KY Creative Living Jan. 2011

Happy belatedNew Year! Well,let’s be honest, the“new” has alreadystarted to wear offand I’m betting sohas yourmotivation to keepyour resolutions.

You don’t haveto continue likethis. Let this issueof Creative Living, the first of the year, be the realstart of your “new” life.

Check out all the wonderful articles aboutlocal businesses that can help you get your healthback in order, your home back in order – yourentire life back in order!

If you’ve slacked off, that’s OK. Just don’t giveup. Remember, you can start anew any ole time.

Editor’s noteCreativeLiving

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Department of The Community Press/The Community Recorder.

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Health & FitnessMind • Body • Spirit

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Do you snore or know someone whodoes? Do you have sleep apnea butstruggle nightly with your CPAP (con-tinuous positive airway pressure)machine?

You’re not alone! An estimated 40

million Americanssnore and nearly 20million have sleepapnea, a condition where theairway collapses during sleep, causingthe person to stop breathing and awak-en multiple times every hour with agasp.

Sleep apnea is a life threatening sleepdisorder that left undiagnosed anduntreated can shorten your life span upto 18 years!

While CPAP is the gold standard ofsleep apnea treatment, many peoplecan’t tolerate the masks, hoses, andinconvenience.

An oral appliance is an FDA-approved CPAP alternative that fits overyour teeth and holds the lower jaw for-

ward, keeping your airway from col-lapsing.

A sleep apnea sufferer himself, Dr.Timothy Kitzmiller tried CPAP butstruggled with it. He started using an

oral appliance and now he andhis patients enjoy quiet,healthful sleep every night.

“I give Dr. Kitzmillerand Lori a 10 out of 10 in the

treatment they gave me for my sleepapnea. I had heard from friends andfamily that I snored but did not realize Ihad apnea. After my diagnosis at a sleeplab, Dr. Kitzmiller explained myoptions,” said Molly.

“I knew CPAP and surgery were notfor me. The oral appliance he made forme is unbelievable! No more headachesand I’m much more rested. I know thatthis treatment is going to add years tomy life and healthy vitality!” she said.

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

Struggling with snoring,sleep apnea or your CPAPmachine? Call Dr. Kitzmiller

Dr. Timothy Kitzmiller and his wife, Lori, help snoring and sleep apnea patients with oral appliance therapy.

Want More Information?Visit www.cincisleep.com.

The earlier the better.That’s Dr. Tiffany Buller-Schussler’s philosophy onchildren and dentistry.

The AmericanAcademy of PediatricDentistry recommendsthat a child start seeingthe dentist very early,often as early as the teethstart erupting. While Dr.Buller-Schussler does notsee infants or very youngtoddlers, she sees childrenin her office as early asage three.

“It’s very important toget the child accustomedto the office at an earlyage so that they becomeless afraid and becomecomfortable with regulardental care as they getolder. They will also be

more calm when theycome for their visits.”

The most importantreason, however, sheexplained is to screen forany early childhood decayor disorders of the teethand jaws. A simple screen-ing appointment candetect dental caries, miss-ing permanent teeth,defects of the teeth andjaws and other things.

Dental caries are con-sidered a childhood dis-ease and the incidence isonce again on the rise.Part of the problem is con-sumption of juices, softdrinks, and bottled water.Even more devastating isthe fact that often parentsand children are not edu-cated in proper oral care.

Once teeth are in themouth, they should becleaned. Parents shoulduse a wash cloth or gauzeto wipe an infant’s teethuntil they have enoughteeth to use a brush.

A toddler, Dr. Buller-Schussler said, shouldhave their own tooth-brush to be used with thehelp of a parent and canuse paste with fluorideonce they are old enoughto spit.

It’s also necessary to beeducated on the impor-tance of a proper diet.Parents should monitorthe consumption of juicesand soft drinks, evendiluting them 50-50 withwater. If this is done whenthe child first starts drink-ing juices, they won’tnotice a difference.

Once teeth are in, if achild still uses a bottlebefore bed, it should befilled with water if possible.

After adult molars arein place sealants shouldbe placed over them to

protect the permanentteeth and prevent furtherdecay.

