KY Creative Living

Wow! This yearhas flown by. I wasalways told thatonce I graduatedfrom college andstarted working,the years wouldfly. They certainlyhave!

Can you believethe holidays arehere? Well,whether you’re ready or not, they are – and timeisn’t going to slow down anytime soon. To helpyou out, this issue of Creative Living includessome exciting, unique gift ideas, as well as tipson preparing your home for winter.

So, while you have the time, sit back, relax andread. Once all the hustle and bustle starts, you’llbe glad you did.

Editor’s noteCreativeLiving

Specialty Publications Editor

Creative Living is a monthly advertising-sponsoredmagazine published by the Specialty Publications

Department of The Community Press/The Community Recorder.

Questions and comments can be sent to EditorMelissa Hayden c/o The Community Press/

394 Wards Corner/Loveland, OH 45140 or e-mail

[email protected].

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TopicsHealth & FitnessMind • Body • Spirit

At HomeDecor • Repair

Local BusinessGoods • Services

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Holiday EntertainmentDecor • Repair

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Do you have a holiday wish list?Does it include nights without snoring?

What about a smile that you don’tneed to hide? Maybe a more youthful,rested appearance? Is it possible to findthese gifts with only a month left untilthe holidays? Yes it is! Dr. Kitzmiller isexcited to offer solutions for dazzlingsmiles, a more youthful appearance, andtwo-visit solutions for snoring!

No more snoring, no more CPAP! Dr. Kitzmiller offers custom-fabricat-

ed, FDA-approved oral appliances totreat disruptive snoring and life-threat-ening sleep apnea. The appliancerequires an initial visit for impressionsand a second visit just two weeks laterfor your fitting. This CPAP alternative isalso a great holiday traveling compan-ion!

Dazzling smiles for the holidays!Nothing says holiday happiness more

than a dazzling smile. Are your teethjust not white enough? Then call Dr.Kitzmiller to ask about the three simplewhitening treatments including two-

hour ZOOM. Do you want a whole newsmile but just don’t have the time or

finances for braces orveneers? Dr.

Kitzmiller nowoffers Snap OnSmile, the revolu-

tionary two-visit,affordable smile

makeover that will have you smiling forthe holidays!

Less wrinkles for a radiant you!Dr. Kitzmiller has received special-

ized training in the application of Botoxand Juvederm. These one-hour proce-dures can smooth pesky crows’ feet,frown lines, and creases around themouth without a facelift!

Call Dr. Kitzmiller today at (513) 248-8848 to ask about holiday packages andschedule your complimentary consulta-tion to see how you can stop snoring,start smiling and look refreshed for theholidays!

Dr. Kitzmiller has two-visitsolutions to stop snoring

Feel great and look fabulous for the holidays.

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Mike Murphy loves hishome. Like many people,he’s shared countlessmemories there with theones he loves. He can’timagine ever being forcedto give it up.

That’s why theBurlington Pharmacyemployee is so passionateabout helping others inthe community remain intheir homes.

“From a personalstandpoint, due to a deathin the family, I had tomove from my (child-hood) home. It is verypainful to move awayfrom the home you’velived in all your life or formany years,” he said.“That is why it’s so veryimportant to me to pro-vide a person with every

opportunity toremain independ-ent, in their homeas they becomeolder.”

Murphy hasbeen fulfilling thismission atBurlingtonPharmacy, one ofthe area’s largestretail suppliers ofhome healthproducts andservices, for eightyears.

“I’m a stub-born guy. Notbeing able to getaround, especiallyin my own home,would make mefeel bad aboutmyself,” heexplained. “The

products and serv-ices we offer, canhelp a personmaintain theirmobility, thereforegiving them astrong sense of selfvalue.”

BurlingtonPharmacy offersstair lifts, amechanical devicefor transportingpeople up anddown stairs. A railis mounted to thetreads of the stairsand a chair orstanding platformis attached to therail.

“This keepspeople from beinga prisoner to onefloor in their

home,” he said. “Itensures safety and com-fort as they move about intheir home. It is goodespecially for those witharthritis, or who have hadhip or knee replace-ments.”

Burlington Pharmacyalso offers modularramps, customized, toyour home and needs.Ramps offer a simple andconvenient solution forwheelchairs and scootersto access steps, vehicles,and raised landings withease.

Vehicle lifts, powerwheelchairs, and scooterscan also be found in theBurlington Pharmacyshowroom - many ofwhich will also be on dis-play in the pharmacy’sbooth at the GreaterCincinnati Home andGarden Show.

