Come be a part of making a difference in children’s lives! The 7th Annual Laughter is the Best Medicine event takes place on Friday, September 25, 2020 from 6:30 – 11:00 pm at The Syndicate, 18 E. 5th St., Newport, KY  41071, presented by Window World of Cincinnati.

Laughter is the Best Medicine supports the work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support is crucial to St. Jude continuing its work without ever sending a family a bill. Laughter is the Best Medicine is an important part of fulfilling St. Jude’s mission: Finding Cures. Saving Children.

The event includes a sit-down dinner, open bar, live and silent auction, raffles, split-the-pot and a Comedy Show with a national headliner comedian, Ricky Glore. 

The venue is focused on safety with a hospital-grade HVAC, masks will be worn and are available, as is hand sanitizer throughout the site.

Decadence Productions, the premier event agency in Cincinnati, is producing this event. 

Single tickets, VIP tables and sponsorship packages are available. Visit www.windowworldcincinnati.com for tickets and more information.

As different destinations start opening up, calls are flooding in from folks who are desperate for a change of scenery. Whether you’re looking to travel this fall/winter or planning ahead to 2021 and beyond, our resort partners are welcoming guests back with open arms and safety protocols in place to make sure you feel as safe and comfortable as possible. Two areas I’m selling the most are Cancun (and surrounding areas) & Los Cabos. Both destinations offering incredible promotions and some room categories that will blow you away!

Atelier Resort & Spa is one of my top picks located just north of Cancun in Playa Mujeres. My favorite room category here is the Inspira Master Suite. With 24 hour room service, indoor/outdoor rooftop living area and private pool, you’d never even have to leave your room! The beach here is wonderful and the staff will deliver meals to your oceanfront Bali bed. 

With the buy 4 nights get two free promo going on, now is a great time to book! 

Whale watching season in Los Cabos is from Dec – April, so now is a great time to lock in your travel dates to experience this momentous event! Nobu Los Cabos is one of my top picks for travelers who are looking for a 5 star luxury resort with an exceptional culinary experience. From the moment you arrive, you will be swept away by the serenity, beauty and simple yet elegant touches that Nobu offers. I highly recommend a Jr Suite Private Pool Oceanfront room for your stay! 

Contact me today for pricing and availability for your next getaway!

Debbie Boyd, Travel Happy Agency – 513-275-8086/ e-mail – debbie@travelhappyagency.com website: travelhappyagency.com

This year has shown us how important it is to cherish the good times with  family and friends. Prime Cincinnati can offer a safe space for your get-together. Outdoors on their Urban Oasis Patio or inside one of their private rooms. Let them provide peace of mind for your group with social  distance tables, knowledgeable staff, and strict adherance to guidelines. 

The smaller of their two patios can accommodate up to 10 while the larger patio can seat 30. Inside, there is a small Grotto for 6 and the largest, 580 Room, can hold up to 60. All while maintaining the necessary precautions. 

Enjoy your friends and family. Enjoy the summer before it is gone. Enjoy yourself! Enjoy private dining at Prime Cincinnati. 

Email Elise.Lemen@PrimeCincy.com today to book your event.

As different destinations start opening up, calls are flooding in from folks who are desperate for a change of scenery. Whether you’re looking to travel this fall/winter or planning ahead to 2021 and beyond, our resort partners are welcoming guests back with open arms and safety protocols in place to make sure you feel as safe and comfortable as possible. Two areas I’m selling the most are Cancun (and surrounding areas) & Los Cabos. Both destinations offering incredible promotions and some room categories that will blow you away!

Atelier Resort & Spa is one of my top picks located just north of Cancun in Playa Mujeres. My favorite room category here is the Inspira Master Suite. With 24 hour room service, indoor/outdoor rooftop living area and private pool, you’d never even have to leave your room! The beach here is wonderful and the staff will deliver meals to your oceanfront Bali bed. 

With the buy 4 nights get two free promo going on, now is a great time to book! 

