Kentucky Creative Living - December

Tis the season ofgiving! Oh, I justlove this time ofyear. Giving – andyes, I’ll admitselfishly getting –gifts is so muchfun. I love it all somuch. I pridemyself in findingthe “perfect” giftsfor those that I loveso dear.

Our main feature this month shares the secretsto gracious holiday gift-giving. Be sure to check itout for some wonderful ideas.

With all the hustle and bustle, however, let usnot forget the true meaning of the holidayseason!

Until next year, God bless you and MerryChristmas!

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At Mortenson Family Dentalyour dental health is our No. 1 pri-ority.

With that in mind, the teamwants to be sure that their patientsmaximize their insurance benefits.

Many individuals who are pay-ing for dental insurance do no real-ize that their insurance plan pro-vides coverage up to a certain dollaramount annually.

Consequently, some patients arenot scheduling the dental treatmentthey need, deserve and have insur-ance to cover. Those dollars cannotbe 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 orother dental treatment that youneed.

The team is here to help yousecure the insurance coverage avail-able to you on every dental proce-dure you schedule.

It’s hard to believe, but there isonly seven weeks left in 2010 andthe team recommends calling nowto schedule any dental treatmentthat you may be in need of asappointment times are booking upquickly.

Whether it be a new patient examand cleaning or that crown you havebeen putting off, if you have theinsurance benefits available it makessense to take advantage of it.

Give them a call today at 525-7586, and they’ll make sure you arein excellent dental health.

They look forward to seeing youagain if you are an existing patientand welcome you with open arms toour practice if you are someone cur-rently looking for a great dentist inthe area.

They look forward to sharingsome of the many innovative meanswe now have available to provideyou with superior dental healthcare.

Do you have benefits remaining?

The Mortenson Family Dental team.

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If you have been think-ing about going to thedentist, but it has been along time since your lastvisit, and you are embar-rassed, listen to thispatient’s experience:

Dear Ladies,Unfortunately I’m sorry

you will not have my busi-ness any longer or see me inNovember. I’m switchingemployers on November 1and leaving my current com-pany for a better opportuni-ty.

Sadly, I’m currentlysearching for a new dentist.I’ll never will find one asexcellent as your team … thestandards are much too high!I cannot say enough on howyou helped me see the dentalhealth care light!

Please stand back andtake a deep breath, reflect asyou have done good! I can-not truly thank you enoughfor the help the last few years… you made difference inme. Your kindness, serviceand treatment of patients istop notch unlike any other!It was the atmosphere, yourcompliments regardless ofmy situation from the on setfirst looking only at the posi-tive side and how you treat-ed me that made me over-come my extreme childhoodfear and stereotyping of den-tists with long needles, pli-ers, knives, pix and jackham-mers. Dentists are the goodguys not the bad guys/gals… not rough and painful butas gentle and is soft as thetooth fairy sort of speak! Ienjoyed the good conversa-

tion and making the 45-minute drive regardless ofweather to visit you every 90days which believe it or not

is something I will absolute-ly miss! You all made goingto dentist more pleasant thenI can ever have imagined …

like a dream!I wish you ladies had a

traveling van with a dentalchair and all the equipmentso you could come toHudson, Ohio! I promise tocontinue my 90-day visitsand proper dental hygienemoving forward as yourhard work will not go towaste in any form or fashionas soon as find the next den-tist … I currently have twoin mind although they arenot sedation dentists. I wishall of you nothing but goodthings and continued successin your business and team! Ihope you all work togetherfor a very long, long time!Have a wonderful upcomingholiday season!

Best regards,G.L. of Loveland

“Your biggest fan ever!”

For more informationor to schedule yourappointment guilt free,call 363-1616.

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The Gentle Dental Care team wish you happy holidays!

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There’s no place likeBurlington Pharmacy –you don’t have to clickyour heels three times in arow to feel at home here.

The friendly staff andwelcoming environmentare all you need to feelcomfortable.

“That’s what we’re allabout – making people feelcomfortable,” said phar-macist and owner SteveMueller.

“Traditional pharmacieshave a very overpoweringcold feeling with brightlights and white walls. We,on the other hand havecreated an atmosphere thatmakes you comfortablewhen you walk in thedoor to decrease anxiety,”he said.

The way you’re talkedto, treated and cared for atBurlington Pharmacy iswhat truly makes thispharmacy distinct.

“We practice the oldfashioned-way where wemeet our customers in per-son. We get to know theirlife, their needs and howtheir prescriptions fit intothis,” said Steve.

