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Gardening is making a popular comeback From beautiful flowers to delicious vegetables, gardening is making a comeback in America.

Must-haves for ‘green’ moms Modern moms need to teach childern how to preserve the environment.

Helping your child choose a summer camp Summer camp can have a great impact on a child’s life. Here’re some tips on how to choose a good camp.

Editor’s note Ah, can you feel it? Spring is in the air! You know what that means... time to get outdoors.

Roll up your sleeves, get down on your knees and plant until you can’t plant no more!

Gardening is making a popular comeback, according to one of this month’s features. Read about other current trends and incorporate them in your own backyard!

Also, this month we have our annual Summer Camps topic. Read about some wonderful local opportunities, as well as ways to help your child choose the perfect summer camp that will have a positive lasting impact on their lives.

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Living 6 Senior Apartments • Care

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“Just look around you,” says Susan McCoy, trend spotter and outdoor living expert. “Our relationship with money has changed. Hard work, common sense and a return to small-town values are causing a shift in priorities from boardrooms to backyards.”

According to GMG’s 2010 Garden Trends Report, “The rewards of growing your own – from basil to berries to flowers – are boundless,” says McCoy. Here is a glimpse of what McCoy and her team of trend spotters see for 2010.

• Edible gardens are in. Lawns are out.

Growing your own groceries is hotter than ever and is transforming homes and communities. A recent survey by the National Gardening Association shows a 19 percent burst of new hobby country farms and urban edible gardens over last year.

“It’s time to reclaim our land for our greater good,” says Margie Grace, the 2009 International Landscape Designer of the Year, awarded by

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the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. “Take that food-producing garden from the back 40 and put it wherever we want. Reunite the ornamental with the edible – roses beside tomatoes, beds edged with herbs, and veggies used as annuals.”

Grace is one of many wanting to “delawn” America. Front lawns are being transformed into vegetable and rain gardens. “Hell strips” – the patch of high-maintenance lawn or dirt between the sidewalk and street – are being planted with sustainable flowers, grasses and shrubs that need little to no care.

Gardeners with limited space are finding ways to have fresh herbs and vegetables in their kitchens.

Innovative plant systems like Fertile Earth’s new Simple Gardens come with soil, seeds and a how-to guide packed in stylish square containers that make it a snap to grow kitchen gardens in any bright spot. Just add water.

• Slow gardening is in. Instant gratification Gardening see page 10

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t’s not enough anymore to just teach your kids to look both ways before crossing the street, pick up after themselves and play nicely together.

Modern moms need to teach children lessons on how to help preserve the environment for years to come.

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“The best way to teach is to lead by example, so if you want your children to grow up to be eco-minded adults, show them how to do it by ‘greening’ your own habits now,” says Emily Smith, vice president of the Disney Online Mom and Family Portfolio.

“Disney Family.com offers easy, everyday advice and tips for eco-conscious moms.

Fortunately, plenty of inexpensive products and resources can help your family live a more environmentally responsible lifestyle.”

Disney Family.com offers a list of the top six “green” products that can easily be incorporated into your everyday family routine.

• Reusable water bottles – You want your kids to drink plenty of water because it’s good for them, but you’re concerned that all those plastic bottles ending up in landfills aren’t good for the environment. The solution – reusable water bottles. Easily available in stores, reusable water bottles like those used by cyclists and hikers are a great alternative to disposable bottles.

By using them, you help reduce the waste stream and save money on more expensive bottled water. To really go eco-friendly, try a stainless steel bottle

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• Composting machine – Turn your leftover table scraps into compost and you will rank as the “Queen of Green” in your children’s eyes. A composting machine makes the job super easy, but you can also make compost with a simple composting barrel, available in any home improvement or garden store.

• Reusable razors – Did you know that about 2 billion plastic razors end up in landfills each year? That’s the estimate by the Environmental

Protection Agency. So replace your limited use disposable razors with a reusable one that allows you to keep the handle and only switch the blades.

You’ll reduce the amount of trash going into the waste stream and your legs may thank you since reusable razors are often better quality than disposable ones.

• Reusable shopping bags – Plastic bags wind up in waterways and harm wildlife, or end their life in landfills where they’ll remain forever. Paper Green see page 10

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Cedar Village community recognizes achievements On May 2, Cedar Village will host the second annual 8 over 80 awards.

These awards are presented to recognize individuals over the age of 80 who have made, and continue to make, important contributions to both the Cincinnati community and the Jewish community.

Here are the eight honorees with very brief highlights of their achievements.

Join Cedar Village on May 2 to hear more.

