Creative Living - East/Northeast - March 2011

Did you noticethe bright andbeautiful cover thismonth?

You know whatthat means – it’salmost spring time.Finally!

Is it just me orwas this a longwinter? Oh, it’s agreat feelingknowing that warm weather is just around thecorner.

Spring is also a time for new beginnings.Check out our great features this month onremodeling your kitchen and bath and turningyour favorite hobby into a new business.

Also, this month learn about ways to managediabetes with help from your family and friends.This article has some excellent tips.

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FeaturesWWhhoo iiss yyoouurr ‘‘DDiiaabbeetteess CCoo--SSttaarr??’’Managing your diabetes can be made easier with a support system.

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Lobsta Bakes of Maine retail seafoodstore in Newtown operates on the prin-ciple of bringing Tristate residents thebest, freshest seafood at the best prices.

Owner Kevin Smith, a third-genera-tion fisherman from Maine, insists onquality and wouldn't have it any otherway, as evidenced by his loyal cus-tomers.

With Lent approaching, Lobsta Bakesis ready with a variety of fresh fish,shellfish, and artisanal, homemade itemsprepared on-site by talented foodies.Delicious and easy recipes will be avail-able to customers, along with helpfulanswers from friendly staff.

Another bonus for Lobsta Bakes cus-tomers is how easy the crew makes it toenjoy freshly steamed lobsters for anaffordable yet extravagant dinner.

As a special occasion or on a whim,visitors can dine on lobster within a fewminutes of their call or visit.

Lobsta Bakes' catering is preparingfor the events season, Kevin and hiscrew look forward to sharing with arearesidents the fun and lip- smacking pas-time of genuine Maine lobster bakes,complete with corn on the cob, newpotatoes, mussels, bibs, and more. Theonly thing missing is frequent flyermiles.

For more information about seafoodofferings: 513-561-0444, www.lobstabakes.com , sign up for weekly e-mailnewsletter, or find us on Facebook andTwitter. Lobsta Bakes of Maine is locatedat 3533 Church Street, Newtown; hours:Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 6:30p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A taste of the finest seafood at Lobsta Bakes

Lobsta Bakes of Maine offers the best, freshest seafood at the best prices.

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Quality service is what S.I. Pool Careis all about according to owner SamIonna.

For 19 years he and his family hasbeen faithfully serving area pool ownersincluding installation, specializing infiberglass pools, renovations, standardrepairs and maintenance, as well as deckor patio work around the pool.

For the last seven years they’ve alsooperated a retail store.

Sam, a retired teacher, first got theidea to go into the pool business whileworking a summer job managing swimclubs in Northern Kentucky. As thingswould break and he’d try to get themrepaired, he’d end up having to waittwo weeks for service!

So, he started doing the repairs him-self. After about five years he decided itwas time to go into business for himself.

“I thought there must be others whoshare the need for this service and it’sworked out very well,” he explained.

They specialize in fiberglass pools.With 70 premier models, they can findyou a pool you’ll love and they offer fullpackages to get the job finished frombeginning to end.

With a fiberglass pool you don’t haveto worry about deterioration, a linerreplacement, or losing color after time.

With a 25-year warranty, they canprovide you with their professionalfiberglass resurfacing. Most other com-panies will only provide you with a one-year warranty with their plaster resur-facing.

Compared to plaster, fiberglass is anon-porous surface which helps preventalgae. This unique process is muchstronger than conventional surfaces. Itwon't crack like concrete, wrinkle andtear like liners, or rust and leak like stealwalls.

For more information on S.I. PoolCare call 331-4110 or visit www.sipool-care.com.

S.I. Pools offers quality serviceThe SI Pool Care team.

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Stress is the exacerbating factor inmore than 80 percent of illness accord-ing to the American MedicalAssociation. While most people thinkstress is psychological, there is a strongphysiological component.

Our bodies are bombarded by envi-ronmental substances that we eat, touchor inhale. Each person reacts differentlyto these substances, which mightinclude milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts,pollen, dust and animal dander, just toname a few.

