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...

Sports + Recreation

Ski Smart

Local Brothers Stick Together in Business & on the Slopes with REKKIE Smart Snow Goggles Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphic Design The Pease brothers like to stick together—at work, at play and especially on the slopes. David, Henry and Fletcher Pease, three Cincinnati guys that like to ski, have developed a practical and affordable product to help friends and family find one another on the mountain—REKKIE Smart Snow Goggles. Named after a British military slang term for...

Health + Wellness

How Physical Therapy for TMJ can relieve your Jaw Pain

The Temporomandibular Joint is a part of the body that often gets overlooked and underappreciated given its frequent role in many aspects of our lives. The Temporomandibular Joint is the joint where the jaw bone attaches to the rest of the skull near the ears on both sides of the face. This joint is the pivot point that allows our mouths to open and close for all of our everyday activities including eating, drinking, and talking. When people have issues related to their TMJ, they can experience...

Home + Design

Epic Island

A Q&A With Interior Designer Jackie Barnes Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Kathryn Hayden Photography | @kathrynhaydenphotography The epic island in this gorgeous kitchen renovation is the heart of the family home, where friends and family float in and set anchor to share life together. The ongoing project is the design wisdom of Jackie Barnes, founder and owner of Jackie Barnes Design in Mariemont. Before she was a designer, Jackie was a psychologist. Motivated and inspired by...

Fitness

Fall Into Running Season

Start a New Tradition With These Family-Friendly Fall Races Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Provided Countryside YMCA Patriots 5K & Trail Run The Countryside YMCA Patriots 5K & Trail Run takes place at Countryside YMCA in Lebanon on November 2 at 9 a.m. and supports their Veterans Connect program. For every 10 registrations, the YMCA sponsors a veteran in Warren County to participate in a 12-week program focused on age-appropriate fitness, nutrition, mental health resources and...

Education

Enriching Students & Community

Philanthropic Partner Indian Hill Foundation Helps Students & Educators Succeed Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Provided In classrooms around the country, community matters. Every day, volunteers and local leaders step up to help students realize their full potential with activities and guidance to complement classroom activity—often, leaning on their own real-world experiences to help students better understand the landscape they’re about to be part of. The Indian Hill Foundation is...

Food + Beverage

Passion for Cooking

Chef Aaron Owen Crafts Approachable + Affordable Dishes at The Birch in Terrace Park Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphic Designs Chef Aaron Owen of The Birch in Terrace Park could have been a lawyer if life had gone a different way. As a bright, precocious fifteen-year-old, he was even offered a full ride to Harvard. His trajectory shifted, however, when he took a job in a kitchen to make his grandmother proud. “I’d always have my nose on the table, watching her make food,”...