West/Northwest 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 includes some exciting,unique gift ideas, as well as tips on holidayentertaining and preparing your home forwinter.

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

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

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TopicsHealth & FitnessMind • Body • Spirit

Unique Gift GuideSpecialty shops

At HomeDecor • Repair

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Holiday EntertainmentDecor • Repair

Senior LivingApartments • Care

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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

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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 orfinances for braces or veneers? Dr.Kitzmiller now offers Snap On Smile,the revolutionary two-visit, affordable

smile makeoverthat will have

you smilingfor the holi-days!

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 248-8848to 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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It’s not only the time ofyear to be thinking of get-ting in shape, it’s the timeof your life! Some thingswe can put off, but ourhealth and fitness is notone of them. Everyday weread or hear about obesityrates climbing higher andhigher. Most people needsome help achieving theirfitness goals. They needtheir friends and familyand they need profession-al guidance.

Western Tennis &Fitness Club can help!

Western Tennis &Fitness Club has beenknown by most WestSiders as “The RacquetClub.” It was built in the1970s but is much morethan a tennis facility. Sixyears ago, the new own-ers made a commitmentto the entire fitness com-ponent. After completing

a million dollar renova-tion, they have fitnessprograms for everyone!

Many fitness clubsoffer low monthly ratesthen charge extra forclasses or they have dis-continued their classesaltogether!

For $45 a month, plustax, you can have unlimit-ed access to the state-of-art Fitness Center plusunlimited Spinning, Yoga,Zumba, Circuit Training,Step Aerobics, and Cardioclasses! There are morethan 30 weekly classes tochoose from.

Every member alsoreceives a free fitness ori-entation to help get themstarted! With more than1,500 members, you willfind many of your friendsat the Club to supportyou!

Western also offers

group personal trainingfor groups of three or fourpeople. It is a low-costway to work with a certi-fied personal trainer andachieve yourfitness goalswith yourfriends!

WesternTennis &Fitness Clubis a wonder-ful club, butdon’t let theword “club”scare youaway. It’s aplace whereeveryonefeels wel-come. The staff is thefriendliest and most help-ful you will find at anyclub. The Club is clean,well-maintained andrelaxing. It is just theplace for you to come and

get away from the stressesof life and to start takingcare of yourself! Try theFree 7-Day Pass!

Join now and pay no

administration fee… plusreceive one free hour per-sonal training session andfree fitness orientationsfor the entire family. Ifyou join for tennis, youwill also receive one free

hour tennis lesson andfree tennis ratings for theentire family.

Don’t put off takingcare of yourself. There is

only one you! Join now!Commit to be fit atWestern Tennis & FitnessClub!

Get fit at the Western Tennis and Fitness Club

Every member also receives a free fitnessorientation to help get them started! Withmore than 1,500 members, you will find

many of your friends at the Club tosupport you!

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It’s OK tobrag aboutyourself!

Call 687-4614

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 everyopportunity to remainindependent, in theirhome as they becomeolder.”

Murphy has been ful-filling this mission atBurlington Pharmacy, oneof the area’s largest retailsuppliers of home healthproducts and services, foreight years.

“I’m a stubborn guy.Not being able to getaround, especially in myown home, would makeme feel bad aboutmyself,” he explained.“The products and servic-es we offer, can help aperson maintain theirmobility, therefore givingthem a strong sense of selfvalue.”

Burlington Pharmacyoffers stair lifts, a mechan-ical device for transport-ing people up and downstairs. A rail is mounted tothe treads of the stairs anda chair or standing plat-form is attached to therail.

“This keeps peoplefrom being a prisoner to

one floor intheir home,”he said. “Itensures safetyand comfortas they moveabout in theirhome. It isgood especial-ly for thosewith arthritis,or who havehad hip orknee replace-ments.”

BurlingtonPharmacy alsooffers modu-lar ramps,customized, toyour homeand needs.Ramps offer asimple andconvenientsolution for

wheelchairs andscooters to accesssteps, vehicles, andraised landingswith ease.

Vehicle lifts,power wheelchairs,and scooters canalso be found inthe BurlingtonPharmacy show-room - many ofwhich will also beon display in thepharmacy’s boothat the GreaterCincinnati Homeand Garden Show.

“Without theseoptions manywould be forced tomove to a smallerhome or even aretirement commu-nity,” Murphy said.

