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June 13, 2018

My Experience on the Route 33 Brew Trail {Visit Fairfield County Ohio}

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This past weekend, I adventured down south to Fairfield County (OH) to experience their brand new Route 33 Brew Trail. Announced during the recent National Travel & Tourism Week (May 6 – 12), Visit Fairfield County launched this trail which features six craft breweries (with taprooms) along Route 33. Read all about my experience below! Pin this to save for later! *Please note: While some of the below experiences were complimentary, all opinions are 100% my own. My Experience on the Route 33 Brew Trail The six breweries included in the Route 33 Brew Trail are BrewDog, Brewery 33 Hocking Hills, Combustion Brewery and Taproom, Double Edge Brewing Company, Loose Rail, and Rockmill Brewery. If you’re coming from Cleveland, it makes most sense to start at Combustion Brewery since it’s the farthest north. (FYI: Fairfield County is located southeast of Columbus.) The drive from Cleveland to Combustion Brewery took about 2 hours and 30 minutes, so be sure to pack some snacks and good tunes for an enjoyable road trip! Stop #1: Combustion Brewery & Taproom This brewery is located in small-town USA, Pickerington, OH. You almost feel like there’s no chance there’s a brewery in this town…but that’s wrong! Combustion is […]

June 5, 2018

Cleveland Getaway to Savannah, GA {Bachelorette Party}

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Over Memorial Day weekend, I had the opportunity to getaway to Savannah, GA for a bachelorette party. I had spent the previous days in Appleton, WI for work, so needless to say, I was excited when I arrived in this charming southern city. This was the second time I had visited Savannah, but the first in warm weather, so I got to experience the town in a different way. From hauntingly beautiful Spanish moss to delicious, hearty southern dishes to historic neighborhood squares, Savannah is altogether lovely. Here’s what I did during my Cleveland getaway to Savannah, GA. Pin this to save for later! Cleveland Getaway to Savannah, GA {Bachelorette Party} Getting There: Since I came from a work trip, I flew from Appleton to Atlanta to the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). SAV is a small, clean and cute airport! It’s about a 20-25 minute Uber ride from the airport into downtown Savannah costing around $20-25. (Side note: Allegiant Air has a direct flight from Cleveland to Savannah. My one-way flight on the way home from Savannah to Cleveland was $80.) Where To Stay: Splurge: The Grant offers unique, luxury apartment accommodations for short or long-term stays. These modern, adorably […]

May 23, 2018

Seven Healthy & Convenient Foods to Pack For Airline Travel

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It happens to everyone. You tell yourself, “I will NOT buy Cinnabon, Starbucks, McDonalds (insert your favorite fast food here), etc. at the airport. I’ll wait to eat something when I get to my final destination.” What actually happens? You get stressed out via TSA and airport security, the person next to you is munching on french fries, and when the smells of a bold roast and cinnamon-y, frosted goodness greets your nose, you drop $20 and buy that treat. I’ve found that a good way to combat this bad habit is to pack healthy, convenient and delicious snacks in your carry on. Below are seven foods to pack for airline travel that you will almost always find in my purse. Seven Healthy & Convenient Foods to Pack For Airline Travel Nuts: I tend to buy the pre-packaged snack size packs so that I don’t overeat. This is a great source of protein! Energy bars: My friend Jenna introduced me to RXBars and I love the berry flavor. They are a bit pricey, but with 12 grams of protein in each bar, I’m okay with the extra $$ spent. Cheese sticks: Cheese is actually supposed to be served at room […]

April 23, 2018

From Cleveland to Boston: Top 10 Things To Do in Boston (aka Beantown)

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At the beginning of April, I traveled from Cleveland to Boston to attend the Ashoka U Exchange. Not only was I excited to attend this social entrepreneurship conference but I was also thrilled to visit Boston for the first time. If you know me, you know I’m a planner. After reading through blogs, searching on social media and renting Fodor’s Boston Travel Guide, I had pre-selected my must see sights in the limited free time I had available. After actually visiting and experiencing the city, here are (in my opinion) the top 10 things to do in Boston. Top 10 Things To Do in Boston Visit the Boston Public Library. Oh my goodness! This library is seriously gorgeous! If you are a library nerd like me (I visit my local library almost every week), this must be on your must see list. A few points to highlight: It’s free (duh)! When I visited, almost every table was full. This is a happening place that Bostonians obviously use and love. Do as the locals do! Beautiful architecture and history are found in every corner, including the outside courtyard. (History lesson: This library was the first large free municipal library in the […]

