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Make the holidays relaxing and bright Check out some unique foot-friendly gift ideas.
Editor’s note Wow! This year has flown by. I was always told that once I graduated from college and started working, the years would fly. They certainly have! Can you believe the holidays are here? Well, whether you’re ready or not, they are – and time isn’t going to slow down anytime soon. To help you out, this issue of Creative Living includes some exciting, unique gift ideas, as well as tips on preparing your home for winter. So, while you have the time, sit back, relax and read. Once all the hustle and bustle starts, you’ll be glad you did.
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Topics 3 Health & Fitness
Gift Guide 14 Unique Specialty shops
9 At Home
16 Holiday Entertainment
Mind • Body • Spirit
Decor • Repair
11 Local Business Goods • Services
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Dr. Kitzmiller has two-visit solutions to stop snoring Do you have a holiday wish list? Does it include nights without snoring? What about a smile that you don’t need to hide? Maybe a more youthful, rested appearance? Is it possible to find these gifts with only a month left until the holidays? Yes it is! Dr. Kitzmiller is excited to offer solutions for dazzling smiles, a more youthful appearance, and two-visit solutions for snoring!
hour ZOOM. Do you want a whole new smile but just don’t have the time or finances for braces or veneers? Dr. Kitzmiller now Want More Info? offers Snap On Visit cincisleep.com Smile, the revolutionary two-visit, affordable smile makeover that will have you smiling for the holidays!
No more snoring, no more CPAP! Dr. Kitzmiller offers custom-fabricated, FDA-approved oral appliances to treat disruptive snoring and life-threatening sleep apnea. The appliance requires an initial visit for impressions and a second visit just two weeks later for your fitting. This CPAP alternative is also a great holiday traveling companion!
Dazzling smiles for the holidays! Nothing says holiday happiness more than a dazzling smile. Are your teeth just not white enough? Then call Dr. Kitzmiller to ask about the three simple whitening treatments including two-
Less wrinkles for a radiant you! Dr. Kitzmiller has received specialized training in the application of Botox and Juvederm. These one-hour procedures can smooth pesky crows’ feet, frown lines, and creases around the mouth without a facelift! Call Dr. Kitzmiller today at (513) 2488848 to ask about holiday packages and schedule your complimentary consultation to see how you can stop snoring, start smiling and look refreshed for the holidays!
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Encouraging, ensuring your independence Mike Murphy loves his home. Like many people, he’s shared countless memories there with the ones he loves. He can’t imagine ever being forced to give it up. That’s why the Burlington Pharmacy employee is so passionate about helping others in the community remain in their homes. “From a personal standpoint, due to a death in the family, I had to move from my (childhood) home. It is very painful to move away from the home you’ve lived in all your life or for many years,” he said. “That is why it’s so very important to me to provide a person with every
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opportunity to remain independent, in their home as they become older.” Murphy has been fulfilling this mission at Burlington Pharmacy, one of the area’s largest retail suppliers of home health products and services, for eight years. “I’m a stubborn guy. Not being able to get around, especially in my own home, would make me feel bad about Burlington Pharmacy offers stair lifts, a mechanical device for myself,” he transporting people up and down stairs. A rail is mounted to the treads explained. “The of the stairs and a chair or standing platform is attached to the rail.