“Dental diseases canbecome very serious,especially in children,”said Dr. Buller-Schussler.“They result in pain, lossof school days, infection,loss of the baby tooth andcan lead to damage to thepermanent teeth. In rarecases hospitalization, oreven death can occur ifleft untreated.”

After an initial visitwith Dr. Buller-Schussler,she can refer parents to aSpecialist if she feels it isnecessary. Pediatric den-tists, she said, are vitalpartners.

An initial visit for ayoungster includes famil-iarizing them with theoffice.

“We make sure theyare comfortable andhappy so that they willbecome good dentalpatients for the rest oftheir lives,” she said.

Dr. Buller-Schussler hasbeen practicing for 12years, but has been inter-ested in dentistry sinceshe was 9 years old. Herfocus of practice is oneducation and restorationof the mouth to full formand function so that herpatients can maintaintheir teeth and preventthe need for extensivefuture treatment.

February is Children’sDental Health Month.Schedule an appointmenttoday to start your childon a lifetime of good den-tal health.

For more informationvisit the website at www.schusslerdentistry.com, orcall her competent andfriendly staff at 859-653-0525 to set up yourappointment.

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Dr. Tiffany Buller-Schussler.

Christmas is over, thekids are back to school,and you find yourselfreading about GentleDental Care yet again.

Think about how manytimes you have readGentle Dental Care’s sto-ries picked up the phoneto call, and hung up dueto fear.

Some of the newpatients have been knownto drive into the parkinglot and become nauseous.

However, afterwardsthey wonder why theyhad waited so long.

Does this describeyou?

While reading this arti-cle, your teeth are hurting,your gums are bleeding,and it has been a verylong time since you haveseen a dentist.

The thought of callingmakes you sick as thefeeling of embarrassmentoverwhelms you.

Do not worry, becauseDr. Tara Dallmann is dedi-cated to helping patientsjust like you.

The doctor and her

team have dedicated thelast several years to learn-ing the most up-to-dateprocedures with IV andoral sedation. They haverecently gone through anextensive course on med-ical emergencies.

All the while they con-tinue to offer laughinggas, heated blankets, neckpillows, and headphonesto make your visit as com-fortable as possible.

Dr. Dallmann and herqualified team are readyto make your visit themost relaxing and safeexperience you’ve everhad at a dental office.

A recent patient told usthat he’d kept our newspa-per clippings so longthey’d yellowed with time.

After a positive experi-ence, the patient huggedthe entire team, telling Dr.Dallmann she’d changedhis life.

He only wishes he’dcalled sooner and avoidedyears of pain and embar-rassment.

Don’t let this happen toyou.

Do not set this articleaside again. Decide to putyourself first this year.

Now is the time to startfresh; you will not bemade to feel guilty,because at Gentle Dental

Care, they understandhow hard it is just to pickup the phone. They knowthat can be the hardeststep.

Just think about havinga new healthy smile in2011. Call 363-1616.

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Riggs Hearing and Vision is a placewhere you are truly cared about. Formore than 90 years, Riggs Hearing andVision has been insuring the completesatisfaction of every patient, while offer-ing knowledgeable and friendly serviceat a very affordable investment.

Riggs also offers a free seminar, tosenior facilities, hospitals, senior groups,and retirement homes, discussing hear-ing health and aids.

They also offer a free instructionalseminar to senior facilities’ staff mem-bers on how to handle hearing aids, careand maintenance, as well as tips forworking with the hearing impaired.

Owner Larry Naiser is the thirdowner of Riggs Hearing and Vision,located at 140 West Pike St., inCovington.

Naiser and his daughter Beth current-ly have several thousand active patientsat Riggs Hearing and Vision. His wife, aboard certified optician, oversees thevision part of the practice.

They offer the very popular vintageand retro frames, as well as more mod-ern and stylish frames.

Riggs offers free hearing tests, zerodown and low rate financing, guaranteedresults, and 24-hour emergency service.For more information call 431-2266.

Piercing is a hotfashion trend butyou may not besmiling pretty forlong if you get onein your mouth.

A new studyshows oral piercing– such as on thetongue or lip – maycause tooth loss.

“Wearing oralpiercing ornaments,even over relativelyshort periods, mayresult in significantdeformities to gingi-val tissue (gums) thatmight not respond satis-factorily to surgery and,in fact, may lead to toothloss,” said lead researcherDr. John K. Brooks, DDS,associate professor at theUniversity of MarylandDental School in a newsrelease.

