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Giselle Smith

Apr 3, 2020
3 min

Elizabethtown Lifestyle Issue 2 Launch Party: FLYWHEEL BREWING

Issue 2 has come and gone, but we still aren’t over our last launch party at Flywheel Brewing. Flywheel hosted over 150 Hardin County locals as we rang in the New Year, albeit a bit late, and celebrated the release of Elizabethtown Lifestyle Magazine Issue 2. Read on to learn more about the event! The party was inspired by artwork from local artist Courtney Ballard of HIP South. The event featured a colorful array of florals including, tinted babies breath and dried / painte

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Giselle Smith

Feb 24, 2020
3 min

2020 Hosparus Tea: The Wizard of Oz

What do you know about Hosparus Health? For more than 40 years, thousands of people living with serious and life-limiting illnesses in Kentucky and Indiana have relied on Hosparus Health to help them get the most out of each day. They provide compassionate pallative and hospice care wherever our patients call home. Their nationally recognized Care Teams offer medical care and pain management, individual and family counseling, personal care, companionship, spiritual care, and

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February Is National Children's Dental Health Month

Giselle Smith

Feb 9, 2020
3 min

February Is National Children's Dental Health Month

We all want our children to grow up to be happy and healthy adults. Oral health is an essential part of everyone’s well-being, so right now is a great time to make plans for improving or maintaining your child’s oral healthcare. January is a time for creating new habits, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, March usually begins new sporting activities, so start today by making plans to incorporate your family’s dental health into new routines. Nearly one in th

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Lincoln Trail Home Builders Association: 40th Annual Home Design & Remodeling Show

Giselle Smith

Feb 3, 2020
3 min

Lincoln Trail Home Builders Association: 40th Annual Home Design & Remodeling Show

This marks the 40th year the Lincoln Trail Home Builders Association will hold the Home Design & Remodeling Show. Read on to discover what the 2020 show is all about. 2020 LTHBA President Clay Smith chimes in on the upcoming event: The event will take place February 15th and 16th at the Pritchard Community Center. The show is a great place to come up with ideas for finding the latest trends in home design and so much more. The show this year showcases over 50 different local

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Prize-Ribbon Winning Valentines by HIP South

Giselle Smith

Feb 3, 2020
2 min

Prize-Ribbon Winning Valentines by HIP South

Thanks for clicking on our blog post! With less than two weeks to V-Day, the pressure is on to create the cutest Valentines to make your little ones (and their classmates) feel extra special. The extra effort will be greatly appreciated on these Prize-Ribbon Winning Valentines from one of our faves: Courtney Ballard at HIP South. Hello from HIP South! Who doesn’t love a holiday meant for showing everyone in your life how much they mean to you? Get out your DIY supplies, frien

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Winter to Spring Fashion Inspo: Type A Style

Giselle Smith

Jan 29, 2020
3 min

Winter to Spring Fashion Inspo: Type A Style

Figuring out what to wear in the in-between time after the holidays and spring can be tough. For Issue 2, Elizabethtown fashionista Amanda Burris pulled together a series of looks from some of our favorite local boutiques to get you through these last winter months in style. Scroll through for some gorgeous outfit inspiration. Photos by Susan Butterworth Photographty taken at HIP South. A Message from Amanda: Shopping for the perfect winter outfit for any occasion? We’ve got

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Giselle Smith

Jan 25, 2020
6 min

Wedding Planning for the Modern Bride

Engagements galore happen over the holidays every year. We loved watching all of the proposals on social media. After the New Year and basking in some engagement bliss, wedding planning gets serious; most brides kick it into high gear. If you’re newly engaged, options may seem endless, but there are some key items you need to focus on before actually booking vendors for your big day followed by some local wedding inspiration to swoon over complete with listings of fabulous ve

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Elizabethtown Lifestyle Issue 1 Launch Party

Giselle Smith

Jan 19, 2020
2 min

Elizabethtown Lifestyle Issue 1 Launch Party

Have you made it to any of our launch parties?! Bringing locals together in places we love is one of our top priorities at Elizabethtown Lifestyle Magazine. We hope you've been able to attend, but if not, we're recapping the Issue 1 Launch Party right here. Read on to learn more about what the event was about and check out photos from the fabulous Morgan Worley Photography. Thankful and grateful are the words that best describe my feelings about the Issue 1 Launch Party. We

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Happy New Year from Elizabethtown Lifestyle!

Giselle Smith

Jan 8, 2020
13 min

Happy New Year from Elizabethtown Lifestyle!

2020 is here and whether you’ve started on your New Years Resolutions or not, we met with some locals and pulled together tips and tricks for staying on track with your goals all year long. We chose from the top resolutions every year and have a bit of everything from Exercising & Losing Weight to Traveling More. Best of luck from us in your 2020 goals—We’ll be over here cheering you on! Cover photos by the marvelous Clagett Photography. exercise & lose weight Exercising & L

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Giselle Smith

Jan 3, 2020
2 min

FEATURE FRIDAY: FLYWHEEL BREWING

The Issue 2 Launch Party is just around the corner! We could not be more excited about the venue for next week's event: Flywheel Brewing. Did you know Elizabethtown has its own local brewery? If you haven't visited yet, next Saturday is the perfect time to plan a trip. Read on to learn more about Flywheel. Photos by Katie Rhodes Photography. Words from Flywheel: Homage To Fundamentals The momentum of a spinning wheel powered the progress of man. From printing presses to the m

