November/December 2023

The Root family has piloted and expanded the company from its earliest days of beekeeping innovation, beeswax production, and beekeeping supplies and honey sales. Today, after nearly 155 years, there’s still a Root family member at the top—Brad Root—but the company focuses solely on candlemaking and retail sales throughout the United States. ...

When Northeast Ohio’s gray, frigid weather threatens to dampen your holiday spirit, consider a vibrant sensory experience that showcases inspiring human talent. We’re talking about live performances at an indoor venue near you… some traditional, others with a refreshing twist.   ...

Consider mixing things up this holiday season by using familiar decorations in unexpected ways. Enjoy decor that reflects your personality and style. ...

If you’re looking for holiday gifts, consider gifts that give back. We’ve got local places that will parlay your purchase into a charitable donation. ...

The Grinch had a point. This time of year, all the noise and the stuff can be overwhelming. The folks in Whoville had a point, too. The holidays are about showing love to the people you care about. So, what’s a gift-giving Grinch to do? Give an experience, rather than a thing. ...

The holidays are around the corner. Are you ready to show up as the best version of yourself? Whether you’re going to cocktail parties, holiday events, a banquet or a New Year’s Eve party—your first thought is likely, “What will I wear?”  Breathe, ladies! This guide to special-occasion outfits will help you steal any spotlight. ...

Researchers have found that people who volunteer and socialize lead longer, healthier, happier lives. Connect with an older adult in your life who may be alone this season. If you’re alone, reach out to someone. You can enrich your holiday and help others in simple ways, often from the comfort of your own home. ...

Simply put, AI enables machines to have human-like intelligence to perform tasks. The process known as "technology transfer" takes information from places like university research laboratories and moves it to businesses that then create new products and services that eventually become available to consumers... us. ...