“Without these optionsmany would be forced tomove to a smaller homeor even a retirement com-munity,” Murphy said.

Murphy said he enjoysworking at BurlingtonPharmacy because heenjoys helping people.Best of all, he said, “we’rea family here - customersincluded.”

“We know our cus-tomers,” Murphyexplained. “And whenyou walk in here, it feelsfriendly. Our showroom islarge and welcoming. Itdoesn’t have that coldaisle and shelf- feel youget from chain stores.When you come here, youknow what we’re about -we do what we can totake care of the communi-ty.”

For more informationcall 586-6700 or visitwww.burlingtonhealth-care.com.


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Encouraging, ensuring your independence

Burlington Pharmacy offers stair lifts, a mechanical device fortransporting people up and down stairs. A rail is mounted to the treadsof the stairs and a chair or standing platform is attached to the rail.

November is the month wethink about family friends andfood. The pumpkin pie is warm,and the cider is sweet.Nevertheless, dental pain knowsno boundaries. Nothing can bemore frustrating than to have adental emergency during the hol-idays. This is why Dr. TaraDallmann and the Gentle DentalCare team decided to offer a freeemergency exam and x-ray forthe months of November andDecember 2010.

If you are having a toothacheor problem, don’t wait until youhave an emergency while sharingmoments with your family tocall. Gentle Dental Care is knownfor their kindness and under-standing. Even if it has been 20years since you have seen a den-

tist, put your mind at rest,because no one will make youfeel bad.

In preparation for the holidayscall and come in for a checkup.Gentle Dental Care has manyways to ensure your comfortalong with giving you superiordental care. Dr. Dallmann is oneof the most well-known Oral &IV Sedation dentists in the areatoday. She has created the perfectenvironment to ensure your safe-ty while you are sedated. Whenyou are a patient the office has alleyes on you.

While sedation is a greatoption for some, Dr. Dallmannalso has nitrous oxide and pre-opvalium available for those of youthat are in need of just a littlesomething to put your mind at

ease prior to your treatment. The team is out-of-this world!

They heat neck pillows, warmblankets, and offer headphonesto increase your comfort. Fromthe first visit you are greeted bywarm smiling faces, warm home-made cookies, sodas, and hot cof-fee. This truly is the environmentthat exudes peace and comfort.

Gentle Dental Care offers

interest-free payments plans.When payment plan are notalways desired Dr. Dallmann cre-ates your treatment plan in phas-es so that you can do a little at atime. You are in control.

Call 363-1616 today before alittle problem becomes a hugedisaster! “Experience theDifference.”

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At Mortenson FamilyDental, your dental healthis our No. 1 priority.

With that in mind, theteam wants to be sure thattheir patients maximizetheir insurance benefits.

Many individuals whoare paying for dentalinsurance do no realizethat their insurance planprovides coverage up to acertain dollar amountannually.

Consequently, somepatients are not schedulingthe dental treatment they need, deserveand have insurance to cover. Those dol-lars cannot be carried over year to year.

The bottom line: What the patientdoes not use, they lose!

Clearly, it pays in many ways toschedule the preventative care or otherdental treatment that you need.

The team is here to help you securethe insurance coverage available to youon every dental procedure you schedule.

It’s hard to believe, but there are onlyseven weeks left in 2010. The team rec-ommends calling now to schedule anydental treatment that you may be inneed of, as appointment times are book-ing up quickly.

Whether it be a new patient examand cleaning or that crown you havebeen putting off, if you have the insur-ance benefits available it makes sense totake advantage of it.

Give them a call today at 525-7586,and they’ll make sure you are in excel-lent dental health.

They look forward to seeing youagain if you are an existing patient andwelcome you with open arms to ourpractice if you are someone currentlylooking for a great dentist in the area.

They look forward to sharing some ofthe many innovative means we nowhave available to provide you withsuperior dental health care.

Do you have benefits remaining?

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 wrin-kle, or excessive brown spots, or veinsshowing in their legs will be happy toknow about Elements, a medical spalocated at 25 Town Center Blvd. inCrestview Hills.

The elegant salon is staffed with twonurse practitioners, and one registerednurse, as well as the Medical DirectorDr. Ruth Hussey.

“Physician directed services weredeveloped to aid the patient in choicesof procedures to achieve maximumhealth, beauty, and overall fitness,” Dr.Hussey explained.

“Our goal is to promote radiant skin,prevent damage, and enhance one’s out-

ward appearance, thus improving thepatient’s outlook on life,” she said.

