l y m o v e s t o g e t h e r. B a ke t i m e i s c r i t i c a l t o m a ke t h e c o n s i s t e n c y p e r f e c t .

The filling will set up as the pie cools.

Enjoy!

R e c i p e c o n t r i b u t e d by “ T h e P i e L a d y,” Barbara Prof fitt. She is known throughout Hardin County as “The Pie Lady” and is on t r a c k t h i s y e a r t o b a ke 4 0 0 p i e s .

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‘ TIS THE SE ASON TO GET ENGAGED! Photography: Morgan Worley Photography I Engagement Rings: Priddy Jewelers Have you heard? Engagement season is kicking off—Every year from Thanksgiving through New Years Day thousands of women across the country get engaged. Planning a wedding always comes to mind, but first and foremost, you need a ring. We have teamed up with Priddy Jewelers in Elizabethtown to make sure you’re up to speed on everything engagement ring-related from the Four C’s of diamonds to trendy gemstones.

Whether you’re married, engaged or hoping someone will pop the question, Priddy Jewelers is the place to buy your engagement ring this season. They are locally owned and operated by the Priddy Family and have been in business since 1961. They are third generation jewelers in Hardin County and have an amazing selection of engagement rings available. They offer custom-designed engagement rings and wedding bands.

Their process is simple and catered to each couple. Whether the hopeful groom comes in alone or brings along his soon-to-be fiancée, the Priddy Team gets to know their clients, learning about each couple and the style of ring that will best fit them. They have a gorgeous selection of rings in stock, yet also offer completely custom designs. They carry a variety of diamonds, but are happy to source diamonds for next-day delivery to give clients a choice of diamonds within their budget range and the option to compare diamonds in house.

Their team is glad to educate clients on cut, color, clarity and carat—the characteristics important when purchasing a diamond. These are known as the “Four C’s”. In speaking with Dawn Priddy, she gave us a complete guide to choosing the perfect diamond.

CUT Cut refers both to the shape of the diamond and the arrangement of the facets. A well cut diamond’s facets reflect and refract light with sparkling radiance. The most popular shape is round, brilliant cut. It is rivaled by the marquise, pear, princess, oval, emerald and heart shapes.

COLOR Color refers to the natural coloration of a diamond. Most diamonds show some traces of color. Colorless diamonds are the most rare and therefore the most valuable and sought after.

Have you said “YES!” to someone special this season? We would love to see your ring!

Tag us on Instagram at @ElizabethtownLifestyle to show off your ring!

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CLARITY Clarity represents the degree to which a diamond is free of natural internal flaws, called inclusions, which developed when the diamond was created by nature. Most diamonds contain natural inclusions. The fewer inclusions a diamond has, the more valuable it is.

CARAT Carat is the weight measurement of a diamond. It is often assumed that this is the key factor in determining the value of a diamond, but a small diamond of the finest quality can easily be more valuable than a larger diamond of lesser quality.

CONFIDENCE Confidence is Priddy Jewelers’ “Fifth C”. Confidence is the feeling you get when you purchase your diamond from Priddy Jewelers. They want clients to feel confident in their choice.

Not only to love their ring, but to have confidence that they have received exactly what they purchased. The relationship they build with clients is paramount to the process. This isn’t just about buying a ring or getting engaged; it’s about making a memory that will last a lifetime and sharing those moments from proposal to wedding to growing a family. They stand behind the quality of their fine jewelry for a lifetime.

Diamonds not your style? Colored gemstones have grown in popularity since the engagement of Princess Kate and Prince William when she received a 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire ring previously worn by Princess Diana. Popular gemstones right now include sapphires, rubies and morganites. Sapphires are durable and come in blue, violet, green, yellow, orange, pink and purple. Rubies are known for their vibrant red color and can be the highest price of any of the gemstones.

Morganites are new on the scene, the trendiest this year and have blush and peach tones.

If you think your significant other may be preparing to pop the question, you’re welcome to visit Priddy Jewelers to get some ideas and see how rings look on your finger with or without your spouse. For those significant others that need a hint, you can create a personalized wishlist at Priddy. Their wishlist program allows hopeful recipients to compile a list of items they love whether it be for an engagement, birthday, anniversary or any other holiday.

