west creative living march

Ah, can you feelit? Spring is in theair! You know whatthat means … timeto get back out-doors.

Roll up yoursleeves, get downon your knees andplant until youcan’t plant nomore!

Gardening is making a popular comebackaccording to one of this month’s features. Readabout other current trends and incorporate themin your own backyard!

Also, this month we have our annual SummerCamps topic. Read about some wonderful localopportunities, as well as ways to help your childchoose the perfect summer camp that will have apositive lasting impact on their lives.

Editor’s noteCreativeLiving

Specialty Publications Editor

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

Department of The Community Press/TheCommunity Recorder.

Questions and comments can be sent to EditorMelissa Hayden c/o The Community Press/394Wards Corner/Loveland, OH 45140 or e-mail

[email protected].

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TopicsSnoring/Sleep ApneaResting well

Dental CareGums • Teeth

Health & FitnessMind • Body • Spirit

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At HomeDecor • Repairs

Summer CampsEducation • Fun

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Do you snore or know someone whodoes? Do you have obstructive sleepapnea but just can’t tolerate your CPAPmachine?

You’re not alone! An estimated 40million Americans snore and nearly 20million have sleepapnea, a conditionwhere the airwaycollapses duringsleep, causing theperson to stopbreathing andawaken multipletimes every hourwith a gasp.

Sleep Apnea is a life threatening sleepdisorder that left undiagnosed anduntreated can shorten your lifespan upto 18 years! While CPAP is the gold stan-dard of sleep apnea treatment, manypeople can’t tolerate the masks and pres-sure. An oral appliance is an FDAapproved 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. Kitzmiller and his wife Lori know

firsthand the disruptions that untreatedsleep apnea can cause.

“We used to think that snoring wasnormal, but when Tim would stopbreathing for up to 20 seconds at a timeand then wake with a gasp, I got scared.

After being diag-nosed with sleepapnea he tried to useCPAP but his sleep-ing habits made ittoo difficult to use.He’s been using andtreating patients withoral appliance thera-py now for years …

and now we’re both getting a restfulnight’s sleep!” Lori explained.

Want to see what a difference oralappliance therapy can be to treat yoursnoring or sleep apnea?

Give Dr. Kitzmiller a call at 248-8848to schedule your complimentary consul-tation. Dr. Kitzmiller and his team cancoordinate your entire care process,including scheduling your diagnosticsleep study, treatment visits, insuranceand follow up.

Snore? Can’t tolerate CPAP?Dr. Kitzmiller has a solution

Quick quizNot sure if you have sleep

apnea? Take a quick quiz atwww.cincisleep.com to see if

you are at risk.

Dr. Kitzmiller and his wife Lori.

Can a life be changedsimply by a smile?

The Gentle Dental Careteam and their patientssay yes. One case in par-ticular comes to mind forKim Fisk, new patientcoordinator and dentalassistant.

“The case was recom-mended to us by anorganization,” sheexplains. “We donated thetime, materials and serv-ice.”

The gentleman whoneeded the work hadmissing and decayedteeth.

“He was very self-con-scious about his appear-ance and it was effectinghis entire life,” Kim says.

His teeth were pulledand a “beautiful” denturewas put in the same day.

“He was very emotion-al,” Kim says. “He was sograteful that he couldfinally smile. He reallylooked amazing!”

Not too long after, theGentle Dental Care teamreceived a card from theman thanking them againfor their service. He wrotehow it had completelyturned his life around. Hetold them how he wasable to get a job and anapartment. They were allin tears.

“This is why we dowhat we do – to changelives,” says Dr. TaraDallmann.

Gentle Dental Care is apatient-focused generaldentistry practice locatedin Independence. Theteam is committed to pro-viding every person whocomes to their office withthe most up-to-date dentalservices and treatments ina comfortable, relaxingsetting. They treat theirpatients like family.

Dr. Dallmann and herteam provide a full rangeof services, from preven-tive care such as cleaning

and oralexamina-tions torestorativemeasuressuch as fill-ings andcrowns. Forpeople whowant toimprove thelook of theirteeth, theyoffer cos-metic treat-ments suchas bonding,veneers andrecontour-ing.