This can trigger a nervous systemstress response that leads to sneezing,itching, skin irritations, indigestion,lethargy, headache pain, irritability andrestlessness, which are all methods yourbody uses to expel what it believes is atoxin. When chronic, it’s called allergies,asthma, migraines, irritable bowel syn-drome, chronic fatigue syndrome,eczema, rosacea, and childhood neuro-logical disorders such as ADD andADHD.

There’s help!

Dr. Luke Reineck, of Living WithMotion Chiropractic, is using the BAX3000 by, BioVeda Technologies, the onlyfully automated biofeedback based sys-tem for substance specific neurologicalstress reduction therapy.

This technology measures stress lev-els, identifies substances that causestress levels to rise, and couples theseenvironmental stressors with a positivestimulus. In this case, it’s the release ofendorphins triggered by nerve bundlestimulation during light therapy.

Successful neurological relaxationtraining allows the body to no longerrespond in a stressful manner. Many ofthe conditions people have sufferedfrom all their lives can be alleviated,with no drugs, no needles, and no diets.

Dr. Reineck is dedicated to helpingpatients defeat stress and enjoy theirlives. He graduated from Palmer Collegeof Chiropractic in Florida with honors ofCum Laude. For more information call831-4433 or visit www.livingwithmo-tion.com.

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Do you snore or know someone whodoes? Do you have Sleep Apnea butstruggle nightly with your CPAPmachine? You’re not alone! An estimated40 million Americans snore andnearly 20 million have SleepApnea, a condition where the air-way collapses during sleep, caus-ing the person to stop breathingand awaken multiple times everyhour with a gasp.

Sleep Apnea is a life threateningsleep disorder that left undiagnosedand untreated can shorten your lifespanup to 18 years!

While CPAP is the gold standard ofsleep apnea treatment, many peoplecan’t tolerate the masks and pressure.An oral appliance is an FDA approvedCPAP alternative that fits over yourteeth and holds the lower jaw forward,

keeping your airway from collapsing. Asleep apnea sufferer himself, Dr.Kitzmiller and his wife Lori know first-

hand the disruptions that untreatedSleep Apnea can cause.

“We used to think thatTim’s snoring was normal,but when he would stopbreathing for up to 20 sec-onds at a time and then

wake with a gasp, I gotscared. After being diag-

nosed with Sleep Apnea he triedCPAP but his sleeping habits made it toodifficult to use. Now that he’s using anOral Appliance we both sleep great!”said Lori Kitzmiller.

Call Dr. Kitzmiller today at 513-248-8848 to schedule your complimentaryconsultation to see if this solution isright for you!

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Big news for the East Side!Adventure Boot Camp has

been sweeping the nation with achallenging and fun workout thatwill demand the best out of eachclient and changing the lives ofso many people. And nowAdventure Boot Camp is comingto Milford, lead by Boot CampInstructor Jen Main. This couldbe the opportunity that you havebeen waiting for to get back in

shape, change your lifestyle, gainstrength, lose inches, or justbeing a part of a positive, ener-gized group.

Women of all fitness levels,sizes and ages are gaining greatresults with Adventure BootCamp! You can too! Are youlooking for a jumpstart to yourfitness program or to look andfeel great in 2011? Then thisadventure is for you!

Whether you are a beginner,an avid fitness enthusiast or justtired of the same routine, cometry this whole new approach toexercise – fun!

Milford Adventure BootCamp for Women is a four-weekoutdoor fitness program (indoorfrom November through April)that offers fitness instruction,nutritional counseling and moti-vational training – packed with

fun and energizing activitiesdesigned to help you elevatemetabolism, reduce stress, reachyour fitness goals, all while hav-ing a lot of fun. Whether youwant to lose weight to fit intothat special dress, shed the extrapounds from a pregnancy or justget fit before that special occa-sion, this is the program for you!

Contact Jen Main at 248-0063for more information.

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Burlington Pharmacy HealthCare has been exceeding theexpectations of individuals livingwith disabilities for 35 years.

A lifeline and essentialresource to the people in ourcommunity living with disabili-ties, they strive to help peoplemaintain and regain their inde-pendence.

A provider of top-quality,state-of-the-art medical equip-ment and supplies, BurlingtonPharmacy Health Care is one ofthe area’s largest suppliers ofhome medical equipment, healthproducts and services.

“Our goal is to increase, main-tain, and improve the functionalcapabilities of people with dis-abilities,” said Andy Mueller,assistive technology professionalof Burlington Pharmacy HealthCare. “Whatever it takes to get

them there, we are here to help,”he said.

Mike Clark of Erlanger consid-ers himself Burlington PharmacyHealth Care’s No. 1 fan. Clarkhas multiple sclerosis and washaving a hard time finding awheelchair that suited his needs.After other equipment companiesfailed him, Burlington PharmacyHealth Care helped him find theperfect wheelchair at a greatprice.

“When I need anything I canjust call them up and they willhelp; it feels like I have a friendto call rather than just doingbusiness with a company,” saidClark. “They have great prod-ucts, prices and customer serv-ice.”

Burlington Pharmacy HealthCare has a trained staff that helpstheir customers obtain the infor-

mation and resources needed toget them on the road to living amore comfortable and independ-ent life with the aid of the latestmedical equipment and suppliesoffered.

“We want people to know thatthere is funding available fortheir needs. A lot of our cus-tomers need help finding outhow to get money for theirequipment and we can help lookinto those resources for them,”said Mueller.

The company works closelywith their customers’ doctors andfamily members so that they canensure that all needs are thor-oughly being met.

“We work as a team withphysical and occupational thera-pists, doctors, family members,and insurance companies so thatwe will know all of the goals and

expectations. Then we make it allcome together,” said Mueller.

“Our customer service is whatsets us apart – we want to makesure our customers are happyand go above and beyond tomake their lives better,” he said.

Serving the Tristate since 1976,Burlington Pharmacy HealthCare has the area’s largest homemedical equipment showroomfilled with a variety of top quali-ty, state-of-the-art medical equip-ment and supplies.

Whether you are looking topurchase new, used or simplyrenting, we have it all. Stop byand let our experienced andknowledgeable staff show youwhy we say “large enough toserve, small enough to care!”

For more information call 859-586-6700 or visit www.burling-tonpharmacy.com.

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It is estimated that near-ly 24 million Americanshave diabetes, includ-

ing an estimated 5.7 mil-lion who remain undiag-nosed.

The diagnosis of dia-betes – a condition inwhich the body does notadequately produceand/or properly useinsulin, the hormoneneeded to transport glu-cose (sugar) from theblood into the cells of thebody for energy – mightsound overwhelming.

However, managingyour diabetes may bemade easier with a sup-port system of family andfriends. Controlling bloodsugar is a 24-hour-a-dayjob, and a strong supportsystem is important.

Actor Paul Sorvino dis-covered his support systemin his daughter, Academy-Award-winning actressMira Sorvino, when hewas diagnosed with Type 2diabetes in 2006.

“After witnessing anepisode of extremely high

blood sugar and feelinglike I didn’t know what todo, I quickly realized Ineeded to learn as muchas possible about diabetesand what I could do tosupport him,” said Mira.

This experience ledPaul and Mira to partnerwith sanofi-aventis U.S. inlaunching “Diabetes Co-Stars,” a new awarenessprogram designed notonly to encourage peopleliving with diabetes toinform themselves aboutdiabetes treatments andlifestyle choices, but alsoto provide helpful infor-mation to their family and

supporters.One of Mira’s biggest

roles in supporting herfather includes encourag-ing a healthy diet.

“Living with diabetes, Iknow how important it isto have a support systemin place,” said Paul.

“As part of our Italianfamily heritage, we lovecooking meals togetherand Mira joins me inpreparing low-carbohy-drate pasta and salads fullof diabetes-friendly ingre-dients, such as fresh veg-etables and lean meats,”he said.

Instead of dessert, the

family has also recentlybegun to take walks onthe beach after meals, pro-viding light exercise forPaul while simultaneouslycreating family memories.

As part of his overalldiabetes treatment planthat includes exercisingregularly, maintaining ahealthy diet and takingoral diabetes medications.