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products and services we offer, can help a person maintain their mobility, therefore giving them a strong sense of self value.” Burlington Pharmacy offers stair lifts, a mechanical device for transporting people up and down stairs. A rail is mounted to the treads of the stairs and a chair or standing platform is attached to the rail. “This keeps people from being a prisoner to one floor in their
home,” he said. “It ensures safety and comfort as they move about in their home. It is good especially for those with arthritis, or who have had hip or knee replacements.” Burlington Pharmacy also offers modular ramps, customized, to your home and needs. Ramps offer a simple and convenient solution for wheelchairs and scooters to access steps, vehicles, and raised landings with ease. Vehicle lifts, power wheelchairs, and scooters can also be found in the Burlington Pharmacy showroom - many of which will also be on display in the pharmacy’s booth at the Greater Cincinnati Home and Garden Show. “Without these options many would be forced to move to a smaller home or even a retirement community,” Murphy said. Murphy said he enjoys working at Burlington Pharmacy because he enjoys helping people. Best of all, he said, “we’re a family here - customers included.” “We know our customers,” Murphy explained. “And when you walk in here, it feels friendly. Our showroom is large and welcoming. It doesn’t have that cold aisle and shelf- feel you get from chain stores. When you come here, you know what we’re about we do what we can to take care of the community.” For more information call 586-6700 or visit www.burlingtonhealthcare.com.
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Gentle Dental offers free emergency exam during holidays November is the month we think about family friends and food. The pumpkin pie is warm, and the cider is sweet. Nevertheless, dental pain knows no boundaries. Nothing can be more frustrating than to have a dental emergency during the holidays. This is why Dr. Tara Dallmann and the Gentle Dental Care team decided to offer a free emergency exam and x-ray for the months of November and December 2010. If you are having a toothache or problem, don’t wait until you have an emergency while sharing moments with your family to call. Gentle Dental Care is known for their kindness and understanding. Even if it has been 20 years since you have seen a den-
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tist, put your mind at rest, because no one will make you feel bad. In preparation for the holidays call and come in for a checkup. Gentle Dental Care has many ways to ensure your comfort along with giving you superior dental care. Dr. Dallmann is one of the most well-known Oral & IV Sedation dentists in the area today. She has created the perfect environment to ensure your safety while you are sedated. When you are a patient the office has all eyes on you. While sedation is a great option for some, Dr. Dallmann also has nitrous oxide and pre-op valium available for those of you that are in need of just a little something to put your mind at
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ease prior to your treatment. The team is out-of-this world! They heat neck pillows, warm blankets, and offer headphones to increase your comfort. From the first visit you are greeted by warm smiling faces, warm homemade cookies, sodas, and hot coffee. This truly is the environment that exudes peace and comfort. Gentle Dental Care offers
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interest-free payments plans. When payment plan are not always desired Dr. Dallmann creates your treatment plan in phases so that you can do a little at a time. You are in control. Call 363-1616 today before a little problem becomes a huge disaster! “Experience the Difference.�
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Do you have benefits remaining? At Mortenson Family Dental, your dental health is our No. 1 priority. With that in mind, the team wants to be sure that their patients maximize their insurance benefits. Many individuals who are paying for dental insurance do no realize that their insurance plan provides coverage up to a certain dollar amount annually. The Mortenson Dental staff. Consequently, some patients are not scheduling Whether it be a new patient exam the dental treatment they need, deserve and cleaning or that crown you have and have insurance to cover. Those dol- been putting off, if you have the insurlars cannot be carried over year to year. ance benefits available it makes sense to The bottom line: What the patient take advantage of it. does not use, they lose! Give them a call today at 525-7586, Clearly, it pays in many ways to and they’ll make sure you are in excelschedule the preventative care or other lent dental health. dental treatment that you need. They look forward to seeing you The team is here to help you secure again if you are an existing patient and the insurance coverage available to you welcome you with open arms to our on every dental procedure you schedule. practice if you are someone currently It’s hard to believe, but there are only looking for a great dentist in the area. seven weeks left in 2010. The team recThey look forward to sharing some of ommends calling now to schedule any the many innovative means we now dental treatment that you may be in have available to provide you with need of, as appointment times are book- superior dental health care. ing up quickly.