The well-trained andcourteous team, with morethan 180 years of collectiveexperience, is focused toprovide you unmatchedservice, quality, accessibili-ty, and cost effectiveness.

Burlington Pharmacyhas been providing superi-or customer service andtop quality, state-of-the-artmedical equipment andsupplies since 1976.

They’ve even expandedtheir prescription businessto include compoundingfor special needs like hor-mone replacement therapyand pain management.

They specialize in chil-dren’s medicines and evenveterinarian medicine, cre-

ating forms an flavors thatcan be given for specificneeds.

“By branching intocompounding, we’readding a new method ofcaring for people you can’tget from our competition.”Steve said.

Client education is alsoa key component in sepa-rating BurlingtonPharmacy from the com-petition.

“It’s so important as aprofessional health careprovider to provide educa-tion to the patient,” Steveexplained.

“The patient has a seri-ous need for the knowl-edge a pharmacist has tooffer. At our pharmacy wetake the time to share that

knowledge,” he said.They share this knowl-

edge with the communityas a whole, too. They’veworked with the YMCA,health departments, andnursing practices, offeringclasses with local expertsto help educate patientsand health care profession-als on topics of interest.

Burlington Pharmacyalso performs diseasescreenings and immuniza-tions for a wide-range ofdiseases including highblood pressure, diabetes.

Burlington offers one-on-one counselingbetween patient and phar-macist when need arises.

More importantly, thecommunity-based phar-macy has been successful-

ly caring for generations offamilies.

“People come herebecause we’ll get to knowthem and take care ofthem by helping themchoose the right solution

for their individualneeds,” Steve said.

For more informationon Burlington Pharmacycall 859-586-6700 or visit5555 North Bend Road inBurlington.

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Can’t seem to hit thatideal number on yourscale?

Instead of beating yourhead against the wall andtrying every fad yo-yodiet out there, it’s time fora new look at dieting.

After all, diets are notsupposed to be fads ortrends, they are supposedto be lifestyles.

The staff at Burn FatCincy, a new health andweight loss center inCrestview Hills, knowsjust what that lifestyleshould consist of and theywant to help you embrace

it. They can help you

burn fat and keep it off ina healthy way that boostsyour health instead ofcompromising it.

“We want to educatepeople about how to lose

weight safely and natural-ly,” explains owner, healthexpert and former chiro-practor VincentPerlmutter.

“When people make

Lose weight without losing your mind

Burn Fat Cincy owner, health expert and former chiropractor Vincent Perlmutter.

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Get ready for the holi-days!

Elements has gift cer-tificates available so youcan give the most lovelygift – the gift of beauty.

Anyone who has evernoticed a wrinkle, orexcessive brown spots, orveins showing in theirlegs will be happy toknow about Elements, amedical spa located at 25Town Center Boulevard inCrestview Hills.

The elegant salon isstaffed with two nursepractitioners, and one reg-istered nurse, as well asthe Medical Director Dr.Ruth Hussey.

“Physician directedservices were developedto aid the patient in choic-es of procedures toachieve maximum health,beauty, and overall fit-ness,” Dr. Husseyexplained.

“Our goal is to pro-mote radiant skin, preventdamage, and enhanceone’s outward appear-ance, thus improving thepatient’s outlook on life,”

she said.The spa specializes in

Matrix, which is a verydeep peel done with radiofrequency waves, so thatthe peel occurs from theinside out.

They also do leg veinremoval, hair removal,chemical peels, skin reju-venation, botox, and skintightening.

Clinics that performthese non-surgical, non-invasive procedures arevery popular on the Eastand West coasts, as wellas the South, but are justbeginning to appear inthis area.

“With our procedures,patients can gain years ofbeautiful skin without

having to undergo moredrastic means,” said Dr.Hussey. “Because the pro-cedures are non-invasive,patients have very littledown time.”

Mary Jo Meek, officemanager 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.

Medical spa the perfect gift

Dr. Ruth Hussey and Mary Jo Meek, office manager for Elements.

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With all of the severestorm damage the Tristatehas endured over the pastyear, many homeownersare still in need of roofattention to get them safe-ly through this winter.

Many homeownersworry about whether ornot they can have a newroof installed in the cold.

The experts at RoofTime have been installingroof systems for the past15 years, and have somespecific tips for getting agood roof in the winter.

Could you? According to Roof

Time staff, you can roof incold weather but the qual-ity of the finished roof canbe affected by wet orsnowy shingles.

Roof Time only allowstheir crews to install ondry days. Many shinglemakers have specific rulesabout temperatures. Ingeneral, the magic num-ber is 26 degrees.

