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Secrets of gracious holiday giving It’s the gift-giving season. Read about wonderful ideas to show how much you care
Editor’s note Tis the season of giving! Oh, I just love this time of year. Giving – and yes, I’ll admit selfishly getting – gifts is so much fun. I love it all so much. I pride myself in finding the “perfect” gifts for those that I love so dear. Our main feature this month shares the secrets to gracious holiday gift-giving. Be sure to check it out for some wonderful ideas. With all the hustle and bustle, however, let us not forget the true meaning of the holiday season! Until next year, God bless you and Merry Christmas!
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Topics Care 3 Dental Gums • Teeth
5 Health & Fitness Mind • Body • Spirit
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Living 9 Senior Apartments • Care Minute Gift Guide 10 Last Specialty Shops
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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. Consequently, some patients are not scheduling the dental treatment they need, deserve and have insurance to cover. Those dollars cannot be carried over year to year. The bottom line: What the patient does not use, they lose! Clearly, it pays in many ways to schedule the preventative care or other dental treatment that you need. The team is here to help you secure the insurance coverage available to you on every dental procedure you schedule.
It’s hard to believe, but there is only seven weeks left in 2010 and the team recommends calling now to schedule any dental treatment that you may be in need of as appointment times are booking up quickly. Whether it be a new patient exam and cleaning or that crown you have been putting off, if you have the insurance benefits available it makes sense to take advantage of it. Give them a call today at 5257586, and they’ll make sure you are in excellent dental health. They look forward to seeing you again if you are an existing patient and welcome you with open arms to our practice if you are someone currently looking for a great dentist in the area. They look forward to sharing some of the many innovative means we now have available to provide you with superior dental health care.
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Receive guilt-free dental care at Gentle Dental Please stand back and take a deep breath, reflect as you have done good! I cannot truly thank you enough for the help the last few years … you made difference in me. Your kindness, service and treatment of patients is Dear Ladies, top notch unlike any other! Unfortunately I’m sorry It was the atmosphere, your you will not have my busicompliments regardless of ness any longer or see me in my situation from the on set November. I’m switching first looking only at the posiemployers on November 1 tive side and how you treatand leaving my current com- ed me that made me overpany for a better opportuni- come my extreme childhood ty. fear and stereotyping of denSadly, I’m currently tists with long needles, plisearching for a new dentist. ers, knives, pix and jackhamI’ll never will find one as mers. Dentists are the good excellent as your team … the guys not the bad guys/gals standards are much too high! … not rough and painful but I cannot say enough on how as gentle and is soft as the you helped me see the dental tooth fairy sort of speak! I health care light! enjoyed the good conversaIf you have been thinking about going to the dentist, but it has been a long time since your last visit, and you are embarrassed, listen to this patient’s experience:
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tion and making the 45minute drive regardless of weather to visit you every 90 days which believe it or not
is something I will absolutely miss! You all made going to dentist more pleasant then I can ever have imagined …
like a dream! I wish you ladies had a traveling van with a dental chair and all the equipment so you could come to Hudson, Ohio! I promise to continue my 90-day visits and proper dental hygiene moving forward as your hard work will not go to waste in any form or fashion as soon as find the next dentist … I currently have two in mind although they are not sedation dentists. I wish all of you nothing but good things and continued success in your business and team! I hope you all work together for a very long, long time! Have a wonderful upcoming holiday season! Best regards, G.L. of Loveland “Your biggest fan ever!” For more information or to schedule your appointment guilt free, call 363-1616.
