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Holden Arboretum
Take a sky walk and climb the trees with the Holden Arboretum's Canopy Walk and Emergent Tower experience, through Nov. 1.


Wade Oval Wednesday
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Be WOWed by the sight and sounds of Wade Oval Wednesdays - picnics, concerts and movies on the greens in University Circle, June 15-Aug. 31.


Edgewater Live

Party on the beach at Edgewater Live, the Thursday-night Happy Hour concert series at Edgewater Park, May 31 – August 2.

East Shore Park Club concert

Settle in for a free 7 p.m. sunset concert at the East Shore Park Club concert, 17213 Dorchester Dr. Cleveland, Thursdays from June 7 – August 30.

Natural History Museum

Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs
Catch a ride to Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, through August 12 at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Infinity Mirrors
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Experience the unforgettable sensory journey of Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors, July 7 to September 30 at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

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​Let’s be honest — being a new momma is hard. Finding the balance between motherhood and personal fitness is a never ending quest. Well, end your search here! Introduce yourselves to Cleveland Moms RUN This Town. A FREE running group for moms—or any women—who want to run in a safe, friendly, and inviting community. Run, walk, or jog while socializing with some new friends before you get back to mom stuff. It’ll give you that extra boost you need to tackle on your day. Note: stroller-moms welcome.

​EDGEWATER BEACH
Enjoy the sandy views every Friday (June through August) night at 7pm for outdoor yoga 
hosted by The Source Yoga Studio.

EAST 4TH - HOUSE OF BLUES
East 4th is one of the most popular spots for some wholesome Cleveland eats and drinks. But it’s also the spot to get your Om on. Meet at the House of Blues every Saturday morning at 10am for beginners yoga on behalf of ZENworks Yoga. Classes are free but donations are strongly encouraged. Oh, and don’t worry about the craziness in finding street parking. Valet parking on East 4th is validated for all class members!

LAKEWOOD PARK
 Pink Lotus Yoga studio is pulling out the stops for so. much. yoga. Join this donation-based outdoor yoga class every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at either Rocky River or Lakewood Park. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for rainy day cancellations. Oh, and don’t forget the sunscreen!

CLUBSSOLE RUN GROUP
You know Second Sole, right? Well, if you don’t you need to. It’s the popular go-to running store in Rocky River. But the real question is, have you heard of their running group, Sole Train? No fees, no registration forms, no waiting list – just your shoes hitting the pavement with those who share the same passion. Check out their weekly schedule for where to meet and what workout you’re about to dominate.

SHIP SHAPE
The summers at North Coast Harbor are getting sweatier and sweatier, all thanks to their free workout events. And new this year was their Ship Shape run group! Every Thursday from 6-7pm (June through September), meet at the harbor before heading out for an hour-long run with the group (three+ miles). And don’t worry — this group welcomes all runners and sticks together!

NEO FIT
Have you ever wanted to run a national race or marathon but don’t know where to start? We’re with ya. Meet up with NEO FIT (Northeast Ohio FIT) to finally begin training and preparing for that race you’ve always wanted to compete in. New to running? No worries! NEO FIT coaches will get you where you need to be. Meetup on Saturdays for a group run, follow daily training schedules, and gain a new running partner! They’ll transform you from a modest runner to a half-marathon running pro in no time!

FLEET FLEET
It can be tough to find running groups that are close by and actually fit your schedule. Why run alone when you can run with the ultimate support network and training partners? Which is why Fleet Fleet has four different locations and times to accommodate all calendars. Routes are traveled three times a week and all running enthusiasts are welcome!

RUN CLE YOGA
Three great passions, one great name. Run CLE Yoga is your three-in-one club that incorporates Cleveland Yoga’s Liz Schreibers and Melissa Spigutz’s love for running, yoga, and exploring Cleveland. Meet these two every Sunday morning at Cleveland Yoga (uptown) for a 45-minute run. Then, stay for a 75-minute yoga class focused on the muscles you just used on your run. FYI: Runs are always free, but there’s a drop-in rate of $17 for joining yoga.

Article credit :https://fitt.co/cleveland/free-workout-groups-classes-cleveland/

In the recent news with the sad deaths of @katespade & @anthonybourdain we are thrusted with the topic of Mental Health in social media and the news. I am strong believer to always look for the Silver Lining in all negative occurances. From family members to friends. I have learned that no matter your environment, situation, wealth and fame no one can protect you from mental illness. It affects us all in varying degrees and at different times. Lets all do our part in being advocates for not only our physical health but our mental, emotional and spiritual health too. Listen to yourself and take time out when needed and don't feel guilty about it. Ask for help, help others or at the very least give people the benefit of the doubt. Strive to learn and be educated on topics of mental health and be an advocate for change and not treat the mentally ill like they are much different then us. We are all vulnerable to life's messiness but we can do our part in cleaning that up with a  little compassion, understanding and kindness. 