Beauty without drastic measures Get ready for the holidays! Elements has gift certificates available so you can give the most lovely gift – the gift of beauty. Anyone who has ever noticed a wrinkle, or excessive brown spots, or veins showing in their legs will be happy to know about Elements, a medical spa located at 25 Town Center Blvd. in Crestview Hills. The elegant salon is staffed with two nurse practitioners, and one registered nurse, as well as the Medical Director Dr. Ruth Hussey. “Physician directed services were developed to aid the patient in choices of procedures to achieve maximum health, beauty, and overall fitness,” Dr. Hussey explained. “Our goal is to promote radiant skin, prevent damage, and enhance one’s out-
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ward appearance, thus improving the patient’s outlook on life,” she said. The spa specializes in Matrix, which is a very deep peel done with radio frequency waves, so that the peel occurs from the inside out. They also do leg vein removal, hair removal, chemical peels, skin rejuvenation, botox, and skin tightening. Clinics that perform these non-surgical, non-invasive procedures are very popular on the East and West coasts, as well as the South, but are just beginning to appear in this area. “With our procedures, patients can gain years of beautiful skin without having to undergo more drastic means,” said Dr. Hussey. “Because the procedures are non-invasive, patients have
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Restore your health with help from Nie’s Pharmacy Research has long held that there are significant differences between hormones that are natural to humans (Bio-Identical) and synthetic preparations. Structural differences (side chains) that exist between synthetic or animal and human hormones may be responsible for side effects that are experienced when non bio-identical hormones are used. Structural differences exist between human, and synthetic and animal hormones. In order for a replacement hormone to fully replicate the function of hormones which were originally naturally produced and present in the human body, the chemical structure must exactly match the original. There are significant differences between hormones that are natural to humans and synthetic or horse preparations. Side chains can be added to a naturally-occurring hormone to create a synthetic drug that can be patented by a manufacturer. A patented drug can be profitable to mass produce, and therefore a drug company can afford to fund research as to the medication’s use and effectiveness. However, naturallyoccurring substances can not be patented, so scientific studies are less numerous on natural hormones, because medical research is usually funded by drug companies. Natural hormones include estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), progesterone, testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and pregnenolone. Our compound-
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ing specialists work together with patients and prescribers to provide customized hormone replacement therapy that provides the needed hormones in the most appropriate strength and dosage form to meet each woman’s specific needs. Hormone replacement therapy should be initiated carefully after a woman’s medical and family history has been reviewed. Every woman is unique and will respond to therapy in her own way. Close monitoring and medication adjustments are essential. In addition to appropriate dosing on prescribed hormones, a patient may
have nutrient needs that can affect her overall sense of well being. Other issues such as stress sleep and lifestyle choices can affect the patients over all health. We assess the relationship of the above mentioned parameters as well as relationship of other factors such as thyroid and adrenal health. A Complete Hormone Makeover Consultation will assess these issues and recommend a plan of care that addresses that patient’s needs. Here is what one patient had to say: “My symptoms were severe, ranging from hot flashes that prevented me from sleeping more than
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one hour at a time to anxiety, panic attacks and depression. “I was physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted. It took everything in me to make it though the day. I had tried anti-depressants and synthetic hormones which only exacerbated the problem. Running out of options I set an appointment to come in and talk with you about bio-identical hormones. I remember leaving that day scared but I felt that there was hope. “One year later, I am writing to thank you so much for offering bioidentical hormone therapy. I have been impressed with the time you invest in
each of your clients. And how close you’ve worked together with my doctor and me to insure we obtain the correct dosage so that I can maintain therapeutic results. “I appreciate all of the knowledge that you so willingly have passed my way about women’s health issues. I am so thankful that God put you and your staff in my path.Your program has restored my health! Please keep up the good work!” If this sounds like you, or someone you love, plan on attending one of our upcoming seminars on BHRT. Seating is limited please make your reservation today.