The spa specializes in Matrix, whichis a very deep peel done with radio fre-quency waves, so that the peel occursfrom the inside out.

They also do leg vein removal, hairremoval, chemical peels, skin rejuvena-tion, botox, and skin tightening.

Clinics that perform these non-surgi-cal, non-invasive procedures are verypopular on the East and West coasts, aswell as the South, but are just beginningto appear in this area.

“With our procedures, patients cangain years of beautiful skin without hav-ing to undergo more drastic means,”said Dr. Hussey. “Because the proce-dures are non-invasive, patients have

Beauty without drastic measures

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The Mortenson Dental staff.

Research has long heldthat there are significantdifferences between hor-mones that are natural tohumans (Bio-Identical)and synthetic prepara-tions. Structural differ-ences (side chains) thatexist between synthetic oranimal and human hor-mones may be responsi-ble for side effects that areexperienced when nonbio-identical hormonesare used.

Structural differencesexist between human, andsynthetic and animal hor-mones. In order for areplacement hormone tofully replicate the func-tion of hormones whichwere originally naturallyproduced and present inthe human body, thechemical structure mustexactly match the origi-nal. There are significantdifferences between hor-mones that are natural tohumans and synthetic orhorse preparations. Sidechains can be added to anaturally-occurring hor-mone to create a syntheticdrug that can be patentedby a manufacturer. Apatented drug can be prof-itable to mass produce,and therefore a drug com-pany can afford to fundresearch as to the medica-tion’s use and effective-ness. However, naturally-occurring substances cannot be patented, so scien-tific studies are lessnumerous on natural hor-mones, because medicalresearch is usually fundedby drug companies.

Natural hormonesinclude estrone (E1), estra-diol (E2), progesterone,testosterone, dehy-droepiandrosterone(DHEA), and preg-nenolone. Our compound-

ing specialists worktogether with patients andprescribers to provide cus-tomized hormone replace-ment therapy that pro-vides the needed hor-mones in the most appro-priate strength and dosageform to meet eachwoman’s specific needs.Hormone replacementtherapy should be initiat-ed carefully after awoman’s medical andfamily history has beenreviewed. Every woman isunique and will respondto therapy in her ownway. Close monitoringand medication adjust-ments are essential.

In addition to appropri-ate dosing on prescribedhormones, a patient may

have nutrient needs thatcan affect her overall senseof well being. Other issuessuch as stress sleep andlifestyle choices can affectthe patients over allhealth. We assess the rela-tionship of the above men-tioned parameters as wellas relationship of otherfactors such as thyroidand adrenal health. AComplete HormoneMakeover Consultationwill assess these issuesand recommend a plan ofcare that addresses thatpatient’s needs.

Here is what onepatient had to say:

“My symptoms weresevere, ranging from hotflashes that prevented mefrom sleeping more than

one hour at a time to anxi-ety, panic attacks anddepression.

“I was physically, men-tally and emotionallyexhausted. It took every-thing in me to make itthough the day. I had triedanti-depressants and syn-thetic hormones whichonly exacerbated the prob-lem. Running out ofoptions I set an appoint-ment to come in and talkwith you about bio-identi-cal hormones. I rememberleaving that day scared butI felt that there was hope.

“One year later, I amwriting to thank you somuch for offering bio-identical hormone therapy.I have been impressedwith the time you invest in

each of your clients. Andhow close you’ve workedtogether with my doctorand me to insure weobtain the correct dosageso that I can maintain ther-apeutic results.

“I appreciate all of theknowledge that you sowillingly have passed myway about women’s healthissues. I am so thankfulthat God put you and yourstaff in my path.Your pro-gram has restored myhealth! Please keep up thegood work!”

If this sounds like you,or someone you love, planon attending one of ourupcoming seminars onBHRT. Seating is limitedplease make your reserva-tion today.



Restore your health with help from Nie’s Pharmacy

very little down time.”Mary Jo Meek, office

manager for the spa,thinks the ELOS technolo-gy they use makes a dif-ference.

“I feel we are kind of aone stop for easy beauty,”she said. “It is a simplemethod of maintainingbeauty, and people appre-ciate that.”

Bridal packages, andother specials are avail-able, and consultationsare free.

Appointments can bemade by calling 578-8499.



You don’t need to waitfor the new year to makea resolution to take bettercare of yourself – starttoday!