They treateach patientwith warmth and respect,and make sure that everyperson understands anyproposed treatments.They work with you todevelop an overall dentalplan that suits your needs,one that is affordable andtimely.

Are you in desperateneed of dental care, buttoo afraid to go to thedentist? Are you facingextensive treatment whichyou cannot fathom with-out being “out”? You arenot alone. For patientswho need that extra helpto relax, Gentle Dental

Care offers both IV andoral conscious sedation.

“For some people ittakes a lot of courage justto pick up the phone andmake an appointment,”explains Fisk. “We under-stand this and do all thatwe can to make your visitcomfortable for you.”

Sedation is a way forpeople that would notnormally go to the dentistto get the treatment andattention they so desper-ately need.

However, what reallysets Gentle Dental Careapart from all other prac-tices is the caring staff.

“We encourage ourpatients, as well as com-fort,” Fisk says. “For thosewho are fearful we letthem know that we aregenuinely proud of themfor coming in. This care, iswhat makes us different,it’s the reason why wehave patients drive all theway from West Chester tosee us for treatment.”

Call Gentle Dental Caretoday at 859-363-1616 to“Experience theDifference.”

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The Gentle Dental Care team.

Who says things that aregood for us have to tastebad or look unsightly?

This spring, we inviteyou to take a closer lookat today’s hearing devices.Chances are, you’ll findsomething so sleek you’llactually want to wear it.

Today’s hearing aidsare designed for fashionon the outside and engi-neered for performanceon the inside.

With these devices,you’ll be able to hear con-versations and locatesounds in noise, watch TVat the same volume as therest of the room, and carryon a phone conversationwith ease, all while sport-

ing an almost-invisiblehearing device.

Hearing devices nowcome in a full range ofprices, styles, powers-andyes, even colors-to suitalmost any hearing loss,budget, and taste.

There are bright colorsand patterns for thosewho want to flaunt theirnew devices and skin-col-ored tones for those whoprefer discretion.

Many of these devicescan also wirelessly con-nect to your cell phone,landline phone, MP3player, TV, and other elec-tronics.

At Christopherson &Clark Hearing Center, we

know that the most suc-cessful hearing aid wear-ers are the best informedones, so our professionalswill work with you to findthe hearing solution thatbest fits your hearing loss,budget and lifestyle, thenspend all the time youneed to be sure you knowhow to get the most out ofyour new devices.

Ready to try out yournew look?

For a personalizedassessment of your hear-ing needs from an audiol-ogist you can trust, or torequest a free copy of TheConsumer’s Guide toHearing Aids, call 598-9444 today.

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Sharon Christopherson.

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Jim Barrie wants to share his love forscuba diving, so he’s letting everyonetry it for free.

His dive shop, The Scuba Shack,(www.TheScubaPlace.com) located inFlorence, is offering a free “Try SCUBAExperience” to anyone interested in div-ing.

“Scuba diving is not a sport. It’s not ahobby. It’s a lifestyle! We want to exposeas many people as we can to this excit-ing way of life.” Barrie said.

The Scuba Shack conducts free one-hour dives every Saturday.

Barrie has owned The Scuba Shackfor 11 years, and in that time has beentold by countless people that they wouldlove to try diving. He knows that if theydo, they’ll love it! So he wants to givethem the opportunity.

All those who would like to try scubadiving will be geared-up and go for adip in The Scuba Shack’s indoor, heated,10 foot-deep, diver training pool.

The dives are led by The Shack’s cer-tified instructors.

Reservations are required, and can bemade by calling 859-283-1550.

The Scuba Shack also offers scuba

certification training. Through compre-hensive classroom and pool training,divers learn proper technique, safetymeasures, and how to use the equip-ment. Divers certified at The ScubaShack are given unlimited training class-es at no extra charge.

The Shack also provides unlimitedaccess to their pool and use of scubaequipment for certification students.Once certified, a diver is ready to go onone of the shop’s many trips to divelocations in the United States andabroad.

In the next 14 months, The Shack willlead trips to locations such as: St. Lucia,Hawaii, Bonaire, Cozumel, Florida, Fiji,and the Bahamas. Pricing varies by des-tination.

Many trips are enjoyable for bothdivers and non-divers, so the diver caneasily bring a spouse or friend.However, trips specifically for divers arenoted.