Visit www.DiabetesCoStars.com to watch Pauland Mira share their expe-riences living with his dia-betes.

The site provides guid-ance to those who supportpeople living with dia-

betes as well. Family andfriends can find advice onlifestyle choices, healthycooking, physical activityand available treatmentoptions including insulin.

On the site, you can alsofind links to the sanofi-aventis U.S. DiabetesDivision social mediapages – become a fan ofthe sanofi-aventis U.S. dia-betes page on Facebook(www.facebook.com/sanofiaventisUSdiabetes) andfollow on Twitter (twitter.com/Diabetes_sanofi) forupdates in diabetesresearch and care.

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Recognizingthe importanceof a supportsystem

Managing your diabetes may be made easier with a support system of family and friends. Actor Paul Sorvino discovered his support system in his daughter, Academy Award-winningactress Mira Sorvino.

Who is your ‘Diabetes Co-Star’?

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Sunday, March 20, is not only the firstday of spring, but it is also Purim.

If you’re not Jewish, you may haveseen Purim on your calendar and won-dered what that means.

Purim is the Jewish holiday that com-memorates the defeat of the Persiantyrant Haman, who plotted to kill theJews. He was prevented from doing soby the Jewish Queen Esther and hercousin Mordechai.

The upcoming Jewish holiday ofPurim will be observed Saturday, March19, and Sunday, March 20.

Purim is celebrated with fun andmerriment and by dressing in costumes.Many Jewish people send food packagesto friends and acquaintances, give tocharity and feast. The ancient Megillahscroll is publicly read which describesthe story of Purim and its significance.Special noisemakers are sounded at themention of Haman’s name.

As a special intergenerational compo-nent to carry on the tradition of celebrat-ing Purim, the residents of Cedar Villagewill be joined by a group of 25 girlsfrom RITSS, the Jewish Orthodox AllGirls High School of Cincinnati to makenoisemakers together.

“We’re always delighted to have com-munity members, especially young peo-ple, help make holidays special for ourresidents,” said Carol Silver Elliott, CEOand president of Cedar Village.

The customary food that is eaten dur-ing Purim is hamantashen, which are tri-angle shaped pastries that contain fruitor other sweet filling. Cooking andpreparing hamantashen is handed downthrough generations.

Cedar Village residents have manywonderful memories of making thesetreats with their family members.

To continue that tradition, CedarVillage staff members participate everyyear in making these pastries with resi-dents and also invite community volun-teers and family members in to help.

“It is great fun to roll, fill, shape andbake hamantashen together. The storiesand memories are as delicious as thepastries,” said Elliott.

If you’d like to volunteer to helpmake hamantashen, or assist with otheractivities or events at Cedar Village, con-tact Angie Tapogna, director of volun-teers at 754-3100 or go to www.cedarvil-lage.org/getinvolved.

Volunteers enhance the lives of CedarVillage residents in many capacities.Participation is welcome on a short-termand long-term basis and Cedar Villagewelcomes junior volunteers as young asage 12.

Cedar Village is a not-for-profit retire-ment community, located in Mason,Ohio, and was formed by the merger oftwo longtime Cincinnati Jewish nursinghomes in March of 1997.

Cedar Village celebratesJewish Holiday Purim

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Have you ever dreamed ofgetting paid for somethingyou love to do?

Each year, thousands ofAmericans take the leap and starta business, leveraging theirexpertise and passion for a par-ticular interest or hobby.

In fact, more than 600,000 newbusinesses are launched everyyear in the United States, accord-ing to the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration.

If you’re ready to turn yourhobby into a business, it’s essen-tial, according to FindLaw.com,the world’s leading online sourcefor legal information, to do yourresearch, build a business plan,tap the expertise of outside pro-fessionals such as an accountantand attorney, and keep goodrecords to avoid the ire of theInternal Revenue Service.

Through careful research andplanning, you’ll discover whatthe potential is for your businessidea, and what pitfalls to avoidthat may otherwise derail youfrom realizing your dream.

Here are some tips for turningyour hobby into a business fromFindLaw.com:

Research your ideaThe very first step in turning

your hobby into a business is tofind out who will buy your prod-uct or service, how much they’rewilling to pay for it, how manyof these people there are, andwhere they’re located.