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There’s no place like Burlington Pharmacy There’s no place like Burlington Pharmacy – you don’t have to click your heels three times in a row to feel at home here. The friendly staff and welcoming environment are all you need to feel comfortable. “That’s what we’re all about – making people feel comfortable,” said pharmacist and owner Steve Mueller. “Traditional pharmacies have a very overpowering cold feeling with bright lights and white walls. We, on the other hand have created an atmosphere that makes you comfortable when you walk in the door to decrease anxiety,” he said. The way you’re talked to, treated and cared for at Burlington Pharmacy is what truly makes this pharmacy distinct. “We practice the old fashioned-way where we meet our customers in person. We get to know their life, their needs and how their prescriptions fit into this,” said Steve. The well-trained and courteous team, with more than 180 years of collective experience, is focused to provide you unmatched service, quality, accessibility, and cost effectiveness. Burlington Pharmacy has been providing superior customer service and top quality, state-of-the-art medical equipment and supplies since 1976. They’ve even expanded their prescription business to include compounding for special needs like hormone replacement therapy and pain management. They specialize in children’s medicines and even veterinarian medicine, cre-
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ating forms an flavors that can be given for specific needs. “By branching into compounding, we’re adding a new method of caring for people you can’t get from our competition.” Steve said. Client education is also a key component in separating Burlington Pharmacy from the competition. “It’s so important as a professional health care provider to provide education to the patient,” Steve explained. “The patient has a serious need for the knowledge a pharmacist has to offer. At our pharmacy we take the time to share that
knowledge,” he said. They share this knowledge with the community as a whole, too. They’ve worked with the YMCA, health departments, and nursing practices, offering classes with local experts to help educate patients and health care professionals on topics of interest. Burlington Pharmacy also performs disease screenings and immunizations for a wide-range of diseases including high blood pressure, diabetes. Burlington offers oneon-one counseling between patient and pharmacist when need arises. More importantly, the community-based pharmacy has been successful-
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ly caring for generations of families. “People come here because we’ll get to know them and take care of them by helping them choose the right solution
for their individual needs,” Steve said. For more information on Burlington Pharmacy call 859-586-6700 or visit 5555 North Bend Road in Burlington.
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Medical spa the perfect gift 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 Boulevard 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 outward appearance, thus improving the patient’s outlook on life,”
Dr. Ruth Hussey and Mary Jo Meek, office manager for Elements.
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, noninvasive 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 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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Can’t seem to hit that ideal number on your scale? Instead of beating your head against the wall and trying every fad yo-yo diet out there, it’s time for a new look at dieting. After all, diets are not supposed to be fads or trends, they are supposed to be lifestyles. The staff at Burn Fat Cincy, a new health and weight loss center in Crestview Hills, knows just what that lifestyle should consist of and they want to help you embrace
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it. They can help you burn fat and keep it off in a healthy way that boosts your health instead of compromising it. “We want to educate people about how to lose
weight safely and naturally,” explains owner, health expert and former chiropractor Vincent Perlmutter. “When people make
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Larry and Beth or Riggs Hearing and Vision.
Caring for a most precious gift You may not realize it, but there is nothing more precious than your hearing. Properly caring for this important gift is very important. That’s why, for more than 90 years, Riggs Hearing and Vision has been insuring the complete satisfaction of every patient, while offering knowledgeable and friendly service at a very affordable investment. In fact, it’s the best investment you’ll ever make. Owner Larry Naiser is the third owner of Riggs Hearing and Vision, located at 140 West Pike St., in Covington. He has been in practice for more than 50 years and in that time has helped to develop two different hearing aids. One, which he recently helped modify, “The Listener,” he uses himself. Naiser and his daughter Beth currently have several thousand active patients at Riggs Hearing and Vision. His wife, a board certified optician, oversees the vision part of the practice. Riggs offers free hearing tests, zero down and low rate financing, guaranteed results, and 24-hour emergency service. For more information call 431-2266.