“My theory is this:There’s no time betterthan the present,” said Dr.Tiffany Buller-Schussler.“Putting off your oralhealth can only make mat-ters worse.

Calling today to makean appointment can makebe difference betweenneeding a filling vs. acrown or between a rootcanal and an extraction.”

Stop making excuses,too. Yes, it’s the holidays,you’re super busy and it’shard to get off work, butSchussler Dentistry, inHebron, can accommo-date. The practice offers

evening and Saturdayhours! Call 653-0525 andmake an appointment togive yourself the gift oforal health and a beautifulsmile – a gift everyonedeserves. In fact,Schussler Dentistry offersa gift card program, sothis Christmas you cangive yourself or yourloved ones a most special,life changing, gift.

Dr. Tiffany Buller-Schussler is passionateabout helping othersimprove their oral health.She takes the time to per-sonally discuss yourneeds and concerns,quickly putting you atease. She uses the latestdigital technology from X-rays to charting, givingyou the healthiest smile

you can have with lowerradiation exposure andconservation of more nat-ural tooth structure.

Good oral health isabout more than having abeautiful smile – it’s abouthaving good health over-all.

“The mouth can be awindow to the health ofyour entire body,” Dr.Schussler explained.

Inflammation in themouth from an infectedtooth or inflamed gumscan have a profound effecton the body, especially forthose with diabetes, car-diovascular disease, andthose who are pregnant.

“It is a known fact thatthose who have betterawareness of their oralhealth have better aware-

ness of the health of theirwhole body,” Dr.Schussler said.

Now, is the best time tostart taking control ofyour oral health, especial-ly if you have insurancebenefits or flexible spend-ing dollars to use up asthe year is coming to aclose. Take advantage of

this opportunity and dosomething for yourselfthat will have lasting ben-efits on your physical,mental, and emotionalwell being. There’s no bet-ter time than the presentto have a healthy mouthand beautiful smile toboast.

No better time than the present

Dr. Ruth Hussey and Mary Jo Meek, office manager for Elements, take a break in one of thetreatment rooms.

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Dr. Tiffany Buller-Schussler.

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Let the LastingImpressions DesignCenter and Santa-in-the-City help you with thoseunique, elegant touchesthat will make yourThanksgiving and holidaytables warm and invitingfor your family andfriends. Are you ready toadd a little sparkle or a bitof nature to the tree youdecorate every year? Youwill find unique orna-ments, garlands, andmuch more displayed onbeautiful trees. Justchoose your items rightfrom the tree and you areon your way to adding abit of “new” to your owndecorations. What betterway is there to say “I loveyou” than to make yourholiday celebrations

“events” rather than “get-togethers”? Make lastingmemories with beautifulholiday décor fromLasting Impressions. AMark Roberts’ Fairy mayadd just the right bit ofglitz and fun! Stop by tosee the great selection ofthese beautiful and whim-sical fairies in the newestdesigns.

Quilted bedding andtable linens (newlyarrived) will bring an ele-gant, yet warm, touch foryour fall and holiday dec-orating. Occasionally, peo-ple say: “I just don’t getinto decorating for sea-sons except for myChristmas tree and a fewother Christmas decora-tions.” Come to LastingImpressions and see how

easy it can be to add a fewpieces of beautiful pine orother types of greenery toyour existing décor for afestive new look. Also,you will want to checkout the new Shaw rug dis-plays which feature up-to-date area rug colors anddesigns for all decoratingstyles!

What is a “Comfort”

candle? Well, it is a line ofcandles (newly arrivedfrom the July market)handmade in Comfort,Texas. These candles makewonderful gifts for thatspecial person you wantto surprise. You have toexperience firsthand thefantastic new scents suchas “Divine,” “Cashmere,”“Apple Strudel,”“Pumpkin Bread,” andmany more.

Santa-in-the-City isready and waiting foryour visit on the fourthfloor!! Open the door to awonderland of beautyand fun for everyone. Yes,there is a Great PumpkinCoach just waiting for pic-tures so don’t forget tobring your camera!! Youwon’t want to miss specialareas like the CrystalChapel, Bearly Surviving

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The holiday season is here, so celebrate

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“When you careenough to make your

home a warm,welcoming holiday

wonder for familyand friends . . . you

need to visit us.”

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The holidays are agreat time for families andfriends to come togetherand celebrate. However,the holidays are also atime of risk for uninvited

pests – from bed bugs,spiders, mice and others –invading and beingbrought into one’s home.