It may be possible toinstall roofs in colder tem-peratures but profession-als won’t attempt it.Shingle roofs can actuallyshatter if nailed in coldertemperatures, allowingwinds to blow them off.

Shingle makers don’trestrict their warranties,

based solely on installa-tion temperatures of 26 to100 degrees.

This means that yournew 30-year dimensionalshingle, installed over thewinter, has the exact war-ranty as a roof installed atany other time of the year.

All shingles need toundergo thermal sealing,which can take longer inthe cold. Shingles mayappear uneven or“lumpy” according toMissy Shoemaker at RoofTime, for a few days afterbeing installed when it’scolder, but the nails andthe sealing strips provideprotection until the shin-gle can “relax.”

According to one ofCincinnati’s most experi-enced (32 years) crewforeman, Greg Lykens atRoof Time, the No. 1 tip isthat no roofing gunsshould be used when tem-peratures are less than 30degrees.

“At Roof Time, wehand nail all the winterinstallations, at no addi-tional charge to home-owners,” said Lykins.

All steep slope roofershave to be careful thatthey don’t damage theunderlayment which canbecome brittle in cold

weather. Only 30-pound felt or

synthetic underlaymentsshould be used and allunderlayments should beinstalled using cap nails,not staples.

On a roof tear-off,insist that only as muchroofing as can be newlyshingled in the same daybe attempted.

Too many homeownershave had their interiorceilings ruined by sur-prise winter storms thattarps and felt alone, couldnot withstand.

Winter in the Tristatetests your roof in waysunlike any other time ofyear. The most commonproblem in cold weatheris ice dams.

An ice dam formswhen snow melts andruns down the roof onlyto hit ice at the gutter line.

The trapped water can-not make it into the gut-ters and leaks into thehouse walls. Roof Timeuses a product called “iceand water shield” togeth-er with aluminum drip-edge flashing, to preventice dams from damagingyour home and causingleaks.

This method provides

Is winter time also Roof Time?

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You may not realize it, but there is nothing moreprecious than your hearing. Properly caring for thisimportant gift is very important. That’s why, for morethan 90 years, Riggs Hearing and Vision has beeninsuring the complete satisfaction of every patient,while offering knowledgeable and friendly service at avery affordable investment. In fact, it’s the best invest-ment you’ll ever make.

Owner Larry Naiser is the third owner of RiggsHearing and Vision, located at 140 West Pike St., inCovington. He has been in practice for more than 50years and in that time has helped to develop two dif-ferent hearing aids. One, which he recently helpedmodify, “The Listener,” he uses himself. Naiser and his daughter Beth currently have severalthousand active patients at Riggs Hearing and Vision.His wife, a board certified optician, oversees the visionpart of the practice.

Riggs offers free hearing tests, zero down and lowrate financing, guaranteed results, and 24-hour emer-gency service.

For more information call 431-2266.

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Caring for a most precious gift

Larry and Beth or Riggs Hearing and Vision.

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added protection for 3 feetalong a roof’s edge. Manyolder roofs do not haveice and water shieldinstalled.

If your roof is leakingbecause of ice dams thiswould be a good time tohave the roof re-doneproperly and insure thatice dams will not affectyour home ever again.

Roof Time has morewinter roofing tips for theDIY homeowner, just calland ask the office staff toemail them over!

Would you? Old roofshate cold winters. Winterweather only makes a badroof worse.

If your roof was badbefore winter, it can onlyget worse before spring.As the temperature fluctu-

ates, your shingles expandand contract causing curl-ing and cracking.

Curled shingles aredamaged by wet heavysnows; the weight of thesnow causes the shinglesto crack. Now you haveroof leaks. When snowfreezes it causes evenmore damage to the roof.

A good roofing con-tractor watches the weath-er and schedules roofinstallations between theworse weather days.

In Cincinnati there aremany days with brightsun and temperatures inthe upper fifties. LastFebruary, there was a fourday stretch where thetemperature reached 65degrees!

Roof Time staff wasready and able to installnew roofs that preventedleak problems for their

customers.Should you? Two reasons to consid-

er a winter roof job; needand price. Some home-owners simply have roofsin such bad shape thatthey cannot wait untilspring.

Looking to save asmuch money as possibleon a new roof?Homeowners who haveroofs installed during thewinter get the best priceof the year.

For the same reasonthat you get faster roofservice in the winter, youalso get a lower price thanduring the warmermonths.

According to JustinShoemaker of Roof Time,their estimators areinstructed to discount awinter installation by asmuch as 20 percent over

the same type of springjob!