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No better time than the present You don’t need to wait for the new year to make a resolution to take better care of yourself – start today! “My theory is this: There’s no time better than the present,” said Dr. Tiffany Buller-Schussler. “Putting off your oral health can only make matters worse. Calling today to make an appointment can make be difference between needing a filling vs. a crown or between a root canal and an extraction.” Stop making excuses, too. Yes, it’s the holidays, you’re super busy and it’s hard to get off work, but Schussler Dentistry, in Hebron, can accommodate. The practice offers
evening and Saturday hours! Call 653-0525 and make an appointment to give yourself the gift of oral health and a beautiful smile – a gift everyone deserves. In fact, Schussler Dentistry offers a gift card program, so this Christmas you can give yourself or your loved ones a most special, life changing, gift. Dr. Tiffany BullerSchussler is passionate about helping others improve their oral health. She takes the time to personally discuss your needs and concerns, quickly putting you at ease. She uses the latest digital technology from Xrays to charting, giving you the healthiest smile
you can have with lower radiation exposure and conservation of more natural tooth structure. Good oral health is about more than having a beautiful smile – it’s about having good health overall. “The mouth can be a window to the health of your entire body,” Dr. Schussler explained. Inflammation in the mouth from an infected tooth or inflamed gums can have a profound effect on the body, especially for those with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and those who are pregnant. “It is a known fact that those who have better awareness of their oral health have better aware-
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ness of the health of their whole body,” Dr. Schussler said. Now, is the best time to start taking control of your oral health, especially if you have insurance benefits or flexible spending dollars to use up as the year is coming to a close. Take advantage of
this opportunity and do something for yourself that will have lasting benefits on your physical, mental, and emotional well being. There’s no better time than the present to have a healthy mouth and beautiful smile to boast.
BEAUTY from page 6 very little down time.” Mary Jo Meek, office manager for the spa, thinks the ELOS technology they use makes a difference. “I feel we are kind of a one stop for easy beauty,” she said. “It is a simple method of maintaining beauty, and people appreciate that.” Bridal packages, and other specials are available, and consultations are free. Appointments can be made by calling 578-8499.
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The holiday season is here, so celebrate Let the Lasting Impressions Design Center and Santa-in-theCity help you with those unique, elegant touches that will make your Thanksgiving and holiday tables warm and inviting for your family and friends. Are you ready to add a little sparkle or a bit of nature to the tree you decorate every year? You will find unique ornaments, garlands, and much more displayed on beautiful trees. Just choose your items right from the tree and you are on your way to adding a bit of “new” to your own decorations. What better way is there to say “I love you” than to make your holiday celebrations
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“events” rather than “gettogethers”? Make lasting memories with beautiful holiday décor from Lasting Impressions. A Mark Roberts’ Fairy may add just the right bit of glitz and fun! Stop by to see the great selection of these beautiful and whimsical fairies in the newest designs. Quilted bedding and table linens (newly arrived) will bring an elegant, yet warm, touch for your fall and holiday decorating. Occasionally, people say: “I just don’t get into decorating for seasons except for my Christmas tree and a few other Christmas decorations.” Come to Lasting Impressions and see how
“When you care enough to make your home a warm, welcoming holiday wonder for family and friends . . . you need to visit us.”