“Mice, rodents, spidersand other pests find their

way into homes by hidingin boxes of holiday deco-rations that have beenstored in attics, basementsand garages since last sea-son,” says Tim Leather-man, president of

Perfection Pest Control.“Bed bugs can be intro-duced by unwitting trav-elers, furniture, or otherinfested items. Bed bugsare excellent hitchhikersand hiders,”

Bed bugs have been bignews this year. Fromoffices to schools to homes,they are being foundeverywhere. Finding them

Have uninvited holiday guests? Call Perfection Pest

The holidays are just around the cor-ner, so spruce up your kitchen with newcabinets and furnishings.

Fort Mitchell Interiors in CrescentSprings can redo any room in yourhouse, and they don’t contract out anywork – familiar faces are on the job fromstart to finish.

“Cornices and Roman shades arevery popular right now in window treat-ments, and we have thousands of fabricsamples books to browse through,” saidMary Pennington-Wolfe, owner.

“Darker finishes on cabinets are instyle right now, but we have 40 differentstyles of cabinets to choose from,” shesaid.

“And we can do any flooring, fromceramic tile to carpet to the newest

trend, which is bamboo flooring.”With more than 30 years of experi-

ence, Wolf and her technicians can createany look that will unlock the secrets ofyour home, and make you fall in lovewith your home all over again.

With holiday parties among us, createnew memories in your home with newwindow treatments, or new cabinets, ornew flooring.

“When you call us, we sit down withyou and work out a plan that fits bothyour dreams and your budget.”

So come into Fort Mitchell Interiorson Hazelwood Drive, across fromMcDonald’s, and begin to create thelook you want for your home. MaryPennington-Wolfe can be reached at 331-5327 for an appointment.

Unlock the secrets of your home

Christmas, the Polar BearSlide, the Great PumpkinCoach, the GingerbreadHouse, Home for theHolidays, and many morewonderful surprises. Lastyear marked the openingof this fabulous Christmasshowroom, and it isnewly designed this yearwith even more of yourfavorite Christmas deco-rating items such asunusual ornaments, orna-mental garlands, HolyFamily Nativity sets, pinegarlands, pine swags, hol-iday floral stems, andmuch, much more.

Do you have a groupof friends or belong to aclub that might enjoy aspecial shopping eveningtogether at 241Grandview? LastingImpressions can help you

with a wonderful eveningby providing snacks anddrinks while you shop(with a special discount,of course). Just call Lindaor Judy at 655-8187 formore information aboutsetting up your specialevent evening.

The friendly folks atLasting Impressions takepride in excellent cus-tomer service and they arelooking forward to seeingyou soon at 241Grandview in Bellevue.It’s a shopping experienceyou are going to enjoy andrepeat again and again!The direct phone line tothe third floor is 655-8187.You may call when youarrive if you need elevatorservice, and someone willbe glad to come down andgive you a lift.

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Christmas Open HouseNov. 19-21

DirectionsTraveling south ornorth on Interstate-471: Take Exit 5(Newport/Bellevue). Turn right ontoRoute 8 (FairfieldAvenue) Continueto Taylor Avenueand turn right.Travel six blocks toGrandview Avenue.Turn right onGrandview. Enterthe warehousethroughthe center door bythe dock. Prepare to beamazed . . . .

Special hoursNow open until 8p.m. Thursday and1-4 p.m. Sunday.

Time is running out totake advantage of the2010 tax credit for makingyour home more energyefficient. According to theexperts at Roof Time thereis still time for a free ener-gy attic check-up, and toget any needed workcompleted before the timeis up.

Insulating your atticwith Owens Corninginsulation qualifies youfor a tax credit up to a$1,500 until the Dec. 31deadline.

Using a thermal imagecamera (like the ones thecable TV ghost huntersuse) and digital ther-

mometers, Roof Times’estimators can pinpointthe problem areas thathide under your roof.

A New Roof Time is anOwens Corning PreferredContractor and hasobtained the added certifi-cation as a TOP OF THEHOUSE roofer-attic insu-lator (with only threelocally.) They are mem-bers of the Better BusinessBureau and have an A+rating on Angie’s List(they have won the SuperService Award every yearsince 2006).

A free Roof Time quoteincludes options for mak-ing the existing roof venti-

lation system meet orexceeds FHA specifica-tions; increases the atticinsulation to theDepartment of Energy rec-ommended level of R-60,and a radiant barrier thatreduces the attic’s temper-ature by as much as 50degrees every day. Usingthese techniques RoofTime knows that home-owners can extend theirroof’s life, make theirhome quieter and morecomfortable, and reducemonthly utility bills by 20to 30 percent.