“There’s nothing quite like a grouptrip” said Barrie. “Both divers and non-divers come back with a group of newfriends, having seen some of the world’smost beautiful locations” he said.

Scuba diving is a lifestyle

CCrreeaattiivveeLivingCall 853-6270

Scuba diving is a lifestyle you can try for free at The Scuba Shack.

Paramount Fitness isnot only an outstandingfitness and nutritionalcenter that helps youreach your lifestyle goals;it’s a place where you feelcomfortable.

“We provide a personaltouch with our services,”said owner Jason Rapp.

“We know our mem-bers’ names – we’re mem-bers of the Western Hillscommunity like they are.We care about the peoplein our community andcare about helping themreach the results theydesire,” he said.

Paramount Fitnessoffers a unique environ-

ment – one that is relaxingand inviting.

The staff is professionaland provides the best cus-tomer service available,catering to all fitnessexperience levels of teensand adults of all ages.

“Anyone can come inhere without feelingintimidated,” Jasonexplained. “You don’thave to be in shape, butwe can help get you inshape, at your own pace.”

The center is also hometo one of the area’s bestnutrition stores.

As well as offeringproducts on location,Paramount Fitness mem-

bers and the public areinvited to come in andvisit www.paramount-supplements.com.

This site offers prod-ucts as well as customizednutritional, supplementaland training advice thatwill enhance your pur-chase.

When you visit the siteyou have the power topurchase the best supple-ment products on the Weband seek the advice ofprofessionals that knowhow to get results.

Whether it is a ques-tion about the products,quick questions abouttraining or nutrition or a

full blown training andnutritional program para-mount-supplements.comoffers it.

Members and the pub-lic are welcome to alsotreat themselves to thetanning salon that nowhas new bulbs.

Throughout the monthof March ParamountFitness will be offering a$2 tanning special!

Paramount Fitness alsooffers a wide-variety offitness programs.

• Spinning classes areheld Tuesdays at 5:45p.m., Wednesdays at 9:30a.m., Thursdays at 5:45p.m. and Saturdays at

9:15 a.m.• Zumba classes are

held Mondays at 10:20 a.m.and Fridays at 10:20 a.m.

• Eclectic Vinyasa Yogais held Thursdays at 7 p.m.and Saturdays at 10 a.m.

• Boot Camp classesare offered Saturday after-noons.

• New MMA styleKickboxing classes areheld Tuesdays andThursdays at 8 p.m.

For more informationon Paramount Fitness andits offerings call 451-6509today.

Or visit the center at5130 Crookshank Road inWestern Hills.



Come and get fit where you can feel comfortable

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CreativeLiving next month.

There are some deci-sions in life that we neverexpect to make.

When we go throughdifficult experiences thatrequire us to make adjust-ments along the way, thepeople we surround our-selves with can make sucha difference in our atti-tude and determination.

Many women needingwigs and scarves as aresult of receivingchemotherapy or for othermedical reasons havecome to BurlingtonPharmacy Health Carebecause of the outstand-ing support and care ofthe professional fitting

specialists there. Karen Sue Murphy has

been a certified fittingspecialist for many yearsand is honored to sup-port, encourage, andadvise women who arelooking for head cover-ings at BurlingtonPharmacy Health Care.

“It is an emotional timeand it is important forthem to have a supportteam that cares. Our per-sonal care and qualitycustomer service set usapart,” said Murphy.

“At the end of the day,we are making a differ-ence in a life,” addedMellissaa Morris, another

certified fitting specialistat Burlington 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.

“It is a very privateatmosphere and we liketaking time with each cus-tomer to get to knowthem as a person beforewe begin the fitting,” saidMorris.

“It is very important tous that it be a pleasantand comfortable experi-ence for our customer,”she said.

Burlington PharmacyHealth Care also encour-ages their customer’sfriends and family tocome and support womenas they choose wigs,scarves, and other head-pieces while they receivetreatment.

“We invite them tocome with our cus-tomers,” said Murphy.

“Getting opinions fromfriends and family thatthey know and love isvery reassuring and help-ful,” she said.

For more informationon Burlington PharmacyHealth Care and the prod-ucts they carry, please call859-586-6700 and one oftheir professional fittingspecialist would be happyto answer your questions.