candle? Well, it is a line of candles (newly arrived easy it can be to add a few from the July market) pieces of beautiful pine or handmade in Comfort, other types of greenery to Texas. These candles make wonderful gifts for that your existing décor for a special person you want festive new look. Also, to surprise. You have to you will want to check out the new Shaw rug dis- experience firsthand the plays which feature up-to- fantastic new scents such as “Divine,” “Cashmere,” date area rug colors and “Apple Strudel,” designs for all decorating “Pumpkin Bread,” and styles! many more. What is a “Comfort”
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Santa-in-the-City is ready and waiting for your visit on the fourth floor!! Open the door to a wonderland of beauty and fun for everyone. Yes, there is a Great Pumpkin Coach just waiting for pictures so don’t forget to bring your camera!! You won’t want to miss special areas like the Crystal Chapel, Bearly Surviving
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Have uninvited holiday guests? Call Perfection Pest The holidays are a great time for families and friends to come together and celebrate. However, the holidays are also a time of risk for uninvited
pests – from bed bugs, spiders, mice and others – invading and being brought into one’s home. “Mice, rodents, spiders and other pests find their
way into homes by hiding in boxes of holiday decorations that have been stored in attics, basements and garages since last season,” says Tim Leatherman, president of
Perfection Pest Control. “Bed bugs can be introduced by unwitting travelers, furniture, or other infested items. Bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers and hiders,”
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Unlock the secrets of your home The holidays are just around the corner, so spruce up your kitchen with new cabinets and furnishings. Fort Mitchell Interiors in Crescent Springs can redo any room in your house, and they don’t contract out any work – familiar faces are on the job from start to finish. “Cornices and Roman shades are very popular right now in window treatments, and we have thousands of fabric samples books to browse through,” said Mary Pennington-Wolfe, owner. “Darker finishes on cabinets are in style right now, but we have 40 different styles of cabinets to choose from,” she said. “And we can do any flooring, from ceramic tile to carpet to the newest
trend, which is bamboo flooring.” With more than 30 years of experience, Wolf and her technicians can create any look that will unlock the secrets of your home, and make you fall in love with your home all over again. With holiday parties among us, create new memories in your home with new window treatments, or new cabinets, or new flooring. “When you call us, we sit down with you and work out a plan that fits both your dreams and your budget.” So come into Fort Mitchell Interiors on Hazelwood Drive, across from McDonald’s, and begin to create the look you want for your home. Mary Pennington-Wolfe can be reached at 3315327 for an appointment.
HOLIDAY from page 9 Christmas, the Polar Bear Slide, the Great Pumpkin Coach, the Gingerbread House, Home for the Holidays, and many more wonderful surprises. Last year marked the opening of this fabulous Christmas showroom, and it is newly designed this year with even more of your favorite Christmas decorating items such as unusual ornaments, ornamental garlands, Holy Family Nativity sets, pine garlands, pine swags, holiday floral stems, and much, much more. Do you have a group of friends or belong to a club that might enjoy a special shopping evening together at 241 Grandview? Lasting Impressions can help you
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with a wonderful evening by providing snacks and drinks while you shop (with a special discount, of course). Just call Linda or Judy at 655-8187 for more information about setting up your special event evening. The friendly folks at Lasting Impressions take pride in excellent customer service and they are looking forward to seeing you soon at 241 Grandview in Bellevue. It’s a shopping experience you are going to enjoy and repeat again and again! The direct phone line to the third floor is 655-8187. You may call when you arrive if you need elevator service, and someone will be glad to come down and give you a lift.
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Christmas Open House Nov. 19-21
Directions Traveling south or north on Interstate471: Take Exit 5 (Newport/Bellevue ). Turn right onto Route 8 (Fairfield Avenue) Continue to Taylor Avenue and turn right. Travel six blocks to Grandview Avenue. Turn right on Grandview. Enter the warehouse through the center door by the dock. Prepare to be amazed . . . .
Special hours Now open until 8 p.m. Thursday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday.