In honor of Engagement Season, Priddy Jewelers is offering 15% off of your wedding band with the purchase of an engagement ring from now until January 1.

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The emotions we experience in life, more often than not, are very similar to the emotions we experience when riding a roller coaster. Sometimes, life can be exhilarating. Sometimes, life can be breathtaking.

Sometimes, life can be overwhelming. Sometimes, life can be scary. And sometimes, you just need something – or someone – to hold on to while you close your eyes and wonder if you are going to make it through the ride at all. Many of these emotions, plus others, were the driving force behind the official formation of Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland in the summer of 2018.

Down syndrome is a genetic condition which is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition. It occurs in 1 out of every 691 births and affects people of all races and economic levels. Typically, babies receive 23 chromosomes from their mother and 23 from their fathers. An individual with Down syndrome, for unknown reasons, will have three copies of the 21st chromosome instead of two. That is why Down syndrome is called Trisomy 21. Every cell will contain 47 chromosomes instead of the typical 46. There are also two other forms of Down syndrome which are quite rare – mosaic and translocation.

Ultimately, this extra genetic material will affect a baby’s development; however, the baby has also inherited many of the physical and personality characteristics from his/her parents as well. A definitive diagnosis can only be made with a karyotype, which is a visual display of an individual’s chromosomes.

In the United States, there are approximately 350,000 individuals living with Down syndrome. These individuals are active, vital members of their families and communities. A life with Down syndrome is a life well-worth living!

The Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland, Inc. is a non-profit organization that offers support to individuals with Down syndrome, as well as their families, caregivers, teachers and co-workers. Furthermore, the organization strives to educate the public at-large about Down syndrome. It is the desire of the Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (which also goes by DSAH) for every individual who has been touched by Down syndrome, regardless of age, to have access to support and services which aid each individual in reaching his or her individual potential.

Ever since the Summer of 2018, for a little over a year now, the organization has continued to grow. The organization has grown in terms of families that they have connected with and in terms of activities and programming for families touched by Down syndrome. The organization has been growing in terms of community awareness. And, last, but certainly not least, the organization has been growing in terms of financial support.

The Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland’s first fundraiser was conducted in October 2018, which was the Buddy Walk. The Buddy Walk is a national event established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society. Last year’s event was the first Buddy Walk event held in Hardin County. There were twenty-two teams and more than 200 participants. The organization was able to raise $25,000.

The Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland Buddy Walk will take place Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Crossroads Baptist Church. Sign up now to donate or show your support: https://www. ds-stride.org/dsaheartlandbuddywalk.

With the Buddy Walk, families form teams for their loved-one who has been touched by Down syndrome.

From there, families work to put people on their teams to raise money that goes to the local organization. Corporate sponsorships are also available. At the Buddy Walk, families take a leisurely stroll on a 1-mile course.

After the Buddy Walk concludes, there is a Fall Festival – complete with pumpkin patches, music, free food, games, hayrides and music. The organization partners with Crossroads Baptist Church in Elizabethtown to make the event a success.

You can reach Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland at info@dsheartland.org or by calling 270-723-4548 or visiting www.dsheartland.org

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The holidays are just around the corner! You may have begun thinking about Christmas decor as shops are already overflowing with all things Santa-themed, but have you begun considering Christmas card photos?

We’ve compiled a quick list of things to keep in mind for photos you’re sure to love plus some helpful tips from some of our favorite local photographers.

SCHEDULING Turnaround time on edited images for photographers is often 4-8 weeks. October is the number one month for weddings right now in the United States, so in addition to editing Christmas photos, many photographers will be deep in the throes of wedding season. Be sure to schedule your photo session well in advance. Here is what a typical timline looks like: Schedule Photos — 2 Weeks Prep — Photo Session — Wait 4 Weeks — Recieve Edited Gallery — Order Christmas Cards — Wait 2 Weeks — Receive Cards — Spend 1 Week Addressing Cards to Mail + Mailing. While sometimes things move at a faster pace, it is best to plan holiday photos two months before you expect to mail your cards.