Wig, scarf fitting specialists at Burlington PharmacyHealth Care offer women outstanding service

“It is very important to us that it be a pleasant and comfortable

experience for our customer … ”

The “place to be” topursue a lifestyle of fit-ness with your family isWestern Tennis & FitnessClub (WTFC).

WTFC is best knownfor being the best placefor tennis on the Westside. If you want to playtennis or want to learn toplay tennis, this is theplace for you.

Certified tennis profes-sionals can get you start-ed eitherwith instruc-tion or with afree evalua-tion to setyou up in anappropriateleague orround robin.

Tennis isthe fastestgrowingrecreationalsport in thecountry forboth youngand old.

From ages3 to 91 youcan play ten-nis at WTFC.Western’sfamous member, CharlieSchirmann, 91, still playsweekly at WTFC.

Summer tennis campsfor all levels and ages willbegin week of June 14.You don’t have to wait,check out all their pro-grams at www.westernt-fc.com!

But, WTFC is not just atennis club. There issomething for everyone atWTFC.

From yoga, Spinning,group fitness, Zumba andmore, the WTFC has con-tinued to add programs,classes and even newequipment.

It is a family-ownedbusiness and the family isdedicated to its membersto have a clean, up-to-datefriendly atmosphere foreveryone to achieve theirfitness goals at a reason-able price.

All fitness classes areincluded in membership.

“WTFC has enhancedmy family’s life … it hasbecome our lifestyle forless than it costs for all ofus to go out to dinner,”said member CharlieBaverman.

Come check outWestern Tennis & FitnessClub with a no obligation,seven-day pass.



“WTFC hasenhanced my

family’s life … it hasbecome our lifestylefor less than it costs

for all of us to goout to dinner,”

— member Charlie Baverman.

Western Tennis &Fitness Club is the place to be

Reach all of the familyCall 248-7685


00A Sweet Life is cele-brating spring and you’reinvited.

A Sweet Life is excitedto introduce new springcrafts, new cupcake fla-vors, new crafters, and itsparticipation with theCincinnati Leukemia andLymphoma Society’s(CLLS) Man & Woman ofthe Year campaign.

Behind every hand-crafted gift in the store isan equally unique crafter.

One of those crafterswas Annmarie Sanfillipo.Sadly, Annmarie lost herbattle with leukemia inJuly, 2009. She fought thedisease to the end andwas an inspiration to any-one who met her.

In Annmarie’s honor, A

Sweet Life has been askedto join in to support theCLLS 2010 Campaign.

A Sweet Life has hap-pily jumped on board. Atable of handcrafted itemsdonated by our craftersthat, when purchased, 100percent of the sales ofthese items will be donat-ed to the LLS.

A Sweet Life hopesyou will take time tocheck out this wonderfultable.

On Saturday, March 20,from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ASweet Life will hold itsSpring Fling event. Meetcrafters throughout theday and, from 11 a.m. to 2p.m., new crafters from A

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A Total Tan offersmany different types oftanning units which areall accessible with thesame package. Buy any ofthe packages and receiveaccess to any bed.

“Customers can pur-chase a package and jumpfrom one level of tanningto the next without hav-ing to purchase anotherpackage,” said ownerJason Roeder.

Also look for TotalTan’s unlimited packageswhich require no con-tracts or additional fees.

Make that spring vaca-tion or summer sun moreenjoyable by building

your base tan early. A Total Tan prides

itself on clean and friend-ly tanning with noappointments ever taken.

Even during the busyseason, with almost 100tanning units on the westside, A Total Tan offerseveryone the chance tocome right in and get aquick and relaxing tan.

If your new to theindoor tanning experi-ence, come in and rely onTotal Tan’s certifiedemployees and let themlead you step by step to adeep dark sexy tan.

“Tanning lotions carrya huge part in the tanning

process. Lotions help thetanner get 30 to 40 percentdarker while also helpingto keep the tan longer”said Jason.

“Keeping the skinmoist is important to ahealthy tan,” he said.

Find the latest tanninglotions along with a goodline of after-tan moisturiz-ers and outdoor tanningproducts on sale.

Look for Total Tan’snew line of 2010 tanninglotions in the salons ondisplay.