His study appears inthe July issue of theJournal of the AmericanDental Association.

The damage to the

gum line comes from theconstant contact betweenthe oral jewelry and thegums.

The results can be per-manent, such as recedinggums, chipped or frac-tured teeth, nerve damageor inflammation at pierc-ing site and or periodonti-tis (when the inner layerof the gum and bone pullaway from the teeth andform pockets), resulting inloose teeth or tooth loss.

The researchersdiscussed five casesof young adults withoral piercing jewelryand the health of thegums near it.

In each case, thepatient had somedegree of recedinggums and injury nearthe piercing site.Three of them hadsigns of severe peri-odontitis.

In one case, a 19-year-old womanshowed significant

signs of receding gums injust five months.

This type of fast-actingdamage means it’s criticalfor people with oral pierc-ings to get regular dentalcheckups, Brooks said.

If you or someone youlove has an oral piercingand are experiencing pain,inflammation or any otherdifficulty, call yourMortenson Family Dentistimmediately at 525-7586for an appointment.

Oral piercing could cause tooth loss

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Piercing is a hot fashion trend but you may not be smilingpretty for long if you get one in your mouth.

Free hearing health seminars

Karen Murphy andMelissa Morris are used togiving and receiving lot’sof hugs. They’re used tosharing tears as well.

“No one cries herealone,” said Murphy, a 15-year certified mastectomyfitter at BurlingtonPharmacy.

Breast cancer is themost common canceroccurring in women(excluding cancers of theskin) and the second mostcommon cause of deathfrom cancer in womenafter lung cancer.

Mastectomy fitting isthe practice of addressingmedical conditions of theupper extremities andpost-mastectomy surgicaloutcomes.

Pursuant to a physi-cian’s order, a mastectomyfitter measures a patientand properly fits, dispens-es and adjusts externalbreast prostheses, brasand related supplies.

Trained and certifiedmastectomy fitters areintegral to the physicaland emotional well-beingof patients, providinginstruction and trainingon how to properly useand maintain post-mastec-tomy devices.

The loss of a woman’sbreasts to cancer can affecther self-esteem, her sexdrive, and just how shefeels about herself as awoman.

“The goal is to givethem their self-worthback,” Murphy said. “It’snot that they just have alower self-esteem, theyfeel different and webring them back to theirself and make them feelwhole again.”

These women are com-forted and treated withrespect. Murphy and

Morris answer their ques-tions and work with themand their doctor to getwhat they want and need.

“We talk,” said Morris,a six-year certified mas-tectomy fitter. “We listen.Doctors often tell youwhat you need andthey’re tired of that, welisten to what they want.”

Burlington Pharmacycarries Amoena products,light weight siliconeforms, swim forms, brasthat are functional andsome “have attitude,”Murphy explained. “Theyare really nice, stylishpieces.”

Many women needingwigs and scarves as aresult of receivingchemotherapy or for othermedical reasons visit

Burlington Pharmacy forthis need as well. Murphyand Morris are also certi-fied fitting specialists.

“It is an emotional timeand it is importantfor them to have asupport team thatcares. Our personalcare and qualitycustomer serviceset us apart,” saidMurphy.

“At the end ofthe day, we are making adifference in a life,” addedMorris, another certifiedfitting specialist atBurlington PharmacyHealth Care.

“We want to help ourcustomers feel comfort-able and meet all of theirneeds,” she said.

Burlington Pharmacy

Health Care carries a wideassortment of qualitywigs, scarves, sleep capsand other headpieces.

“We have a great selec-

tion of products andmany color swatches,”said Morris.

The company offerspersonalized and privatefitting appointments withtheir professional fittingspecialists.

Burlington PharmacyHealth Care has beenserving the Tristate area

home medical equipmentand supply needs since1976.

As one of the area’slargest retail suppliers of

home health products andservices, we provide supe-rior customer service andtop quality, state-of-the-artmedical equipment andsupplies.

For more informationcall 859-586-6700 or visitwww.burlingtonpharma-cy.com.

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Burlington Pharmacy offers women outstanding service

Burlington Pharmacy Health Care has been servingthe Tristate area home medical equipment and

supply needs since 1976.