Roof Time wants tokeep their crews busy andoffers steep discounts toavoid lay-offs.

By March, roofersbegin to get busy again,so their goal over the win-ter is to hang onto theirskilled labor force.

Professional roofersoffer the same labor war-ranty for a roof installedduring winter, as a roofinstalled any other time ofyear.

For example, RoofTime offers a long termlabor warranty in accor-dance with the MidwestRoofing ContractorsAssociation guidelines,without regard to the timeof the installation.

For a free rooftopinspection, complete withcolor digital pictures and

a written record of thefindings, contact A NewRoof Time in Cincinnati at513-753-TIME and inNorthern Kentucky at859-341-TIME

sidebarQuick roof tipsShingle Roof Damage:

Water leaks from ice andsnow are caused by interi-or heat from the house.Water from ice melting onthe roof is trapped andcreates an ice dam on theroof, gutters and down-spouts.

The water then takesthe path of least resistanceunder the roof system, orsideways and throughflashings, which were notdesigned to handle thiskind of moisture.

When this happens,interior water damage canoccur.

Skylights: Skylightscovered with ice andsnow may cause leakingbecause of the “weepholes” are covered.Internal condensationcan’t escape, causingwater.

Have the snow and iceremoved from around theskylight.

Make sure anyonewalking on your roof isaware of existing sky-lights, so they don’t dam-age them if they areburied by snow.

Roof Repairs: Whenyou spot leaks or watermarks on the walls or ceil-ing of your home, thedamage is already done.

Some roof repair opera-tions are relatively inex-pensive; nationally, thecost for asphalt shingleroof repair is about $575.

When ice damage islarge enough to warrantroof replacement,Americans pay an averageof around $6,000 to installa new asphalt roof.

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The holidays are a greattime for families andfriends to come togetherand celebrate.

However, the holidaysare also a time of risk foruninvited pests – from bedbugs, spiders, mice andothers – invading andbeing brought into one’shome.

“Mice, rodents, spidersand other pests find theirway into homes by hidingin boxes of holiday decora-tions that have been storedin attics, basements andgarages since last season,”said Tim Leatherman, pres-ident of Perfection PestControl.

“Bed bugs can be intro-duced by unwitting travel-ers, furniture, or otherinfested items. Bed bugs

are excellent hitchhikersand hiders,” he said.

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

Finding them can be aproblem. Perfection K9Services (a part ofPerfection) uses Beddy theBed Bug Dog to use her“scentsability” to find bedbugs.

See the website atwww.perfectionk9servic-es.com for information.

To prevent other pestsfrom coming into thehome, Leatherman recom-mends that homeownerskeep holiday decorations –especially items like driedfoliage, potpourri and

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For most people, theholidays are a time forreconnecting.

Sadly, people with hear-ing loss can feel even moreisolated at this time of year,missing pieces of conversa-tions, shying away fromparties, and straining tohear loved ones’ voices onthe phone because ofuntreated hearing loss.

This holiday, give thegift of connectedness.

Take advantage of ourhuge end-of-the-year saleon all in-stock hearing aidsand assistive listeningdevices (ALDs) and helpsomeone you love hearmore clearly and partici-pate more fully in the joysof the holiday season.

ALDs offer people withhearing loss simple solu-

tions for talking on thephone, watching TV, andhearing the alarm clock,doorbell, or smoke detec-tor.

ALDs use tones, lights,or vibrations to alert you tosounds you don’t hear welland can make listening andcommunicating less stress-ful and tiresome in every-day situations, even forthose who already wearhearing aids.

On sale now are severalmodels of hearing aids atvarious levels of technolo-gy and price points.

Make the holiday sea-son last all year when yougive new aids or a technol-ogy upgrade.

Add-on devices thatoffer connective capabilityand ensure that hearing aid

wearers can hear phonecalls in both ears and listento other audio devices attheir comfort level alsomake meaningful gifts.

These devices are com-patible with cell phonesand other wireless andBluetooth accessories, turn-ing hearing aids into theworld’s smallest wirelessheadset.

Take away the isolation– give the gift of hearing(or put it on your ownwish list).

To make an appoint-ment for a hearing consul-tation, to try out hearingaids or ALDs-includingamplified phones and TVEars, or for your free copyof The Consumer’s Guide toHearing Aids, call 598-9444today.

Should better hearing be on yourholiday gift list? It’s on sale, too!

Uninvited holiday guests

GUESTS see page 11

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Only seeing the sameold “been there, donethat” gift ideas? You’vebeen looking in the wrongplaces. Discover MerleNorman where you’ll findthe perfect, unique giftsthat will light up theireyes!