July 24, 2017

3 Days in England

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This past June, I had the trip of a lifetime and was able to spend almost 2 weeks in Europe with some of the greatest gals I know. We split our time between the U.K. and Greece (check out our full Europe itinerary here), and today I wanted to give you a peek into our time in Great Britain. If you’re headed over the pond anytime soon, I hope that you find this post helpful! Here’s what I experienced during my 3 days in England. 3 Days in England Day 1 Mary Kay and I arrived around 10 AM and were so happy to be reunited with our ex-pat friends, Rachel and Jared. They picked us up from Gatwick airport and we headed back to their town of Reading. After having some snacks and catching up, we headed out to explore their city of the past 2 years. Reading is located southwest of London on the river Thames and is about a 30 minute train ride away from the city. It has a really cute main street with lots of shops, restaurants and pubs. We stopped at Bill’s for a quick dinner and tried fried haloumi…aka the British version of mozzarella sticks. Reading felt […]

July 11, 2017

Island Getaway: Put-In-Bay Day Trip Itinerary

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As many of you know, I recently returned from visiting Greece. The islands entranced me with their white-washed buildings, bright blue domes and magenta bougainvillea. While I thoroughly enjoyed my European adventure, it’s always good to come home to Cleveland. This past weekend, I decided to take a quick island getaway…CLE style. I want to share my Put-In-Bay day trip itinerary with you so that you can do the same sometime this summer! Put-In-Bay Day Trip Itinerary 9:15 AM Leave Lakewood, OH & drive to Port Clinton, OH. It takes a little over an hour to get from point A to point B. There is parking right outside the Jet Express ferry. We paid $12 for almost a full day. 11:00 AM Depart Port Clinton via the Jet Express & head to Put-In-Bay. Be sure to check out the ferry schedule and plan your day accordingly! Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, your bathing suit and an extra set of clothes. There are relatively nice public restrooms in downtown Put-In-Bay where you can shower & change if necessary. 11:30 AM Arrive at South Bass & commence island time, drinks & feels! Rent bikes (or golf carts) at Island Bike Rental which is located right […]

July 6, 2017

My (Almost) 2 Week Europe Trip Itinerary & Planning Tips

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Happy summer, friends! After almost a 2 month hiatus from writing blog posts, I’m back! 🙂 Life gets busy and unfortunately blogging is one of the first things to go when that happens to me. I’m sure many of you can relate. Anyways, quite a lot has happened since the last time I wrote a post. More specifically, I went to Europe and back! About two years ago, my good friends Rachel & Jared up and moved their lives to the UK. I asked Rachel before she left, “If I come visit you in London, can we take a trip to Greece too?” Her answer was yes, of course. How do you say no to Greece!? Well yes, it is expensive, and yes, I did use up almost all my vacation time for this trip…but it was worth it! When else will I have good friends living abroad? I kept telling myself this and decided that yes, I needed to go and it needed to happen this summer. With that being said, I wanted to share my trip itinerary with you, as well as a few planning tips. In upcoming posts, I’ll share more specifics (and pictures!) about each city […]

May 13, 2017

Itinerary for a Long Weekend in Seattle

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My roommate Molly and I have been wanting to go to Seattle for almost 2 years and finally the timing worked out to go together! In late April, we had the opportunity to visit this rainy but fun Pacific Northwest city that we had heard so much about. If you’re interested in visiting or are currently planning a trip to the Emerald City, I hope that this will provide you with an ideal itinerary for a long weekend in Seattle (or at least some fun ideas). Enjoy! Itinerary for a Long Weekend in Seattle Friday Getting There: We departed CLE at 3:25 PM and arrived in Seattle at 5:33 PM. I would definitely recommend trying to get a non-stop flight if you’re coming from Cleveland or the Eastern Time Zone. It’s almost a 5-hour flight, so with a long flight and a 3-hour time change, it’s beneficial to opt for the non-stop flight! We found a deal on Frontier Airlines for less than $200/per person round-trip. Go budget airlines! Where To Stay: Molly and I stayed at the Belltown Inn. While this definitely wasn’t the fanciest of places to stay, it was clean, had friendly and helpful staff and was in our price range […]

March 27, 2017

Adulting 101: What To Pack In Your Carry On

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If you’ve never lost your luggage, you don’t know the anxiety that one feels while waiting around the baggage carousel and not seeing your belongings appear. The first time I lost my suitcase I was at the Fayetteville/Bentonville airport in Arkansas on a business trip. As I stood impatiently at carousel 4, I noticed that bags were dwindling and mine was nowhere to be seen. That’s when it hit me that I hadn’t packed an extra set of clothes OR my makeup OR my toiletries in my carry on. Then a wave of panic rolled over me as I spoke to the airport attendant and realized I wouldn’t be getting my bags until tomorrow afternoon…AFTER my presentation. Did I mention I was wearing athletic clothes? Granted, they were my “nice athletic clothes”, but definitely not appropriate for the conference I was presenting at early the next morning. After that trip, I realized what was essential to pack in my carry on (and wear on a business trip flight). If you don’t want to learn this lesson a hard way, I suggest you read part IV of my Adulting 101 series on what to pack in your carry on! P.S. An awesome giveaway is detailed at […]

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