Get free helpTrial and error is an essential

part of the entrepreneurial expe-rience. But making big, costlymistakes that have the potentialof killing your business is some-thing to be avoided.

Tapping the experience of sea-soned business professionals canhelp you avoid such mistakes,and provide you perspective intimes of great stress.

One piece of advice: find amentor.

Write a business plan Put your ideas on paper to test

their viability and improve yourchances for success. A businessplan is a very useful tool – itgives you and others, such asyour accountant, banker or attor-ney, a clear idea of your goals,the processes you’ll implement toachieve those goals and howyou’ll measure your success.

Have a clear plan for fundingWhether you’re financing your

efforts out of your own pocket, orrequire capital from others toexpand, you need to know whereyour start-up capital will comefrom (if you need it), whetheryou will be servicing a debt andwhat resources you can call uponin the future.

Know how you’re going to bring in revenueWhat you make, after all of

your expenses and taxes have beenpaid, is your profit. It’s the ulti-mate measure of your business’success. Before you decide to starta business, you need to projectwhether the revenues (sales ofyour product or services) willexceed your expenses. This willgive you a clear idea of whether

you should consider turning yourhobby into a business.

Set up your business structureContact an attorney who spe-

cializes in working with smallbusinesses to get advice on theproper legal structure underwhich you should incorporateyour business, or first visitFindLaw.com’s Do-It-YourselfLegal Forms to learn more abouthow to incorporate your business.

Make it realOne of the advantages of start-

ing a small business is that youcan deduct losses such as yourexpenses and depreciation onassets you purchase – to offsettaxable income.

It’s best to consult an account-ant who specializes in small busi-ness to obtain advice on preven-tative measures you can take toavoid being audited.

Some basic steps to take toclearly demonstrate you’re inbusiness, versus treating yourefforts as a hobby, are to obtainfederal and state tax identifica-tion numbers, print up businesscards and letterhead, maintain aset of books to record sales and

expenses, set up a separate bankaccount for your business andkeep a logbook in your vehicle torecord mileage.

Get the proper licenses and permitsDepending upon the type of

business you start, you may needto get a permit(s) or occupationallicense from your city or state.

Protect your ideaIn the course of pursuing your

hobby, you may create a newprocess for doing something, aproduct or a creative brandname.

If you think it has any poten-tial, run – don’t walk – to anattorney who specializes in intel-lectual property to seek a trade-mark or patent on your idea.

Invest in a websiteIf you want people to know

about your new business, youmust have a website.

Most people now immediatelyturn to the Internet to find prod-ucts and services to meet theirneeds, as well as to find informa-tion such as directions and con-tact information.

Create a workspaceWhat are the space needs for

your new business? Do yourequire storage space? Industrialstrength refrigeration? Extrapower? Two sewing machines? Aquiet place to make uninterrupt-ed phone calls?

According to the SmallBusiness Administration, morethan half of America’s small busi-nesses are operated from a home,which offers important taxadvantages.

However, it’s important tocarefully follow IRS rules andclearly designate space for yourbusiness from personal space.

To learn more about how tostart a new business, visitFindLaw.com.


Turn your hobby into a small business

Each year thousands of Americans take the leap and start a business, leveraging their expertise and passion for aparticular interest or hobby.

Do you love beautifulcustom window treat-ments, but can’t justify theexpense that retail storescharge? Now you can getsuperb quality and seem-ingly limitless selectionsfor your home by goingdirect to locally-ownedDecorators Workroom.

“Ready-made treat-ments were just so skimpyand the selections werevery limited, but when Ipriced custom treatmentsat a retail store, they werejust too expensive,” saidErin Chain, of Anderson.

“Then a friend told meabout The DecoratorsWorkroom. A friendly,down-to-earth designercame to my home with

tons of fabrics and lots ofideas. Best of all, the pricewas so reasonable – abouthalf of what the retail storewanted. My new masterbath window treatment isgorgeous and the work-manship is top-notch!”

