Northern Kentucky has a blend of local businesses, shops and experiences that make for good last-minute holiday gift ideas. Here are some specific gift ideas you can easily find around the area: Vintage finds and antiques Route 27 Antique Mall (Alexandria): Route 27 Antique Mall is located in Alexandria’s Village Green Shopping Center. The mall […]
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Shop your white elephant gift local: Here are some ideas
Gift boxes of nostalgic candy, gag t-shirts, novelty gifts, mini bar in a jar, and wine bottle brain teaser puzzles are all great options for a white elephant gift exchange.
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Northern Kentucky’s German roots flow much deeper than Mainstrasse
This story originally appeared in the Oct. 20 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Enjoy this story in two ways – read below or listen here. Covington’s Oktoberfest, held annually in the city’s Mainstrasse Village, brings visitors from near and far to don their best lederhosen, dance, play games and – […]
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Rose Moss Creates a Colorful Garden
By Jill Fessler A few years ago, we cut down a large tree next to our home. Now, that side of the house gets lots of full sun. I searched for plants that could tolerate the increased sun and heat of the day. I found Rose Moss also known as Portulaca. This plant comes in […]
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Local Acts of Kindness
Early June Jill Fessler of StoneBrook Winery passed out from the heat while manning a booth at the Farmers Market in the Midway. “A kind, good samaritan helped her,” says Debbie Buckley, Renaissance Manager and Economic Development Director for the City of Fort Thomas. “He laid down cash as he did so and one of the […]