I’m a self-proclaimed, fall fanatic. I’m your stereotypical pumpkin spice latte, all things pumpkin lover at this time of year. Heck, I even hosted a pumpkin beer tasting party I love it so much. Aside from pumpkins, there is a lot more of fall to take advantage of in the great state of Ohio. Looking for [...]
Category: City Living
Downtown and city living
Why my [downtown] backyard is better than yours
Whoever said that you can't have it all, clearly didn't live in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. My personal favorite area of downtown is the Warehouse District, but I'm partial. "My backyard" literally has something for everyone, and provides endless activities and fun throughout the year. Keep in mind that I am using the term "backyard" loosely, as [...]
Top 10 Reasons I Love Having a Dog Downtown

I make new friends daily. Aside from the select few, people immediately start cooing as soon as they see a cute dog. Granted they pay more attention to my dog than me, but it’s an immediate ice breaker.Breath of fresh air. Literally. I spend far more time outdoors than I ever used to BN - before [...]
Cleveland’s a Winter Wonderland
It’s a winter wonderland downtown, and I love it. I’ll admit that I wouldn’t mind summer coming tomorrow either, but there is something magical about the snow clinging to the tree branches and the frozen Cuyahoga River. I begrudgingly took my pooch for a walk yesterday, as the snow fell around us like a snow [...]
Pampering in the City: Marengo Spa
So after a year of living in the city (crazy, right?!) I have solidified one of the best spots for getting primped and pampered in downtown Cleveland. There’s something wonderful about walking just a few short minutes away and being beautified. This post talks specifically to getting my nails manicured and I wouldn't trust anyone but [...]
Fall Favorites around Cleveland
One of the many reasons that I could never leave the Midwest includes the beautiful transformation the city experiences as summer morphs into fall. The changing leaves, the pumpkin flavors and cool days are enough to make me forget about the fact that winter lurks close behind. This week and weekend are the absolute prime [...]