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July 16, 2018

A Grape Lover’s Guide to Spanish and Portuguese Wines

Are you a grape lover who likes to taste different wines from across the world? Me too. Last week I had the opportunity to attend a blogger event at Heinen’s featuring wine and cheese pairings from their wine buyers recent trip to Spain and Portugal. (What a dreamy job, right?!) Read more about my experience below to see how you can recreate the same event at your home or attend a similar upcoming event at Heinen’s! Hopefully you’ll love these Spanish and Portuguese wines as much as I do. Pin this to save for later! Please note: I was invited to this Heinen’s blogger event free of charge. All opinions are my own. A Grape Lover’s Guide to Spanish and Portuguese Wines This blogger event was held at the beautiful Heinen’s grocery store located in Chagrin Falls. When you enter the store, turn to the right to be blown away by their tasting room! The size alone is incredible, but the variety of wine, beer and spirits available for purchase will knock your socks off. After hearing a bit of the backstory about how the Heinen’s wine buyer became acquainted with a 5th generation winemaker in Spain, we began to […]

June 26, 2018

A Perfect Day on Put In Bay

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Do you dream of an island getaway but only have a day-trip budget? Look no further than the Lake Erie sands and shores. Located a little over an hour away from Cleveland, OH is an island escape that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Here’s how to spend a perfect day on Put In Bay. Pin this to save for later! *Please note: I was invited as a guest of Miller Ferry and some of the below experiences were complimentary. All opinions are 100% my own. A Perfect Day on Put In Bay Pre-trip: The first thing you want to do when planning a day-trip to Put In Bay is look at the ferry schedule. Will you leave at the crack of dawn or late morning? Miller Ferry offers multiple daily trips from Catawba (mainland) to Put In Bay (Island). Determine your schedule and arrive at least 20 minutes before the ferry leaves to park and buy your tickets. Parking is free and a one-way adult ticket costs $7.50. While you can bring your vehicle with you, that will cost you extra and you really don’t need it for a day trip on the island. Morning: Check the […]

June 21, 2018

Reasons Why I Love Cleveland: Swings-N-Things

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It’s no secret that I love Cleveland. Maybe an unspoken truth though is the real reason why I live, work and play in Cleveland, OH…and that reason is my family. While I love to travel and plan fun getaways from CLE, there is no place I’d rather be than spending quality time with the ones I love. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to take my oldest nephew, Simon, to Swings-N-Things for some one-on-one time. Swings-N-Things is a child’s dream. From go-karts to ice cream to mini-golf, there is fun for all ages (adults included)! Read all about our experience at Swings-N-Things! Pin this to save for later! Please note: I was invited by Swings-N-Things for a complimentary visit to their fun park. All opinions are 100% my own. Reasons Why I Love Cleveland: Swings-N-Things Swings-N-Things offers multiple different activities for all ages. I was a bit leery bringing my nephew Simon as he is only four years old. Would he find Swings-N-Things fun? Would there be enough fun and games for him to enjoy himself? I made sure to do my research and found out that while he couldn’t drive the bumper boats or go-karts by himself, he could […]

June 8, 2018

Reasons Why I Love Cleveland: Laura of Pembroke at Pinecrest

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Why do you love your hometown? What makes it unique? There are hundreds of reasons why I love my hometown of Cleveland, OH and today I wanted to share one new reason with you. Earlier this week, I was invited by Laura of Pembroke, a new shop in Pinecrest, to attend their boutique’s grand opening. Twist my arm…of course I agreed! This locally owned store is beautiful. They offer trendy women’s clothing, darling accessories, design services and more! Here’s what I enjoyed during my time at Laura of Pembroke at Pinecrest. Pin this to save for later! Please note: I was invited by Laura of Pembroke to attend their grand opening “Champagne & Sweets” and I received a swag bag and gift card in exchange for my review. All opinions are 100% my own. Reasons Why I Love Cleveland: Laura of Pembroke at Pinecrest Beautiful women’s clothing – While I’m not on a designer clothing budget, I enjoyed perusing all of Laura of Pembroke’s offerings. The nice thing is that you can find designer pieces next to more budget-friendly items. Think Kate Spade next to Cupcakes & Cashmere caddy corner to Sugar Lips. You can find something within your budget here! Gorgeous […]

May 16, 2018

Weekend Getaway to Geneva-on-the-Lake

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It’s no secret that I love wineries. When the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake and Lake Erie Canopy Tours reached out to see if I’d like to come visit this spring, I jumped at the opportunity! I live on the west-side of Cleveland, so Geneva-on-the-Lake is about an hour drive away from my home. Since Mother’s Day was this past weekend, I asked my middle sister, Bekah, and my mother, Theresa, to join me. Despite the weather being unseasonably cold, we still had a lovely time. Here’s what we did for our weekend getaway to Geneva-on-the-Lake. Pin this to save for later! L-R: Bekah, my middle sister, me, and my mom, Theresa Please note: While some of the below opportunities were complimentary, all of my opinions are 100% my own. Weekend Getaway to Geneva-on-the-Lake Where We Stayed: The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake is located on Lake Erie, right next to Geneva State Park. It is the perfect location to visit the strip, tour multiple wineries, hike through the state park or have a lake-side retreat. The Lodge offers over 100 rooms and over 20 small cottages. We stayed in cottage 26 which had a small kitchenette, two bedrooms (one King bed and one […]

April 24, 2018

Reasons Why I Love Cleveland: Providence House

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There are many reasons why I love Cleveland and am proud to call it my hometown. Cleveland is home to numerous nonprofit organizations trying to make our area and world a better place to live, work and play. Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the 37th Annual Luncheon for Providence House. Providence House is a crisis nursery committed to child abuse prevention and family preservation in the Cleveland area. Learn more here. Reasons Why I Love Cleveland: Providence House Every year, this fundraiser helps enable Providence House to help thousands of children in crisis. This luncheon was especially important because it honored and celebrated Sister Hope Greener who founded Providence House. It was also her 90th birthday! I was truly inspired by her selfless life work to improve the lives of helpless babes. It moved me to tears as her friends, pastor and supporters spoke of her love. Sister Hope repeatedly mentioned God’s providence over her life and this organization. We all need to be a bit more like Sister Hope. This luncheon also demonstrated to me the importance of partnerships and community. The list of organizations present included media, construction, decor, advertising and more! It was so impressive to see the […]

March 19, 2018

Where Am I?! A Westside CLE Gal Visits the East Side {Giveaway with The Capital Grille}

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If you’re not from Cleveland, let me explain to you a very silly, yet fierce competition that goes on among folks that call The Land home. It’s simple really: Westsiders think the west side of Cleveland is best and Eastsiders think the east side of Cleveland is better. It’s quite odd but many, MANY people tend to only stay on their side of town. Read more of the history on the polarized sides of CLE here. Unfortunately this has been pretty true of my CLE life, so whenever I cross the river and venture past downtown, I tend to feel a bit lost and the surroundings don’t feel as familiar. I’m hoping to change that though! Here’s what I have discovered when this Westside CLE gal visits the east side. Be sure to read all the way to the bottom for a chance to win $50 to The Capital Grille! Delicious Places to Eat & Drink on Cleveland’s East Side: The Capital Grille: Recently I was invited to a blogger event at The Capital Grille (25389 Cedar Road Lyndhurst, OH 44124; located in Legacy Village) to try out their all-new Cocktail Time menu. I had never been to this restaurant, but I had […]

February 28, 2018

Celebration of (Almost) Springtime in CLE with Buckeye Vodka

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The springtime in Cleveland ranges from gorgeous, breezy and sunny to rainy, soggy and cold in the blink of an eye. While we aren’t yet to spring, we certainly are edging closer as March is tomorrow! Can you believe it? As Lake Erie begins to thaw out and the sun starts peaking from behind the clouds, Clevelanders go crazy. Shorts, sandals and day-drinking can be seen when the temperature hits above 40 degrees. With that being said, this past Sunday (and yesterday too) was prettttty gorgeous, so I decided to whip up some springtime/summery drinks to celebrate the sunshine and promise of warmer weather with the help of Buckeye Vodka. Buckeye Vodka was started in Dayton, OH and I love supporting Ohio-made products. Check out this video to learn more about the brand and it’s beginnings: I have been on a recent kick of mixing lemonade with orange juice (a tasty tip I learned from my nephews), hence this yummy drink was created. Celebration of (Almost) Springtime in CLE Ingredients 2-3 ounces Buckeye Vodka Juice from 3 lemons (I used Meyer Lemons.) Fresh squeezed OJ 1 oz of triple sec Mix all of the ingredients together and you basically have a […]

January 19, 2018

Five Reasons Why You Should Visit Cleveland in 2018

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This post originally appeared on Cleveland Plus. In the December 2017/January 2018 edition of National Geographic’s magazine, Cleveland was featured on their list entitled “Places You Need to Visit in 2018”. The brief write up featured a few of CLE’s impressive restaurants and trendy neighborhoods. While I agree with everything the article mentioned and am proud that my hometown made it in this prestigious publication, I’d like to delve a little deeper into convincing you to add the Land to your 2018 travels. Take a look at my five reasons why you should visit Cleveland in 2018. Five Reasons Why You Should Visit Cleveland in 2018 1.Cleveland has a small town feel with big city attractions. Do you want the best of both worlds? We’ve got it here in CLE! From championship-winning sports teams to world-class museums to the second largest performing arts district in the US, this city has many similar luxuries and attractions as much larger metropolises minus the crazy traffic and even scarier prices. You won’t be bored during your visit! Here’s a few suggestions to get you started. 2018 Broadway Series at Playhouse Square – I am trying to see Hamilton! Western Reserve Historical Society Cleveland Starts Here Exhibit – A great […]

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