With all of the severe storm damage the Tristate has endured over the past year, many homeowners are still in need of roof attention to get them safely through this winter. Many homeowners worry about whether or not they can have a new roof installed in the cold. The experts at Roof Time have been installing roof systems for the past 15 years, and have some specific tips for getting a good roof in the winter. Could you? According to Roof Time staff, you can roof in cold weather but the quality of the finished roof can be affected by wet or snowy shingles. Roof Time only allows their crews to install on dry days. Many shingle makers have specific rules about temperatures. In general, the magic number is 26 degrees. It may be possible to install roofs in colder temperatures but professionals won’t attempt it. Shingle roofs can actually shatter if nailed in colder temperatures, allowing winds to blow them off. Shingle makers don’t restrict their warranties,
based solely on installation temperatures of 26 to 100 degrees. This means that your new 30-year dimensional shingle, installed over the winter, has the exact warranty as a roof installed at any other time of the year. All shingles need to undergo thermal sealing, which can take longer in the cold. Shingles may appear uneven or “lumpy” according to Missy Shoemaker at Roof Time, for a few days after being installed when it’s colder, but the nails and the sealing strips provide protection until the shingle can “relax.” According to one of Cincinnati’s most experienced (32 years) crew foreman, Greg Lykens at Roof Time, the No. 1 tip is that no roofing guns should be used when temperatures are less than 30 degrees. “At Roof Time, we hand nail all the winter installations, at no additional charge to homeowners,” said Lykins. All steep slope roofers have to be careful that they don’t damage the underlayment which can become brittle in cold
weather. Only 30-pound felt or synthetic underlayments should be used and all underlayments should be installed using cap nails, not staples. On a roof tear-off, insist that only as much roofing as can be newly shingled in the same day be attempted. Too many homeowners have had their interior ceilings ruined by surprise winter storms that tarps and felt alone, could not withstand. Winter in the Tristate tests your roof in ways unlike any other time of year. The most common problem in cold weather is ice dams. An ice dam forms when snow melts and runs down the roof only to hit ice at the gutter line. The trapped water cannot make it into the gutters and leaks into the house walls. Roof Time uses a product called “ice and water shield” together with aluminum dripedge flashing, to prevent ice dams from damaging your home and causing leaks. This method provides
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ates, your shingles expand and contract causing curling and cracking. Curled shingles are added protection for 3 feet along a roof’s edge. Many damaged by wet heavy snows; the weight of the older roofs do not have snow causes the shingles ice and water shield to crack. Now you have installed. roof leaks. When snow If your roof is leaking freezes it causes even because of ice dams this more damage to the roof. would be a good time to A good roofing conhave the roof re-done tractor watches the weathproperly and insure that er and schedules roof ice dams will not affect installations between the your home ever again. worse weather days. Roof Time has more In Cincinnati there are winter roofing tips for the many days with bright DIY homeowner, just call sun and temperatures in and ask the office staff to the upper fifties. Last email them over! February, there was a four Would you? Old roofs day stretch where the hate cold winters. Winter weather only makes a bad temperature reached 65 degrees! roof worse. Roof Time staff was If your roof was bad ready and able to install before winter, it can only new roofs that prevented get worse before spring. As the temperature fluctu- leak problems for their
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customers. Should you? Two reasons to consider a winter roof job; need and price. Some homeowners simply have roofs in such bad shape that they cannot wait until spring. Looking to save as much money as possible on a new roof? Homeowners who have roofs installed during the winter get the best price of the year. For the same reason that you get faster roof service in the winter, you also get a lower price than during the warmer months. According to Justin Shoemaker of Roof Time, their estimators are instructed to discount a winter installation by as much as 20 percent over
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the same type of spring job! Roof Time wants to keep their crews busy and offers steep discounts to avoid lay-offs. By March, roofers begin to get busy again, so their goal over the winter is to hang onto their skilled labor force. Professional roofers offer the same labor warranty for a roof installed during winter, as a roof installed any other time of year. For example, Roof Time offers a long term labor warranty in accordance with the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association guidelines, without regard to the time of the installation. For a free rooftop inspection, complete with color digital pictures and
a written record of the findings, contact A New Roof Time in Cincinnati at 513-753-TIME and in Northern Kentucky at 859-341-TIME sidebar Quick roof tips Shingle Roof Damage: Water leaks from ice and snow are caused by interior heat from the house. Water from ice melting on the roof is trapped and creates an ice dam on the roof, gutters and downspouts. The water then takes the path of least resistance under the roof system, or sideways and through flashings, which were not designed to handle this kind of moisture. When this happens, interior water damage can occur. Skylights: Skylights covered with ice and snow may cause leaking because of the “weep holes” are covered. Internal condensation can’t escape, causing water. Have the snow and ice removed from around the skylight. Make sure anyone walking on your roof is aware of existing skylights, so they don’t damage them if they are buried by snow. Roof Repairs: When you spot leaks or water marks on the walls or ceiling of your home, the damage is already done. Some roof repair operations are relatively inexpensive; nationally, the cost for asphalt shingle roof repair is about $575. When ice damage is large enough to warrant roof replacement, Americans pay an average of around $6,000 to install a new asphalt roof.
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Should better hearing be on your holiday gift list? It’s on sale, too! For most people, the holidays are a time for reconnecting. Sadly, people with hearing loss can feel even more isolated at this time of year, missing pieces of conversations, shying away from parties, and straining to hear loved ones’ voices on the phone because of untreated hearing loss. This holiday, give the gift of connectedness. Take advantage of our huge end-of-the-year sale on all in-stock hearing aids and assistive listening devices (ALDs) and help someone you love hear more clearly and participate more fully in the joys of the holiday season. ALDs offer people with hearing loss simple solu-
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tions for talking on the phone, watching TV, and hearing the alarm clock, doorbell, or smoke detector. ALDs use tones, lights, or vibrations to alert you to sounds you don’t hear well and can make listening and communicating less stressful and tiresome in everyday situations, even for those who already wear hearing aids. On sale now are several models of hearing aids at various levels of technology and price points. Make the holiday season last all year when you give new aids or a technology upgrade. Add-on devices that offer connective capability and ensure that hearing aid
wearers can hear phone calls in both ears and listen to other audio devices at their comfort level also make meaningful gifts. These devices are compatible with cell phones and other wireless and Bluetooth accessories, turning hearing aids into the world’s smallest wireless headset. Take away the isolation – give the gift of hearing (or put it on your own wish list). To make an appointment for a hearing consultation, to try out hearing aids or ALDs-including amplified phones and TV Ears, or for your free copy of The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids, call 598-9444 today.
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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,” said 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,” he said. Bed bugs have been big news this year. From offices to schools to homes, they are being found everywhere. Finding them 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 the 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
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All I want for Christmas is the right gift, from UK to jewelry Only seeing the same old “been there, done that” gift ideas? You’ve been looking in the wrong places. Discover Merle Norman where you’ll find the perfect, unique gifts that will light up their eyes! UK fans will love the selection of gifts for him and for her! Pewter and enamel UK logo bar glasses, money clips, flasks, purses, scarves, and more! Beads! Carlo Biagi offers Italian murano glass, silver, and Swarovski crystal beads that allow you to create jewelry to reflect your
own personal style. May Creations beads are local artisan-made and one-ofa-kind works of art. Tell a story with color, interests, sports or even personalize your beads! Through Christmas get a sterling bracelet and choice of bead for only $59.95! Table Jewelry is locally crafted hand-beaded serving pieces that will add pizzazz to any table. Salad and cocktail sets, pie servers, coffee scoops, paper towel holders, and more. Table Jewelry can be special-ordered with UK, golf, football themes, etc., and will be ready
within a few days. Like to change things up? Then Magnabilities jewelry is perfect for you with hundreds of interchangeable designs. And Miche Bags with a wide selection of covers allow you to change the outside of your purse without having to change the inside. Of course, the gift that keeps on giving is the gift of younger-looking skin and great makeup that enhances every woman’s natural beauty. Ask for Merle Norman gift certificates and be a more beautiful you! Happy holidays!
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great gift, given in a way that tells the recipient how much he or she is valued, respected and wished well, is the essence of the holiday spirit.