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Get energy savings while you can for 2010 Time is running out to take advantage of the 2010 tax credit for making your home more energy efficient. According to the experts at Roof Time there is still time for a free energy attic check-up, and to get any needed work completed before the time is up. Insulating your attic with Owens Corning insulation qualifies you for a tax credit up to a $1,500 until the Dec. 31 deadline. Using a thermal image camera (like the ones the cable TV ghost hunters use) and digital ther-
mometers, Roof Times’ estimators can pinpoint the problem areas that hide under your roof. A New Roof Time is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and has obtained the added certification as a TOP OF THE HOUSE roofer-attic insulator (with only three locally.) They are members of the Better Business Bureau and have an A+ rating on Angie’s List (they have won the Super Service Award every year since 2006). A free Roof Time quote includes options for making the existing roof venti-
lation system meet or exceeds FHA specifications; increases the attic insulation to the Department of Energy recommended level of R-60, and a radiant barrier that reduces the attic’s temperature by as much as 50 degrees every day. Using these techniques Roof Time knows that homeowners can extend their roof’s life, make their home quieter and more comfortable, and reduce monthly utility bills by 20 to 30 percent. Owens Corning’s fiberglass insulation material is clean, non-allergenic and
resistant to mold, and will never settle. The material is treated with an aloe to prevent skin irritation. It will leave your attic clean and your home much more comfortable, and never get that old “wet newspaper smell” in your home the way cellulose insulation often does. An average insulation job costs less than $1,200, so by combining the tax credit and the savings from smaller energy bills, insulation can pay for itself in two years! According to the D.O.E. 25 percent of a home’s energy is lost
through the attic/roof, compared to only 10 percent through walls. Insulating your attic is the least expensive way to cut energy costs and provides the largest return. In addition to savings, you’ll prolong the life of your air conditioner and furnace. You’ll also have a more comfortable home that has increased in value, should you ever want to sell. Visit www.newrooftime.com or call Missy at 513-753-TIME (8463) to get a free inspection of your roof, attic insulation, siding or gutter system!
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The experience of a lifetime… You awaken to the sounds of the “wild” parrots in the swaying palm trees. As you step off your porch, you spy the numerous other colorful, tropical birds amid the lush foliage surrounding the gently flowing stream in front of your cottage. Down the path, two quick turns, and you’re passing the lounge chairs and umbrellas around the crystal clear water of the swimming pool. A few more
steps and the azure blue water of the Caribbean comes into view directly in front of you. Turn right and you’re in the spectacular outdoor dining room overlooking the sea, where both old and new friends are waiting with warm greetings and hot coffee. Following a good breakfast and great camaraderie, you leave your table and head down the walkway to the waiting boat where more friends welcome you
aboard. Ten minutes later, you’re underway to enjoy the thrill of “Flying without wings” while you “visit” some of the most fascinating creatures – in the most beautiful scenery – imaginable. You have set-aside your everyday life for a time – you are a SCUBA diver. “This is the lifestyle we live – where we enjoy ‘The experience of a lifetime – every time’” says Jim Barrie, owner of The Scuba
Shack in Florence. If you are ready to, as Thoreau said: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you have imagined.” Visit the Website, www.TheScubaPlace.com, and call 283-1550 to find out how easy it is to become a SCUBA diver. Gift certificates are also available.
Hear better with wonderfully unique products from Beyond Hearing Aids So many people with hearing loss struggle in everyday situations, even if they have hearing aids. For 17 years, Becky
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Morris and her team at Beyond Hearing Aids have enjoyed helping people hear the things that matter most.
They help people watch TV with their families again by eliminating the complaints about the TV volume. Even more people now enjoy meaningful phone conversations with family and friends again. Beyond Hearing Aids offers products called assistive devices. These devices aren’t hearing aids but affordable, high-quality telephones, TV systems and alerting systems designed for people with hearing loss that often cost less than $200. Assistive devices especially help people who can’t afford hearing aids right now. Appointments are available Monday through Friday and Saturdays through Christmas. Schedule a time to visit our demonstration room by calling 342-4641. Beyond Hearing Aids is located just one block from the Interstate 75 Erlanger Exit at 463 Erlanger Road. The office is in a beautiful three-story Victorian house with red doors.
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Montessori education made affordable When Dr. Maria Montessori opened her first early learning center she was asked to start a school for children in a housing project in Rome. The theme of the Montessori education has been well established as an affective teaching strategy. However, though affective this method of teaching has only been open to the affluent and has not been offered to children in mid-to-low economic areas. That was, until recently. The Children Inc. Montessori Early Learning Academy, located in Covington, is one of the only full-day, year round, 3-STAR rated and nationally accredited center in the state of Children Inc. Kentucky. This certified Montessori provides curand emotional developriculum focus on social ment through a weekly
music program called Growing Sound.
