Finance + Legal Services

The Essentials of Estate Planning

Estate planning is a proactive way to protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and clearly define your wishes for the future. For residents of Blue Ash, Ohio, understanding the essentials of estate planning helps them make informed choices that ensure their assets are managed and distributed according to their preferences. This guide covers the core elements of estate planning, key considerations unique to Ohio, and the steps you can take to get started.Why Estate Planning...

Style + Beauty

Elevate Your Look

Step into Winter in Luxurious Italian Wardrobe Staples by Elevati Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by LUXE & ART: Exclusively Michael Bambino The winter winds are blowing, and it is officially sweater weather in Cincinnati. Elevate your winter look with luxurious Italian wardrobe staples by new brand, Elevati. Elevati’s styles are timeless, and the fit is as flattering as it is comfortable. Winter has never looked so inviting. The Brand - Elevati Introducing Elevati, a new and...

Food + Beverage

Ingredients for Success

Local Home Bakery Offers Advice for Holiday Treats Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by RF Graphic Designs Taylor Rysdon’s passion for preparing meals and sweet treats is apparent. After all, it led to the creation of her own company, Blended Bakes, which has had a positive impact on countless events and celebrations throughout Greater Cincinnati. “Growing up, baking was a therapeutic outlet for me,” Rysdon recalls. It was during a maternity leave from her corporate job in late 2019 that...

Life + Culture

Red Kettle Season

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Give to The Salvation Army Article by Mike Burcham | Photography by Provided The act of giving is what makes the holiday season such a magical time. There may not be a better example of giving than the The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. “I like to say that we were the original crowdfunders,” says Julie Budden, divisional director of development for Salvation Army’s Southwest Ohio Northeast Kentucky Division. The Red Kettle Campaign started in...