Murphy said he

enjoys working atBurlington Pharmacybecause he enjoys helpingpeople. Best of all, he said,“we’re a family here - cus-tomers included.”

“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. burlingtonhealthcare.com.


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Encouraging, ensuring your independence

Burlington Pharmacy offers stair lifts, a mechanical device for transportingpeople up and down stairs. A rail is mounted to the treads of the stairs and achair or standing platform is attached to the rail.

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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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Escape the noisy rushof shoppers at the malland enjoy a relaxing andunique shopping experi-ence at A Sweet Life.

This is the place whereyou are sure to find thatspecial gift for everyoneon your Christmas list!

Featuring the creationsof more than 35 localcrafters, as well as, anantiques and collectiblescorner, there are itemshere for the young andold.

The minute you walkin the door, you are greet-ed with the sights,sounds, and smells of the

holidays. From mosaics, cus-

tomized gifts, children’sitems (including the verypopular crayon bags),jewelry, gift baskets,candy bouquets, pottery,floral designs, and purs-es/totes to ornaments,scarves, table runners,stained glass, soy candles,and sweets, you are sureto leave with an armful ofspecial presents.

A Sweet Life will host aHoliday Open HouseSaturday, Nov. 20, from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. withrefreshments, craftermeet’n’greet, and crafter

demonstrations through-out the day.

Shop during the openhouse and receive $5 inHoliday Bucks for every$25 you spend;redeemable on your nextpurchase before Dec. 24.

A Sweet Life is locatedat 9898 Colerain Avenuenear Outback Steakhouse.

Check out the websiteat www.asweetlifeonline.com, for cupcakeflavors and make sure tobecome a friend of ASweet Life (Cincinnati,Ohio) on Facebook.

Your one-stop for uniquegifts is A Sweet Life

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Christmas is around the corner, sowhat are you going to give that specialwoman in your life?

Visit Siemer & Sons Jewelers, at 5673Rapid Run, for their pre-holiday eventincluding special guest representativesfrom Chamilia and Velvet Box Beads.Both representatives will help themdesign a new or existing bracelet.

Event hours are Thursday and Friday9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4p.m. Customers will also have the choiceto receive a free lobster catch braceletwith the purchase of any four beads orfor every three beads they buy they willget the fourth bead free.

In addition, Siemer’s will be show-casing the new fourth quarter beads andthe limited edition bracelet. OnThursday, Nov. 11 the Chamilia repre-

sentative will be at Siemer’s. You’ll dis-cover ways to truly reflect the life andstyle of that special woman with thisone-of-a-kind jewelry created in daz-zling beads in sterling silver, 14k gold,Swarovski crystal, colored stones andItalian Murano glass.

The Velvet Box Beads representativewill be on the premises Friday, Nov. 12.These beads, made from the finest glassrods available, including artisan smallbatch glass made in the USA and world-renowned Italian Murano, are formed inthe flame by a Velvet Box artist, kilnannealed using state-of-the-art equip-ment and processes, and hand finished.

At Siemer’s you’ll find the finest,most exquisitely unique jewelry giftsthat she will absolutely adore. Call 922-0720 for more information.

‘Bead’ ready for Christmas

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They’re your best friend– a loyal companion.

Don’t forget about themthis busy holiday season –give your pet the gift ofpampering they deserve.

Look to the comfort andconvenience of the WestSide’s premier mobile petgroomer, Happy Tails toYou Mobile Pet Spaw.

Call 300-1080 to sched-ule an appointment for avisit from one of the state-of-the-art, fully equippedand customized mobile petgrooming vans.

Happy Tails providescomplete grooming servic-es for your pet, saving youvaluable time and trouble.

This special Spaw existsto bring a stress-free, posi-tive grooming experienceto pets and their families.

Happy Tails brings thestyle and flair of a fine, up-scale pet grooming salon tothe privacy and conven-ience of your home oroffice, where your pet willreceive professional, per-sonalized and uninterrupt-ed attention.

You won’t have to worryabout your pet’s separationanxiety because they’llnever leave their own drive-

way or front yard. There’s no stressful car

ride and there’s no usualnoise and interruptionsfaced in a busy salon.

Regular good groomingis important in the promo-tion of good health foryour pet and family, ithelps keep your home andfurniture clean.