A Total Tan pridesthemselves on giving yougreat clean tanning andaffordable products.

A Total Tan is the west side’s largest tanning facility

A Sweet Lifecelebrates springwith crafts, cupcakes

A Sweet Life see page 11

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Handmade items,unique gifts, and decora-tive pieces that will add apersonal touch to yourhome – that’s what you’llfind at Neville’s Roses &Ivy plus much more!

If you live on the westside and have not had achance to check outNeville’s, located at 2038Anderson Ferry across

from Servatii’s, you haveto put it on your to do list.

Shoppers can findhandmade items includ-ing jewelry, wooden bird-houses, wedding gifts andaccessories, soy candles,and floral arrangements.

Local crafters providethe store with a widerange of customized itemssuch as airbrushed pic-

tures and backpacks, cus-tomized stained glassitems and cross stitchpieces.

Neville’s also carriesgreat candy baskets forEaster as well as senti-mental religious items forFirst Communion.Another new addition totheir inventory is reason-able American Girl clothes

and accessories. You can visit the store

Tuesday, Wednesday andSaturday from 11 a.m. to 6p.m. or Thursday and

Friday from 11 a.m. to 7p.m. You can also call todiscuss customized piecesand gifts at 921-6331.

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Change hascome to America. The

pop culture phrase“show me the

money,” boilingthroughout business

and industry, hascooled down and is

forcing people to takea hard look at what is

really important inlife.

“Just look around you,” saysSusan McCoy, trend spotter andoutdoor living expert. “Our rela-tionship with money has changed.Hard work, common sense and areturn to small-town values arecausing a shift in priorities fromboardrooms to backyards.”

According to GMG’s 2010Garden Trends Report, “Therewards of growing your own –from basil to berries to flowers – areboundless,” says McCoy.

Here is a glimpse of whatMcCoy and her team of trend spot-ters see for 2010.

• Edible gardens are in. Lawnsare out.

Growing your own groceries ishotter than ever and is transform-ing homes and communities. Arecent survey by the NationalGardening Association shows a 19

percent burst of new hobbycountry farms and urban ediblegardens over last year.

“It’s time to reclaim our landfor our greater good,” saysMargie Grace, the 2009International LandscapeDesigner of the Year, awardedby the Association ofProfessional LandscapeDesigners. “Take that food-pro-ducing garden from the back 40and put it wherever we want.Reunite the ornamental with theedible – roses beside tomatoes,beds edged with herbs, and veg-gies used as annuals.”

Grace is one of many want-ing to “de-lawn” America. Frontlawns are being transformedinto vegetable and rain gardens.“Hell strips” – the patch of high-maintenance lawn or dirtbetween the sidewalk and street– are being planted with sustain-able flowers, grasses and shrubsthat need little to no care.

Gardeners with limited spaceare finding ways to have freshherbs and vegetables in theirkitchens. Innovative plant sys-tems like Fertile Earth’s newSimple Gardens come with soil,

Gardening is making a popular comeback

seeds and a how-to guidepacked in stylish square con-tainers that make it a snap togrow kitchen gardens in anybright spot. Just add water.

• Slow gardening is in.Instant gratification is out.

With the rising demandfor locally grown food, organ-ic and energy-efficient prod-ucts, people are gardening forthe greater good. Accordingto Lifestyle of Health andSustainability, (LOHAS) seedsales are up 30 to 50 percentand canning saw a whopping45 percent increase. Alongwith vegetables, people areplanting and picking fruits

Whimzical Word willshowcase their letter artphotography.

Meet Hidee Lohstroh, ahandcrafted card creatorand candidate for Womanof the Year in the LLS

campaign. While shopping, be on

the lookout for Eastereggs, hidden throughoutthe store. Each egg con-tains a prize!

You can taste test two

new cupcake flavors and,last but not least, checkout all the new spring andEaster items which arearriving daily.

Join them and makeyour life A Sweet Life.

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Discover unique, one-of-a-kind accessories

Gardening see page 13

S U M M E R C A M P S


Questions toask whenchoosing asummer camp1. What’s the camp’s philos-

ophy?2. How does the camp

recruit, screen and trainstaff?

