Ohio Love

Today is National Ohio Day and guess who's from this great state? Me!! I was born and raised in the northwest Ohio city of Toledo. Growing up a Buckeye was pretty good. Those winter months were very challenging the older I got though. Ohio can get brutally cold. The weather ultimately ran me out of … Continue reading Ohio Love

Toledo Spotlight: Toledo Spirits Company

When I returned to my hometown, Toledo, Ohio, I was in search for new story features for my blog. But to my delight, Toledo was not the same city I left back in the early nineties. Toledo was on the rise with some notable craft beer breweries, restaurants, coffee shops and many establishments to come. … Continue reading Toledo Spotlight: Toledo Spirits Company

#LovePGH Taste & Explore – A Travel Guide to Pittsburgh 

A few weeks ago I had the most amazing experience in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  It was my first trip to the Steel City and I was more than excited. Before my arrival I spoke to a few natives of the city and all were in unison in saying how great the people were. And they were … Continue reading #LovePGH Taste & Explore – A Travel Guide to Pittsburgh 

How to Spend 8 Hours in Detroit with a Kid

Today was truly a good day with my daughter. We really didn't have a plan today but we definitely made the most out of our day. Earlier this week I registered us for Youth Day as part of the Detroit Art Festival. Thank goodness for phone notifications and email reminders, otherwise I would have totally … Continue reading How to Spend 8 Hours in Detroit with a Kid

Pittsburgh Eats:  Smallman Galley 

Last week this time, was my very first time in the great city of Pittsburgh. Now that I've experience it first hand, I can definitely say that Pittsburgh is indeed great. Fresh off the plane, after checking into my hotel, I headed to Smallman Galley for lunch with a few fellow writers. This place was … Continue reading Pittsburgh Eats:  Smallman Galley