Living
Readers' Choice 2012
Tell us your top choices of who, where and what you like best in the 6th annual Herald-Leader Readers' Choice
The Fru-Gal Deb Morris
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Living
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THE FRU-GAL DEB MORRIS
The Fru-Gal: What kind of shopper are you?
Take this short quiz to define your shopping habits, and learn ways you can start easily saving more.
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PAUL PRATHER
Paul Prather: Fat, feeble and forgetful on our first anniversary
Liz and I soon will celebrate our first anniversary of wedded bliss. You who've been married know that matrimony is, as much as anything, the Lord's instrument for keeping us humble.
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HOME
FashFood Home: Patio umbrellas can brighten up your back yard
To make the most of sun-drenched back yards during the long, days of summer, a patio umbrella offers cooling shade plus a chance to add a dose of décor to outdoor living spaces. And Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to shop for one.
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FAITH & VALUES
Vacation Bible School programs offer a variety of themes
With its games, songs, snacks, crafts and Bible stories, vacation Bible school is a hallmark of summer for many Kentucky kids.
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HOME
Chalkboard projects: Here are the ABCs
Chalkboards might be old-school, but they're the newest accent in home decor. You can buy chalkboard paint in a rainbow of colors, or you can easily mix your own. Here's what you need to know.
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GREENSPOT
Whitley County project producing houses with little or no energy costs
If things go as planned, Ashley Warren and Anthony Spicer won't pay an electric bill at their new home in Whitley County. They'll be getting a check from the power company instead. The couple's home is one of five in Whitley County designed and built using what are known as "passive house" standards...
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HEALTH
Author of guide on aging suggests ways to stay vibrant
At 93, Esther Gropper is a pioneer in a place few people have been, statistically speaking. She has reached the far side of 90, a little-visited spot on life's timetable that's poised for a population explosion. Gropper has written a guide for making the most of one's advanced years.
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HEALTH
Backyard grill-master survives brush with death
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Just in time for barbecue season, here's a cautionary tale from River Edge, N.J.
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HEALTH
Sun exposure: Even a little might be too much
The American Academy of Dermatology maintains there is no safe amount of sun when it comes to skin cancer risk. Not for adults, and especially not for children. Yet some dermatologists say a complete lack of exposure to the sun carries a potential risk of Vitamin D deficiency.