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Every January, we all make thosedreaded resolutions. By far, the mostpopular resolutions revolve aroundhealth and fitness. We resolve to loseweight, to get in shape, to exercise more,or to eat more healthfully.

By the time January is in full swing,are your resolutions also in full swing orare they already a distant memory?

Your local Curves, the provenstrength training program designedespecially for women, can help you keepthose resolutions and achieve permanentresults without permanent dieting.

Curves knows that more than half ofU.S. adult women are overweight andmore than one-third are obese.

In fact, obesity plays a major role thepoor health of women, including dia-betes and high blood pressure.

Such statistics can be alarming; but,to help combat these statistics, Curvesoffers a proven strength training pro-gram where women can lose poundsand inches through regular exercise(including Curves Smart technologywith personalized goals).

Curves also offers educational pro-grams to address weight loss as womengain newfound confidence in their regu-lar Curves exercise routine.

And new for 2011 is a partnershipbetween Curves International andZumba, the global dance fitness experts.

The two companies have helped mil-lions of women worldwide lose weightand get in shape. Now, they’re partner-ing on a unique workout that combinesthe best of both worlds.

It’s called Curves Circuit with

Zumba Fitness and it’s the only 30-minute class that mixes the moves ofZumba with the proven strength train-ing of Curves for one wildly effectiveworkout.

“Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitnessis an amazing workout,” said CurvesFort Thomas owner Becky Ostendorf.

“It combines Curves’ strength-train-ing program – which can burn up to 500calories in just 30 minutes – with fun,energetic Zumba moves. In our pilottesting, our members have absolutelyloved it. They are definitely getting theirgroove back!”

All ages, fitness levels and danceabilities can participate in and benefitfrom Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness30-minute classes, overseen by CurvesCircuit Coaches and led by a licensedZumba instructor.

In addition to the regular Curvesworkout, members can opt to participatein these special sessions where they willhave worked every major muscle groupand achieved a fun, energetic cardioworkout.

Look for a Curves near you and forthe Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitnessclasses at local participating Curves,including Erlanger, Florence, FortThomas, Hebron, Independence, andVilla Hills.

During the introductory period,Curves will let members and non-mem-bers try Curves Circuit with ZumbaFitness classes free for one week.

Check out the ad on this page, call 1-800-CURVES30 or visitcurveskentucky.com to learn more.

A new year means a new you at Curves


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It’s going to be thebest day of your life,so you should feeland look your verybest.

With diet trendsconstantly failing andfading, you knowyou’re going to needa lifestyle change.Why not start thischange with the newlife you’re going tobe creating with theone you love so dear?

Just in time, whileyou’re searching forthat perfect dress,Burn Fat Cincy isoffering the perfectdeal that can help youlose, healthily, up to 14inches in just an hour!

M’lis Body ContourWrap, developed 25 yearsago by a bio-chemist fromthe UCLA medical center,was originally formulatedfor those with diabetes or

any disease that inhibitscirculation, especially inthe lower extremities.

Research showed thatbecause of this increaseflow of both lymphaticand circulatory systems,the patient also was expe-riencing cleansing of thetissues. In turn, this

caused healthy inch lossthrough internal cleans-ing.

Currently, Burn FatCincy is offering one freebody wrap with the pur-chase of one of their pro-grams. Combined withone of their programs,you can change your

Is that “honey-do-list”getting longer?

Are you having a hardtime finding a companythat can build cabinets, fixthe drain, change yourlocks, and install the ceil-ing fan all with one trip?

Did you receive aChristmas gift that needs tobe installed or assembled?

This New Year, resolveto get it all done byPerfection HandymanServices.

Serving the Tristatearea, the outstanding cus-tomer service ofPerfection Handyman issecond to none.

“We are always on timeand take pride in what wedo. We maintain, repair,fix, update or makeover

your home, investmentproperty or business. Nojob is too small for ourexperienced staff,” saidowner Tim Leatherman.

Perfection Handymanmakes safety a priorityand is proud to be an EPALead-Safe Certified con-tractor performing reno-vation, repair and paint-ing projects.

Common renovationactivities like sanding,cutting, and demolitioncan create hazardous leaddust and chips by disturb-ing lead-based paint,which can be harmful toadults and children.

