Beauty

Wellness, Redefined

Aesthetic Treatments to Whole-Body Care, Mint Med Offers Luxury Experiences Rooted in Expertise, Comfort, Community Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Matthew J. Capps The first thing you notice when you step inside Mint Med is the sense of calm. Warm wood tones, layered greenery, and natural textures create an atmosphere that feels grounded and intentional. Light moves softly across the room, and almost without realizing it, the pace shifts. This is a space designed to help you relax...

Arts + Culture

Local Experiences

Local Theaters Article by Courtney Kraemer | Photography by Provided Loveland Stage Company A historic community theatre featuring award-winning productions all year long! Check out their Valentine Variety Show,  Cirque Du Crushin’,   February 6 & 7 at 7 p.m. LovelandStageCompany.org/tickets Sharonville Cultural Arts Center This intimate theater is a showcase for all: community productions, local art, and creative learning.  SharonvilleCulturalArts.org Mason Royal Theatre Company ...

Home + Design

Holmes Improvement

New Partnerships + Services Allow This Renovations Specialist to Continue Building Dreams Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Matthew J. Capps Plans always seem to be in motion at Holmes Custom Renovations, which has been building dreams and helping Greater Cincinnati families realize next-level home renovations for more than 20 years. Now, the company’s eye-catching showroom — located in Blue Ash — has undergone a transformation of its own, complementing a comprehensive offering of...

Sports + Recreation

Gear Up In One Go

Head to Toe, Skis to Snowboards, It’s All In the Family at Vertical Drop Article by Nicole Browning | Photography by Matthew J. Capps Whether hitting the slopes at Perfect North, trekking to Snowshoe for a long weekend, or planning a spring break getaway to the Rockies, you don’t need to look any further than your own backyard for all of your ski and snowboard outfitting needs. Vertical Drop, located at Loveland Station, is your one-stop-shop for all things adventure on snow. We know what...

Life + Culture

Food For Thought

Impacting Tomorrow Takes a Holistic Approach to Providing the Basics Article by Kathy Doane | Photography by Amanda Rossmann No one can describe the mission of Impacting Tomorrow better, and more enthusiastically, than Ken Tracy, who co-founded the nonprofit with his wife, Libby.  “We asked ourselves, what are key necessities that every individual, and especially every child, needs to thrive?” That list consisted of the obvious and the not-so-obvious: food, clothing, medical and dental care...

Fitness

She’s On a Mission

A Health and Fitness Empire Built from the Inside Out Article by Carly Tamborski | Photography by Matthew J. Capps With both SPENGA and Trainers Spot going strong, Kelly Hater has become synonymous with accessible fitness in Loveland, helping shape how people move, train, and take care of themselves. But beyond the growing wellness footprint, there’s a deeper story about Kelly herself — her routines, her mindset, her approach to health. And how she’s built that thriving fitness empire. ...

Finance + Legal Services

Turn New Year Intentions Into Lasting Protection

A new year often starts with good intentions. People often focus resolutions on health, finances, and getting organized, but long-term planning is just as important. Estate planning is not reserved for late stages of life, but rather about protecting yourself and your loved ones right now.Whether you have an existing plan or need to create one, the new year is an ideal time to get started. At Wolterman Law Office, our Cincinnati estate planning lawyers help individuals and families turn good...

Home Services

Does Adjusting Your Thermostat Really Make a Difference?

Every homeowner seems to ask themselves this question, does adjusting my thermostat really make a difference in my energy bill? Preston’s Heating and Cooling understands that each Cincinnati home has its own unique features. We break it all down in this post below.1. Heat Pump Systems (Common in the Midwest)Heat pumps are very efficient—but only until temperatures drop into the 20s. Below around 20–25°F, a standard heat pump may rely heavily on expensive electric backup heat.Recommended Settings...

Food + Beverage

Smokin’ Hot

Follow the Trail (and the Crowd) to Barbecue Brilliance Article by Nicole Browning | Photography by Provided Sound the alarms, Loveland! There’s a new barbecue joint in town, and this is one you definitely don’t want to miss. Pig Candy has moved into (and totally renovated) the former Branch Hill United Methodist Church on Bridge Street … they are fired up and already serving our community well (until sell-out, that is, which does happen, so get there early!). As soon as you enter Pig Candy...

Life + Culture

An Awesome Playing Field

This Special Nonprofit Connects Special Needs Families with Fun — and Each Other Article by Kathy Doane | Photography by Photography Provided Augie’s Adventures keeps special needs kids in the game, both figuratively and literally. The importance, the challenges of doing this? Founder Heidi Terselic shares her reasons, her commitment, her hopes, dreams, and plans for parents and kids (of any age) with disabilities. Who is Augie? Augustus “Augie” Michael Terselic is my 19-year-old son. He...