• Wilbur Cohen: Active with the Middletown Hospital (now Atrium Medical Center) for years and instrumental in the development of the new and beautiful hospital. Also an active board member and supporter of Cedar Village.

• Dave Jacobson: Instrumental role in the merger between the Orthodox Jewish Home and Glen Manor, leading to the development of Cedar Village.

Also involved with a number of other community organizations.

• Bob Kanter: Active volunteer in the Jewish community for more than 40 years, involved with the Jewish Federation, Jewish Foundation and Jewish Hospital, playing leadership roles at all.

• Florence Lieberman: Accomplishments include leadership roles in Hadassah and serving as the first woman president of the Jewish National Fund in Cincinnati.

• Lou Nidich: A tireless volunteer who helps to solicit and distribute donaMOTHER’S DAY CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

tions of food for the needy and has been a super volunteer for the Cedar Village Golf Classic.

• Sue Ransohoff: Longtime member of the board of Wise Temple, has developed a support group for seniors and has organized many projects at the temple. Also active with the Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center, Planned Parenthood and the Adoption Network.

• Dick Weiland: Active in the Jewish community for many years, raising funds for Hebrew Union College, being an advocate for Israel, part of national leadership of Jewish Federation. Lobbies tirelessly to support local Jewish agencies.

• Florence Zaret: Distinguished history of volunteering, from Red Cross to Jewish Hospital, Orthodox Jewish Home, Jewish War Veterans. A Cedar Village volunteer since Cedar Village opened in 1997.

Each of these people has made a difference in the lives of others and it will be a privilege to be able to salute them and their lifetimes of achievement and community service.

There is much more to say about all of these incredible individuals.

If you’d like to learn more, and share in the celebration, join Cedar Village Sunday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at Adath Israel Congregation.

Tickets are available through Cedar Village at 754-3100 or visit www.cedarvillage.org.

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Helping your child choose a summer camp Questions to ask when choosing a summer camp 1. What’s the camp’s philosophy?

2. How does the camp recruit, screen and train staff?

3. What about return rates?

4. What’s the ratio of counselors to campers?

5. How old are the counselors?

6. What does a typical daily schedule look like?

7. Will the camp be transporting children?

8. Ask for references.

Source: www.greatschools.org

A summer camp program can have a significant impact on your child’s life.

Therefore, it’s important that you assist your child in the process of choosing a program. After all, choosing a summer camp should be a family decision.

First, determine the sort of experience your child desires. Does he or she want to develop a new 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 the experience. Find out your child’s needs, interests, goals, and expectations.

Next, start making a list of camps that seem to meet 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 is ready for a sleep-over camp experience. Select a location that both you and your child are comfortable with.

Look into the staff. How long have the directors been at the helm and what are their priorities when selecting staff members. Do they conduct background checks? What is the staff to camper ratio? What is the age and experience of the staff?

Look at the camp’s mission statement and take a look at their Web site, literature or camp video to see how the mission is included into the overall

camp experience.

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

Sources: www.summercamp.org; www.camppage.com

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All rehabilitation therapies: Physical, Occupational, Speech, Respiratory, and Recreational are available to their residents.

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YMCA day camp offers an abundance of new experiences, skills, peace of mind for parents For both parents and kids, it's never too early to start thinking about plans for the summer.

Parents want to be sure their children are safe, supervised, and engaged in activities that keep their kids' minds and bodies active after school lets out for the summer. Youngsters look forward to the free time, and simply want to have fun and learn something new. YMCAs have been serving communities for more than 150 years, and YMCA day camp is a perfect option for parents who are looking for a safe and fun place for their kids to build healthy mind, body and spirit this summer.

“Children are our greatest treasures and greatest responsibility,” said David Martorano from the Clippard Family YMCA in Colerain Township. “YMCA day camp helps kids grow positively, meet healthy role models and learn good values-all while having fun. We not only provide memories that last a lifetime, but we also assure parents that their kids are in good hands during the summer.”

Day camp for youth – the most popular program offered by YMCAs-provides youngsters with a unique opportunity to connect with their peers and their community. At the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati day camps, our campers enjoy a broad range of age-appropriate programs, events and activities

stress, build energy and, most of all, learn skills that encourage a lifetime of activity.”

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is the largest provider of summer camps for kids ages 3 to 18. More than 10,000 children each year spend their summer with the YMCA through day and overnight camps at more than 16 locations.