UK fans will love theselection of gifts for himand for her! Pewter andenamel UK logo bar glass-es, money clips, flasks,purses, scarves, and more!

Beads! Carlo Biagioffers Italian muranoglass, silver, andSwarovski crystal beadsthat allow you to createjewelry to reflect your

own personal style. MayCreations beads are localartisan-made and one-of-a-kind works of art. Tell astory with color, interests,sports or even personalizeyour beads! ThroughChristmas get a sterlingbracelet and choice ofbead for only $59.95!

Table Jewelry is locallycrafted hand-beaded serv-ing pieces that will addpizzazz to any table.Salad and cocktail sets,pie servers, coffee scoops,paper towel holders, andmore. Table Jewelry canbe special-ordered withUK, golf, football themes,etc., and will be ready

within a few days. Like to change things

up? Then Magnabilitiesjewelry is perfect for youwith hundreds of inter-changeable designs. AndMiche Bags with a wideselection of covers allowyou to change the outsideof your purse withouthaving to change theinside.

Of course, the gift thatkeeps on giving is the giftof younger-looking skinand great makeup thatenhances every woman’snatural beauty. Ask forMerle Norman gift certifi-cates and be a more beau-tiful you! Happy holidays!

All I want for Christmas is theright gift, from UK to jewelry

Decades ago, when therhythm of life seemed moresedate, gift-givers probablyhad more time to invest inconsidering a gift and shop-ping for it.

Today’s hectic pace, how-ever, can make gift giving achallenge, even for the mostdedicated giver.

You can recapture thegrace and thoughtfulness of abygone era this holiday sea-son with a few tips:

• Food is a classic holiday

Agreat gift, given in away that tells the recipi-ent how much he or sheis valued, respected andwished well, is theessence of the holidayspirit.

gift. It can be personal(such as the recipi-ent’s favorite holidaycookies), or broadenough in appeal tosatisfy a group withvarying tastes (such asa box of chocolates fora family or officemates).

• A gift is a warmand touching way tosay “thank you.” Theholidays are a time for

celebration, but alsoto express gratitude –to those you love andalso to those withwhom you enjoy aprofessional relation-ship, whether it’s thebaby sitter or a client.

Thank-you giftsshould be planned inadvance to allowyourself plenty oftime to find just the

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right, thoughtful gift.Tailor your thank-you giftaccording to the relation-ship you share with therecipient.

Something homemademight delight your child’steacher, while a businesscolleague would appreci-ate something light-heart-ed and surefire, likeMelting Snowman cook-ies.

• Play the thoughtfulhost and ensure yourguest room is wellstocked for the holidays.In addition to all thenecessities, don’t overlookthe niceties, which shouldinclude a modest yet cher-ished token that guestscan enjoy while they visit,or take with them whenthey depart.

Decades ago,Grandma might have seta decorative tin, filledwith homemade cookies,in the guest room for visi-tors to enjoy throughouttheir stay. Modern hostsmight present some indul-gent butter toffee forguests to savor.

• Be a helpful guest.Grandma would neverhave thought of arrivingat a party empty handed

during the holidays. You can improve upon

that classic thoughtfulnessby sending food giftsahead of time, rather thanbombarding your hostwith armloads of stuffwhen you walk throughthe door.

A dramatic red velvetcake will be warmly wel-comed as a kind treat foryour hosts and their fami-ly to enjoy while they pre-pare for their party. Andthey’ll anticipate yourvisit all the more as theyenjoy the fruits of yourthoughtfulness.

• Teach children thejoys of giving. Involvechildren in your holidaygift-giving preparations,from writing the shoppinglist to wrapping and pre-senting presents.

Encourage them toremember by name thosewho deserve specialthanks at the holidays,from neighbors and babysitters to grandparentsand teachers.

Teaching childrenabout giving remindsthem there’s more to theholidays than just gettingpresents themselves.

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Indian corn – in airtightcontainers during off-sea-sons.

Be sure to unpack deco-rations outside and inspectthem carefully.

Similar caution shouldbe taken to inspect livefoliage that is broughtindoors during the holi-days, including Christmastrees, wreaths and gar-

lands that can harborpests.

Call Perfection PestControl at 525-8560 if youneed help with any pestthis holiday season.

You awaken to thesounds of the “wild” par-rots in the swaying palmtrees. As you step off yourporch, you spy the numer-ous other colorful, tropicalbirds amid the lush foliagesurrounding the gentlyflowing stream in front ofyour cottage.

