Entertainment

Wired for Success

Smart Home to New Showroom, Alamo Is the Spot for Sound Advice and Cutting-Edge Products Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Matthew J. Capps Since 1953, Alamo Electronics has been the region’s go-to for high-end home entertainment accessories and high-tech advice. Now, they’re proud to offer a completely remodeled showroom to serve customers like never before. The updated showroom includes a number of components. One, for example, spotlights outdoor-specific entertainment options...

Wellness

Care That Feels Like Family

In-home Care Bringing Heart, Dignity, and Personalized Support to Families Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Matthew J. Capps Some of life’s most important care happens at home, where comfort and identity are deeply connected. That belief led owner Emily Harris to open Homewatch CareGivers of Cincinnati, a Loveland-based franchise born from personal experience and a passion for serving others with compassion. The mission is simple yet powerful: to provide personalized in-home support...

Education

A Future Smiling Bright

NOS Is Turning Good Dental Health into Classroom Fun Article by Carly Tamborski | Photography by Provided When students at Loveland Primary School see a unicorn, monkey, or dinosaur puppet come into their classroom wearing braces or expanders, they know it’s going to be a fun day. The puppets are part of a hands-on oral health presentation from Northeast Orthodontic Specialists, where Dr. Jacob Stadiem and his team visit second graders at local schools throughout the year to teach students...

Beauty

Glow With It

A New One-Stop Spa Embodying Everything Your Skin Deserves Article by Nicole Browning | Photography by Matthew J. Capps Caring for yourself can take shape in a lot of different ways, but one surefire investment that promises to pay off tenfold is a trip to Embody Regenerative Aesthetics, a medical spa with a treatment menu that’s sure to have something just for you. Because taking care of your skin isn’t just a fleeting thing, it’s something worth investing in. Something that helps you feel...

Education

The Next Chapter

It Takes a Village to Build a NEST Article by Mary Kate Lenard | Photography by Provided The final bell has echoed, the hallway hum has softened, and the school day at Loveland Elementary has come to a close. But for some students, another chapter is beginning. Backpacks drop and doors swing open. One student grabs a snack while another moves to decompress with LEGO blocks before tutoring begins. Teachers mingle with volunteers, proudly sharing what students accomplished that day, or sneaking...

Local Services

Local Experiences

Go Green: Investing in Nature & Education Centers Article by Courtney Kraemer Valley View Foundation A grassroots nonprofit, this beautiful preserve in Milford invites visitors to wander through fields, forests, and along the river.  ValleyViewPreserve.org   Cincinnati Nature Center Protect local wildlife and resources by shopping their Native Plant Sale, April 25–26 — grow a garden that support natural beauty!  CincyNature.org   Greenacres Foundation Visit their Farm Market and...

Home + Design

Own the Room

Six Interior Design Secrets: Small Investments With Big Impact Article by Chris Sherritt | Photography by Olga Polo Photography If you’ve been in your home for a while, you’re probably ready for a refresh. Or, perhaps you have a lingering trouble spot where “there’s just something missing.” Maybe you just want a few fresh ideas to welcome in spring.  Local expert interior designer Julia Bender to the rescue! We captured Julia’s top tips for instantly elevating a variety of rooms — without...

Food + Beverage

Think Inside the Box

BentOn Delivers Artfully Crafted Bento Boxes with a Local Twist Article by Elizabeth A. Lowry | Photography by Provided One of the perks of traditional Japanese bento is that it’s great for eating on-the-go. One of the drawbacks is that, unfortunately, not everyone can create these delicious, single-portion meals.  Luckily for us, we have easy access to both thanks to Loveland’s own BentOn, owned and operated by Toru Furukawa, a third-generation Japanese bento maker who skillfully prepares...

Home + Design

Secret Ingredient

For Kitchen Remodeling That’s Easy as Pie, Just Add KBI Article by Pamela McWhorter | Photography by Brittany King Imagine making a lemon meringue pie and the recipe says you had to grow your own lemons. Or it called for using a specific pie pan—which was on backorder. The experience would leave a bad taste in your mouth, no matter how well the pie turned out. Remodeling projects can be like that, too. You have high expectations for your new space, but setbacks cause the vision to fall flat...

Food + Beverage

Stock Your Pantry Like a Pro

Must-Have Cooking & Kitchen Essentials From a Local Top Chef Article by Chris Sherritt | Photography by Stephanie Meinberg Leah Moss put All The Ingredients together for her incredibly successful from-scratch meal prep and catering business in 2018. Now, she’s spicing things up with a brand-new kitchen and pickup location at 390 Loveland-Madeira Road, right in the heart of Loveland.  Want to shop like a chef? We asked Leah for her top 5 tips on how to quickly and easily turn up the heat on...