Fun

Making gingerbread houses with your grandchildren can become a fun tradition that they will look forward to doing with you each year. But we're not talking about making a house completely out of gingerbread. Grammy has the kids make a simple, non-edible cardboard house that can be assembled in a few hours. ...

Every Bash is better than the last, and our '50s Sock Hop at The Bertram in Aurora was more fun than ever! Thanks to all who came, mingled and made it great, as this video recap and photos show. We're already looking forward to our next big event in 2023! ...

Every grandparent wants to delight their grandchildren, support Mom and Dad, and be relevant to a busy family on the go. Most grands do this with gift-giving during the holiday season. But the actual gift isn’t important—what matters is how you make the recipients feel. ...

A holiday favorite returns this month but a bit more gracious than usual (although that hardly seems possible at the sprawling mansion and grounds). Stan Hywet's Deck the Hall: Gracious Gatherings opens Nov. 25-Dec. 30 in Akron. ...

The most jarring thing at the grocery store lately isn't the high prices (although they're sobering). Nope. For many of us, it's seeing pumpkin spice in so many products — some that have no business appropriating the seasonal spice. But it's a harmless discussion: are you pro or anti pumpkin spice? ...

A new exhibit at the Akron Art Museum brings together an especially creative group of contemporary artists who address global strife, environmental issues, and personal identity in many mediums. ...

Let the countdown to the holiday season begin! The Cleveland Botanical Garden’s Twinkle in the 216 will celebrate the historic character of Cleveland’s neighborhoods as they sparkle and shine to add warmth and joy to the cold winter months. The winter show opens Saturday, November 19th, and runs through Saturday, December 31st.   ...

From all of us to all of you...THANK YOU for the blast that was Boomer Bash Sock Hop on October 13 at The Bertram in Aurora. What a way to wrap up our year of events. Watch for upcoming Boomer Bash announcements for 2023! ...