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Author: Christa Ritchie

Christa Ritchie is a freelance writer, editor, public relations and marketing professional, and also serves as the editor of The Journal, a travel and tourism publication produced by the Kentucky Travel Industry Association. She is a former features reporter & columnist for The Courier Journal and a marketing communications manager at Louisville Tourism. In her free time, Christa enjoys fitness, fashion and home decor (shopping at Anthropologie and especially supporting the local retail scene), riding her mint green bike around the neighborhood, reading multiple books at once (one of her current fun faves is "Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging and Being Yourself" by her favorite actor Matthew Gray Gubler), and she also touts herself as the number one fan of David and Moira on "Schitt's Creek." Her lifelong dream is to someday write a children's book and spend a summer in the South of France.

Wellness on the Go: Prioritize Your Health While Visiting Southern Indiana

The new year is the perfect time to focus on your health, and Southern Indiana has no shortage of ways to eat well, stay active, and take care of yourself. From wholesome meals to outdoor adventures, we’ve rounded up several spots to help you stick to your resolutions.

Fuel Your Body Right

Seeds and Greens

Eating

‘Yule’ Have Fun at These Holiday Lights Events in Southern Indiana

There’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than to experience enchanting lights and dazzling decorations designed for this special time of year. So, pack up the car, turn on holiday music, and get ready for some spectacular sights! You’ll find these stunning displays all around Southern

Get Ready for Spring with Southern Indiana Fashion

As we ease out of the sweatpants and cozy athleisure styles that were a fashion mainstay throughout the pandemic, spring 2021 is here. Showcasing a slew of stylish looks, we make our long-awaited fashionable re-emergence.

From puff sleeves and statement trousers to bubblegum pink, floral designs and