Each week area YMCA day camps have a fun and different theme. However daily activities include: swimming, environmental education, arts and crafts, service learning, science, literature, free time and more. YMCA day camps also include: service learning, leadership development, sports, cheerleading, creYMCA day camps provide a wealth of opportunity for kids to get active through play. ative arts, and more. Also, day In addition to all of the activi- especially important as rates of camps offer pre and post camp ties offered at YMCA day camp, overweight and obesity among options for busy parents. parents also have the flexibility of youth have increased dramaticalDay campers will be divided enrolling their youngsters during ly over the past 25 years. In fact, into groups with activities and sessions that suit their needs. For a 2009 report from the Centers choices appropriate to the age example, if a parent only wants a for Disease Control and interests and needs of each child to participate two weeks Prevention recommended that group. Camp ages range from 3-5 out of the summer, our day camp school-age children should paryears for preschool camp, 6-12 can accommodate that schedule. ticipate in moderate to vigorous for day camp and 13-15 for teen Different levels of supervision are activity for a minimum of 60 camps. also available, depending on the minutes a day. YMCA day camps For a complete list, the public age and interests of the parent help kids build healthy habits is invited to contact their local and child. “YMCA programs are while having fun. branch or visit www.myy.org for designed to meet the needs and “The need is as strong today a complete camp and branch listschedules of today's busy famias ever before,” said Cindy ing. How can families learn more lies,” states Trish Kitchell from Tomaszewski of the Powel or register for a camp? the Gamble Nippert YMCA. Crosley YMCA. Being more www.myy.org or call the YMCA YMCA day camps provide a physically active through play at 362-9622. wealth of opportunity for kids to helps children better manage get active through play. This is stress, succeed in school, reduce

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A Sweet Life is celebrating spring and you’re invited.

A Sweet Life is excited to introduce new spring crafts, new cupcake flavors, new crafters, and its participation with the Cincinnati Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (CLLS) Man & Woman of the Year campaign.

Behind every handcrafted gift in the store is an equally unique crafter.

One of those crafters was Annmarie Sanfillipo.

Sadly, Annmarie lost her battle with leukemia in July, 2009. She fought the disease to the end and was an inspiration to any-

Gardening from page 4 is out.

With the rising demand for locally grown food, organic and energyefficient products, people are gardening for the greater good. According to Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability, (LOHAS) seed sales are up 30 to 50 percent and canning saw a whopping 45 percent increase. Along with vegetables, people are planting and picking fruits and berries – especially blueberries and raspberries – for their nutritional value and ornamental good looks.

• Multi-tasking is in.

Single-purpose gardening is out.

Roofs are no longer just for parties. Green roofs are springing to life in cities and small towns, transforming barren space

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one who met her.

In Annmarie’s honor, A Sweet Life has been asked to join in to support the CLLS 2010 Campaign.

A Sweet Life has happily jumped on board. A table of handcrafted items donated by our crafters that, when purchased, 100 percent of the sales of these items will be donated to the LLS. A Sweet Life hopes you will take time to check out this wonderful table.

On Saturday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., A Sweet Life will hold its Spring Fling event. Meet crafters throughout the day and, from 11 a.m. to 2

p.m., new crafters from A Whimzical Word will showcase their letter art photography.

Meet Hidee Lohstroh, a handcrafted card creator and candidate for Woman of the Year in the LLS campaign.

While shopping, be on the lookout for Easter eggs, hidden throughout the store. Each egg contains a prize!

You can taste test two new cupcake flavors and, last but not least, check out all the new spring and Easter items which are arriving daily.

Join them and make your life A Sweet Life.

Green from page 5 into lush gardens that help cool buildings, absorb rainwater, filter air pollutants, and create wildlife habitats.

Folks are bringing the outdoors in with houseplants. Indoor plants are living art accents that provide oxygen, and remove carbon dioxide and harmful volatile organic compounds, 24/7.

• Perennials and shrubs are in. Divas are out.

Sustainable landscapes, water conservation, perennials and small edible shrubs are hot as gardening with natives attracts needed pollinators and birds, critical for the balance of nature.

Consumers are looking for plants that are easy care, have great color, and are pest- and drought-

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resistant, like the new hardy early and repeat blooming daylily – Jersey Earlybird “Cardinal.”

Demand is up for sustainable hybrids like rhododendrons and grasses that provide great impact with little fuss. Look for a new hardy hybrid rhododendron and the first-ever tri-colored hosta from Briggs Nursery.

Rhododendron “Trocadero” is a compact grower with bright red trusses and Hosta “Trifecta” is a drought-tolerant stunner that helps shape landscapes with striking good looks and easy care.

For a complete GMG 2010 Garden Trends report, visit www.gardenmediagroup.com.

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bags are biodegradable but resources are required to make them. Reusable, cloth shopping bags are better for the environment. And you can make your own fashion statement by choosing fun, funky or fashionable totes to function as your shopping bag.