Owens Corning’s fiber-glass insulation material isclean, non-allergenic and

resistant to mold, and willnever settle. The materialis treated with an aloe toprevent skin irritation. Itwill leave your attic cleanand your home muchmore comfortable, andnever get that old “wetnewspaper smell” in yourhome the way celluloseinsulation often does.

An average insulationjob costs less than $1,200,so by combining the taxcredit and the savingsfrom smaller energy bills,insulation can pay foritself in two years!

According to theD.O.E. 25 percent of ahome’s energy is lost

through the attic/roof,compared to only 10 per-cent through walls.Insulating your attic is theleast expensive way to cutenergy costs and providesthe largest return. In addi-tion to savings, you’ll pro-long the life of your airconditioner and furnace.You’ll also have a morecomfortable home thathas increased in value,should you ever want tosell.

Visit www.newroof-time.com or call Missy at513-753-TIME (8463) toget a free inspection ofyour roof, attic insulation,siding or gutter system!

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So many people withhearing loss struggle ineveryday situations, evenif they have hearing aids.

For 17 years, Becky

Morris and her team atBeyond Hearing Aids haveenjoyed helping peoplehear the things that mattermost.

They help people watchTV with their familiesagain by eliminating thecomplaints about the TVvolume. Even more peoplenow enjoy meaningfulphone conversations withfamily and friends again.

Beyond Hearing Aidsoffers products calledassistive devices.

These devices aren’thearing aids but afford-able, high-quality tele-phones, TV systems andalerting systems designedfor people with hearingloss that often cost lessthan $200.

Assistive devices espe-cially help people whocan’t afford hearing aidsright now. Appointmentsare available Mondaythrough Friday andSaturdays throughChristmas.

Schedule a time to visitour demonstration roomby calling 342-4641.

Beyond Hearing Aids islocated just one block fromthe Interstate 75 ErlangerExit at 463 Erlanger Road.The office is in a beautifulthree-story Victorian housewith red doors.



You awaken to the sounds ofthe “wild” parrots in the swayingpalm trees. As you step off yourporch, you spy the numerousother colorful, tropical birdsamid the lush foliage surround-ing the gently flowing stream infront of your cottage.

Down the path, two quickturns, and you’re passing thelounge chairs and umbrellasaround the crystal clear water ofthe swimming pool. A few more

steps and the azure blue water ofthe Caribbean comes into viewdirectly in front of you. Turnright and you’re in the spectacu-lar outdoor dining room over-looking the sea, where both oldand new friends are waiting withwarm greetings and hot coffee.

Following a good breakfastand great camaraderie, you leaveyour table and head down thewalkway to the waiting boatwhere more friends welcome you

aboard. Ten minutes later, you’reunderway to enjoy the thrill of“Flying without wings” whileyou “visit” some of the most fas-cinating creatures – in the mostbeautiful scenery – imaginable.

You have set-aside your every-day life for a time – you are aSCUBA diver.

“This is the lifestyle we live –where we enjoy ‘The experienceof a lifetime – every time’” saysJim Barrie, owner of The Scuba

Shack in Florence. If you are ready to, as Thoreau

said: “Go confidently in thedirection of your dreams and live the life you have imag-ined.” Visit the Website,www.TheScubaPlace.com, andcall 283-1550 to find out howeasy it is to become a SCUBAdiver. Gift certificates are alsoavailable.

The experience of a lifetime…

Hear better with wonderfully uniqueproducts from Beyond Hearing Aids

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When Dr. MariaMontessori opened herfirst early learning centershe was asked to start aschool for children in ahousing project in Rome.

The theme of theMontessori education hasbeen well established asan affective teaching strat-egy. However, thoughaffective this method ofteaching has only beenopen to the affluent andhas not been offered tochildren in mid-to-loweconomic areas.

That was, until recent-ly.

The Children Inc.Montessori EarlyLearning Academy, locat-ed in Covington, is one ofthe only full-day, yearround, 3-STAR rated andnationally accredited cen-ter in the state ofKentucky. This certifiedMontessori provides cur-riculum focus on social and emotional develop-

ment through a weeklymusic program calledGrowing Sound.

“It is our belief thatchildren should be offered

extraordinary learningopportunities to helpthem succeed in schooland life,” said ExecutiveDirector of Children Inc.Rick Hulefeld. “The basisfor success is learning thebasic social and emotionalskills.”