This is a must whenyou’re expecting guestsduring the holidays.

Happy Tails choosesonly the best productsavailable to leave your petlooking and feeling its best.

They don’t charge morefor what the others call“extras,” the appropriateproducts for each pet willbe used.

Happy Tails is a familyowned and operated WestSide business. Their clientsbecome like family and aretreated as such.

Karen Smith, a profes-sionally trained and certi-fied pet stylist and groom-ing instructor, prides her-self in styling all dogs totheir correct and properbreed profile as well as cre-ating unique styles for theeveryday pet.

Her daughter, Sarah,

has been working profes-sionally with Happy Tailssince 2005, and is experi-enced in grooming allbreeds of dogs with gentlecompassion as well as aneye for detail.

Sarah’s fiancé, Jacob,has been with the HappyTails family since 2007 andis noted for his wonderfulhandling skills and atten-tion.

Karen’s son, Chris,joined his family’s businessin 2007 and is dedicated tocaring for pets and bring-ing out their natural beau-ty.

They have all grownand lived with pets all ofour lives and understandthe important role petshave in families.

Your pet’s safety andcomfort are their top prior-ities.

And in tune with theseason, they’ll even top offthe pampering by givingyour pet stylish bows or abandanna so they’ll fitright with your holidaywardrobe.

For more informationon Happy Tails visitwww.happytailstoy-ougrooming.com.

The Paw-fect gift for your best friend

Karen’s Basket Factoryand Country Store is burst-ing at the seams withunique merchandise for theholiday season.

Along with hand wovenbaskets by Karen B.Freeman and other hand-crafted items, there are can-dles and accessories byMcCalls, Keepers of theLight, Warm Glow, SwanCreek (Soy), and 1824.There are also Pat Richterand Legacy cards and sta-tionery, decorative home

accessories by Park Designsand others. You’ll also findcollectibles, ornaments, hol-iday decorations, throws,lap quilts, runners, oil cloth,aprons, cookbooks, dipmixes, gourmet coffees andcocoas and much more – allin one shopping locationwith ample parking.

Stop by and receive per-sonalized attention andservice while selecting giftsfor your family and friendsat this specialty store.Karen’s Basket Factory and

Country Store is now openseven days a week throughDec. 31. Call 245-1100 forhours.

Find great gifts, deals at Karen’s Basket Factory

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ld ManWinter brings a vari-ety of gifts for us eachyear – cold winds,snow and, of course,higher energy bills.You can’t control thecold and the snow,but you do have a lit-tle control over howmuch energy you willuse this winter.

Fiveinnovationsto make your

home more energy-efficient

this winter

Are you ready for thesnow?

Winter is just aroundthe corner and any daynow, you are going towake up with a winterwonderland right outsideyour door. Remember lastwinter.

Now is the time to getyour snow blower out fora test start-up and tocheck that it is operatingcorrectly.

Or, bring it in for amuch needed tune-upfrom White Oak MowerShop’s master servicetechnicians.

Stop in and see theselection of Toro SnowBlowers, like the ToroPower Clear 180, a 58-pound muscle machinethat throws snow up to 25feet.

The Toro Power Clear180 make great Christmasgifts and are on sale nowstarting at $359.

Service after the pur-chase of a snow blower isalso very important.When it snows, you’llwant your snow blower intip-top shape.

Located at 3590 BlueRock Road, White OakMower Shop has the partsand services to get you

going. For more information

call 385-4397.

Be ready for the snow

Be ready for the snow, visit White Oak Mower Shop today.

With today’s technological advances, it has neverbeen easier to lessen your impact on the power gridand reduce your heating bills. An energy audit is agood place to start to find out areas where heat isescaping from your home. After you’ve identifiedthose areas, you may also want to think about outfit-ting your home with devices or systems that will makeit more energy efficient.

Here are five recent innovations that can help youconserve energy this winter:

• Freewatt home energy system. This eco-friendlyheating system features micro-CHP technology that isintegrated with a high-efficiency natural gas orpropane furnace or boiler and generates both heat andelectricity for your home. Such a system has the poten-tial to generate half of a typical home’s annual electri-cal needs, according to ECR, makers of the freewattand freewatt plus home energy systems. Additionally,a water heater may beadded to the system to

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

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Being away from homeis always hard for theAmerican soldier, espe-cially during the holidays.

