All I Want for Cleve-Mas, Part 3: Lost in a Good (Cleveland) Book

With holiday shopping now in full swing, it’s time for part 3 in my All I Want for Cleve-Mas series.  Previously I talked about events that make it easy to shop local this season, as well as what’s on stage in Cleveland for the holidays. Today, it’s all about books! I wish…

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All I Want for Cleve-Mas, Part 2: Local Holiday Shopping in Cleveland

Happy Thanksgiving, Clue Into Clevelanders! I hope you have a great holiday with family, friends or relaxing at home. Of course, the day after (and even Thanksgiving night for some stores) kicks off the holiday shopping season. Before you get swept away in the craziness of shopping for gifts, I suggest making a trip to…

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Blog Swap: MissWineOH says, Wines you HAVE to try

Today is the Ohio Blogging Association‘s Cleveland November Blog Swap. As part of it, I’m happy to introduce you to Tammy, Chief Tasting Officer at MissWineOH . On this day, bloggers from around the Northeast Ohio area are guest posting on one another’s blogs as a way to get to know…

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Cleveland's Fabulous Food at the Fabulous Food Show

This weekend the Fabulous Food Show traveled to Cleveland. In addition to some food sampling, excellent people-watching opportunities and culinary stars like Bobby Flay and Restaurant Impossible’s Robert Irvine gracing the stage, Cleveland’s talent was also showcased. Having attended the Food Show a couple years ago and because I’m on an alcohol-diet in November…

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Want to win 2 tickets to the Fabulous Food Show?

Update: Congrats to entry #20 – Courtney M. for being selected on random.org as the giveaway winner! Of course you do! Between the Piston Power Show and this weekend’s LEGO KidsFest, the I-X Center has been hosting a lot of fun events lately. However, one of their most popular (and…

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Happy First Birthday, Yelp Cleveland

When I’m thinking of checking out a new store or need help making a decision between two restaurants, one of my first stops is Yelp.   I even used it this past weekend when I was out of town and needed the address of a diner in Philly.  I’ll admit, though, it’s a love affair from…

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Dinner at Deagan's with Ohio Blogging Association

Last month, motivated by Cleveland’s results in the LivingSocial restaurant poll, I came up with my list of 10 restaurants I need to try. After enjoying Flying Fig a couple weeks ago, I’m happy to say I can now cross a second off my list: Deagan’s in Lakewood. Deagan’s opened last year and…

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Jump Back Ball 2012 Ticket Kickoff – Nov. 3

A couple months ago at PlayhouseSquare’s Young Professionals Movie Night, I was happy to join my fellow Jump Back Ball co-chair Meredith in announcing the theme of this year’s Jump Back Ball: Jump Back Through the Looking Glass The planning has been amping up since then — as we recreate the whimsical world of…

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MissWineOH's Wine and Cupcakes at Market Ave. Wine Bar

A wine tasting with cupcakes? MissWineOH is onto a good thing! Have you entered the Cleveland LEGO KidsFest giveaway yet? You only have a few more days — the winner gets 2 free tickets to this awesome LEGO extravaganza at the I-X Center. *** While I’d say I love wine, I…

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#FlippinGoodDeeds Party for Soles4Souls Shoe Drive

Since starting the Flippin’ Good Deeds Challenge last month, iNeedaPlaydate and I have been grateful for all of the shoes donated so far. Now, we’re giving you another way to drop off your shoes: Join us on November 5th at Mullen’s on Madison for the Flippin’ Good Deeds Last Chance Party! It will…

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