Down the path – twoquick turns – and you’repassing the lounge chairsand umbrellas around thecrystal clear water of theswimming pool.

A few more steps andthe azure blue water of theCaribbean comes into viewdirectly in front of you.

Turn right and you’re in

the spectacular outdoordining room overlookingthe sea, where both oldand new friends are wait-ing with warm greetingsand hot coffee.

Following a good break-fast and great camaraderie,you leave your table andhead down the walkwayto the waiting boat wheremore friends welcome youaboard.

Ten minutes later,you’re underway to enjoythe thrill of “Flying with-out wings” while you“visit” some of the mostfascinating creatures – inthe most beautiful scenery– imaginable.

You have set-aside youreveryday life for a time …You are a SCUBA diver.

“This is the lifestyle welive … where we enjoy‘The Experience of aLifetime - Every Time,’ ”said Jim Barrie, owner ofThe Scuba Shack inFlorence.

Visit The Scuba Shack’swebsite atwww.TheScubaPlace.comor call 283-1550 to find outhow easy it is to put a newdiver’s kit and gift certifi-cate under the tree thisyear, and … Give the giftof a lifetime.



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better lifestyle choices,they will begin to feeltheir energy come backand become more moti-vated and in control oftheir health,” saidPerlmutter.

“Fad diets usuallydon’t work because theyare too generalized andhave a one-size-fits-allfocus. We realize the indi-vidual and their ownunique needs that applyto only that person,” hesaid.

Perlmutter and histeam provide nutritionalcounseling too.

Clients also takeinfrared saunas to helpthem detoxify, reducestress, and lose weight.

Call now for your freepersonalized assessmentto see how you too canlose that stubborn bellyfat and keep it off.

Call 486-9281 or visitwww.burnfatcincy.com tosign-up for the freeweight loss seminar.

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Do you have allof your holiday dec-orating completed?

Even if you do, itis a wonderful timeto visit LastingImpressions DesignCenter and Santa-in-the-City, at 241Grandview inBellevue, Ky!

If you want toget that “old fash-ioned Christmasspirit,” it is wellworth your time tovisit this winterwonderland full oflast minute giftideas and uniqueholiday merchan-dise. Don’t miss thisspectacular sale!!!

• Beautiful life-

sized polar bears and santas• Gorgeous holiday floral

arrangements• Beautifully decorated trees• Comfort Candles (hand-

made in Comfort, Texas)• Unique Christmas orna-

ments and gifts• Unique home accessories• Ashton and Picture Gallery

artwork(www.ashtoncompany.com)

Do you have a favorite pet inyour home or know someonewho does? Lasting Impressionshas just the right Old WorldChristmas ornaments for thetried-and-true dog lover.

How about a “Good Dog”treat or a “Merry Christmas” dogbone!

Linda will even personalize



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LASTING see page 13Lasting Impressions offers many wonderful Christmas decor pieces.

the ornament with thename of the lucky dog …guaranteed to surpriseand please even the mostfinicky dog owner!

The Mark RobertsFairies are so beautifulthis year.

Stop in and see thebeautiful tree and canopybed (on the third floor)decorated with these col-orful collectables whichare guaranteed to becomea Christmas tradition inyour home from year toyear.

Your children andgrandchildren will lookforward to enjoying eachlittle character again andagain such as the“Christmas Bells Fairy,”the “Chocolatier Fairy,”the “Violin Fairy,” the“Christmas OrnamentFairy,” and others.

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 GreatPumpkin Coach just wait-ing for pictures so don’tforget to bring your cam-era!

You won’t want to missspecial areas like theCrystal Chapel, BearlySurviving Christmas, thePolar Bear Slide, the GreatPumpkin Coach, theGingerbread House,

Home for the Holidays,and many more wonder-ful surprises.

You will find a daz-zling array of beautifulChristmas ornaments inSanta-in-the-City (fourthfloor).

There are all sizes,shapes, and colors ofornaments that will fit allbudget requirements.

Remember, there is a 20percent off sale going onright now! You won’t goaway disappointed withthe price, selection, orquality and you still havetime to enjoy your selec-tion this Christmas!

The friendly folks atLasting Impressions takepride in excellent cus-

tomer service and they arelookingforward toseeing yousoon at 241GrandviewinBellevue,Ky.

It’s ashoppingexperienceyou aregoing to enjoy and repeatagain and again!

The direct phone lineto the third floor is 655-8187.

You may call when youarrive if you need elevatorservice, and someone willbe glad to come downand give you a lift.



