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November 6, 2017

Live Life Adventurously at the Go Ape! Zipline and Treetop Adventure

This past weekend, I was invited to try the Go Ape Treetop Adventure course at Mill Stream Run Reservation in Cleveland, OH. While I excited to zip line and do something new in CLE, I was definitely feeling apprehensive about the heights! I overcame my fears and decided to live life adventurously by swinging through the fall foliage in our beautiful Cleveland Metroparks. Read about my experience at the Go Ape Treetop Adventure course below. Go Ape Treetop Adventure course: Things To Know Before You Go After booking my spot in advance online, I received via email a thorough list of items to know before you go. A few key tips included: Arrive 15 minutes early to check-in. You have to sign a waiver! For those in the Cleveland area, the parking lot is the same one as the tobaggan chutes. Ensure your clothing/personal items are appropriate and safe for this activity (i.e. no gum chewing, no dangly earrings, no open-toed shoes, pull your hair back in a ponytail, etc.) If you’re planning to bring a camera or phone, it needs to be secure on your body. A Go-Pro chest harness is best, but I chose an arm band to bring my phone along. Wear tight-fitting, yet comfortable clothes! […]

October 6, 2017

Fall Weekend Getaway to Cleveland

Cleveland/Trip Itineraries

This article originally appeared on OhioExplored.com. Autumn is the perfect time to visit Cleveland. While summers are a blast in the Land, CLE really shows off in the fall with it’s color-changing leaves, slightly cooler temperatures and plethora of activities and events for all. Foodie? Outdoor Adventurer? Beer/Wine Connoisseur? Theater Lover? Sports Fanatic? If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s time to book your fall weekend getaway to Cleveland. Fall Weekend Getaway to Cleveland Friday *Time to Paint the Town Red* 4:00 PM: Check-in at your lodging. Cleveland has recently had quite a few amazing hotels built in the downtown area. Kimpton Schofield Hotel: Location, location, location! Book here. Aloft Cleveland Downtown: Artsy flair and close to many popular attractions like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & the East Bank of the Flats! Book here. Cleveland Hostel: Need a budget friendly option? Check out the Cleveland hostel which is outside of downtown but in a great neighborhood called Ohio City. Think lots of cool bars and plenty of locally owned restaurant options. For a full list, check out TripAdvisor’s reviews! 5:00 PM: Grab a glass of vino or craft beer (pumpkin-flavored preferably) from the Heinen’s Grocery Store 2nd floor rotunda balcony […]

July 16, 2017

Auntie Joys: A Day at Hale Farm

Auntie Joys Series/Cleveland/Life Style

Like I’ve told you before, being an auntie is my absolute favorite role in life. I’m always looking for fun and creative activities to do with my niece and nephews. When the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS – which includes Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, Costume Collection, Hay-McKinney and Bingham-Hanna Mansions, Kidzbits Family Hands-on Center and the Research Library) asked to partner with my blog, I gladly accepted and knew that Simon (3 years old), Gus (20 months old) and Aurellia (16 months old) would enjoy a trip down to Hale Farm & Village. Hale Farm & Village is a historic property within the boundaries of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park where you can step back in time and view how people lived their everyday lives in the early 1800s. Below I shared a bit about our day at Hale Farm, as well as some exciting announcements & events from the Western Reserve Historical Society! Read all the way down to the bottom to enter a contest to win a membership to WRHS! Simon was our fearless leader and took charge of the grounds map. Stop number one was the first settlement. At each stop, there is a storyteller who shares […]