The academy is afford-able for all families andfees are based on a slidingscale. The Montessori cur-riculum concentrates onfive areas of critical learn-ing and development -sensorial, practical lifeskills, language, math andcultural. Children’sknowledge of the coreareas builds each year andby the time they reach theend of kindergarten theyhave a firm understand-ing of the material.

For more information,contact Director ofMarketing Tracy Clauss at431-2075, ext. 126, [email protected].



Montessori education made affordable

PEST from page 10can be a problem. Perfection K9 Services (a part ofPerfection) uses Beddy the Bed Bug Dog to use her“scentsability” to find bed bugs. See their Website atwww.perfectionk9services.com for information.

To prevent other pests from coming into the home,Leatherman recommends that homeowners keep holi-day decorations – especially items like dried foliage,potpourri and Indian corn – in airtight containers dur-ing off-seasons.

Be sure to unpack decorations outside and inspectthem carefully. Similar caution should be taken toinspect live foliage that is brought indoors during theholidays, including Christmas trees, wreaths and gar-lands that can harbor pests.

Call Perfection Pest Control at 525-8560 if you needhelp with any pest this holiday season.

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You’ve probably gotthem in your home rightnow. Boxes in the back ofyour closet containing alifetime of memories. VHSor other video cassettes,maybe even reels of 8mmfilm, collecting dust.You’re trying to rememberthose great familymoments of the kids,those parties, great vaca-tions.

Home movie film datesback to the 1930s. It was afantastic innovation thatfirst promoted the idea offamily home movies. Inthe 1970s the ideaadvanced with the intro-duction of analog videotape and the popularity ofhome movies skyrocket-ed. As the equipmentbecame obsolete thesefamily memories were put

away. With no convenientway to play them, thosegreat family momentsbecame a distant memory.

Converting those treas-ured memories to DigitalDVD is the solution. Youknow how easy it is towatch a DVD. Imaginesharing those pricelessmemories with your chil-dren, relatives, andfriends on DVD Video.Your memories shouldlast forever. Old homemovies don’t stand achance. Revive them onDVD video now, in timefor the Holidays.

Contact Red OrbitMedia at 750-9145 oronline atRedOrbitMedia.com andget ready for a trip downmemory lane.

Memories should last forever

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Thanks to Terri Smith and her newfashion forward boutique, urban stylecan now be found in suburbanAnderson Township.

Urban Chick opened at 6740 CloughPike in August and features an eclecticmix of clothes, jewelry, handbags andscarves from a variety of today’s hottestdesigners.

“I was looking to create a spacewhere I would want to shop. I wanted itto have that downtown feel but be in thesuburbs,” Smith said. “We have newmerchandise all the time that reflectswhatever is in style that season. We areexcited to bring some New York Citystyle to Cincinnati.”

Urban Chick is completely and utter-ly for and about women, of all ages, infact! It’s the perfect stop during a girl’snight out. Prices are affordable and fair,you can find anything from a lovelynecklace for $10 to a hip jacket for $150.

Smith is also the owner of TrueColors salon in Anderson and hasenjoyed her experience of being a busi-ness owner in the community for the

last 11 years. When she was looking toput her idea of opening a retail spaceinto motion, setting up shop in the heartof Anderson Township’s historic districtwas a no-brainer. With the help and sup-port of her boyfriend Jeff Zemanek andher daughter Abby Smith, who can befound working at the boutique mostdays, Smith was able to make her dreama reality.

With a variety of stylish items and artpieces that are as unique as you are andat prices that won’t break the bank,Urban Chick has everything you need tospruce up your personal style or findthat one-of-a-kind gift that will haveyour girlfriends desperate to discoverwhere you do your shopping.

The warehouse-apartment setup isfun and inviting. The staff is friendlyand can assist you with finding the per-fect item for you or a friend. It’s a greatplace to do your holiday shopping too!Special extended hours will be 11 a.m. to10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22.

Check out Urban Chick on Facebookor call 233-2445 for more information.

Urban style in suburban Anderson

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Standing in longcheckout lines, climbing upand down ladders to hangdecorations, staying on one’stoes so the kids (or the spouse)don’t find where their gifts arehidden – it takes some fancyfootwork to stay on top ofthings throughout the holidays.

Even the healthi-est among us canwind up with sore,tired feet at the end ofa long day leading upto the holidays.