“It is our belief that children should be offered
extraordinary learning opportunities to help them succeed in school and life,” said Executive Director of Children Inc. Rick Hulefeld. “The basis for success is learning the basic social and emotional skills.” The academy is affordable for all families and fees are based on a sliding scale. The Montessori curriculum concentrates on five areas of critical learning and development sensorial, practical life skills, language, math and cultural. Children’s knowledge of the core areas builds each year and by the time they reach the end of kindergarten they have a firm understanding of the material. For more information, contact Director of Marketing Tracy Clauss at 431-2075, ext. 126, or tclauss@childreninc.org.
PEST from page 10 can be a problem. Perfection K9 Services (a part of Perfection) uses Beddy the Bed Bug Dog to use her “scentsability” to find bed bugs. See their Website at www.perfectionk9services.com for information. To prevent other pests from coming into the home, Leatherman recommends that homeowners keep holiday decorations – especially items like dried foliage, potpourri and Indian corn – in airtight containers during off-seasons. Be sure to unpack decorations outside and inspect them carefully. Similar caution should be taken to inspect live foliage that is brought indoors during the holidays, including Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands that can harbor pests. Call Perfection Pest Control at 525-8560 if you need help with any pest this holiday season.
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Urban style in suburban Anderson Memories Thanks to Terri Smith and her new fashion forward boutique, urban style can now be found in suburban Anderson Township. Urban Chick opened at 6740 Clough Pike in August and features an eclectic mix of clothes, jewelry, handbags and scarves from a variety of today’s hottest designers. “I was looking to create a space where I would want to shop. I wanted it to have that downtown feel but be in the suburbs,” Smith said. “We have new merchandise all the time that reflects whatever is in style that season. We are excited to bring some New York City style to Cincinnati.” Urban Chick is completely and utterly for and about women, of all ages, in fact! It’s the perfect stop during a girl’s night out. Prices are affordable and fair, you can find anything from a lovely necklace for $10 to a hip jacket for $150. Smith is also the owner of True Colors salon in Anderson and has enjoyed her experience of being a business owner in the community for the
last 11 years. When she was looking to put her idea of opening a retail space into motion, setting up shop in the heart of Anderson Township’s historic district was a no-brainer. With the help and support of her boyfriend Jeff Zemanek and her daughter Abby Smith, who can be found working at the boutique most days, Smith was able to make her dream a reality. With a variety of stylish items and art pieces that are as unique as you are and at prices that won’t break the bank, Urban Chick has everything you need to spruce up your personal style or find that one-of-a-kind gift that will have your girlfriends desperate to discover where you do your shopping. The warehouse-apartment setup is fun and inviting. The staff is friendly and can assist you with finding the perfect item for you or a friend. It’s a great place to do your holiday shopping too! Special extended hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22. Check out Urban Chick on Facebook or call 233-2445 for more information.
should last forever You’ve probably got them in your home right now. Boxes in the back of your closet containing a lifetime of memories. VHS or other video cassettes, maybe even reels of 8mm film, collecting dust. You’re trying to remember those great family moments of the kids, those parties, great vacations. Home movie film dates back to the 1930s. It was a fantastic innovation that first promoted the idea of family home movies. In the 1970s the idea advanced with the introduction of analog video tape and the popularity of home movies skyrocketed. As the equipment became obsolete these family memories were put
away. With no convenient way to play them, those great family moments became a distant memory. Converting those treasured memories to Digital DVD is the solution. You know how easy it is to watch a DVD. Imagine sharing those priceless memories with your children, relatives, and friends on DVD Video. Your memories should last forever. Old home movies don’t stand a chance. Revive them on DVD video now, in time for the Holidays. Contact Red Orbit Media at 750-9145 or online at RedOrbitMedia.com and get ready for a trip down memory lane.
