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A Weekend Roadtrip to Ann Arbor & Detroit

One of the benefits of living in Cleveland is close access to many big cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Detroit. Since relocating here about 1.5 years ago, Mike and I have taken the opportunity ...

A Couple’s Guide to Cleveland: My Favorite Date Destinations

While Mike and I love hiking at Cuyahoga Valley National Park and searching for seaglass at beautiful Lake Erie beaches, sometimes we also like to get dressed up a bit. While many of the big ...

Small Town Charm in Willoughby: A Quick Daytrip from Cleveland

Since moving to the Cleveland metro about a year and a half ago, I have been exploring a lot of the small towns outside of the city. Over the holiday break, Mike and I decided to check out a small ...

Dining at The Walnut Room on State Street in Chicago

For years, I have wanted to dine at the gorgeous Walnut Room in downtown Chicago. The restaurant is located in the Macy’s on State Street on the 7th floor right near their amazing Holiday ...

Wild Winter Lights at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

My favorite holiday event I’ve attended since moving to the Cleveland metro is the amazing zoo lights festival. I’ve attended a lot of these throughout the country and this one is extra ...

Halloween in Cleveland: What to do Besides Haunted Houses

When the PSL rolls out at Starbucks, mornings are cool enough to put on a sweater, and the parks are filled with fall color, this usually means Halloween is right around the corner. While I love ...

Spooky Eats at The Haunted House Restaurant in Cleveland

Ever since moving to the Cleveland metro area, I’ve been wanting to dine at The Haunted House Restaurant. I watch my fair share of spooky movies around Halloween (typically fantasy based only ...

Fall Treats: Where to Find the Best in Cleveland

Every fall, I get excited to go pumpkin crazy. First, I head to Trader Joe’s to fill up my cart with basically every pumpkin snack and treat they offer. Next, I check for any local restaurants ...

Lodi, Wisconsin: A Peaceful Weekend Escape from the City

Lodi is a small lakeside city located in the Madison metropolitan area. It’s a gorgeous small city with a year round population of just over 3000. It’s also a popular second home ...

Brecksville Reservation: The Largest in the Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland is home to one of the nicest park systems in the country. On your first drive through the city, you may see nothing but industrial parks and factories. However, if you stay a bit, I ...