Any work that disturbslead-based paint inhomes, child care facili-ties, and schools built

before 1978 must be certi-fied and must follow spe-cific work practices to pre-vent lead contamination.

Not all companies takethe extra measure of get-ting EPA Lead-SafeCertified, but PerfectionHandyman ensures thatevery job is done thor-oughly and safely.

Perfection Handymanalso offers weatherizationincluding SealezeWeatherstripping, caulk-ing and other sealingservices that are particu-larly important duringthese cold winter months.

Start the new year rightby calling PerfectionHandyman Services at525-8560 to get thosehome projects completed.

Perfection Handyman Services does it all

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Before ‘I do’ lose up to 14 inches

Owner and health expert Vincent Perlmutter with Winnie, who is certified to do the M’Lis BodyContour Wrap.

When it’s time toreplace a roof or add insu-lation to your home, theproject can be a stressful,time-consuming chore,but if you do your home-work it can be rewardingin the end.

Your home is a biginvestment and in thenew “improve not move”

economy, choosing theright contractor is moreimportant than ever.

One local contractorthat has been helpingraise property valuesthrough the addition ofattic insulation and beau-tiful energy efficientdimensional shingle roofsis A New Roof Time.

A New Roof Timebegan in 1995, whenRicky Feltner started asmall family business thatoperated out of his home.

By 1999, PreferredRoofing’s four office staff(which included a daugh-ter, a son and son-in-law)had earned a ranking inthe Top 100 Contractors inAmerica, with sales inexcess of $2 million.

Ricky passed away atthe end of 1999, and the

company struggled tocarry on without hisdynamic leadership.

Today Ricky’s legacyhas been preserved by noless than five roofing con-tractors that were oncepart of his vision, all suc-cessfully operating theirown companies using thesame principles and idealshe established over 15years ago.

At Roof Time, Missy isstill answering the calls(even at nights and week-ends) and Ricky’s grand-son, Justin, works as aproject estimator.

Greg Lykins and TerryLittleton run their twocertified roof crews.

Roof Time is a truefamily-owned and operat-ed business with deepcommunity roots; over 15year’s business experi-ence, with three genera-tions now servingCincinnati and NorthernKentucky.

A New Roof Time is awise choice for savvyhomeowners looking foran honest and skilled con-tractor.

They have earned theprestigious Angie’s Listservice award every yearsince 2006 and their A-plus rating as members ofthe Better Business Bureaumeans homeowners cantrust them to do every-thing they promise.

Roof Time is also oneof only three contractorsin the Tristate that areOwens Corning certifiedas Top of the House insu-lation experts.

But the real story is intheir referrals.

“It is our No. 1 priorityto always do the rightthing by our customers,”said JD Shoemaker of ANew Roof Time.

The entire crew isrequired to always be up-to-date on the newest

products, technology andcodes. The company usesqualified estimators thatdo not work on commis-sion.

This ensures that thecustomer always receivesan honest estimate.

Roof Time providesfree written estimates forcustomers and willexplain what they can doto fix their home’s issues.

A New Roof Time’sservices include new roofsand roof repairs on alltypes of roofs – slate,metal, asbestos, rubberand mobile homes.

Their attic insulation isthe best in the city.

They can also replace,clean or repair gutters andbox gutters. They provideinsurance estimates andFHA roof inspections, aswell.

Roof Time is a leader intheir industry, utilizingthe latest in technology.

Their estimators canuse satellite measurementsoftware to offer “to theinch measurements” for“to the penny pricing.”

They own thermalimaging cameras to pin-point hidden leaks anddecay and iPhones tosolve problems on the jobin real time.

Roof Time employeesare fully insured andattend annual trainingseminars and conferences.

They still rememberand practice today whatfounder Ricky preachedso long ago: “Most home-owners won’t know goodroofing; but they knowgood work and clean-upwhen they see it.”

Roof Time staff willalways respect your prop-erty, landscaping and pos-sessions, leaving no traceof a mess behind.

When you are in themarket to hire a good con-

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IMPROVE see page 13

The LastingImpressions DesignCenter at 241 GrandviewAve. in Bellevue is back inthe swing of things afteran extremely successfulholiday season and awonderful trip to market.

New merchandise hasalready begun to arrive toset the stage for a beauti-ful spring preview of flo-ral stems and greenery,swags, garlands, and thelatest in everyday homedecor … all straight fromthe market buying trip.