• Compact fluorescent light bulbs – Not only do CFLs consume much less energy than conventional incandescent bulbs, they last longer too. You’ll save money on your energy bill - not to mention your annual household light bulb budget – by replacing the incandescent bulbs in your home with these energy-saving alternatives.

• All-natural cleaning products - Long gone are the days when “natural

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cleaner” meant “good for the environment, but not so good for cleaning.”

Today, a plethora of products made from natural ingredients are gentler on the environment than harsh chemicals, but as powerful at cleaning as common chemical cleansers. You can find everything from laundry detergent and dish soap to window cleaner and even degreasers – all made from natural products.

For more tips on how you and your family can easily become “greener,” visit Disney Family.com where you’ll find advice, tips and products to help you live a more environmentally aware life.

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Getting cash for the things that matter most 3It’s getting to be spring, and day is tomorrow!” in their education and career we are all so grateful to bask in Sometimes we get advance paths. the sun again, and begin our notice, and sometimes the news Sure, it can get wearing to spring and summer routines is sprung on us the night before gather the gear and be on the run anew. the big event. to games and recitals.

Our minds trip lightly to Occasionally, we don’t have But it’s something we happily thoughts of vacation planning, the extra cash at hand to deal endure, because we love our kids the kids beginning their sports with these situations as they and want the best for them. programs, and even spring clean- arise.

There is an alternative to racking! It’s much better than shovelSure, we could ask to borrow ing up your credit card bills or ing snow, right? from a family member, or add it asking grandma for these extra It’s been a tough year, and we to the credit card that still has curricular activities or small luxall deserve a little break, be it a part of Christmas on it. uries. family vacation or enrolling the But can be embarrassing to You can get a loan at Facet kids in some extracurricular activities.

So why not turn that spring cleaning into money for spring break? Trade in that jewelry sitting around for some great memories of vacation for your family?

Go to the beach guilt and debt free? Turn those tools into Tee Ball uniforms? Get those video games out from under the bed and get your kids new summer clothes to play outside in!

Facet Jewelry Music & Pawn is here to help turn cleaning house into getting out and creating some family experiences that will be worth far more than those things sitting around and collecting dust for you to clean up next spring!

To keep most families afloat today, both parents need to work. That is, when there are both parents present at Facet Jewelry, Music & Pawn helps you get cash for the things that matter most. home.

Most of us make it by fine on ask for money from family mem- Jewelry, Music and Pawn for any what we earn, hoping there bers though, and we’d like to amount, from enough for recital won’t be a big emergency, braces, start paying that credit card pictures to larger amounts like all car repair bills and the like. down instead of adding to the new soccer gear, or a family vacaBut sometimes we just want a debt. tion. little extra to spend on a family We all love seeing our children Just bring in that guitar you vacation, or fun things like a succeed and grow in extra-curric- bought when you were a kid DVD player for the car. Facet is ular activities and sports. It is yourself in college and only play here to help with these extra good for their emotional and occasionally, or the jewelry you expenses, no matter how great or physical growth, but really, we only wear for special occasions small. are making an investment in but still has sentimental value.

We’ve all heard it before: their future.

Remember those valuable col“Mom, I need a dance costume These classes and sports help lectibles you’ve been saving for a for recital,” “Coach says I need a develop poise and confidence rainy day? Looks like that rainy new pair of cleats,” and “Picture which are necessary for success day has come! You may not want

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to permanently part with these items, but why not use them to fund some of your fun now?

Put your valuables to work for you! You can get a loan on these items, and retrieve them later.

The loans are totally confidential, and no credit checks are required.

You’ll get no such guarantee when borrowing from grandma.

Facet will lend you cash on the spot and there are no inquiries as to why you need the money. You may redeem your item in as few as three days but Facet will hold your item as collateral for a minimum of 100 days.

You may even extend that 100-day period by making a payment of the finance charge.

The finance charge consists of 5 percent of the principal plus $4 per month.

Defaulting on a pawn will never affect your credit or your ability to borrow from Facet in the future.

Or, alternately, you can sell these items outright and have the cash in hand to go shopping for those extra things your family needs.

If you’ve never been to a pawnshop, you are in for a pleasant experience when you visit Facet Jewelry, Music and Pawn. The showrooms are spacious and clean, and the staff is friendly and informative.

There are two locations for your convenience, one at 198 State Route 125 in Amelia and one in the Milford Shopping Center.

The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

For more information call Amelia 753-3121 or Milford 5766656 , or visit www.shopfacet.com.

Facet Jewelry Music & Pawn helps you get the cash for the things that matter most – your family.

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