Hagen Dental Practice,is working, however tobring a little home tothem during the holidayseason.

For the past few years,Hagen Dental Practice hasconducted an annualcandy buyback immedi-ately followingHalloween. Children soldthe candy they collectedduring Halloween for $1per pound.

Hagen Dental Practicesent the candy to troopsserving in Iraq andAfghanistan. They startedthis program as a smallgesture to share a little bitof home with the troopsand show their apprecia-tion while encouragingkids to maintain a healthysmile.

After the overwhelm-ing response HagenDental Practice receivedfrom their patients andthe community, with morethan 18,000 pounds ofcandy collected, they’vedecided to take this idea abit further and increasetheir commitment to thetroops.

Starting on VeteransDay, Thursday, Nov. 11,and continuing throughTuesday, Nov. 30, HagenDental Practice will beaccepting personal items,including magazines,candy, and other non-per-ishable items, which theywill then send toCincinnati-area troopsserving in Afghanistan forChristmas.

They are calling thecause Holiday for Hagen’sHeroes.

These dedicated ser-vicemen and women have

continued to answer thecall and selflessly servetheir country, and HagenDental Practice wants toshow their appreciationfor those sacrifices.

Hagen Dental Practicehas seen firsthand thegenerosity of all of theirpatients and neighbors,and know, together, theycan continue to exceed thelevel of giving.

Participating is easy.Just drop off your dona-tions at Hagen DentalPractice at 4998 GlenwayAve. in Cincinnati

between Nov. 11-30. Formore information, call251-5500. Please showyour support!

For more than 30 years,Hagen Dental Practice hasprovided Cincinnati withhigh quality dental care.Using state of the art tech-nologies, the friendlyexperienced staff is skilledat making patients feel atease while they createbeautiful healthy smiles.

Hagen Dental Practiceprovides specialized treat-ment to patients of allages with a variety of

services. Overall, Dr.Hagen’s focus includes:

• General and pedi-atric dentistry

• Cosmetic dentistry• Implant procedures• Prosthodontics

(crowns, bridges, den-tures)

• Periodontics (gumtreatment)

Dr. Lawrence W.Hagen has trained exten-sively in preventative andrestorative dentistry. Anative of Cincinnati, he is

a graduate of St. XavierHigh School, XavierUniversity and The OhioState University Collegeof Dentistry.

After earning his doc-torate in 1979, Dr. Hagenreturned to Cincinnati,where he entered privatepractice.

To stay informed of therevolutionary develop-ments in dentistry, he par-ticipates in various contin-uing education coursesand maintains member-



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ship in organizations suchas the Academy ofComputerized Dentistryand the InternationalCollege of Implantology.

Hagen Dental Practiceis recognized by theAmerican DentalAssociation, Academy ofComputerized Dentistry,Ohio Dental Associationand Cincinnati DentalSociety.

If you want caring,professional service in a

comfortable environment,then come to HagenDental Practice.

New patients arealways welcome. Theyoffer state-of-the-art serv-ices and serve a widevariety of clients of everyage.

Hours are Mondaythrough Thursday from 7a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitwww.hagendds.com foradditional information.

Get merry atBushwackers Salon’sAnnual Holiday OpenHouse Friday, Dec. 3,from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.where you’ll receive 20percent off on almost allretail products!

They’ll also be selling$100 gift certificates forjust $80!

What better way to

show that special some-one in your life just howspecial they are with a giftcertificate to BushwackersSalon.

You’ll also have theopportunity to win spapackages and gift baskets.

Be sure to purchase araffle ticket for a specialgift basket and you’ll behelping others.

All proceeds from raf-fle sales will benefit alocal family in need dur-ing the holidays.

Bushwackers is alsointroducing a new associ-ate service provider.

She’ll be offering mostservices for half price.

In addition, severalservice providers arepreparing for at trip to

Las Vegas in January toattend the RedkenInternational Symposium,the largest single manu-facture educational eventin the beauty industry.

The service providersbelieve it is important tostay up-to-date on stylesand trends so that theymay serve all of theirguests with the utmost

knowledge and skill.Bushwackers offer hair

service, skin care, and nat-ural nail services.

Visit Bushwackers,6404 Cheviot Road, todayfor all your styling needs.Call 245-0555 to make anappointment.



