Local Business Spotlight: Sing & Swing
Director of Sing & Swing, Jennifer Woda, says that the best way for children to explore their musical development is through play. Unstructured, repeated, child-centered practice is the formula for music development success. Sing & Swing's Music Together...
Christmas Getaway To Frankenmuth
The year of monthly travels ended in December with a Christmas getaway to Frankenmuth, Michigan. This has been on my list for a while based off the mixed reviews & since we wanted to keep things a little easy, we decided to travel to Frankenmuth literally...
Weekend Getaway: Southern California
November's trip of 2023 brought us to sunny California! Our final destination was Anaheim but since options for one-way flights are limited, we decided that on the way there we would do a layover in Vegas to avoid any issues. The flights were rather easy & while...
One Night Getaway To Dover
October was full of Halloween Spooktacular planning, playing tourist all around Cleveland, & boating. I almost thought we wouldn't be able to squeeze a trip in for our year of monthly travel but I planned a night away for some r&r after the Halloween...
Weekend Getaway Road Trip: Chicago
For our September trip last year, we headed to Chicago for the weekend. Chicago is a great road trip destination as it's only around a 5 hour ride depending on where in Northeast Ohio you are. The last time we went to Chicago a few years ago, we went in one straight...
Rainforest Car Wash Medina Celebrates Grand Opening with Community Event
Rainforest Car Wash Medina is thrilled to announce its Grand Opening event on March 16 and 17, promising a weekend of celebration, community engagement, and giving back. As a token of gratitude to the community, Rainforest Car Wash Medina is offering free car washes...
Brunch Spots Around Cleveland
Looking for brunch options all around Cleveland?Here's a list of brunch spots that start at 10am or later! I've also noted important things to know about days/times brunch are offered. For a list of early breakfast spots, visit the Breakfast Spots Around Cleveland...
Sushi Spots Around Cleveland
Craving sushi?Here are some recommended spots all around the Cleveland area!*all are linked to websites for more info* DOWNTOWN Gomaย SoraSushi 86 WEST SIDE Arashi - WestlakeBlue Sushi Sake - WestlakeFujiyama - AvonFunshi - Rocky River & AvonGinko -...
Meet Shanda from G.R.A.C.E. Elderberry
Shanda is the owner of G.R.A.C.E. Elderberry, a small woman owned elderberry business in Cleveland. Hi Shanda, tell us a little about yourself & family - where are you originally from/how long have you lived in town? Children/Ages?ย I grew up in a small, rural...
Date Night Restaurants Around Cleveland
This is discussed often on social media & I wanted to finally put a list of recommended restaurants I've received through the years when you're looking for a great restaurant for date night! As with most guides on TheClevelandMoms.com, locations are organized...
The Local Moms Network 2024 Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide
ย Overnight camp and travel programs are a classic rite of passage that give kids benefits long after summer ends. Use The Local Moms Network 2024 Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the best options in the United States! Your child will return...
Local Business Spotlight: Castle On A Cloud Entertainment
If you made it to The Cleveland Moms Halloween Spooktacular last October, I am super excited to share more about Castle on a Cloud Entertainment who brought Batman & Cinderella to join in on the fun! If you didn't get the chance to attend, Castle on a Cloud...
HealthyBaby: Why Our Moms Are Loving These Safe Baby Products!
As new moms and then as second or third-time moms welcoming more babies, nothing is more important to us than keeping our babies happy and safe. Thatโs why we areย thrilledย to share all about a growing baby brand that is completely shaking things up (for the...
5 Reasons You Need To See Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive
In 1978, the song I Will Survive not only made Gloria Gaynor a household name, but also turned her into an icon of the entire disco era. In the years since, sheโs certainly survivedโa lot. After a childhood marked by poverty and sexual abuse, she endured a...
Local Community Spotlight: Cuyahoga Parents Connect
We frequently overhear the adage 'it takes a village to raise a child,' yet a recent State of Motherhood survey by Motherly unveiled a stark reality - 56% of respondents lack a non-family 'village' for support. Enter Cuyahoga Parents Connect, a beacon of connection in...
A Quintessential Cleveland Summer Staycation
After a pretty big June/July trip last year, we decided to keep things simple for August. It was my baseball loving son's birthday & we figured it would be fun to play tourist in our own city so I booked us a night at the Residence Inn Downtown. I chose this hotel...
Road Trip: Cincinnati, Louisville, & Nashville
Looking for an affordable road trip getaway? Consider stealing our itinerary on our June/July trip last year! In case you missed it, 2023 was the year of monthly travel for my family. None of our trips were hosted or sponsored in any way. Many people were interested...
2024 Solar Eclipse Over Cleveland
As I'm sure you've heard the news: 2024 is a HUGE deal for the Cleveland area this year as a TOTAL solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8th at 3:15pm. Cleveland will be within the path of totality. What does that mean exactly? Well, there will be nearly four minutes...
Meet A Founder: Melissa Bernstein
Melissa Bernstein is best known for founding the inimitable toy brand Melissa & Doug, with her husband Doug. Based around the concept of encouraging open-ended, creative play, the Melissa & Doug brand is a familiar staple for any parent with young...
Discount Drug Mart $500 Gift Card Giveaway
Could you use a little pick-me-up this holiday season? Good news: Iโm teaming up with Discount Drug Mart to give away a $500 gift card on Instagram to use toward anything in the store! That means gifts for the family, all your favorite holiday beverages, last-minute...