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Even the healthiest among us can wind up with sore, tired feet at the end of a long day leading up to the holidays. “Eight out of 10 American adults have experienced foot pain due to uncomfortable or ill-fitting shoes, according to the American Podiatric Association (APMA),” says Brendan Leonard of Health Enterprises, makers of therapeutic products. “Compound uncomfortable shoes with
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parts of the body. Here are four footfriendly gift ideas to get you started: Pedicure – Having your feet and nails cared for by someone else can be a relaxing experience that leaves feet looking and feeling great. Professional pedicures can be inexpensive for a basic trim and polish. Or, for a bit more money, you can add in foot and leg massages, and paraffin or
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Fine wine at holiday time StoneBrook Winery is a small farm family winery located in Camp Springs, Ky., just 20 minutes south of Cincinnati. StoneBrook offers magnificent vineyard views, a renovated 120-year-old farm house converted into a cozy wine tasting room, old country charm and a little bit of history. StoneBrook vints a variety of wines, including the Estate bottled Vidal Blanc, Estate, Cabernet Franc and Domain wines, as well as a wide variety of other fabulous, award-winning
grape and fruit wines. The tasting room is open on Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. For $5 you are able to taste five palettepleasing grape or fruit wines. StoneBrook also offers unique dining experiences that have become a local favorite, as well as vineyard and winery tours. Visit www.stonebrookwinery.com. StoneBrook is offering holiday gift certificates this season and custom labels.
FOOT from page 15 other skin-softening treatments. A pedicure can be a one-size-fits-all gift, and is appropriate for everyone from your best friend to your grandmother. Even guys can enjoy the treat, as many salons and spas now offer pedicures designed to pamper men’s feet. Foot massage – A foot rub can be the ultimate way to decompress after a stressful and tiring day. Or, you can start your day with an invigorating massage. You can give the gift of a good foot massage in several ways, such as a gift certificate to a spa. Or, make the good feelings last even longer by giving a home massager. Lovely lotions – It doesn’t take much for overworked, tired feet to become dry, cracked and uncomfortable. Nearly three quarters of Americans suffer from dry, rough, cracked or irritated skin, the APMA reports. More than any other part of the body, the foot cries out for soothing moisture. You can find quality lotions, polishers and foot scrubs in supermarkets, drug stores and department stores, or from a plethora of online resources. Look for ones that offer optimum moisturization and an aroma that
mimic the recipient’s favorite scent – many people find peppermint and vanilla particularly pleasing for foot lotions. Insoles for the soul – Sadly, style and comfort aren’t always in lockstep with each other, and we often wear shoes that look good but don’t feel good on our feet. In fact, the APMA cites poorly fitted, uncomfortable shoes as a major source of foot pain for many people. Fortunately, a host of high-tech shoe inserts has made it easier to ease the discomfort caused by shoes. Insoles can help cushion and support the foot while easing chafing in problem areas. You can even find varieties with gel inside or ridges that purport to massage feet while the wearer walks. You’ll need to know the recipient’s shoe size and in what type of shoe he or she will be wearing the inserts. While your foot-friendly gift probably can’t alleviate all the frustrations of the holidays, it can help recipients feel better about their feet. And once their feet feel good, maybe untangling that ball of last year’s holiday lights won’t seem quite so stressful. Courtesy of ARAcontent
All “dolled” up, ready for the holidays If it sparkles or glitters, you’ll find it for your 15or 18-inch dolls at Preview Productions. Joyce Rosselot and her
assistants Susan Lehr and Sarah Watters hand-make outfits including beautiful holiday coats and capes made of old fashioned
velvets and furs. Preview Productions has your doll covered from head to toe including beautiful accessories. Gift certificates are also available for all your holiday shopping needs. For more information about Preview Productions call 271-2524 or stop by the shop, located at at 6720 Main Street in Newtown. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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