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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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Back to School on a Budget – The Best List of Akron & Cleveland Resale Stores You’ll Find!

August 10, 2011 By Beth

It’s hard to believe, but the Back to School push is on! Most local schools start in the next couple of weeks. Check out our awesome list of Consignment and Resale Stores in your area before you panic while calculating how much it’s going to cost to outfit your kids for school! Below are consignment stores in Akron and Summit [...]

Starbucks Coffee Chasing Customers By Covering Up Outlets

August 8, 2011 By Veronica

A cup of coffee doesn’t buy you a 12 hour seat at New York City Starbucks anymore. High-traffic New York City Starbucks have been covering up power outlets to chase away ‘squatters’. Squatters are people who hog up good seats pretending to be busy with their laptops and stay there for hours. For just a price of a cup [...]

Digital Bookmobile is Coming to Akron, OH

July 27, 2011 By Veronica

A few days ago, I wrote an article about the possibility of paper books going away. Today I found out that the Digital Bookmobile would be coming to Akron, OH in the beginning of August 2011. Maybe this new kid on the block is coming to replace his paper cousin. What is Digital Bookmobile? The [...]

Akron, OH will be Building Another Roundabout – Smith and Riverview Road Intersection

July 18, 2011 By Veronica

Whoever has traveled in the Merriman Valley, coming down the hill from Smith Road joining to Riverview (Merriman)Road could be intimidating. With the busy traffic and the existing signal lights, there have been traffic accidents and confused drivers reported around that intersection. Good news (or bad news?), everyone. Akron will begin a roundabout project there [...]

How to Prevent Death by Rabies for Your Kids and Pets

April 7, 2011 By Joanna

I received a postcard from the Summit County Health District in my utilities bill this month that had some tips/facts on rabies and how to prevent rabies for our kids and pets. I thought that I would share with you all so that we all have a safe Spring/Summer and rabies free! What exactly is [...]

Deer Eat Plants in Ohio, Mostly MINE- How I Plan to Fight Back

April 5, 2011 By Cindy

There are a lot of deer in Ohio. A LOT. Recent estimates state that their are about 800,000 deer in Ohio 2011. Recent deer hunting takes out more than 200,000 deer every year, but don’t worry- their breeding supply far exceeds that demand. I firmly believe that there will be 1,427 deer in my backyard [...]

Megabus is coming to Akron- Roundtrip to Pittsburgh $2!

April 1, 2011 By Cindy

With gas flirting with $4/gallon, my husband asks me about the necessity of every trip I make it the car. He has a point, and does all the math and figures out it costs “X dollars” to go here, or “$8 just to drive into town” – it’s a little nerdy but, well, he’s right…. [...]

Is the State of Ohio (or other state) Holding Money that is legally yours?

March 25, 2011 By Cindy

Do you want to be the super fantastic all star of your family this week? Do you want to use your exciting ‘web browser’ skills to find money for your family that is rightfully theirs? It’s simple really Every so often the state of Ohio receives word of funds available from various entities- be it [...]