What to do This Weekend in Northeast Ohio | May 26

Look what happened last weekend!

#gsneo fun at @thesweetspotcle. 🎨❤️ #girlscoutsrock #girlscoutdaisy #eatplaylivecle #paintingparty #1lkwd #girlscouts #busymom #art #flowers #daisy #

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Can't wait to see what happens this weekend!

Bucket List - Family Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio 
The bucket list calendar is a list of fun things we would like to do in Northeast Ohio if we had unlimited time and money. Some are free, most are not, and be sure to call all events prior to attending, just in case I have some information wrong or it was canceled. Feel free to shoot us an email to add something to the list! eatplaylivecle@ineedaplaydate.com

5 Simple #GrillNGear Ideas for Summer Grilling with Giant Eagle

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GrillNGear #CollectiveBias

Summer is so close and we are ready for it! Northeast Ohio has been giving us little tastes of warm weather. And by little, I mean a day here, a day there, and then a cold snap.

The weather has never dictated grilling in our family. It's not hard to persuade the Husband to grill in a snow storm. Grilling, for him, is a labor of love. He gets up at the crack of dawn and finishes before it's time to eat. Not only do we get to enjoy the fruits of his labor, but his time, too!

My job is refreshments and dessert. I also take on the shopping and Giant Eagle makes it easy. They have everything we need to make our summer grilling seem effortless.

While I watch the Hubs grill Certified Angus Beef bacon and cheddar patties, I'm sipping on cold brew Lipton ice tea over shaved ice. And, my Farmhouse Dark Chocolate Chip and Breyers ice cream cookie sandwiches are chilling in the freezer.

This is the life.

5 Simple #GrillNGear Ideas for Summer Grilling with Giant Eagle

What Happens When You Cross the Road?

I cross this street twice a day, several times a week. It is the street that I cross to get to the gym. It's the street that takes me to my favorite downtown lunch spot. It's a popular corner.

I've seen people jog across. Kids have crossed on their way to and from school. People cross dragged by their dog or spouse. I've jaywalked across this street more than I care to count. And, I've maneuvered my way across this street while Clevelanders watched a parade go by. This street even appears in a few movies. It can look very New York.

At lunchtime, this crosswalk can get crowded. There are those who don't pay attention to the signs. There are those in a hurry who risk getting hit by cars who have the right of way. There are people who smile when they pass. And, there are even people who glare past you while sharing space between these lines.