DirectionsTraveling south or north on I-471:Take Exit 5 (Newport/Bellevue)Turn right onto Route 8 (Fairfield Avenue)Continue to Taylor Avenue and turn rightTravel six blocks to Grandview AvenueTurn right on Grandview Enter the warehouse through the center doorby the dockPrepare to be amazed

Holiday Store HoursTuesday through Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Open until 8 p.m. on ThursdaysSundays – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Closed on MondaysClosed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day –Celebrating Christmas with our families

All seasonal merchandise on sale – 20 percent off

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

StoneBrook offers mag-nificent vineyard views, arenovated 120-year-oldfarm house converted into

a cozy wine tasting room,old country charm and alittle bit of history.

StoneBrook vints avariety of wines includingthe Estate bottled VidalBlanc, Estate, CabernetFranc and Domain winesas well as a wide variety

of other fabulous, award-winning grape and fruitwines.

The tasting room isopen Fridays from 5 p.m.to 9 p.m., Saturday from 1p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundayfrom 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For $5 you are able to

taste five palate-pleasinggrape or fruit wines.

Tours through theaward-winning vineyards.

StoneBrook also offersunique dining experiencesthat have become a localfavorite

StoneBrook is offering

holiday gift certificatesthis season and customlabels.

Visit www.stonebrook-winery.com for details.

Enjoy fine wine at holiday time with StoneBrook



The name indeed says it all – ThatSpecial Gift. There’s no where else you’llfind that most perfect treasure for thatspecial someone in your life.

Dubbed, Northern Kentucky’s own“Little Gatlinburg,” That Special Giftoffers an array of fantastic home accents.They are especially known for their can-dles. It’s the perfect place to shop thisholiday season.

That Special Gift has been servingtrendy bargain-hunters for the last 11

years. They closed their location inBurlignton in March, but reopened inOakbrook Market Place in Burlingtonthis September, at the same time as BajaSalon. Owner Sue credits God for this“wonderful blessing.” She hopes thatnew and returning customers alike willfind the store to be a great blessing, aswell. Stop in today for unique gifts thatyou will never be able to find in a chainstore. For more information call 817-0731.

Five years ago BarbaraTerrell and JanetEisenmenger set out on agreat journey openingBaja Salon with the helpof clients and the ladieswho work with them.

“I’ve been told howclients are just lifted whenthey come in here,”explained Barbara. “Ofcourse you’re in businessto make a profit, but help-ing others is what it’s real-ly all about,” she said.

Baja Salon, now locatedat 6092 Limaburg Road,Burlington, is a full serv-ice hair salon that offersmassage therapy as wellas hair pieces. The newlocation is wonderful!“You feel like you’re in aclose-knit neighborhoodwhen you pull intoOakbrook Market Place,”Barbara said. “The otherbusinesses feel like neigh-bors and we help oneanother, especially Susan

and Steve of That SpecialGift,” she said.

Remember Baja Salonfor a little self-pamperingor special gift for some-one. Barbara and Janetwould like to thank alltheir clients who’ve madethe business a success.They also pray that Godwill bless everyone andthe country in 2011.

For more information,including on joining theBaja team, call 586-2252.

“Superstore” simply does not beginto describe Willis Music in Florence. It’smore like a campus experience.

Willis Music offers everything youneed to create and experience music,including a digital recording studio andperformance arts center where a varietyof musical events are held, includinglocal teachers’ recitals, various work-shops and now the Willis Music –Woodsongs Coffeehouse concert series.

“We are much more than a store,”explained manager Rick Fuchs. “We’reinvolved in what music is all about -from learning in a fun and positive envi-ronment to experiencing live performersin concert.”

They are partnered with the NorthernKentucky Bluegrass Music Associationand host a “big jam” once a month.Every fourth Friday, between 80 and 150players will perform on stage. “The goalis to get people involved in music and

playing,” said Rick.Willis Music is a Woodsongs

Coffeehouse affiliate and hosts the WillisMusic Woodsongs Coffeehouse MusicShow. The all-volunteer video/audioproduction is recorded live and madeavailable to customers. “We are excitedabout our partnership with Woodsongs,Heaven’s Mark Productions and TheSound Workshop in bringing all typeslive music to Northern Kentucky,” saidRick.

The third Wednesday of the monthWillis Music hosts an open mic night.

There’s also the Kate Young MusicMakers studios and lesson center, CookInstrument Repair, and two recordingcompanies, The Sound Workshop and TheEcho Lab. The vast array of quality prod-ucts will meet your every music needand the service, well simply stated isimpeccable. Call 525-6050 or visitwww.willismusic.com or 7567 Mall Road.