The DecoratorsWorkroom eliminates theoverhead charges of aretail store and passesthose savings onto you.Their experienced seam-stresses create your win-dow treatments with top-of-the-line fabrics, uniquetrims, and custom detailslike jumbo cording, cov-ered buttons and contrastbanding.

“They made customRoman shades for myfamily room that pickedup the colors in my sofaand rugs,” said ConnieYarlow, of Montgomery.

“Then we used a com-plimentary fabric for a tai-lored valance over thekitchen sink. I’m alsodoing grommet-toppedside panels in the livingroom. The DecoratorsWorkroom did it all –affordably and on time!”

You can choose uniquefeatures like goblet pleats,cascade hems and brushor beaded trim. Or selectfrom an array of classicstyles, all expertly craftedfor you.

“I bought some drap-ery panels from a big

name catalog. They werejust so skimpy and lookedlike everyone else’s win-dows,” said KarenMitchell, of Milford.

“I sent them back andcalled The DecoratorsWorkroom on the recom-mendation of a neighbor.My new treatments areperfect – they are so fulland rich looking!”

Do you have a maga-zine photo you want tomatch? Or do you knowexactly what you want,you just haven’t been ableto find it at a reasonableprice? The DecoratorsWorkroom will bring youridea to life. Or maybe youhave a challenging win-dow shape. Decorators

Workroom will solve theproblem beautifully!

“My home just neededupdating,” said BethKaminsky, of Loveland.“The old treatments werekind of drab and out ofstyle. The designer fromDecorators Workroomcame in with fresh, newideas and beautiful fabricsthat you don’t see every-where else. The resultsare just so pretty!”

The DecoratorsWorkroom also createscustom cornices, head-boards, benches andottomans, complete bed-ding ensembles includingnursery sets, and wood/

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Surprisingly affordable custom window treatments“Ready-made treatments were just so skimpy and theselections were very limited, but when I priced customtreatments at a retail store, they were just too expensive.Then a friend told me about The Decorators Workroom. Afriendly, down-to-earth designer came to my home withtons of fabrics and lots of ideas. Best of all, the price wasso reasonable – about half of what the retail store wanted.My new master bath window treatment is gorgeous andthe workmanship is top-notch!” – Erin Chain, Anderson

A pretty balloon shade, with contrasting fabric in the pleats and covered button details,enhances this master bathroom.

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Fashionfacelift for

your kitchenand bathroom

Why not give the tworooms that you spendthe most time in – the

kitchen and bathroom – a functionand fashion facelift?

Luckily, minor updates thatare easy, quick and inexpensivecan make a major impact.

Try some of these simple sug-gestions from real do-it-your-selfers, and you can make yourkitchen and bath more stylish,safe, organized and enjoyable –all in eight easy steps.

1. One of the easiest and mostaffordable ways to make over abathroom is to update it withnew accessories.

With a wide variety of designsand finishes – from traditional tomodern – accessories such astowel bars, towel rings, robehooks, towel bar hooks andshelves help get you more organ-ized, while making a dramaticstyle statement.

And don’t stop in the bath,towel bars and robe hooks are

ideal kitchen additions to keeppot holders and towels close athand.

2. Next, install new bathroomfaucets. With nearly limitless fin-ish, style and function optionsavailable, the simple change of afaucet can transform a room inonly minutes.

3. It’s one of life’s constants:Toilet paper always runs out. Butchanging the roll doesn’t have toinvolve a spring-loaded bar fly-ing across the room.

Depending on your decoratingtastes, choose from an innovativepivoting paper holder that fea-tures a bar you simply lift up toreplace the roll or a European-styled design that features anopen end for easy roll replace-ment.

Either way, it’ll encourageeveryone to lend a hand andchange the roll.

4. Add style and space in the

shower in minutes with a curvedshower rod from Moen.

Originally seen only inupscale hotels, this unique prod-uct adds up to 7 more inches ofelbow room in the shower.

Plus, new S-shaped showerrod hooks snap right onto theshower rod, offering convenientaccess to hang a variety of items– from towels and robes, toloofahs and shaving kits.