“Eight out of 10American adults haveexperienced foot paindue to uncomfortableor ill-fitting shoes,according to theAmerican PodiatricAssociation(APMA),” saysBrendan Leonard ofHealth Enterprises,makers of therapeuticproducts.“Compound uncom-fortable shoes with

lots of hours on yourfeet dealing with holi-day demands, andsore fee can reallydampen your holidayspirit.”

Who wouldn’tlove to have theirtootsies pampered alittle bit at this time ofyear? Gifts that makethe feet feel good aresure to make thewhole person con-nected to those feetfeel pretty happy too.This season, considergiving a gift thatsoothes two of themost overlooked andunder-appreciated

parts of the body.Here are four foot-friendly gift ideas toget you started:

Pedicure – Havingyour feet and nailscared for by someoneelse can be a relaxingexperience that leavesfeet looking and feel-ing great. Professionalpedicures can beinexpensive for abasic trim and polish.Or, for a bit moremoney, you can addin foot and leg mas-sages, and paraffin or

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Foot-friendlygifts can

make the

holidaysrelaxing

and

bright

If it sparkles or glitters,you’ll find it for your 15-or 18-inch dolls atPreview Productions.

Joyce Rosselot and her

assistants Susan Lehr andSarah Watters hand-makeoutfits including beautifulholiday coats and capesmade of old fashioned

velvets and furs. PreviewProductions has your dollcovered from head to toeincluding beautiful acces-sories. Gift certificates arealso available for all yourholiday shopping needs.

For more informationabout PreviewProductions call 271-2524or stop by the shop, locat-ed at at 6720 Main Streetin Newtown. The store isopen from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Monday throughFriday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday.

All “dolled” up, ready for the holidays

other skin-softening treatments.A pedicure can be a one-size-fits-all

gift, and is appropriate for everyonefrom your best friend to your grand-mother. Even guys can enjoy the treat, asmany salons and spas now offer pedi-cures designed to pamper men’s feet.

Foot massage – A foot rub can be theultimate way to decompress after astressful and tiring day. Or, you can startyour day with an invigorating massage.You can give the gift of a good foot mas-sage in several ways, such as a gift cer-tificate to a spa. Or, make the good feel-ings last even longer by giving a homemassager.

Lovely lotions – It doesn’t take muchfor overworked, tired feet to becomedry, cracked and uncomfortable. Nearlythree quarters of Americans suffer fromdry, rough, cracked or irritated skin, theAPMA reports. More than any otherpart of the body, the foot cries out forsoothing moisture. You can find qualitylotions, polishers and foot scrubs insupermarkets, drug stores and depart-ment stores, or from a plethora of onlineresources. Look for ones that offer opti-mum moisturization and an aroma that

mimic the recipient’s favorite scent –many people find peppermint and vanil-la particularly pleasing for foot lotions.

Insoles for the soul – Sadly, style andcomfort aren’t always in lockstep witheach other, and we often wear shoes thatlook good but don’t feel good on ourfeet. In fact, the APMA cites poorly fit-ted, uncomfortable shoes as a majorsource of foot pain for many people.Fortunately, a host of high-tech shoeinserts has made it easier to ease the dis-comfort caused by shoes. Insoles canhelp cushion and support the foot whileeasing chafing in problem areas. You caneven find varieties with gel inside orridges that purport to massage feetwhile the wearer walks.

You’ll need to know the recipient’sshoe size and in what type of shoe he orshe will be wearing the inserts.

While your foot-friendly gift proba-bly can’t alleviate all the frustrations ofthe holidays, it can help recipients feelbetter about their feet. And once theirfeet feel good, maybe untangling thatball of last year’s holiday lights won’tseem quite so stressful.

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StoneBrook Winery is asmall farm family winerylocated in Camp Springs,Ky., just 20 minutes southof Cincinnati.

StoneBrook offers mag-nificent vineyard views, arenovated 120-year-oldfarm house converted intoa cozy wine tasting room,old country charm and alittle bit of history.

StoneBrook vints avariety of wines, includ-ing the Estate bottledVidal Blanc, Estate,Cabernet Franc andDomain wines, as well asa wide variety of otherfabulous, award-winning

grape and fruit wines.The tasting room is

open on Fridays from 5 to9 p.m., Saturday from 1 to6 p.m. and Sunday from 1to 6 p.m. For $5 you areable to taste five palette-pleasing grape or fruitwines.

StoneBrook also offersunique dining experiencesthat have become a localfavorite, as well as vine-yard and winery tours.

Visit www.stonebrook-winery.com. StoneBrook isoffering holiday gift cer-tificates this season andcustom labels.

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