If you haven’t visitedLasting Impressions, giveyourself a mid-wintertreat and make plans tovisit soon.

You’ll find that little liftyou need to begin think-ing about spring decorat-ing and those home proj-ects you will be planning.

You may even want tosign up for an “In-HomeConsultation” to get someexpert advice on paintselection, accessories, win-dow treatments, furniture,room arrangement, or just

a brain-storming sessionduring a walkthroughwith Linda.

Call 655-8187 for moreinformation or to schedulean appointment.

What else is new at

Lasting ImpressionsDesign Center?

New pieces of furniturehave begun to arrive asthe newly designed show-

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Lasting Impressions Design Center …

“When you care enough to make yourhome a warm, welcoming place for family

and friends … you need to visit us.”

Directions Traveling south

or north on I-471:Take Exit 5

(Newport/Bellevue)Turn right onto

Route 8 (FairfieldAvenue)

Continue toTaylor Avenue andturn right

Travel sixblocks toGrandview Avenue

Turn right onGrandview

Enter the ware-house through thecenter door by thedock.

Prepare to beamazed …

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Let’s face it – most of us, if notall of us, have a full plate thesedays. Most of our plates, in fact,runneth over!

There is so little time left inthe day/week to accomplish allthe things that are on our to-dolists, including cleaning ourhomes.

Because of the busy scheduleswe all seem to keep and for sev-eral other reasons, many peoplehave turned to Regal Maid andhave been doing so for 25 years.

This family-owned local busi-ness has achieved this milestoneand outlasted much competitionin the area by sticking with theircore philosophy of “treating theemployees right first and alwaysfocusing on the internal customerservice they provide first, and theexternal customer service falls ata close second,” said AndyVenneman, owner.

According to Andy, the key to

giving their clients a great experi-ence and the clean home or roomevery time is to make sure theemployees are happy with theirpositions and responsibilities.

That positive momentumbeing a focus in turn translatesinto how the employees operateand perform at the clients’ homesor businesses.

This way of running the busi-ness has kept Regal Maid provid-ing excellent service and has keptsome clients using the servicesince 1986.

Regal Maid has also been con-tinuously involved in the com-munity through donations, pro-viding local employment oppor-tunities and being involved withlocal schools.

The navy blue, fuel efficientcars that the cleaning service usesare a familiar sight to many resi-dents in Northern Kentucky andare often on the road as many of

us drive to work.Regal Maid services business-

es as well as residents.Often, there is a misconception

about having to be “wealthy” touse a cleaning service, but RegalMaid has been spreading theword that their customers call formany different reasons and havemany different needs and incomelevels.

Several calls are made by peo-ple who find that they are simplytoo busy to keep up with the taskof cleaning nooks and crannieson a monthly or weekly basis, orthat find that a particular room intheir home is a high traffic areaor even an ignored area that issimply too much to keep upwith.

Clients call to get help becausethey physically cannot do thework that needs to be done,because perhaps they are sick orelderly or their loved ones call to

help in that situation.Regal Maid caters to each cus-

tomer’s particular needs,whether big or small, one time orweekly, and this flexible servicehas been a huge part in getting totheir 25th anniversary.

Many customers also give thegift of a cleaner home as a gift tomoms on Mother’s Day, birthdaygifts for friends and loved ones,wedding gifts for the coupleshome, Valentine’s Day to givetheir special one a day off fromchores, etc., in the way of gift cer-tificates which are easily pur-chased online or by phone.

Whether it’s your New Year’sresolution to get organized, put-ting your home on the market, abusy mom who could use somehelp, or just ready to experience “a plate less full,” you can affordto get some help with your home

When there isn’t enough time call Regal Maid

REGAL see page 13

tractor, Roof Time willpass all of your tests withflying colors.

They are hard-work-ing, dedicated people thatare in their business forthe long haul.

To see pictures of theircrews in action, you canfriend them on Facebook,and follow them onTwitter, key words: A

New Roof Time. Estimates are free and

include an attic inspectionand color digital picturesof what the estimatorsfind.

Visit the website atwww.newRoof Time.comor call 513-753-8463 to geta free inspection of yourroof, attic insulation orgutter system.

and take back some of thetime in your day by call-ing Regal Maid.

