Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Record-setting city spending plan: Mayor Linda Gorton has proposed a $546 million Lexington budget with no tax increases, including $5.1 million to overhaul storm response and $2.6 million for new police technology -- learn where funds are going.

Beloved sipping chocolate spot: Lexington Chocolate Holler will close at the end of April after more than a decade at Vine Street and Greyline Station, as Salvador Sanchez focuses on A Cup of Commonwealth -- read the full story.

Over 14 elite races planned: Lexington is gearing up for the Breeders’ Cup’s return to Keeneland, the first since 2022. Tickets for the event went on sale April 21 at noon -- get event and ticket details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Ube on the brain: When the midweek snack spiral hits, Purple Yum Bakery Cafe is the move, with pineapple buns, ube mochi donuts, char siu bao, and a solid boba-and-coffee lineup that turns a quick stop into a pastry box situation and, honestly, zero regrets.

Lager lovers, rejoice: If your beer fridge has become a hazy IPA shrine, reset at Blue Stallion Brewing Co. where the focus is German-style lagers and other European classics brewed with traditional methods. Sip a slow-pour Czech pils, snag a slice from the Yearling kitchen, and call it a week.

Epic taco energy: Feeling snack-ambitious? Agave & Rye Lexington Square leans into the fun with double-shelled tacos, over-the-top combos, and a margarita list that happily coexists with a solid bourbon lineup. It’s a lively, art-splashed spot when you want dinner to feel like a mini celebration this week.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🍽 Dine Out for Charity @ Sedona Taphouse | Monday (4/27) at 11:00 AM – Make Monday count. Swing in for lunch or dinner, score a half-price flat iron steak, grilled chicken, or salmon, and they will donate a buck to The Nest, the local pros keeping families steady through crisis. Dine in, grab a beverage, one per person, halo included.

💃 Shimmy & Shine Annual Fundraiser 2026 @ Arabesque World Dance | Monday (4/27) at 7:00 PM – Trade the treadmill for a shimmy, and learn belly dance while raising money for The Nest. Two choreos, all levels, with a chance to strut at the Pam Miller Black Box, then cap it on World Belly Dance Day with workshops, lunch, and zero judgment.

🌕 Melt: Full Moon Somatic Sound & Meditation Experience @ Lexington Salt Cave | Thursday (4/30) at 6:30 PM – Think your nervous system could use a spring cleaning? Slip into the cave for a full-moon mix of gentle movement, live music, guided meditation, and halotherapy with Colleen Potter, then glide out restored, a little salty, and blissfully reset for the Spring Equinox.

✍ Deep Belly of the Earth: Author Talk & Signing @ Joseph-Beth Booksellers | Thursday (4/30) at 7:00 PM – Pop into Joseph-Beth for an evening with Stephanie Whetstone, who will chat about Deep Belly of the Earth and sign your inevitably new favorite paperback. Think smart conversation, bookstore ambiance, and the satisfying scratch of a fresh signature. Your TBR pile will cope, probably.

🐦 Bird Walk @ Lexington Cemetery | Saturday (5/2) at 8:00 AM – Think you know your warblers, orioles, and tanagers? Join CKAS for a slow, 1.5-mile stroll through Lexington Cemetery, because the birds like quiet neighbors; meet at Henry Clay, borrow binoculars if needed, keep tires off the grass, and yes, the Gatehouse has restrooms.

🛍 Derby Spring Vendor Market @ Hamburg Pavilion | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Hamburg Pavilion turns into a spring market wonderland, with local makers, boutique finds, home decor, and snacks you absolutely didn’t plan to eat. Free entry, dangerously easy to buy, ideal for Derby season people watching, and a family friendly way to support small businesses.

🏇 Derby Day @ Red Mile Gaming & Racing | Saturday (5/2) at 10:30 AM – Derby Day at Red Mile means one thing, we’re posted up in the Upper Clubhouse with buffet, free program, and TVs everywhere so no one squints. Tellers handle the bets, the cash bar the nerves. Tickets are by table only, so bring your crew.

This premier equestrian estate sits minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park with coveted Elkhorn Green frontage. Two 150' x 250' ebb and flow arenas, six horse barns totaling 78 stalls, and extensive support facilities keep operations seamless. A gracious main residence anchors the property, complemented by manager and employee housing. The farm currently generates impressive revenue.