January 26, 2017

Fan Girl Series: Cleveland Bloggers That I Adore

Cleveland/Fan Girl Series

Fan Girl (n): an obsessive female fan Over the past few weeks, I’ve been highlighting bloggers that I love to follow from all over the US in my Fan Girl Series. Today I wanted to take it a little closer to home and feature some of the amazing bloggers in my city, Cleveland, OH! While I still consider myself relatively new to the blogging world, it has been such a pleasure getting to know and learn from some of the more experienced Cleveland bloggers. Check out the below list of some talented Cleveland bloggers that I have discovered and become a fan girl of! Cleveland Bloggers That I Adore Why CLE: I had heard about Jen’s blog for a while now, but finally had the opportunity to meet her for coffee this past week and learn more. Her blog started when she boomeranged back into living in Cleveland and so many of her family and friends kept asking her, “Why Cleveland?” Her blog includes a plethora of reasons of why Cleveland is the best place to live, work and play. I’d have to say I agree with Jen! CLE Fashionista: I found out about Rachel’s blog through Instagram. Gotta love those hashtags! […]

January 25, 2017

Five of the Best Happy Hours in Cleveland

Cleveland/Life Style/Travel

I recently came across a quote that read, “Coffee keeps me busy until happy hour.” It made me laugh and then realize that a lot of times throughout my day, I idolize and can’t wait until work is done because I get to see my friends at happy hour. Happy hour doesn’t just mean drinks, drinks and more drinks. To me, it means catching up with friends, a purposeful time to relax and unwind and lastly, yes, good drinks (and good food). Luckily, Cleveland has some pretty amazing happy hours! If you’re visiting CLE anytime soon or live here and just want to check out a new place with your girlfriends, I highly recommend visiting the below best happy hours in Cleveland! Five of the Best Happy Hours in Cleveland Whole Foods 5 after 5 continues to be my favorite happy hour. For $5 dollars from 5-7 PM every Friday, you get a wine glass, five vino and food tastings that are themed differently each week, and an opportunity to catch up with your friends, family and neighbors. If you bring your glass back the next Friday, it’s only $4! You won’t find a better deal anywhere. I always hesitate to […]

January 16, 2017

Seven of the Best Coffee Shops In Cleveland

Cleveland/Life Style

Who doesn’t love a great coffee shop? Coffee shops are ideal for connecting with friends, going on dates, people watching and getting work done. After working remotely for almost 2 years, I have discovered some of the best coffee shops in Cleveland. Since I’m a westsider, I realize that I’m definitely biased toward anything west of downtown CLE. (Eastside, perhaps I’ll be brave and venture out to some of your java joints sometime this year.) Since a majority of my job is working via my computer, I need two main things when deciding which coffee shops to frequent: a strong internet connection access to an outlet While I also take into consideration the ambiance (coziness level, music most often played, etc.) and of course the tastiness of the coffee, the driving forces of my below opinions are reflective of the above two needs. If you’re a freelancer, remote worker, looking for a good location for your first date or visiting CLE and in need of a good cuppa joe, look no further! Check out the below seven best coffee shops in Cleveland! Seven of the Best Coffee Shops In Cleveland Black Bird Baking Company (Lakewood): Nestled on the corner of Sloane and […]

November 25, 2016

CleveLAND That I Love // Flashes of Gratitude Friday

Cleveland/Flashes of Gratitude Series/Life Style

Life is not fair. It is hard, messy, and downright ugly sometimes. You go through ups and downs and in-betweens. That’s why during the month of November I’ve been writing a series called Flashes of Gratitude Fridays. Do you know what makes you feel better when the world is kicking you to the curb? You reflect, talk about, write down, and praise God for everything that you are thankful for. Gratitude has a way of changing your mindset and helps you remember the beautiful parts of life despite everything around you feeling utterly hopeless. If you missed the first three weeks of this series, I would encourage you to go back and read those posts. My hope is that they’ll help you see light in the midst of darkness. There’s always, ALWAYS something to be grateful for. Week 1: On Love & Loss Week 2: Pancakes with Javon Week 3: What I’ve Learned from Working Remotely My fourth and final #FlashesofGratitude Friday post is all about my hometown…Cleveland, OH! While the LAND has been in the news for many different reasons in the past few months (Go Cavs! Go Tribe!), I would have to argue that Cleveland has been a true gem of a […]