Whale watching season in Los Cabos is from Dec – April, so now is a great time to lock in your travel dates to experience this momentous event! Nobu Los Cabos is one of my top picks for travelers who are looking for a 5 star luxury resort with an exceptional culinary experience. From the moment you arrive, you will be swept away by the serenity, beauty and simple yet elegant touches that Nobu offers. I highly recommend a Jr Suite Private Pool Oceanfront room for your stay! 

Contact me today for pricing and availability for your next getaway!

Debbie Boyd, Travel Happy Agency – 513-275-8086/ e-mail – debbie@travelhappyagency.com website: travelhappyagency.com

This year TEDxCincinnati is excited to try a new show format that allows for attendees to be safely socially distanced while still experiencing speakers who will share unique perspectives and ideas. We are excited to announce the first ever TEDxCincinnati Drive-In Main Stage Event on August 27, 2020 at the Holiday Auto Drive-In. 

Do you love TED Talks? Anyone who is interested in innovative ideas, authentic stories, and interesting people will not want to miss this new experience in the TEDxCincinnati community. TEDxCincinnati is an experience unlike any other, and this year we are excited to be exploring new settings and trying new things. The Drive-In Main Stage Event will feature local speakers and performances on the mega screen along with a live emcee. The full line up of speakers is available online at TEDxCincinnati.com. 

“Members of the TEDxCincinnati Community come to our events with open hearts and minds,” says TEDxCincinnati’s founder and Executive Director, Jami Lah. “It’s all about shifting perspectives and sharing authentic stories with each other.” The TEDxCincinnati mission is to “Live Consciously, Be Authentic, and Empower Others.” The TEDxCincinnati Drive-In Event will be the first TEDx event in the country to be held at a drive-in theatre. 

Tickets for the Drive-In Main Stage Event are available for purchase online at TEDxCincinnati.com. Attendees should plan on arriving between           7:00-7:45 PM and the show will begin promptly at 8:15 PM. Holiday Auto’s Drive-In concession stand will be open so attendees can purchase snacks and beverages. See you on August 27!

Your next ob-gyn appointment may seem like an odd time to discuss your heart, but it could save your life (especially if you, like many women, see an ob-gyn instead of a primary care physician for your annual exam). In fact, it’s so important that the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) just came out with an official advisory that urges all doctors who care for women to talk about heart health starting now.

It makes sense: Your visit provides a perfect chance to learn your heart numbers, as your ob-gyn can check your blood pressure, order blood work, and more. And women who have had children may have an increased risk of heart issues, since pregnancy is like a stress test for your heart. High maternal blood pressure, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and premature birth are all associated with heart problems later in life.

If your doctor doesn’t bring up your heart, you absolutely should. Here’s what to talk about at your next office visit.

1. Discuss your stats.

Write down any numbers your ob-gyn provides (blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels). Ask if they’re higher than last year’s and, if so, what you can do. “When men come to the doctor, we often do a better job connecting these numbers to cardiovascular risk than we do with women,” says John Warner, MD, president of the AHA. So if your doc doesn’t tell you what these numbers really mean to you, ask.

2. Update your current doctor.

If you’ve moved since you had children, chat with your new ob-gyn about your pregnancy history. Sometimes this vital information doesn’t get passed along.

3. Talk about family history.

Your ob-gyn will likely ask you about your family history of issues like breast and ovarian cancer, so be sure to also bring up your family history of heart disease.

4. Ask about a specialist.

If your blood pressure is higher than normal, for example, asking your ob-gyn for a referral to an internist or a cardiologist is a good idea.

Why now?

When the leaders of AHA and ACOG were on a panel about women’s cardiovascular health, organized by Woman’s Day in late 2017, it got them wondering how they could work together to raise awareness of this important issue. Less than a year later, they released this new advisory aimed at encouraging women to talk about their heart more with their doctor.

David B. Schwartz, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology