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December 5, 2018

Christmas In Cleveland: Six Spots to Boost Your Holiday Cheer

It really is the most wonderful time of the year, but sometimes I find myself rushing around like a mad woman instead of truly enjoying the holiday season. Can you relate? I encourage you to read this post and then schedule one day or even a few hours to do one of these six things. Christmas in Cleveland is quite magical in my opinion, so I hope you’ll take advantage of everything our area has to offer during this holiday season. Pin this to save for later! Christmas In Cleveland: Six Spots to Boost Your Holiday Cheer Number 1 1. See a show at Playhouse Square, double points if it’s holiday-themed. Get fancied up, gaze at the world’s largest outdoor chandelier and see how downtown sparkles with glittery lights. Grab a glass of wine or two at Heinen’s and eat dinner at Lola’s on East 4th beforehand for a full evening out. If you don’t know about Smart Seats, be sure to check out how to get these affordable seats in the second largest theater district in the U.S. Yep, you read that correctly. Screenshot from www.playhousesquare.org…look at all of the amazing shows coming up! Number 2 2. Spend a lazy […]

November 13, 2018

Reasons Why I Love Cleveland: The Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Some of the best things in life really are free. Recently I’ve been inspired to opt outside more often and luckily enough, my home is located only 40 minutes away from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This park has over 140 miles of trails to explore and protects over 33,000 acres of land. Read on to discover the many reasons why I love the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Pin this to save for later! Reasons Why I Love Cleveland: The Cuyahoga Valley National Park Autumn is a beautiful time of year to visit the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). I always find myself gravitating towards spending more time outdoors during the fall months, as the weather is crisp but enjoyable, the leaves are vibrant, and I know the impending doom of a cold and snowy Northeast Ohio winter. By no means am I an outdoorsy hiking expert, but below are a few ways I’ve really been enjoying the CVNP. These ideas will be great for newbie outdoor adventurers to mimic. Bike the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. While this historic trail has 11 trail-heads in the CVNP, I like to drive from Cleveland to Peninsula and start biking there. […]

November 8, 2018

Reasons Why I Love Cleveland: Beauty Shoppe

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According to Buffer’s State of Remote Work 2018 Report, in the United States over 40% of the workforce has spent at least some time working remotely and that number continues to grow. I am a part of that remote nation, as my company is headquartered in Massachusetts, but I work out of my home in Cleveland, OH. While being a remote worker has it’s advantages (i.e. no commute, no dress code, more flexibility, etc.), there are also many disadvantages (i.e. less human interaction, LOTS of time read: too much at home or at coffee shops, no office cleaner, etc.). Enter the co-working space, Beauty Shoppe. Open space seating in the entrance of Beauty Shoppe Beauty Shoppe is a network of neighborhood co-working and office spaces, designed for all different types of entrepreneurs, remote workers, small businesses owners, and more. There is one location in Cleveland and multiple locations in Pittsburgh. Read about my recent experience at Beauty Shoppe in Cleveland, giving me one more reason to love my hometown…and get out of the house! Pin this to save for later! Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary day of co-working at Beauty Shoppe in exchange for a thoughtful review of their space. As always, all opinions […]

September 11, 2018

Reasons Why I Love Cleveland: The Cleveland Candle Company

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As many of you know, I am a big proponent of my hometown, Cleveland, OH. There has been a crazy amount of growth in the last few years and I have loved seeing my city prosper. One of my favorite neighborhoods, Ohio City, recently gained a new business, The Cleveland Candle Company. I have enjoyed these candles for a long time, but more recently, I was able to attend one of their DIY parties and created my own candle, bath bombs and lip balms…and I am an even bigger fan now! Read about my creative experience at The Cleveland Candle Company below. Pin this to save for later! Please note: I was invited by The Cleveland Candle Company for a complimentary DIY Party. All opinions are 100% my own. Reasons Why I Love Cleveland: The Cleveland Candle Company The Cleveland Candle Company opened in 2014 by a few young entrepreneurs with a passion for scent and candle-making. They started with two store locations in Coventry and Mentor, but recently expanded in May 2018 with their Ohio City location right across the street from the West Side Market. Read more of their story here. Right when I walked in, I was overwhelmed […]

July 16, 2018

A Grape Lover’s Guide to Spanish and Portuguese Wines

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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 […]

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