Decades ago, when the rhythm of life seemed more sedate, gift-givers probably had more time to invest in considering a gift and shopping for it. Today’s hectic pace, however, can make gift giving a challenge, even for the most dedicated giver. You can recapture the grace and thoughtfulness of a bygone era this holiday season with a few tips: • Food is a classic holiday
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celebration, but also to express gratitude – to those you love and also to those with whom you enjoy a professional relationship, whether it’s the baby sitter or a client. Thank-you gifts should be planned in advance to allow yourself plenty of time to find just the SECRETS see page 11
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L A S T SECRETS from page 10 right, thoughtful gift. Tailor your thank-you gift according to the relationship you share with the recipient. Something homemade might delight your child’s teacher, while a business colleague would appreciate something light-hearted and surefire, like Melting Snowman cookies. • Play the thoughtful host and ensure your guest room is well stocked for the holidays. In addition to all the necessities, don’t overlook the niceties, which should include a modest yet cherished token that guests can enjoy while they visit, or take with them when they depart. Decades ago, Grandma might have set a decorative tin, filled with homemade cookies, in the guest room for visitors to enjoy throughout their stay. Modern hosts might present some indulgent butter toffee for guests to savor. • Be a helpful guest. Grandma would never have thought of arriving at a party empty handed
during the holidays. You can improve upon that classic thoughtfulness by sending food gifts ahead of time, rather than bombarding your host with armloads of stuff when you walk through the door. A dramatic red velvet cake will be warmly welcomed as a kind treat for your hosts and their family to enjoy while they prepare for their party. And they’ll anticipate your visit all the more as they enjoy the fruits of your thoughtfulness. • Teach children the joys of giving. Involve children in your holiday gift-giving preparations, from writing the shopping list to wrapping and presenting presents. Encourage them to remember by name those who deserve special thanks at the holidays, from neighbors and baby sitters to grandparents and teachers. Teaching children about giving reminds them there’s more to the holidays than just getting presents themselves.
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The best Christmas… ever 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,’ ” said Jim Barrie, owner of The Scuba Shack in Florence. Visit The Scuba Shack’s website at www.TheScubaPlace.com or call 283-1550 to find out how easy it is to put a new diver’s kit and gift certificate under the tree this year, and … Give the gift of a lifetime.
Similar caution should be taken to inspect live foliage that is brought indoors during the holidays, including Christmas trees, wreaths and gar-
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Perlmutter and his team provide nutritional counseling too. Clients also take infrared saunas to help them detoxify, reduce stress, and lose weight. Call now for your free personalized assessment to see how you too can lose that stubborn belly fat and keep it off. Call 486-9281 or visit www.burnfatcincy.com to sign-up for the free weight loss seminar.
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Lasting Impressions Design Center… Santa-in-the-City Do you have all of your holiday decorating completed? Even if you do, it is a wonderful time to visit Lasting Impressions Design Center and Santain-the-City, at 241 Grandview in Bellevue, Ky! If you want to get that “old fashioned Christmas spirit,” it is well worth your time to visit this winter wonderland full of last minute gift ideas and unique holiday merchandise. Don’t miss this spectacular sale!!! • Beautiful life-
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sized polar bears and santas • Gorgeous holiday floral arrangements • Beautifully decorated trees • Comfort Candles (handmade in Comfort, Texas) • Unique Christmas ornaments and gifts • Unique home accessories • Ashton and Picture Gallery artwork (www.ashtoncompany.com) Do you have a favorite pet in your home or know someone who does? Lasting Impressions has just the right Old World Christmas ornaments for the tried-and-true dog lover. How about a “Good Dog” treat or a “Merry Christmas” dog bone! Linda will even personalize Lasting Impressions offers many wonderful Christmas decor pieces.
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Enjoy fine wine at holiday time with StoneBrook StoneBrook Winery is a small family farm/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, awardwinning grape and fruit wines. The tasting room is open Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. For $5 you are able to
Home for the Holidays, and many more wonderful surprises. You will find a dazzling array of beautiful Christmas ornaments in Santa-in-the-City (fourth floor). There are all sizes, shapes, and colors of ornaments that will fit all budget requirements. Remember, there is a 20 percent off sale going on right now! You won’t go away disappointed with the price, selection, or quality and you still have time to enjoy your selection this Christmas! The friendly folks at Lasting Impressions take pride in excellent cus-
tomer service and they are looking forward to seeing you soon at 241 Grandview in Bellevue, Ky. It’s a shopping experience you are going to enjoy and repeat again and again! The direct phone line to the third floor is 6558187. You may call when you arrive if you need elevator service, and someone will be glad to come down and give you a lift.
taste five palate-pleasing grape or fruit wines. Tours through the award-winning vineyards. StoneBrook also offers unique dining experiences that have become a local favorite StoneBrook is offering
holiday gift certificates this season and custom labels. Visit www.stonebrookwinery.com for details.
