After many trips to Put-in-Bay over the years, we have decided that the easiest and funnest way to get there is the Jet Express Ferry. It is the fastest and most direct way to Put-in-Bay, Kelly’s Island and Cedar Point. It’s a wonderful adventure every time!A convenient indoor/outdoor bar is located right near the dock to grab a drink while you’re waiting to board the Jet Express Ferry in Port Clinton, Ohio.As you pull away from the dock to get whisked away to your Island getaway, there are many sites to see. It only takes 30 minutes to get to the island.You can sit on the lower deck inside or ..read more

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If you’re looking for a great way to connect with your daughter and build her confidence then Gracious Adventures, Courage to Confidence Course is for you and your daughter! It is 4 interactive and fun lessons that give her the tools she needs to build up her courage and confidence in her life. The best part is you can do it together on your own time! This could be a complete game changer for her self-esteem and for your relationship with her. These lessons give her the opportunity to grow and feel proud of who she is. She will head right into summer with a bucket full of confidence! Starts Ma ..read more

As a self-described history buff, I often take my kids to historical monuments, museums and other locations where they can learn more about the past and the world around them. Finding toys and reading materials that reinforce this learning helps fill in the gaps for my kids – and for me! Honest History magazine is a perfect example of a way to partner the concepts and time periods that define our history with a love of reading and learning. Honest History magazine was started “as a place for kids to explore the past and re-discover stories of people, just like us, who changed the world.  ..read more

Right now with all of the uncertainty in our lives, it’s really challenging to know what’s going through our kids minds. They may be happy one minute about getting together with a friend for an outdoor playdate, then sad the next when they find out they can’t celebrate a special event with a large group of family or friends. Regardless of what they are feeling, they can share these emotions with their new Whatsitsface stuffed animal friend. My daughter has so much fun changing their expressions. For example, this one is angry at bedtime about brushing his teeth. My daughter usually isn’t too e ..read more

Looking for something to do this Fall during Covid? Check out Majestic Meadows Alpaca Farm in Medina, Ohio! This is such a fun way to spend a day.  Their 20-acre Medina property includes open pastures for you to roam and visit the alpacas and their animal friends. Majestic Meadows currently has 70 alpacas on the farm (which grows during baby season) along with miniature donkeys, pygmy goats, babydoll sheep, shetland sheep, highland miniature cows, kangaroos, llamas, miniature horses and miniature potbelly pigs. Tickets are only $5 and you can schedule on their website. Click here to ..read more

I was at a friend’s for brunch and she had the most amazing food! My favorite things that she served were the lemon chia balls and the chocolate rose balls from Ojas Jars – a Cleveland local, organic, guten rree, vegan, health food delivery company. How it Ojas Jars Works:  At the beginning of each week, the owner Sam Doyle sends out an order form for the Ojas Jars menu. Delivery takes place on Tuesday afternoon/early evening of the following week. Please fill out your order form by Saturday  The menu for the food that will be delivered on Tuesday is listed with ..read more

Ohio is back open and my husband and I were ready to break free and go somewhere. We decided to visit one or our favorite places that’s not too far away but feels like you’re a world away on an island vacation at Put-in-Bay! We took the Jet Express to Put-in-Bay since it’s the fastest way to get there and we always love the experience! They just opened a brand new indoor and outdoor bar at the Jet Express to grab a drink while you’re waiting to hop on the next boat. I didn’t realize you can get seasons passes for the Jet Express if you are planning to go up to the islands a lot during the s ..read more

Stuck inside the house for yet another day of pandemic quarantine? Kids done with their schoolwork and burnt out on the screen time? Yeah, here too. Luckily we recently discovered Adventerra Games, “the environmental games!” According to the Adventerra Games web site, they “create and develop educational games for children that are focused on environmental themes. Our unique games were created from our desire to inspire families to respect nature and safeguard our planet. ​While playing our simple and enjoyable boardgames, players intuitively learn new behaviors that reduce their ecological fo ..read more

With the salons and spas closed, we are now having to take matters into our own hands. I purchased the Salon Depot Waxing Kit on Amazon. It comes with bags of the wax and sticks as well: It was definitely worth the $30! So happy with my purchase ..read more