3. What about return rates?4. What’s the ratio of coun-

selors to campers?5. How old are the coun-

selors?6. What does a typical daily

schedule look like?7. Will the camp be trans-

porting children?8. Ask for references.Source: www.greatschools.org

By Melissa Hayden • Editor

A summer camp program can have asignificant impact on your child’s life. It’simportant that you assist your child in theprocess of choosing a program. After all,choosing a summer camp should be afamily decision.

Helping your childchoose a summer camp

First, determine the sort of experience yourchild desires. Does he or she want to develop anew skill or perfect one they’ve already acquired?Is your child interested in more social activity?Ask your child what he or she wants out of theexperience. Find out your child’s needs, interests,goals, and expectations.

Next, start making a list of camps that seem tomeet your child’s goals.

Determine your camp budget.Consider the location. Do you want something

near or farther away? Ask your child if he or she isready for a sleep-over camp experience. Select alocation that both you and your child are comfort-able with.

Look into the staff. How long have the direc-

tors been at the helm and what are their prioritieswhen selecting staff members. Do they conductbackground checks? What is the staff to camperratio? What is the age and experience of the staff?

Look at the camp’s mission statement and takea look at their Web site, literature or camp video tosee how the mission is included into the overallcamp experience.

After you’ve narrowed your list down to a few,review Web sites, brochures and videos with yourchild. Then choose the camp you both are mostinterested in and set up an appointment to speak ormeet with the camp directors or representatives.

Sources: www.summercamp.org; www.camp-page.com

Educational Programsdo not have to be boring.At the YMCA ChildDevelopment CenterWest, children are encour-aged to have fun whilelearning.

With quality programsand experienced profession-als, the YMCA West is striv-ing for excellence in educat-ing children of all ages.

The center begins

accepting children at 18months of age through 12years old. There are cur-rently 85 children partici-pating in its programs.

The high-quality pro-grams offered at theYMCA West are accredit-ed by the NationalAssociation for theEducation of YoungChildren and also ratedwith two stars by the State

of Ohio’s Step Up ToQuality Program. Thismeans there is a low childto teacher ratio and ahighly qualified staff.

“At the YMCA ChildDevelopment CenterWest, we strive for qualityof care and education forthe child and the wholefamily,” said Angie Good,director of the center.

“Our mission is to put

Christian principles intopractice through pro-grams that build healthyspirit, mind and body forall,” she said.

The YMCA West fea-tures a long standingsummer camp and school-age program. The pro-gram involves two tothree field trips a weekwhich are then related toother learning activities.

These skills aredesigned to reinforceskills the children havealready learned in areas ofmath, science, literacy andsocial studies.

For children of anyage, the YMCA ChildDevelopment Center Westoffers educationallyfocused programs in afamily friendly, funatmosphere!



Have fun while learning at the YMCA

and berries – especiallyblueberries and raspber-ries – for their nutritionalvalue and ornamentalgood looks.

• Multi-tasking is in.Single-purpose gardeningis out.

Roofs are no longerjust for parties. Greenroofs are springing to lifein cities and small towns,transforming barren spaceinto lush gardens thathelp cool buildings,absorb rainwater, filter airpollutants, and createwildlife habitats.

Folks are bringing theoutdoors in with house-plants. Indoor plants areliving art accents that pro-vide oxygen, and removecarbon dioxide and harm-ful volatile organic com-pounds, 24/7.

• Perennials and shrubsare in. Divas are out.

Sustainable land-scapes, water conserva-tion, perennials and smalledible shrubs are hot asgardening with nativesattracts needed pollinatorsand birds, critical for thebalance of nature.Consumers are lookingfor plants that are easycare, have great color, andare pest- and drought-resistant, like the new

hardy early and repeatblooming daylily – JerseyEarlybird “Cardinal.”

Demand is up for sus-tainable hybrids like rho-dodendrons and grassesthat provide great impactwith little fuss. Look for anew hardy hybrid rhodo-dendron and the first-evertri-colored hosta fromBriggs Nursery.Rhododendron

“Trocadero” is a compactgrower with bright redtrusses and Hosta“Trifecta” is a drought-tol-erant stunner that helpsshape landscapes withstriking good looks andeasy care.

For a complete GMG2010 Garden Trendsreport, visit www.garden-mediagroup.com.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

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It’s almost summertime again and you knowwhat that means… time tofind the best summercamp!