LASTING from page 12 the ornament with the name of the lucky dog … guaranteed to surprise and please even the most finicky dog owner! The Mark Roberts Fairies are so beautiful this year. Stop in and see the beautiful tree and canopy bed (on the third floor) decorated with these colorful collectables which are guaranteed to become a Christmas tradition in your home from year to year. Your children and grandchildren will look forward to enjoying each little character again and again such as the “Christmas Bells Fairy,” the “Chocolatier Fairy,” the “Violin Fairy,” the “Christmas Ornament Fairy,” and others. 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 Christmas, the Polar Bear Slide, the Great Pumpkin Coach, the Gingerbread House,
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Traveling south or north on I-471: 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
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Discover That Special Gift The name indeed says it all – That Special Gift. There’s no where else you’ll find that most perfect treasure for that special someone in your life. Dubbed, Northern Kentucky’s own “Little Gatlinburg,” That Special Gift offers an array of fantastic home accents. They are especially known for their candles. It’s the perfect place to shop this holiday season. That Special Gift has been serving trendy bargain-hunters for the last 11
years. They closed their location in Burlignton in March, but reopened in Oakbrook Market Place in Burlington this September, at the same time as Baja Salon. Owner Sue credits God for this “wonderful blessing.” She hopes that new and returning customers alike will find the store to be a great blessing, as well. Stop in today for unique gifts that you will never be able to find in a chain store. For more information call 8170731.
Baja Salon at new location Five years ago Barbara Terrell and Janet Eisenmenger set out on a great journey opening Baja Salon with the help of clients and the ladies who work with them. “I’ve been told how clients are just lifted when they come in here,” explained Barbara. “Of course you’re in business to make a profit, but helping others is what it’s really all about,” she said.
Baja Salon, now located at 6092 Limaburg Road, Burlington, is a full service hair salon that offers massage therapy as well as hair pieces. The new location is wonderful! “You feel like you’re in a close-knit neighborhood when you pull into Oakbrook Market Place,” Barbara said. “The other businesses feel like neighbors and we help one another, especially Susan
and Steve of That Special Gift,” she said. Remember Baja Salon for a little self-pampering or special gift for someone. Barbara and Janet would like to thank all their clients who’ve made the business a success. They also pray that God will bless everyone and the country in 2011. For more information, including on joining the Baja team, call 586-2252.
Experience music like never before “Superstore” simply does not begin to describe Willis Music in Florence. It’s more like a campus experience. Willis Music offers everything you need to create and experience music, including a digital recording studio and performance arts center where a variety of musical events are held, including local teachers’ recitals, various workshops and now the Willis Music – Woodsongs Coffeehouse concert series. “We are much more than a store,” explained manager Rick Fuchs. “We’re involved in what music is all about from learning in a fun and positive environment to experiencing live performers in concert.” They are partnered with the Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Music Association and host a “big jam” once a month. Every fourth Friday, between 80 and 150 players will perform on stage. “The goal is to get people involved in music and
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playing,” said Rick. Willis Music is a Woodsongs Coffeehouse affiliate and hosts the Willis Music Woodsongs Coffeehouse Music Show. The all-volunteer video/audio production is recorded live and made available to customers. “We are excited about our partnership with Woodsongs, Heaven’s Mark Productions and The Sound Workshop in bringing all types live music to Northern Kentucky,” said Rick. The third Wednesday of the month Willis Music hosts an open mic night. There’s also the Kate Young Music Makers studios and lesson center, Cook Instrument Repair, and two recording companies, The Sound Workshop and The Echo Lab. The vast array of quality products will meet your every music need and the service, well simply stated is impeccable. Call 525-6050 or visit www.willismusic.com or 7567 Mall Road.