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If it sparkles or glitters, you’ll find it for your 15- or18-inch dolls at Preview Productions.

Joyce Rosselot and her assistants. Susan Lehr andSarah Watters, hand-make outfits including beautifulholiday coats and capes made of old fashioned velvetsand furs. Preview Productions has your doll coveredfrom head to toe, including beautiful accessories. Giftcertificates are also available for all your holiday shop-ping needs.

For more information about Preview Productionscall 271-2524 or stop by the shop, located at at 6720Main St. in Newtown. The store is open from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday.

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or the averageperson, hostessing does

not mean setting out yourfinest table cloth and mostprized dinnerware. One of

the keys to being a goodhostess is to create a warm

home environment that’sready to welcome guests at

any time.Planning a grand dinner party or

an over-the-top outdoor soiree canbe a blast, but more often than not,you’ll find yourself playing host toyour family and friends with little

advancednotice. Bykeeping yourhouse stockedwith a few sim-ple items, andhaving somego-to ideas forquick snacks,drinks anddecor, you’llkeep your

home ever-ready for guests.“For great entertaining on the fly,

it’s best to keep things simple,” saysSandra Lee, Food Network host andhome decorating expert. “You’re notplanning an extravagant dinnerparty, so it’s best to work with whatyou have and have fun doing it.”

Lee also recommends keeping afew simple design or entertainingsolutions around the house to makehosting comfortable and effortless.Here are a few of her recommenda-tions:

• Keep colorful napkins or fes-tive paper cups on hand. If you haveextra items left from a previousparty, the perfect occasion to usethem iswhen FUN see page 14

Entertaining at

home madesimple and fun

When guests drop by, don’t worry aboutpainstakingly whipping up your famous

made-from-scratch margaritas, whichtake time and effort to make perfectly.

unexpected guests drop in. Handing them an everydaydrink in a fancy glass will make them feel as if theirvisit is a special occasion.

• Always keep your home smelling fresh. Whenyour guests are greeted by a refreshing home scent,they’ll immediately feel comfortable and welcome inyour home.

“A fresh scent is one of the first things your guestwill notice when they enter your home,” says Lee.“Keeping your rooms odor-free will make your guestsfeel comfortable, and since so much of our sense oftaste involves smell, it will only make their food anddrinks taste that much better.”

• Stock up on desert mixes so you can whip uptreats in a matter of minutes. Lee recommends frozencookies or cake batter for a quick and tasty treat.

• When guests drop by, don’t worry aboutpainstakingly whipping up your famous made-from-scratch margaritas, which take time and effort to makeperfectly. Instead, keep simple beverage ingredients onhand for a cool and refreshing drink. Even a cold glassof water with a lime on the rim of the glass will be awelcome refresher for your guests.

• If you and your guests have your kids in tow,have the children help you with hosting by offering afun food-related activity. Keep ingredients for s’moreson hand (which will stay fresh for a long time) and letthe kids make their own. You can either heat them upin the microwave, or make a small fire in the backyardfire pit-just remember to use fire safety precautions.See the kettle corn recipe in box for a quick and easyrecipe that children will love to help you with.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

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 ourend-of-the-year sale on in-stock hearing aids andassistive listening devices(ALDs) and help someoneyou love hear more clearlyand participate more fullyin the joys of the holidayseason.

ALDs offer people withhearing loss simple solu-

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

ALDs alert you tosounds you don’t hear welland amplify sounds you’dlike to hear better.

They can make listeningand communicating lessstressful and tiresome ineveryday situations, evenfor those who already wearhearing aids.

Several models of hear-ing aids are on sale now invarious levels of technolo-gy and price points.

New aids or a technolo-gy upgrade can makemeaningful gifts.

Add-on devices forhearing aids now offer con-nective capability as well,

helping wearers stay con-nected to their world.

These devices ensurethat they can hear phonecalls in both ears and listento other audio devices attheir comfort level.

The devices are compat-ible with cell phones andother wireless andBluetooth accessories, turn-ing hearing aids into theworld’s smallest wirelessheadset.

Take away the isolationand give the gift of hearing.

To make an appoint-ment for a hearing aid con-sultation, try out ALDs,including amplified phonesand TV Ears, or for yourfree copy of TheConsumer’s Guide toHearing Aids, call 598-9444today.