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DIY Hand-Painted Wrapping Paper by HIP South

Giselle Smith

Dec 19, 2019
2 min

DIY Hand-Painted Wrapping Paper by HIP South

Thanks for clicking on our blog post! The countdown is on until Christmas day and gift-wrapping is hopefully well underway... It is not always what is on the inside that counts. Taking care in personalizing gift wrap is a fun way to make you loved ones feel extra special. You still have the opportunity to really "WOW" your recipients this Christmas with this how-to on hand-painted wrapping paper from one of our faves: Courtney Ballard at HIP South. Fun photos from Clagett Pho

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Giselle Smith

Dec 19, 2019
2 min

picture perfect charcuterie

Are you that family member that gets asked to bring napkins or ice to Christmas dinner? It's okay, me too. Don't show up without the napkins, but a surefire way to impress this coming week (even if you aren't known for your cooking skills) is to create a picture-perfect holiday charcuterie board for family and friends to snack on before the big meal. Read on for a recap from Issue 1 of Elizabethtown Lifestyle on creating the perfect spread. Fab food photo by Clagett Photograp

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Small Business Saturday: Saturday, November 30, 2019

Giselle Smith

Nov 27, 2019
2 min

Small Business Saturday: Saturday, November 30, 2019

Everyone knows about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but are you up with the times on Small Business Saturday? Arguably the most important of the American shopping holidays, Small Business Saturday takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving—Saturday, November 30 this year. The Saturday, November 30 date was officially declared by Mayor Gregory on Monday, November 25 at 9:00am at the Heritage Council and we are proud to live in a community so excited to support small businesse

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Feature Friday: House Doctors Handyman Service

Giselle Smith

Nov 22, 2019
1 min

Feature Friday: House Doctors Handyman Service

Having a hard time getting into the holiday spirit? No better way to start feeling festive than to have your home decorated for the holidays. House Doctors Handyman Service in Elizabethtown offers Christmas-light installation in addition to handyman services perfect for prepping your home for guests. Read more to learn about House Doctors Handyman Service. Greetings from House Doctors Handyman Service! We provide residential and commercial handyman services. Servicing Kentuck

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Giselle Smith

Nov 10, 2019
3 min

PRO TIPS FOR HOLIDAY PHOTOS

The holidays are just around the corner! You may have decorated your Christmas tree and 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. Take a deep breath and relax: “So many photos are basic, stiff and sad. It’s important to have a good time. Photo sessions

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COVER FEATURE: Home & Holidays, Decor to Impress Your Guests

Giselle Smith

Nov 8, 2019
4 min

COVER FEATURE: Home & Holidays, Decor to Impress Your Guests

Thanks for clicking on our blog post! Tonight we are sharing our cover feature which includes some of our Elizabethtown faves: FINE House & Garden, Brantingham Builders and Elizabethtown Florist with gorgeous images by Morgan Worley Photography. We felt like now is the perfect time to share as many of you are already decorating for the holidays and the FINE Holiday Open House is tomorrow: Saturday, November 9 from 10:00am to 6:00pm at 104 N. Mantle Avenue, Elizabethtown. Our

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The Eric & Joe Before thanksgiving Christmas Variety Show

Giselle Smith

Oct 26, 2019
2 min

The Eric & Joe Before thanksgiving Christmas Variety Show

Have you heard about "The Eric & Joe Before Thanksgiving Christmas Variety Show?" Wait, you haven't? Well you're not alone. We're here to clue you in. The show takes place every year here right here in Elizabethtown. It really is a Christmas variety show that takes place before Thanksgiving featuring live sketches, a live house band led by Mark Melloan and funny videos. This year marks the sixth annual installment of “The Eric and Joe Before Thanksgiving Christmas Variety Sho

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2019 Buddy Walk & The Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland

Giselle Smith

Oct 17, 2019
3 min

2019 Buddy Walk & The Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland

There is still time to sign up for the 2019 Buddy Walk for the Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland taking place next Saturday! We had the pleasure of working with the most adorable babes: Amelia House and Ryan McGinnis in this feature article with the talented Elaina Janes Photography at Denzien Elizabethtown for the first issue Elizabethtown Lifestyle Magazine. Read on to learn more about the Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland and their annual event, The Buddy

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Elizabethtown Lifestyle Magazine Launch Party

Giselle Smith

Sep 26, 2019
2 min

Elizabethtown Lifestyle Magazine Launch Party

Elizabethtown Lifestyle Magazine has arrived. Join us for our Hardin County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and get your copy of the NEW magazine. Save the Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Doors open at 5:00pm. Event to be held at The Brown-Pusey House at 128 N. Main Street in Elizabethtown. FREE swag bags full of local goods for the first fifty attendees. Business causual / cocktail attire preferred. RSVP on Facebook or EventBrite. We hope you can join us for this event!

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Tails & Ta-Tas Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Giselle Smith

Sep 26, 2019
4 min

Tails & Ta-Tas Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

UPDATE: MAYOR GREGORY HAS DECLARED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY IN ELIZABETHTOWN. Are you attending Tails & Ta-Tas? Presented by Atria of Elizabethtown, Tails & Ta-Tas is a Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk that takes place in Elizabethtown every year on the second Saturday of October. The event raises funds for the Hardin Memorial Health Foundation Cancer Resource Center and is composed of a dog-friendly 5k walk/run followed by a breast cancer surviv

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