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The holiday season is a pawn us It’s that time of year when holiday wishes can come true. It comes with a warm feeling from the cookies baking in the oven and the delicious aroma of a home for the holiday’s dinner. The eyes dance from all the twinkling lights and jolly music. Feet are sore from whirlwindmarathon shopping, but it’s a happy tired as the presents are wrapped and placed away for safe keeping. The season can be full of so many merry activities; it can be fun to be of good cheer. That is, until the cash runs short and credit card bills start to arrive. And no matter how much creative budgeting is done, living paycheck to paycheck becomes harder and harder. These days, everyone is affected in some way from a tighter economy. Making ends meet is more than taking on that seasonal job. The good news is there is a place to go for help. Facet Jewelry, Music & Pawn is all about making holiday wishes come true. As a licensed pawnbroker by the state of Ohio, Facet Jewelry, Music & Pawn can loan cash on your items of value and that includes your jewelry. Unlike the swarming amount of gold buyers advertising great deals, Facet doesn’t just buy or pawn on just your gold. They pay for your gem stones and take into consideration your items’ marketability. With two locations that have retail showrooms, Facet has the opportunity to resell your jewelry and not melt it down as is often done by the average gold buyer. Better options are also given if you need cash but don’t wish to part with your cherished items. Facet can loan you cash against your item in the form of a pawn. No dealing with the bank’s denial to your small loan. There are no credit checks or applica-
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tions to fill out. Facet has a variety of merOnce you pay back the cash chandise for your holiday shoploan, you can get your treasured ping ease. They carry anything piece back. You may redeem your from flat screen televisions, digiitem in as few as three days or tal cameras, iPods, camcorders, Facet can hold your item as collateral for a minimum of 100 days. You may extend that 100 day period by making payments towards the finance charge, which consists of 5 percent of principal plus $4 per month. Of course, better still, if you no longer want your jewelry or other items of value, Facet will buy them for cash. Taking advantage of this opportunity during high gold prices is a great option. Facet can help make your holiday wishes come true! Think of all those gifts you could buy! gaming systems, video games, Trade-ins are very popular as DVDs, Blu-rays, stereo systems, well. People who like to upgrade tools, sporting goods, firearms to or change their jewelry style take so much more! advantage of the great deal of The music department at Facet double the cash offer for their is as large as many independent trade-in. music stores. Guitars, drums, Maybe there’s an item such as amplifiers, disc jockey equipthat nice Gibson Les Paul guitar ment, studio speakers to all sorts you’ve had your eye on, or of band instruments desired for maybe that Remington 870, Facet play, Facet has it. will let you trade towards the New and pre-owned handprice! guns can be found in their Options like this are too good firearms department. You may to pass up especially during the also see rifles, shotguns, knives, holiday season! bows and accessories. Facet has
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the right firearm for you whether you’re a hunter, collector or just concerned about protection. Celebrating in 2011, having been in business for more than 20 years, Facet is locally owned and operated and serves the Cincinnati community. So, no need to ship off your valuables to strangers in another city for an estimate. No need to deal with the in and out the door gold buyers. Facet can help! With jewelry being the heart of Facet, each of the two locations has expert jewelers on staff and all of the custom designs are performed on-site. How romantic would a holiday proposal be? Rivaling some of the largest stores in the Tristate is the selection of new and estate pieces at Facet. Repairs are also done by Facet’s experienced jewelers. Whether you need appraisals, engraving, remounts, or watch batteries, all types of repairs are available as an express service or while you wait. But wait, there’s more! Facet offers 60 day layaway. So make your holiday shopping stress free, by shopping early and placing items in their convenient layaway! Visit one of their showrooms this season and you’ll be sure to catch the holiday buzz. It’s entirely possible to see an elf wrapping your purchases. They are located in Amelia on State Route 125 four miles from Interstate 275 and in Milford in the Milford Shopping Center across from McDonald’s. Check out the web site shopfacet.com for a preview or for more information. Be sure to friend Facet on Facebook for special sale insights! There’s no other place as dedicated to making holiday wishes come true. It’s not fantasy, it’s Facet.
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