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Chriskindl Market in Downtown Akron/Lock 3 + 4 More!

December 12, 2011 By Susan

The Muzak and décor at Target, Walmart, and Giant Eagle are lovely and wonderful, but they are not the hallmark shopping experience that you remember from season to season. One of the most memorable (and sometimes frigid!) Christmas memories you can make with your children is an outdoor shopping experience at Akron’s Lock 3 this [...]

Smucker’s Peanut Butter Recall 2011

November 20, 2011 By Veronica

No doubt, Smucker’s (an Ohio-based food manufacturer) makes good peanut butter. Not only we support Ohio-based businesses, my family loves Smucker’s Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jelly. The combination makes a yummy PB&J sandwich that my son takes to school twice a week. Smucker’s Peanut Butter Recall 2011 Anyway, Smucker’s is voluntarily recalling their 16 ounce jar Natural Peanut Butter due to salmonella contamination. [...]

Ohio Disabled Student Bullied by Teacher and Aide??

November 17, 2011 By Susan

I read an AP story this morning that bothered me. -But made me thankful for all the teachers that my kids have. The article, I found here: Couple Bug Disabled Daughter, Record Teacher, Aide Bullying Her. Apparently a 14 year old disabled student in the Miami Trace school district south of Columbus (Washington Court House, [...]

Disney On Ice Offer : Free Tickets with New Toy Donation to Youngstown YMCA

November 11, 2011 By Joanna

I posted a few days ago about the show Disney On Ice Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey that is coming to Youngstown Dec 15-18 at the Covelli Centre. Well, not only is AkronOhioMoms.com giving away a 4 pack of tickets but you now have another Disney On Ice Offer! You have the opportunity to get [...]

Kids Book on North America Animals – Curious Critters Review

November 11, 2011 By Cindy

My son is a total nature lover. When I came across Curious Critters, written by Ohioan David FitzSimmons, I knew my son would love it. It is an absolutely gorgeous book for kids ages 4-8. Curious Critters is David FitzSimmons’ first children’s book, he also wears the hats of freelance photographer and a professor at [...]

Historic Westerville, Ohio Romantic Novel – Fairer Than Morning Book Review

November 7, 2011 By Cindy

When was the last time you allowed yourself the pleasure of a good book? I’m not talking about parenting books, how to books, health books, or self help books. I’m talking about a page-turning novel that you enjoy reading? I read quite a bit but hardly for pleasure. I have been reading Fairer Than the [...]

Holiday Assistance for Akron, Ohio Area for Thanksgiving and Christmas

November 1, 2011 By Cindy

Below is a list of places in Summit County that offer Holiday Assistance for Thanksgiving and Christmas in the form of food baskets, toys, coats, and more. Check your local church as well. If you have an organization that offers assistance, please comment below to add. Also see Akron Community Resources post for a list [...]

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Kroger’s Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream Recall

October 19, 2011 By Veronica

Kroger, an Cincinatti, Ohio based supermarket, is recalling their select containers of Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream. They were sold in 10 states with Ohio being one of them. Other states that were affected are Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, portions of eastern Missouri, and northern Kentucky, South Carolina, and eastern Tennessee. The products were recalled because [...]

Giant Eagle Farmer’s Market Shredded Iceberg Lettuce Recall

October 19, 2011 By Veronica

I shop at Giant Eagle a lot and I must admit I am a regular customer of Giant Eagle Farmer’s Market Shredded Iceberg Lettuce product On October 12 , 2011, Giant Eagle recalled their 8 ounce package of Shredded Iceberg Lettuce (UPC 3003430195). The Shredded Iceberg Lettuce product were produced by River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC, [...]

A Mom’s Disappointment with CVS Pharmacy Photo Center in Copley, Ohio

September 28, 2011 By Veronica

As a working mom of two, I rely a lot on nearby stores for convenience. I only have a small window of time in the evening. It is between the time I leave work to going home and getting the kids fed and ready for bed. My baby is nine month old. Though he is only an infant, with elderly [...]

Best Kids Pediatric Dentist in Hudson/Stow, Ohio : Mertes Pediatric Dentistry

September 21, 2011 By Cindy

Finding the right dentist for your child is crucial. The right dentistry will help you and your child develop good life-long oral healthcare without the fear and stress so often associated with going to the dentist. Are you looking for a good Pediatric Dentist in Akron, Ohio? Particularly the Hudson, Stow, Streetsboro, Kent, Tallmadge area? [...]

Help for Akron Ohio’s Homeless and How You Can Help

September 20, 2011 By Guest Writer

When you think of the word “homeless” what comes to your mind? Your first response is probably a visual of a man or woman on a corner holding a cardboard sign. As we drive by, we only have moments to learn about them and evaluate their circumstance. Sometimes we judge them and mutter words like [...]

Jennifer L. Hensal for Mayor of Akron – Guest Post

September 17, 2011 By Guest Writer

Thank you for the opportunity to guest blog and let your readers know a little bit about me, Jennifer L. Hensal and what I hope to accomplish as Mayor of Akron. I am a resident of West Akron. I’ve been an attorney since 1993. My law firm, Lesiak Hensal & Hathcock, LLC has an office in [...]

Best List of Apple Orchards in Akron, Ohio and Summit, Medina, Portage, and Wayne Counties

September 7, 2011 By Joanna

What time is it? Apple Pickin’ time! This is the best list of Apple Orchards in Akron, Ohio and Summit, Medina. Portage, and Wayne Counties. Please share with all your friends and family. Please also see: 2011 Akron Ohio Area Corn Mazes, Hay Rides, Pumpkin Patches, and Fall Family Fun! Fall is upon us and I [...]

FREE Back-to-School Haircuts at Remington College Cleveland Campus

August 16, 2011 By Cindy

Kids haircuts is just one more thing I have to check off of our Back-to-School list. Luckily, Remington College-Cleveland Campus is offering FREE Haircuts for Kids now through August 23, 2011. Plus, adults who bring a child in for Cuts for Kids will get 50 % off select services for themselves, including haircuts, styling and [...]