Experience music like never before

Baja Salon at new location

Discover That Special Gift



It’s that time of year when hol-iday wishes can come true.

It comes with a warm feelingfrom the cookies baking in theoven and the delicious aroma ofa home for the holiday’s dinner.

The eyes dance from all thetwinkling lights and jolly music.Feet are sore from whirlwind-marathon shopping, but it’s ahappy tired as the presents arewrapped and placed away forsafe keeping.

The season can be full of somany merry activities; it can befun to be of good cheer. That is,until the cash runs short andcredit card bills start to arrive.

And no matter how much cre-ative budgeting is done, livingpaycheck to paycheck becomesharder and harder.

These days, everyone is affect-ed in some way from a tightereconomy. Making ends meet ismore than taking on that season-al job.

The good news is there is aplace to go for help. FacetJewelry, Music & Pawn is allabout making holiday wishescome true.

As a licensed pawnbroker bythe state of Ohio, Facet Jewelry,Music & Pawn can loan cash onyour items of value and thatincludes your jewelry.

Unlike the swarming amountof gold buyers advertising greatdeals, Facet doesn’t just buy orpawn on just your gold. Theypay for your gem stones and takeinto consideration your items’marketability.

With two locations that haveretail showrooms, Facet has theopportunity to resell your jewel-ry and not melt it down as isoften done by the average goldbuyer.

Better options are also given ifyou need cash but don’t wish topart with your cherished items.Facet can loan you cash againstyour item in the form of a pawn.

No dealing with the bank’sdenial to your small loan. Thereare no credit checks or applica-

tions to fill out. Once you pay back the cash

loan, you can get your treasuredpiece back. You may redeem youritem in as few as three days orFacet canhold youritem as col-lateral for aminimum of100 days.

You mayextend that100 day peri-od by mak-ing paymentstowards thefinancecharge,which con-sists of 5 per-cent of prin-cipal plus $4per month.

Of course,better still, ifyou nolonger wantyour jewelryor otheritems ofvalue, Facetwill buythem forcash. Takingadvantage ofthis opportu-nity duringhigh goldprices is agreat option.Think of allthose gifts you could buy!

Trade-ins are very popular aswell. People who like to upgradeor change their jewelry style takeadvantage of the great deal ofdouble the cash offer for theirtrade-in.

Maybe there’s an item such asthat nice Gibson Les Paul guitaryou’ve had your eye on, ormaybe that Remington 870, Facetwill let you trade towards theprice!

Options like this are too goodto pass up especially during theholiday season!

Facet has a variety of mer-chandise for your holiday shop-ping ease. They carry anythingfrom flat screen televisions, digi-tal cameras, iPods, camcorders,

gaming systems, video games,DVDs, Blu-rays, stereo systems,tools, sporting goods, firearms toso much more!

The music department at Facetis as large as many independentmusic stores. Guitars, drums,amplifiers, disc jockey equip-ment, studio speakers to all sortsof band instruments desired forplay, Facet has it.

New and pre-owned hand-guns can be found in theirfirearms department. You mayalso see rifles, shotguns, knives,bows and accessories. Facet has

the right firearm for you whetheryou’re a hunter, collector or justconcerned about protection.

Celebrating in 2011, havingbeen in business for more than 20

years, Facet is locally ownedand operated and serves theCincinnati community.

So, no need to ship off yourvaluables to strangers in anoth-er city for an estimate. No needto deal with the in and out thedoor gold buyers. Facet canhelp!

With jewelry being the heartof Facet, each of the two loca-tions has expert jewelers onstaff and all of the customdesigns are performed on-site.

How romantic would a holi-day proposal be? Rivaling someof the largest stores in theTristate is the selection of newand estate pieces at Facet.Repairs are also done by Facet’sexperienced jewelers.

Whether you needappraisals, engraving,remounts, or watch batteries,all types of repairs are availableas an express service or whileyou wait.

But wait, there’s more! Facetoffers 60 day layaway. So makeyour holiday shopping stressfree, by shopping early andplacing items in their conven-ient layaway!

Visit one of their showroomsthis season and you’ll be sure

to catch the holiday buzz. It’sentirely possible to see an elfwrapping your purchases.

They are located in Amelia onState Route 125 four miles fromInterstate 275 and in Milford inthe Milford Shopping Centeracross from McDonald’s.

Check out the web site shop-facet.com for a preview or formore information.

Be sure to friend Facet onFacebook for special sale insights!

There’s no other place as dedi-cated to making holiday wishescome true. It’s not fantasy, it’sFacet.

The holiday season is a pawn us

Facet can help make your holiday wishes come true!

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