NAMI relies on gifts and contributions to support our important work:
We educate. Offered in thousands of communities across the United States through NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates, our education programs ensure hundreds of thousands of families, individuals and educators get the support and information they need.
We advocate. NAMI shapes national public policy for people with mental illness and their families and provides volunteer leaders with the tools, resources and skills necessary to save mental health in all states. 
We listen. Our toll-free NAMI HelpLine allows us to respond personally to hundreds of thousands of requests each year, providing free referral, information and support—a much-needed lifeline for many.
We lead. Public awareness events and activities, including Mental Illness Awareness Week and NAMIWalks, successfully fight stigma and encourage understanding. NAMI works with reporters on a daily basis to make sure our country understands how important mental health is.
#stigmafree #jointhemovement

Contact: NAMI Greater Cleveland
2012 West 25 Street, #600,
Cleveland, OH 44113
Lisa Dellafiora, Development & Special Events Coordinator
216-875-0266
ldellafiora@namicleveland.org

Register: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=750

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​The Run/Walk for Hunger is a 5K run or walk through Downtown beginning and ending at Great Lakes Science Center with music, refreshments and entertainment for the entire family. The Hunger Network will partner with a professional racing company to create an exciting experience for participants that will include shutting down the streets of Downtown Cleveland for a scenic route that all runners and walkers will enjoy. 
Sign up here to walk with our group at the event!
Come for free or donate whichever you choose to do!
www.hungernetwork.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=5252
WHEN
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Late Registration opens at 8:15 AM
Kick-Off Celebration begins at 9:00 AM
WHERE
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
WHY
The Hunger Network distributes the largest amount of emergency food in Greater Cleveland. Over 45,000 people receive emergency food at one of the Network’s hunger centers or hot meal sites each month and 31% of those served are children. Every $1 raised at the Run/Walk for Hunger can be leveraged to provide 4 nutritious meals!

With Summer just around the corner it is now time to get fit and healthy and this Guide will have it all to get there. Check it out on May 1st. Accepting the best of the best in the industry to be featured in the guide, Email erin@housewivesinthecity.com for more details....... 
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Today is a day to reflect on how amazing us women are, not only to our friends and family, but to other women and to the world as a whole. About a month ago I was given an opportunity to sit in front of an amazing woman @Allison Levine who is well known for being part of the first American Women's Everest Expedition to climb Mt Everest. As she spoke about her story we all sat waiting to here what it must have been like to get to the top of this peak, how it must feel to achieve such an accomplishment. On the 2 month journey as you could imagine they faced incredibly scary challenges and  high victories. Experiencing moments when most of us would have given up and act in fear but Allison and her team pushed on.  Her story was unique because we thought this journey would have ended with her team reaching the top but they had to stop short only a 100 yards away because of weather that would have most likely took their lives.  Like most of us feel in life we are so close to our goal and sometimes something gets in the way or maybe out of our control to achieve that goal.  Allison had to go back to tell her story of stopping just short of her goal but knowing they couldn't complete it. It was years later after speaking with a dear friend who encouraged her to try again and was planning to join her on the climb ended up passing  away shortly after.  Allison decided to still go and in honor of her dear friend and this time she made it to the top!
What Allison shared with us at the end of her story really resonated for me, she said being at the top wasn't the victory, it was all the defeat, the challenges, the pushing yourself when all you want to do is give up. It was growing in that fear and not living in it!  She also expressed that the group of women she was with on the first trip up was more important to her even though they didn't make it to the top because they supported each other, they had each others back and she knew that having other strong people in your tribe is the most important thing to overcoming many of lives challenges.
Us women need to celebrate our struggles because they make us stronger, make us appreciate what we do have and make us appreciate one another and ourselves. Today and everyday celebrate you and celebrate what you bring to this beautiful amazing and at times challenging world! Happy International Women's Day!

​I am a summer girl all the way! Give me a cool drink on the beach and I am in my element.  But living in  Northeast Ohio the beach is not always an option.  What we do have however is snow and rarely a shortage of it. So what may you ask is our favorite winter activities here in the CLE?

