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Texture Studio and Spa in Stow, OH – A Hair Cut and Color Review

Hair salons are a dime a dozen these days.  But salons filled with talented, up-to-the-minute hair stylists that are excellent at all facets of hair: cutting, color, up-dos, and other hair treatments, are a bit more elusive.  Lucky for us, we’ve got a top notch, trend-forward salon right in our backyards – Texture Studio and Spa [...]

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Celebrate with a Cake from Cold Stone Creamery in Hudson

Special celebrations like Mother’s Day call for extra-special goodies! Show mom how extraordinary she is to you with a knock-out cake from Cold Stone Creamery in Hudson! The bonus?  This gift to mom is best when shared with those that love her!  I must admit that while we have had Cold Stone ice cream on many occasions, [...]

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Bear on the Square in Hudson Review

Since its opening in 2004, Bear on the Square has been known for its ever-popular “Build-a-Buddy” program. A recent remodel has allowed the store to expand its product lines and increase their focus on interactive toys and activities for boys and girls of all ages. When I stopped by to pick up the items that [...]

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Hop Over to Hudson for Unique Easter Goodies Galore! Nationwide and Local Giveaways

Easter is just a couple weeks away and  folks are getting busy deciding what to put in Easter baskets, what would make a nice hostess gift for whomever is cooking Easter dinner, and maybe even thinking about reservations for Easter Brunch or Dinner at a restaurant so no one needs to cook!  It’s a busy time.  Let [...]

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Fannie May Chocolates in Hudson Review

As I opened the door to the Fannie May Chocolates store in Hudson and looked around, I felt like a kid in a candy store!  OK, you’re probably rolling your eyes back into your head right now, but it’s true!  Fannie May Chocolates are available online too! The selection of chocolates, candy, and cakes in [...]

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Cold Stone Creamery in Hudson – New Caramel Apples Review

If you have been to Hudson’s First and Main shopping center, you know that Cold Stone Creamery has been a fixture there for many years.  Even in the dead of winter, you can find a line of people waiting for their delicious, custom ice cream treats. Now the Hudson store has added a new secret weapon to [...]

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Nicky Nicole in Hudson – A Cool Shop for Girls – Trendy Bracelets Review

I can sum up the Nicky Nicole store in Hudson in one sentence:  Every girl’s dream store come true! From all of the latest ”must have”  toys,  hip room decor and accessories, to up-to-the-minute  fashion, Nicky Nicole has it all!  I truly think it would be darn near impossible NOT to find a knock-her-socks-off gift for a special girl [...]

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Hattie’s Cafe and Gifts in Hudson – An Easter Basket Review

I love a store with a great story behind it, and Hattie’s Cafe and Gifts is just that!  Hattie’s Cafe is a Hattie Larlham vocational program for area adults with disabilities.  These talented, hard working  folks learn valuable career skills while creating products, packaging them, and serving customers in the cafe itself.   Hattie’s Cafe and Gifts in Hudson [...]

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Best Birthday Party Location in West Akron is Laser Quest Akron

When planning for a birthday party for our 7 year old, we put a lot of thought and researching efforts before making a decision. There are many places offering birthday party services in the area, but we had such a hard time picking because most of them are more suitable for younger kids or girls. [...]

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How to Prevent Death by Rabies for Your Kids and Pets

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 [...]

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Celebrate abundance of new life at Spring Lambing Days in Peninsula, Ohio

The Spicy Lamb Farm in Peninsula, Ohio welcomes you to celebrate with them the new life on their farm. Interact with adorable baby lambs, chicks, ducklings, and bunnies weekends starting March 12 through April 17, 2011. Check out the below video for a sneak peak of what to expect during this family-fun event. I can’t [...]

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Theme Birthday Parties at Little Leapers in Hudson, Ohio (Princess Ballet Birthday Party Review)

Little Leapers will custom design any specialty birthday party theme your child would like. From Pirate to Princess to Sports to Hawaiin Luau to Gymnastics Birthday Party, Little Leapers will accommodate your birthday child’s wish. Princess Ballet Theme Birthday Party Review We held a Princess Ballet Birthday Party for our 4 year old daughter’s birthday [...]

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Wash Wag Self & Full Serve Dog Wash Review

Washing your dog can be a big chore. The actual process often includes getting wet, having your dog try to run off, forgetting the shampoo, and then you have to figure out how to rinse him after he is all soapy. The worst part of giving a dog a bath is that you have to [...]

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We miss our built-ins on our entertainment wall at our previous home in Akron, OH…

There is one thing that we really miss from our previous home that we HAVE to have in our current home, a built-in entertainment wall.  Once we bought our flat screen TV, we had to decide on a unit to hold it. We didn’t like anything available at the furniture stores and decided to design [...]

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Romp n Stomp Tickets

Updated: 4/13/10 New Winner Announced. Congratulations, Michelle, entry 22, you won the tickets. You have 36 hours to respond to the email sent to you. Updated: 4/7/10 Winner Announced. Congratulations, Erin B., entry #3,  you won the tickets to Romp n Stomp. You have 36 hours to respond to the email sent to you. Romp [...]