5. When it comes to deckingthe walls in the kitchen or bath,there’s no need for expensive art.

Try adding your personaltouch with framed photos offamily or friends to share experi-ences or keep memories alive.

6. Looking for storage? Need aplace to keep your Merlot orchampagne? Wine racks are theperfect answer. But they can evenbe functional in the bath.

Choose a rack in a finish tomatch the rest of your bath acces-sories and fill it with rolled hand

towels and washcloths.

7. Turn a boring, plain bath-room mirror into a work of art byadding Mirrorscapes MirrorFrames. Mirrorscapes transformplate-glass mirrors into stylestatements in a matter of minutes.

Available in a variety of styles,these easy-to-install frames createa beautifully coordinated, cus-tom-designed look.

8. While style is always a con-cern, bathroom safety should be,too. In the bath, add grab bars orhand grips.

In the kitchen, make sure yoursmoke detectors are workingproperly and keep a fire extin-guisher under the sink for easyaccess.

With a few simple updates,your kitchen and bath will bemore enjoyable, safe and stylishfor both you and your houseguests.


Minor updates in your kitchen andbathroom can be easy, quick,inexpensive and make a major impact.

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faux wood blinds andshades.

While their pricing isalways surprisinglyaffordable, right nowDecorators Workroom hasspecial pricing on silk andfaux silk side panels andsheer draperies, with lotsof styles, colors and fab-rics to choose from.

Professional installa-tion is always available

and a large selection ofrods and hardware isyours to choose from.

Connie Yarlow put itbest, “My new windowtreatments add so muchto my home and I saved abundle, too!”

Call 515-1138 to sched-ule a free, no-obligationappointment with an inte-rior designer from TheDecorators Workroom.

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Review written by Editor Melissa Stewart

I’ve always wondered what it’d belike to fly like a bird. I finally got mychance to experience this dream when Ivisited Dagaz Acres and took flight ontheir Zipline Adventure Course.

I had heard of zip line in resort desti-nations and other countries like CostaRica – who knew we had a state-of-the-art zipline course 45 minutes away?There’s no need to travel out of our areato experience this one-of-a-kind thrill.

It was amazing.Strapped safely in a secure body har-

ness, I soared above like a mighty eagle.The breeze carried me across as thebeauty of the land – scenic valleys andravines – impressed upon my memory.This is an adventure I certainly will notforget.

Zip lining is safe and fantastic fun forfamilies, reunions, Scout troops, church-es and groups of all ages. It is that“something different” you’ve been look-ing for and it’s right here in the Tristatearea. Dagaz is located in Rising Sun, Ind.

I admit, I was a little nervous when Igeared up and hiked to the first zip line.I wasn’t quite sure what I had gottenmyself into. However, with the friendly,expert guides, I felt completely safe – Iknew I was in good hands.

That first zip, ah, there’s nothingquite like the freedom you experiencebeing suspended in mid air, glidingacross a beautiful and peaceful environ-ment.

It’s like time stops suddenly andyou’re mind is clear. You’re able to takein the view around you and you realizejust what it’s like to be one with nature.

Dagaz Acres opened in March 2008.The adventure includes:

• Five dual zip lines spanning 23acres

• Two canopy zip lines and a BurmaBridge

• Multi-element high ropes challengecourse

The dream for the business beganafter owner Patrick Noonan experiencedzip lining and “fell in love.” He and hisfamily now operate Dagaz.

The word Dagaz is derived from anancient Nordic rune which means“transformational breakthroughchange.”

“Our love for the outdoors and astrong background in educating andmotivating people to action inspired ourfamily to start a business that offers anexhilarating outdoor eco-adventure,”explained Patrick. “This is an adventurethat allows you to let go of daily stressand commune with nature. Whetheralone or with a group of friends, youwill return to the ‘real’ world with freshperspectives and incentives.”

This was certainly true for me. Notonly did I have a great time bondingwith nature, I feel extremely accom-plished. I did something I wasn’t quitesure I could do. It feels good to not onlytry, but to succeed.

For more information on Dagaz Acresvisit www.dagazacres.com or call 812-594-2727.

Adventureawaits atDagaz Acres

Melissa Stewart zip lines.