Ice Skating - Along with having many indoor rinks to choose from there is also the option of the real deal right in the heart of Downtown Cleveland in Public Square - for only $10 you can enjoy this experience which ends on February 28th
Hours: M-Th: 11a-9p, F: 11a-10p, Sat: 10am-10pm, Sun: 12pm-8pm

Snowshoeing - I have actually done this and one thing to keep in mind the snow has to be just right or you will sink in and let’s just say it is like quick sand to get out lol!  It is an awesome workout! Lake Metroparks offers visitors opportunities to snowshoe on many different trails such as Girdled Road Reservation which offers backcountry snowshoe trails, Chapin Forest Reservation has about six miles of trails and Penitentiary Glen Reservation offers seven miles of trails. Snowshoes can be rented at Chapin Forest Reservation and Penitentiary Glen Reservation.

Skiing/ Snowboarding-  Because Lake and Geauga Counties are like living in the North Pole there is never a shortage of snow, cross-country skiing is a great way to get out and enjoy the parks! Or take a short 1-1/2 drive to Peak n Peek for the real deal and downhill – they also have an amazing indoor/outdoor Jacuzzi {my personal favorite part of skiing ;) }

View the Dunes - Have you ever seen the ice dunes along the Lake Erie shoreline? One word INCREDIBLE – be prepared to take some amazing pictures!

Sled/Tubing Down the Hills -  Lake Metroparks has many options for sledding – my personal favorite is since they have a fire pit at the bottom to get toasty between rides

Winter Camping:  Lake Metroparks offers winter camping at Girdled Road Reservation in Concord Township. It is a hike-in or ski-in site about ¾ of a mile into the Big Creek Valley.

X-plore the Parks: Hiking in one of the local parks or do some indoor/outdoor fun at Penitentiary Glen ad grab an X-plorer Pack for the kiddoes which are filled with fun nature games and seasonal activities

Chalet Toboganning Chutes – Cleveland Metroparks
16200 Valley Pkwy, Strongsville, OH 44136
OK not for the weak hearted - I have done this only with my eyes closed! Its so high up and straight down but it is FUN!
Two 1,000ft refrigerated ice toboganning Chutes operate with or without snow open now through early March.
 
{Credit to our friends at Lake Metroparks} 

Following up from my post last year I started on the journey to be more of a minimalist and less of a materialist. Lets just say I have been about 50/50 on this venture. First off my apologies but I am a girly-girl and I really do not see that changing anytime soon so for all my fellow Material-Minimalists out there yes that is my new term. I am going to break down how I was able to be both. 
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1. Organize - which means buying organizers. One cannot organize without visiting the containerstore or your thirtyone rep now can they.  

2. Unsubscribe - OK this one is embarrassing because I have lets just say more than 1 or 2 emails in my inbox. But this past year and I won't name names here but I was privy to an account that I saw that had well over 15,000 emails in it. Yep all those 0's are correct so I was feeling pretty good about myself I must say - LOL  But lets get back to it.  Make it a habit to UNSUBSCRIBE to at least 1 -3 accounts a day after a while you will see a huge difference. When it comes to my work accounts I made folders and when I am done reading it they go in the clients folder. 

3. Create New Habits - along with unsuscribing and organzing the key to minimalism is to make your life simple - I never bring mail into my house I read it in the car and throw away what I do not need and take pictures of the rest in a free app one I really like is CamScanner

4. Which brings me to my next topic the dreaded PICTURES. Ok this is a work in progress. I have a problem here like a huge problem. So for us picture-aholics  (yes that's another made up word) there is the CLOUD such an amazing place to be.  Once I have been completely convinced that my photos will not disappear in this mysterious CLOUD then I will be cured of this disease for once and for all ;)

5. Spend less time connected to electronics - Ok this is the hardest one but it is necessary. Today we are all connected 24/7 to our devices. When we are spending quality time we are still holding our phones and taking a glance here and there. This year I am making it a priority to limit my online habits. If it is done in small increments of time then it doesn't feel like an impossible feat. Limiting electronics to a few times a day (non - working hours of course ) and adding in one new activity per day/per week {yoga class, meditation, reading, volunteering, going on a walk} will allow for that balance that we all need to be present and feel grateful in the here and now. 

6. I saved the best for last: Clothes, accessories, purses, shoes, makeup - OK who are we kidding getting rid of all this or scaling back is probably not gonna happen. Although I do donate, when I rid of the old I have to do my part in supporting my leading ladies here at Cleveland Housewives in the City and pick a little bit of new!!  And you can too!  Check out these amazing BOSSBABES here on our blog and at our free ladies events and help to support women owned businesses and charities as a proclaimed MATERIAL-MINIMALIST too!