Consistency of speech-language therapy andoccupational therapy isimportant for continuedprogress. Summertimeenrichment programs alsohelp children maintainskills vital for academicand social development.

Cincinnati SpeechServices offers a widerange of excellent speechand occupational therapyprograms for children andadults.

Whether you are look-ing for a program for

sound production, socialskills, reading/writing,and/or handwritingskills, to name a few,Cincinnati SpeechServices is the place to bethis summer!

The groups are built onactivities that are fun, cre-ative, language-rich, anddevelopmentally suited tothe age group by aspeech-language patholo-gist and/or occupationaltherapist.

See why you shouldchoose Cincinnati SpeechServices! For more infor-mation or to register for acamp, call us at 451-1551or visit www.cincin-natispeech.com.

Join the summer fun with Speech and OccupationalTherapy Camps at Cincinnati Speech Services

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For both parents and kids, it'snever too early to start thinkingabout plans for the summer.Parents want to be sure their chil-dren are safe, supervised, andengaged in activities that keeptheir kids' minds and bodiesactive after school lets out for thesummer. Youngsters look for-ward to the free time, and simplywant to have fun and learn some-thing new. YMCAs have beenserving communities for morethan 150 years, and YMCA daycamp is a perfect option for par-ents who are looking for a safeand fun place for their kids tobuild healthy mind, body andspirit this summer.

“Children are our greatesttreasures and greatest responsi-bility,” said David Martoranofrom the Clippard Family YMCAin Colerain Township. “YMCAday camp helps kids grow posi-tively, meet healthy role modelsand learn good values-all whilehaving fun. We not only providememories that last a lifetime, butwe also assure parents that theirkids are in good hands duringthe summer.”

Day camp for youth – themost popular program offered byYMCAs-provides youngsterswith a unique opportunity toconnect with their peers and theircommunity. At the YMCA ofGreater Cincinnati day camps,our campers enjoy a broad rangeof age-appropriate programs,events and activities

In addition to all of the activi-ties offered at YMCA day camp,parents also have the flexibility of

enrolling their youngsters duringsessions that suit their needs. Forexample, if a parent only wants achild to participate two weeksout of the summer, our day campcan accommodate that schedule.Different levels of supervision arealso available, depending on theage and interests of the parentand child. “YMCA programs aredesigned to meet the needs andschedules of today's busy fami-lies,” states Trish Kitchell fromthe Gamble Nippert YMCA.

YMCA day camps provide awealth of opportunity for kids to

get active through play. This isespecially important as rates ofoverweight and obesity among

youth have increased dramatical-ly over the past 25 years. In fact,a 2009 report from the Centersfor Disease Control andPrevention recommended thatschool-age children should par-ticipate in moderate to vigorousactivity for a minimum of 60minutes a day. YMCA day campshelp kids build healthy habitswhile having fun.

“The need is as strong todayas ever before,” said CindyTomaszewski of the PowelCrosley YMCA. Being morephysically active through play

helps children better managestress, succeed in school, reducestress, build energy and, most ofall, learn skills that encourage alifetime of activity.”

The YMCA of GreaterCincinnati is the largest providerof summer camps for kids ages 3to 18. More than 10,000 childreneach year spend their summerwith the YMCA through day andovernight camps at more than 16locations.

Each week area YMCA daycamps have a fun and differenttheme. However daily activitiesinclude: swimming, environmen-tal education, arts and crafts,service learning, science, litera-ture, free time and more. YMCAday camps also include: servicelearning, leadership develop-ment, sports, cheerleading, cre-ative arts, and more. Also, daycamps offer pre and post campoptions for busy parents.

Day campers will be dividedinto groups with activities andchoices appropriate to the ageinterests and needs of eachgroup. Camp ages range from 3-5years for preschool camp, 6-12for day camp and 13-15 for teencamps.

For a complete list, the publicis invited to contact their localbranch or visit www.myy.org fora complete camp and branch list-ing. How can families learn moreor register for a camp?www.myy.org or call the YMCAat 362-9622.

YMCA day camp offers an abundance of newexperiences, skills, peace of mind for parents

YMCA day camps provide a wealth of opportunity for kids to get active through play.

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