Also, keep readingupcoming issues ofCreative Living for moreon Regal Maid, tips for a

cleaner home, customerexperiences, contests, sav-ings and more.

For more informationvisit the company onlineat www.RegalMaid.comor call 781-3300.

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Jim Barrie wants to share his love for SCUBA diving, so he’s letting everyone tryit. His dive shop, The Scuba Shack, (www.TheScubaPlace.com) located in Florence,is offering a “Try SCUBA Experience” to anyone interested in diving.

“SCUBA diving is not a sport. It’s not a hobby. It’s a lifestyle! We want to exposeas many people as we can to this exciting way of life,” said Barrie.

Barrie has owned The Scuba Shack for 12 years, and in that time has been toldby countless people that they would love to try diving.

He knows that if they do, they’ll love it! So he wants to give them the opportuni-ty. All those who would like to try SCUBA diving will be geared-up and go for adip with a certified instructor in The Scuba Shack’s indoor, heated, 10 foot-deep,diver training pool. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 859-283-1550.

The Scuba Shack also offers SCUBA certification training. Through comprehen-sive classroom and pool training, divers learn proper technique, safety measures,and how to use the equipment.

Once certified, a diver is ready to go on one of the shop’s many trips to divelocations in the United States and abroad.

The Shack currently has trips scheduled to: Florida, North Carolina, St. Lucia,Bonaire, Fiji, Bali/Indonesia, Egypt and The Red Sea. Pricing varies by destination.

“There’s nothing quite like a group trip” said Barrie. “Both divers and non-divers come back with a group of new friends, having visited some of the world’smost beautiful destinations” he said.

SCUBA Shop lettingeveryone take a dip

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Whether you’re pounding thepavement or hitting the gym, keep inmind that beauty and working outaren’t mutually exclusive.

With a bit of smart preparation,you’ll be feeling good during yourfitness routine and gorgeously glow-ing afterward.

Keep these ideas in mind to helpyou look great, even between work-outs.

• In the drink:As you work out, it’s natural that

your body will shed water in theform of sweat, and it’s essential thatyou keep your body’s fluid levels up.

Dehydration can cause every-thing from discomfort to serioussickness, so don’t let your bodydown.

Even when you’re not workingout, hot days call for extra hydration.The added benefits are that drinkingmore water can help to keep yourskin clear and your appetite sated.

• Face forward:The exertion of exercising can be

a pore-clogging nightmare. That’swhy it’s particularly important tohave a good skin care regime adapt-ed to your skin’s needs.

To keep your skin radiant and in

balance, keep products like a refresh-ing mist spritz and an exfoliatingcleanser on hand and in your medi-cine cabinet.

• Hair apparent:Swimming’s a great way to stay

active – whether in the pool or theocean – but it can take a toll on yourlocks.

Whatever your activities, it’simportant to use an eco-friendlyshampoo – after all, a good choicefor the environment can be a goodchoice for you, too.

If your tresses are stressed out, besure to give them a deep condition-ing treatment, too.

Whether your inspiration is get-ting healthy or a beauty boost, exer-cise is the best way to do it.

Taking advantage of the opportu-nity to work out, regardless of theseason, with these thoughts in mindwill help you look your best,throughout the year.

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You can actually have agood time keeping yourNew Year’s resolution thisyear.

For more than 41 years,Jazzercise group fitnessclasses have been combin-ing dance-based cardiowith strength training andstretching to sculpt, toneand lengthen muscles formaximum fat burn.

Choreographed totoday’s hottest music,Jazzercise offers a fusionof jazz dance, resistancetraining, pilates, yoga,

and kickboxing. Through the use of

hand-held weights andother strength trainingapparatuses (class formatsvary by location), you willget a total body workoutwhile blasting fat andhaving fun.

You can burn up to 600calories in one fun andpowerfully effective 60-minute total body work-out.

Studies prove when fit-ness is incorporated intoour daily activities, we’re

much more vital andenergetic.

Benefits includeincreased cardiovascularendurance, strength, andflexibility, as well as anoverall “feel good” factor.

So what are you wait-ing for? Get ready tomove with class locationsin Florence, Walton,Crescent Springs,Covington, Fort Thomas,and Alexandria.