The YMCA of GreaterCincinnati has always beencommitted to strengthening ourcommunities and nurturing ourchildren.

For generations they havebeen providing quality summercamps that promote youthdevelopment and help keep ourchildren safe. And this year’sline-up of camps does not disappoint.

As always, the camps aregeared for youth to first and foremost have fun, but there isalso a strong focus on academics.

Many studies have shown thatmost students lose about twomonths of grade-level equivalency in mathematicalcomputation and reading skillsover the summer months.

The Y is determined to provide academically enrichedcamps that will help eliminatethis summer learning loss.

Child safety is a top priority atevery camp. Counselors and staffmembers are certified in first aid,CPR, AED, and recognizing andpreventing child abuse.

Certified lifeguards are alwayson duty at YMCA pools and programs are supervised by individuals certified in eachactivity. So once your childarrives, you can rest assured heor she is in good hands.

There are YMCA’s locatedthroughout the neighborhoods ofGreater Cincinnati and NorthernKentucky and many of themhave a full schedule of camps foryouth ages 3 to 15.

Many locations offer a daycamp option, and these campsare offered either on a weeklybasis or for the entire summerwith different fun and educational themes each week.

Below is a sample of some ofthe camps available at eachbranch. For a full list of camps,you can visit www.MyY.org.

Blue Ash offers a weekly pre-school camp with differentthemes, a teen camp, a counselor-in-training camp, and

sports camps, which includes aUC Bearcats Football Camp.

Campbell County in FortThomas and Kenton County inIndependence both offer anAdventure Camp and an A.C.E.sCamp (Advanced CampingExperience).

The Clermont branch inBatavia offers swim lessons andCamp Timber Trails. ClippardYMCA on Cheviot Road offerspre-school camp, Adventure TeenCamp, and sports camps including gymnastics.

Carl H. Lindner and MelroseYMCAs have a wide variety ofsports camps including basketball, flag football, volleyball, and cheerleading.

Gamble-Nippert YMCA inWestwood offers a weekly pre-school camp and like manyof the other Ys, they have a pre-and post-camp program, which isa great resource for working parents.

M.E. Lyons YMCA on CloughPike offers a Counselor-in-Training camp for 14- and 15-year-olds.

R.E. Lindner and PowelCrosley Jr. in Cincinnati and R.C.Durr in Burlington all offer a pre-

school and a teen camp. Registration at each branch

began at the beginning of March.The Y would like every youth tohave the opportunity to experience summer camp.

They offer financial scholarships and accept stateassistance to qualifying families.

In the spirit of promoting academics and following theirSummer Camp theme – It’s theSummer to Discover – the Y isalso offering Camp S.M.A.R.T,which focuses on Science, Math,Art, Reading, and Team-Building.

All lesson plans at CampS.M.A.R.T. align to academic content standards and incorporate educational bestpractices.

Sessions are taught by licensededucators and trained programstaff. This entire program isgeared especially toward combating summer learning loss.

A new weekly S.M.A.R.T.Camp will run from July 11through Aug. 5 and have different themes including science, space, technology,healthy lifestyle choices, andglobal cultures.

For more information on this

camp or to register, contact AngieOkuda at 513-363-4474 or [email protected].

For the overnight camper, theYMCA’s Camp Ernst givescampers the opportunity to enjoycanoeing, horseback riding, ropecourses and challenges, drama,arts and crafts, and so muchmore.

All of this excitement on a 365-acre nature preserve inBurlington, Ky.

Visit www.myycamp.org tolearn more about Camp Ernstand their exciting AdventureTrips to locations like MammothCave, Greenbrier River, Utah andmore!

YMCA Camp Programs offerchildren plenty of positive outletsto focus their energies – fieldgames, swimming, team building, arts and crafts – theirstaff makes it a priority toinclude everyone in activities andprovides positive reinforcement,making youth feel welcome andimportant.

For more detailed informationon each camp or to register youcan stop in to your local branchor visit the Y’s website atwww.MyY.org.

Strengthening communities, nurturing children

Nurturing children and strengthening communities is what YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is committed to.

S U M M E R C A M P S

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