WHAT TO WEAR Color coordination can be overdone. When planning outfits for your Christmas photos avoid matchy-matchy red and green. We suggest choosing neutrals such as cream, denim, black and grey plus a pop of color and then mixing solids, textures and patterns from your selected palette. When choosing a pop of color you can be bold—you don’t have to factor in red or green. Once all of the outfits are selected, hang them or lay them out together to be sure everything goes together before the day of your shoot.

CHRISTMAS MINI SESSIONS Regardless of your budget, be on the look out for Christmas mini sessions. These quick, often styled photo sessions are announced throughout the season leading up to Christmas and typically take place at neat locations (think your local Christmas tree farm!). Couples and families are organized into back-to-back time slots on a set day. Photographers have different ways of offering minis, but usually prices are discounted, you have 20-30 minutes of time in front of the camera and receive a set number of images perfect for your holiday cards. This is an easy and budget-friendly way to plan Christmas photos. Men typically prefer minis to full sessions because of the shortened time frame. If you haven’t seen an announcement, check with your favorite photographer to see if he or she may be offering mini sessions this season.

Are you taking Christmas photos? We would love to see and share.

Tag us on Instagram at @ElizabethtownLifestyle — Don’t forget the photo credit!

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WHAT TO WEAR IN FAMILY PHOTOS FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS CARDS Pro Tip & Image by Marnie Clagett, Clagett Photography www.clagettphotography.com I always tell my clients to choose one or two colors and dress everyone in varying shades of those. Fall and winter are filled with yellows, oranges and browns; palettes of blue and grey work well. Consider the colors inside your home and what will coordinate once photos are hung on the wall.

SCHEDULE YOUR PHOTO SESSION AROUND THE LIGHT Pro Tip & Image by Morgan Worley, Morgan Worley Photography www.morganworley.com The look and feel of your photos will be determined not only by the style of your chosen photographer, but also by the light. Schedule your holiday photo session either at sunrise or one to one and a half hours before sunset to ensure dreamy skintones and flattering light.

TAKE A DEEP BREATH & RELAX! Pro Tip & Image by Elaina Janes, Elaina Janes Photography www.elainajanes.com So many photos are basic, stiff and sad. It’s important to have a good time. Photo sessions can be a little overwhelming, but trust your photographer. Be open to incorporating play, real laughs, tickles... The more laid back you are, the more authentic your photos will be.

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ite athlete, Running Soles has the perfect fit. Following local

are you up with the times on Small Business Saturday? Arguably

social media accounts will let you know who is offering holiday

the most important of the American shopping holidays, Small

specials on Small Business Saturday and all season long, so get

Business Saturday takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiv-

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Think gift cards! Gift cards are perfect for the friend or famThe Small Business Saturday campaign was launched by

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American Express in order to help small businesses across the

offer gift cards/certificates, but so do businesses such as Vibe

nation gain exposure. The idea was to change the way con-

Coffee, Natural Theraputics Massage, Karma Yoga Studio,

sumers shop within their own neighborhoods throughout the

Clagett Photography and ETown Wax & Lash Bar.

holiday season to help small Mom-and-Pop businesses grow and compete with bigger box stores.

Lastly, dine Downtown. Whether you’re going out for drinks or grabbing a quick meal, choose to eat and drink at a local-

How can you join in on the festivities? Shop small and shop

ly-owned establishment. Some of our faves are Roxie’s, Impel-

local this Christmas. The mission behind Elizabethtown Lifestyle

lizzeri’s Pizza, The Wicked Eye Woman, Vibe Coffee, Herb &

is to showcase the very best Hardin County has to offer. We

Olive Market, Bourbon Barrel Tavern and Flywheel Brewing.

are a small business supporting small businesses and we have pulled together a list of ways you can support the locals. These are the businesses who support local sports teams, school fundraisers and charities, those who give back to the community. This is your chance to support them.

