Cliches exist because there’s usually some element of truth to them. And earlier this week I proved that you never in fact forget how to ride a bicycle when I got back on one after years and years of not biking. I’m not exaggerating when I say I have almost no balance — check me out […]
A quick note: The below post was originally written as part of today’s Ohio Blogging Association All State Blog Swap. Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts my pair was unable to swap. However, I wanted to still share with you what I wrote, so I’ve posted it below. Because today is the All State Blog Swap, […]
Those who know me off-blog know that I can be a competitive person. Maybe not as competitive as Mad Men’s favorite copywriter Peggy (who was described in last week’s episode as so competitive she “races people to the toilet”), but when it comes to a person or place I’m proud of, my competitive streak can quickly […]
The last couple of years have been a difficult wakeup call for many. With an unstable economy, issues such as hunger and people’s inability to afford food have become more widespread and pressing than in recent decades. In our own region it’s a signficant and growing concern, with the Cleveland Foodbank’s distribution rate up by 59% in the last three years and a recent article in the New […]
A little bit of blog-keeping this Wednesday morning: Congratulations to Sarah @ Cooker Girl – Random.org selected you to win 2 tickets to the Great Big Home and Garden Show! Email me at clueintocleveland (at) gmail (dot) com to arrange for your tickets. *** Thanks to the Ohio Blogging and #TeamSawyer meetups,…
I love New Year’s Eve – hanging out with friends, Dick Clark’s admirable tenacity, the anticipation of the countdown. However, when it comes to partying on New Year’s Eve, I prefer a low-key gathering. Last year, we had friends out from Philly and rang in 2011 with a dinner at home that featured some of our…
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…
Two months ago, my coworker, friend and fellow blogger iNeed a Playdate decided to participate in the Flippin’ Good Deeds Challenge. Through a partnership with flipflop wines, Soles4Souls posted an open invitation to bloggers to reach out to their online and local communities and collect shoes. Every pair of donated shoes helps further Soles4Souls’ mission of providing footwear to individuals…
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…
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…