Visit www.jazzercise.com or call 1-800-FIT-IS-IT.

Have fun staying fit

How to stay fresh while getting fitGGetting

fit makes youfeel good

inside and out. When you exer-

cise, your clothes fitbetter, your energylevels get a boost andit helps the stresses ofyour life melt awayin a pure endorphinrush.

Luckily, no matterwhere you live, it’seasier than ever toget exercise all yearround so that you canmaintain your healthand fitness.

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lifestyle and lose evenmore weight and keep itoff.

The staff at Burn FatCincy, a new health andweight loss center in

Crestview Hills, knowsjust what that lifestyleshould consist of and theywant to help you embraceit.

They can help you

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

Call 486-9281 or visitwww.burnfatcincy.com.

F U N E R A L P L A N N I N G


room begins to take shape with Hooker,Charleston House, Bailey Street, andother well-known lines.

Gorgeous new Dale Tiffany lampshave just arrived. You have to see themto truly appreciate the rich, vibrant col-ors and unique designs.

You will also want to see the newquilted bedding (with coordinatingaccent pillows) and table linens whichbring an elegant touch to tried-and-true,comfortable quilted styles.

Don’t forget to check out the newreleases of Shaw rugs which feature thenewest in area rug colors and designsfor all decorating styles.

Yes, you’ll still find hidden treasures

if you dare to go on a “scavenger hunt”in “The Attic at Lasting Impressions.”

Just venture through the doors at theback of the main showroom and enter aworld of wonderful markdowns!

The friendly folks at LastingImpressions take pride in excellent cus-tomer service and they are looking for-ward to seeing you soon at 241Grandview in Bellevue.

It’s a shopping experience you aregoing to enjoy and repeat again andagain. The direct phone line to the thirdfloor is 655-8187.

You may call when you arrive if youneed elevator service, and someone willbe glad to come down and give you a lift.

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The old statement thatthe only thing certain inlife is death and taxesrings true for anyone fac-ing old age or illness, oreven younger people whoare caretakers for elderlyparents.

Ronald B. JonesFuneral Home in Ludlow,Ky., in business for 75years, knows how to helpwith difficult decisions.

“We can help plan afuneral that takes care ofall the wishes of the fami-ly,” said Ronald Jones,owner of the facility, andlifelong resident ofLudlow.

“We give every personwho comes here personalattention, which has overthe years built a trustbetween our clients andourselves. The personalattention is what I believesets us apart,” he said.

Pre-planning has

become one of the mostpopular outreach pro-grams for funeral homes,because more people wantto specify exactly whatthey want when they die.

“People realize it is likea gift to their children, tomake the decisions beforethey have to,” explainedJones.

“That way the childrenknow exactly what theirparents want. I’ve hadchildren come in to lookover the specificationstheir parents set upbeforehand, and they aresurprised, and told usthey are so glad their par-ents picked things out,because they wouldn’thave chosen the samethings,” he said.

Jones said since theyhave been in business solong, they know all thehospitals, churches andcemeteries, so they are

able to make all arrange-ments when a persondies, to take some of thestrain off the rest of thefamily, who are grieving,and sometimes in shock.

“We do everything forthe family,” said Jones.“We are open seven daysa week, 24 hours a day, sowe are never closed. Wemake all the arrange-ments, and take care ofthe flowers, so the familycan rest assured they arein capable hands.”

Cremation has becomea more viable choice, anddoes not have a stigmaattached anymore.

Visitation has changed,over the years, and nowapproximately 30 percentof people want to havethe visitation and funeralall in one day.

“One thing we stress tothe families is that whenyou have a visitation, the

great majority of peoplecome to see the livingpeople,” explained Jones.

“So if your mom ordad has outlived most oftheir friends, you stillhave the visitation for thepeople who want to comeand see you to expresstheir sorrow for your loss.Many families don’t takethat into consideration,”he said.

Jones likes his businessbecause he can be helpful

to people in distress, andthat is very important tohim.

To learn more aboutRonald B. Jones Funeralhome, go to www.ronald-bjones.com.

“We pride ourselves onpersonal attention, andour large facility has ahomelike atmosphere,which is very important atstressful times,” Jonessaid. “You can also call usat 431-0072.”

Ronald B. Jones will take care of your needs

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