Dolce Gusto Holiday Giveaway Winner!
Try as I might, I’m having problems getting into the holiday spirit this week. Although I’m pretty much done my shopping, have planned our annual Christmas Eve roadtrip to meet my parents and sister for dinner, and have even figured out what we’re doing for New Years (a very low key evening of…
All I Want for Cleve-Mas, Part 4: Fighting Cabin Fever
Have you entered the Clue Into Cleveland giveaway for a Dolce Gusto Piccolo coffee machine? Only a few days left to enter here! Cleveland winters get a bum rap. Although I know I’ll complain about it when we’re in the throws of February dealing with endless snow, during this time…
Enter to Win a Dolce Gusto Piccolo Coffee Machine
UPDATE: Congratulations to Mojamala2 for winning the Dolce Gusto! Besides the normal holiday stresses like shopping and decorating, this season has proven a little busier than normal in our house with the addition of a few roadtrips. From weddings in Philly to our upcoming drive to Austin, Texas — Scott and I are starting to…
Spreading Holiday Cheer with the Liver Life Challenge and Alzheimer's Association
In addition to giving gifts to friends and family, this time of year is an excellent reminder about the importance of giving back to the community. Thanks to avid Cleveland blog reader Lindsay Meggas and HungryinCLE for the heads up about these two opportunities: Blondes vs. Brunettes benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland In Spring…
The Game's Afoot for the Holidays at the Cleveland Play House
A triple murder and assassination attempt may not be the first things that come to mind when I think about the holidays. However, the world premiere of Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays) at Cleveland Play House is a hilarious, quirky and thrilling alternative to your standard holiday entertainment. The Game’s Afoot opens with a performance of one of…
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…
Reflections from Thanksgiving
Because this blog is a year-round love letter of the things in Cleveland I’m thankful for, I wanted to kick off the week after Thanksgiving by sharing a few of the non-Cleveland things that I’m really grateful round out my life. I don’t have many opportunities to talk about these people so I apologize…
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…
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…
The Results of the #FlippinGoodDeeds Challenge
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…