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Clovernook providesquality nursing care andrehabilitation, as well asone of the most progres-sive, effective wound carecenters in the Tristate.Clovernook is nestled intosix park-like acres in theresidential neighborhoodof North College Hill andits caring professionalstaff is dedicated to serv-ing the needs of the resi-dents and their families.

The ProgressiveWound Centre wasopened in 2004, due toClovernook’s successes inhealing vascular, venous,diabetic, surgical, pressureand complex wounds. TheProgressive WoundCentre team uses state ofthe art products and inno-

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All rehabilitation thera-pies: Physical,Occupational, Speech,Respiratory, andRecreational are availableto their residents.Clovernook is Medicaidand Medicare certifiedand provides private pay,as well as some privateinsurance. They providelong-term and short-termcare, and skilled andintermediate care.

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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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produce even more electricity. If yourstate and utility company have netmetering programs, you can also sellback additional electricity generated byyour system to be used elsewhere. Thefreewatt plus system also acts as a back-up generator should your home losepower.

• Rooftop solar water heaters. Whypay for energy to heat water when thesun will do it for you at no cost? While asolar water heater may cost more upfront, the U.S. Department of Energyestimates that you can save 50 to 80 per-cent on your water heating bill. It’s pos-sible that you may also be able toreceive a tax deduction if you roll thecost of the heater into your mortgage. Ifyou are interested, it may also be wise tocheck with the Department of Energy orretailers to see if there are any other taxbenefits available for any efficiencyupgrade you are thinking about making.

• Solar light tubes. Adding these to

your house can add fresh and naturallight to a space that might otherwiseneed electric light, thus reducing theelectricity you’ll use. These can beadded during construction or installedat a later date.

• Radiant barriers. This strategy,using reflective barriers, often in theattic, can reduce the amount of heat thatis lost through the roof of your home. Italso can reduce the amount of heat com-ing in from the attic in the warmermonths.

• If you determine you are losing alot of heat through your windows, itmight make good financial sense toreplace them with more energy-efficientones. It might be helpful to work withyour energy auditor or window compa-ny to determine the best option, as it canoften be dependent on what kind ofwindows you have and where they arelocated.


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Our lives are greatly enriched by thecontact we have with other people. Wecan share stories, joys and smiles. AtCedar Village, a wonderful group of res-idents would love to get to know youbetter! There are many opportunitieswhere you can volunteer and enhancethe life of a Cedar Village resident. Theirvolunteer corps includes junior volun-teers, as well as volunteers from ourauxiliary, the Friends of Cedar Village.

Volunteer opportunities are open inthe following positions:

One-on-one visits - Simply comein and spend some time talking withresidents. Take a walk outside, visit thegift shop, chat, read aloud. Just be there.

Escorts - Some residents need assis-tance to doctor’s appointments andactivities in our facility. Escort residentsto services on Saturdays at 9:15 a.m.and/or to Oneg at 1:30 p.m.

Deli - The Cedar Village deli isalways in need of extra hands to preparefor a day of tasty sandwiches, hot soupand daily specials. Sunday throughThursday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fridayfrom 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You choose thetime that works for you. They’d love thehelp and the residents always love afriendly face!

Mail delivery - Help with maildelivery to the residents in both theapartments and in health care. Also a

great way to give a friendly smile andgreeting for a pleasant day!

Manicures - Provide a bit of pam-pering for a resident with a light handmassage, nail file and finish with a freshcoat of polish, just another way to bringsome joy to the lives of our residents.

Hands-on involvement - Assistwith crafts and/or cooking workshops,exercise programs such as the WalkingClub.

Activities - Call BINGO! PlayScrabble, Wii, Karaoke and ChairVolleyball. Help with special events suchas concerts, dinner gatherings, specialluncheons and other monthly activities.

Discussion groups - Share currentevents with residents and engage in live-ly discussions. This can include travel-ing experiences.

Office work - Help is needed withmiscellaneous filing, envelope stuffingand any general office work.

To volunteer at Cedar VillageRetirement Community complete a vol-unteer application and mail it in or dropit by. You may download an applicationfrom their website at www.cedarvil-lage.org. Cedar Village RetirementCommunity is located at 5467 CedarVillage Drive in Mason. For more infor-mation go to www.cedarvillage.org orcall 754-3100.

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