How to Throw a Neighborhood Party

Neighborhood Parties are a great way to meet new neighbors and catch up with good friends. Block off the street and let the little ones roam free. Here are some fun ideas for get-togethers whether it’s just 5 or 6 families or the whole block.   • • • •  F O O D • • • • • • […]

Happy Hour Concert Series

Enjoy live music, art and cocktails Fridays evenings at 5:30 to 8pm through August 11. Cool off in our happy hour beer garden with an ice-cold, hand-built brew from Cleveland favorite, Butcher and The Brewer. (Must be 21+ with proper ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.) Explore the neighborhood — Open artist studios from 7-9 at Artful Cleveland (Located right across […]

Making Friends as an Adult is Not Easy, But it is Possible

I grew up watching Friends and believing that’s what adulthood would be like. A group of tight knit, long time friends who did everything together.  However, as my life took many transitions, it seemed that making new friends was about as easy as getting a cavity filled! For years I thought this was an isolated incident. No […]

Tinkergarten: An Alternative to Camp

Tinkergarten: Putting play back into education! What Happened to Recess? Even if your kid hasn’t started school I think we’ve all heard of the dreaded common core.  As a middle school English teacher I am not against the message of the common core curriculum, however there seems to be something lost in translation.  Schools have […]

Another Trendy Toy for the Land Fill

I give up; I can’t keep up. Just when I thought I was a rock star mom for finding Elmer’s glue for slime when it was sold out at every craft store within 25 miles of us, the glue is…so “yesterday.” And then it was fidget spinners. My son actually never fidgeted until we GOT […]

Not Your Average Ladies’ Night Out

I’m always looking for something fun and different to do with my girlfriends and I’m so excited about checking out Wine and Floral Design Night at Bethpage Florist!  There’s nothing better than getting to dig deep into your creative side.  Get your girlfriends together or plan a date night where expert florists take you back […]

Get Away to Beacon, NY in the Hudson Valley

I lived in Brooklyn for 16 years, so I felt a sense of belonging as I walked around Beacon, NY last weekend. The town was settled in 1709 and has gone through lots of changes in it’s 300 year history but word on the street is that Brooklynites have flooded this town…and revived it. Over […]

Vines and Branches RVC – A Lovely Addition to Town

As we were strolling around town this weekend, our little canine companion led us up North Park Avenue and straight into one of the best finds in town – Vines and Branches! We were encouraged by owner, Lisa M. Lowe to browse through the store and Stella was even given samples of yummy. fresh bread. […]