Not sure about most of you but living in Cleveland this the time of year that I start thinking about jetting off for a few days or a week for some R&R and Sunshine! I have so many places on my bucket list and wish I had unlimited time & money to see the world.  I found a few sites that you may find useful to find some great ideas for traveling on a budget!
www.forbes.com/sites/alexandratalty/2017/11/20/the-27-best-budget-travel-destinations-for-2018/#392d889d5086
www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/ten-budget-destinations/

Ciao Viaggi Sicuri!

​Come grab a friend or meet new ones at The Little Birdie Wine Tasting party! Come have some fun with us and enjoy some amazing wine & snacks, shopping and giveaways. We will feature 5 great wines for just $15/pp with the option to add more expensive "luxury bonus pours" a la carte along with a fabulous new lite bites menu if you choose!

Little Birdie Wine Nest
6060 Broadview road
Parma, OH 44134

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ts that time of year with most of us with our good intentions think about the year ahead with a fresh set of eyes and put together our list of new years resolutions. One of the top of everyones list is fitness and we sign up at our local gyms with the intent to get and stay healthy. Since most places require a year commitment its always wise to find the right fit on where you want to spend your time sweating of those lbs! To help out our readers stay on track this year we are going to sweeten your fitness resolutions throughout the year.   By spotlighting a fitness gym each month along with offers of free day and week passes giveaways!  This month we are are spotlighting the Lake Health Fitness Center located in Mentor Ohio. This is not your run of the mill fitness club it is more like a Health Spa with a free fitness evaluation, 3 pools, hot tub, steam and dry sauna. A rock wall, brand new equipment, indoor track, basketball court, child care and included fitness center. Mention Cleveland Housewives for your free day pass and if you sign up you will be in a drawing for a $25 Visa Gift Card!! 

Winter Wonderland Holiday Bar for Christmas. A recipe for mulled pineapple cider!
Ingredients
∙ Makes 5
Baking & Spices

• 1/2 Teaspoonwhole pink peppercorn

Other

• 3 Cinnamonsticks
• 4½ cupspineapple juice
• 3 Ouncesbrandy
• 5 Ouncesrum
• 3 Star anis
• 1 Tablespooncloves
• 1 Teaspoonvanilla extract

When a good friend told me about a women's business conference she was attending in Nashville I jumped at the opportunity. As a small business owner who supports other women businesses I thought what a great opportunity to take away some new tips and tricks to share. When we pulled into the welcome event, I was expecting a few hundred ladies and could not believe my eyes to see over 3,000 women! Women either just starting out or taking their businesses to another level. The 3 day event had speakers, break out sessions and motivator speakers, that was just what this girl boss needed. Seeing how someone can take a small idea and turn it into a million dollar business in many different fields and ideas was very uplifting. 
The most important takeaways that I would share are these.
1. Learn the art of Yes and the art of No.  Yes to trying things ithat are out of comfort zone in other words that scare you. Say No to the things that will take more of your energy then could  reap you great rewards.
2, Have a clear vision of what your goals are, write them down and then take small steps to achieve them. 
​3. Focus, Focus, Focus - with entrepreneurs this is the hardest part finalizing on only one idea. But once you do hone in on it and go for it!
4. Confidence - this is pivotal to being successful, because if you don't believe in you who will? 
5. Mentor and support network - Having people in your life who not only can give you unbiased advice but who are also your cheerleaders will propel you even further to achieving your goals.
Whatever is in you that strikes a chord in and you are passionate about pursuing - do that! 
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