First, when purchasing Christmas gifts, shop at local boutiques! Swanky Shoppe, Raiment + Boon, Denizen, To the Nines, The Mud Honey’s, Walker Lane and Ali’s Bubblegum

Article sponsored by the Elizabethtown Heritage Council. For more information on Small Business Saturday Downtown, visit their Facebook at www.facebook.com/DowntownETown or website at www.DowntownETown.org

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Photography: Clagett Photography I Charcuterie: Herb & Olive Market The holidays are a time to celebrate with friends and family creating memories around the kitchen. Charcuterie traditionally was cured meats originating in France; Americans have adopted this delectable hors d’oeuvre and added elements to make it more our own. A curated collection of meats and cheeses is sure to impress even the pickiest of guests. Here are some tips for creating your own charcuterie board with locally sourced foods at Herb & Olive Market: • Begin with your base, a charcuterie board. We love this beautiful black number from FINE House & Garden; the local home store has a variety of sizes and types to choose from.

• When shopping, choose a mix of sweet and savory options: We suggest two to three cheeses and three meats in a mix of textures. Here we have cured salami, spreadable chorizo, Herb Blue Blueberry Soaked Cheese, Applewood Smoked Cheddar and traditional brie, a soft cheese.

• French baguettes and crackers pair perfectly with charcuterie. Add some olive oil infused with herbs, mustards and preserves such as this Bourbon Fig Preserve for the ideal dip.

• Garnish with cherries or grapes (sweet) and a mix of olives (savory) to finish the board. Some of our H&O picks are Kalamata and Castelvetrano olives.

• Strategic piling refers to grouping each element into overflowing mounds for a picture perfect, full feel.

Love natural foods and olive oils? Herb & Olive has everything you need.

Visit Herb & Olive Market at 32 Public Square in Elizabethtown.

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Photography: Clagett Photography I Painted Wrapping Paper DIY: Courtney Ballard / HIP South Step 1 Roll out your desired length of paper and get to trimming! Prep several pieces at once, that way when finished painting one sheet, you can put it aside to dry and jump into the next one and each thereafter.

Step 2 Get inspired! Keep things simple by choosing basic shapes and lines to create a repeated pattern. Painted circles, stripes and little smudges are always fun.

If structure isn’t your thing, channel your inner Pollock and splatter it up.

Or go for a more painterly look and let that brush work its magic, friends.

Remember, this wrapping paper is hand painted, so embrace those accidental drips and imperfections.

Step 3 Prepare your paints. If you’re going for an all over brush stroked look or if you’d like to try your hand at splattering, you’ll need to water down your acrylic paint a bit.The amount of water will most likely depend on which brand of paint you’ve chosen to use as some are thicker than others. If it looks a bit like pancake batter you’ve hit the jackpot. If mark making and patterns are what you’re going for, no added water is necessary.

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Experiment with different processes until you find the perfect fit.

Step 5 Work your holiday painting magic! Dots, splotches, stripes, splatter. Keep it neutral and let your Christmas ribbon and toppers add a pop of color, or go bright and bold and let your paper be the star of the show. Either way, your gifts are going to be so lucky.

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Hey y’all! I’m Amanda, the local fashion blogger behind Type A Style. Type A Style is a fashion blog devoted to my most favorite outfits, interior design and lifestyle hacks. I am a twenty something who has lived in Elizabethtown my entire life. I consider myself a “professional shopper,” even though shopping is truly just a hobby. Because I approach life with a frugal eye, I love sharing perfect outfits, beauty products and interior decor that is both aesthetically and financially pleasing.

After searching for a creative outlet to occupy my mind and extend my personal resume, I decided to share my love of fashion and interior design through a lifestyle blog. Two years and over 16k followers later, Type A Style has evolved into many different avenues featuring affordable and achievable fashion and home decor, homestyle recipes, nifty beauty tips and modern motherhood. Through this amazing platform I have been blessed to work with some awesome brands, including Macy’s, Kroger, Kendra Scott and Sun Tan City.

Born and raised in Elizabethtown, I am proudly married to my high school sweetheart, Josh, a police officer in this great town. Together we spend the majority of

our time obsessing over our newborn son, Maverick, and his furry brother, Bentley. I work full-time in all aspects of my life: as a wife, mommy, social media influencer and corporate professional as a Senior Business Analyst for a national healthcare company.

As a self-driven fashionista I’m motivated to bring a frugal outlook on a chic lifestyle through mommy and beauty tips, #ootd’s (Outfits of the Day), home decor inspiration and so much more! Follow along as I find my way through life, one outfit at a time!

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