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Terrariums are easy to make with children of any age. The older the child, the more complex the design can be. Shopping for plants can be part of the fun. Garden centers stock house plants, cacti and succulents year-round and miniature plant varieties in the spring designed especially for fairy gardens; as well as the soil, small rocks and other materials you will need. ...

On the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, schools are closed and it's a great opportunity to plan activities with grandchildren. Don't have any handy? From commemorative events to special happenings and free admission to area attractions, there is plenty to do for people of all ages in the greater Cleveland/Akron region. ...

Established to recognize extraordinary contributions by individuals and organizations that have positively impacted Cleveland in the spirit of Dr. King’s teachings, the MLK Community Service Awards Selection Committee has chosen to recognize four women for their outstanding contributions to the Cleveland community. ...

There are certain questions regarding Social Security that keep coming up. Here are a few, along with the answers to help you take the next step in your decision-making. ...

There are certain questions regarding Social Security that keep coming up. Here are a few, along with the answers to help you take the next step in your decision-making. ...

Ever wonder what it's like behind the scenes at one of Playhouse Square's beautifully restored theaters? Mark your calendar for a free tour date and learn interesting tidbits about Cleveland's historic theaters. Playhouse Square’s 11 performance spaces include the Allen, Hanna, Helen Rosenfeld Bialosky Lab, Mimi Ohio, Outcalt, KeyBank State and Westfield Insurance Studio Theatres, as well as the Connor Palace, Kennedy’s Cabaret, Upper Allen and U.S. Bank Plaza. Playhouse Square’s original five venues (Mimi Ohio, Connor Palace, KeyBank State, Allen and Hanna) were constructed in the 1920s in a mere 19 months. Impacted by the rise of television and population flight to suburbia, by 1968-69 all but the Hanna were eventually boarded up, as entertainment also moved to the suburbs. But in the 1970s, a grass-roots effort saved the historic venues from the wrecking ball, restoring and re-opening the theaters one by one, ushering in a new era of downtown revitalization, which was heralded by the media as “one of the top 10 successes in Cleveland history.” ...

The most important step you can take in preventing hearing loss and other complications from diabetes is to control your blood sugars. Diet, exercise and appropriate medications all play a role in keeping your blood glucose within a healthy range. ...

When it comes to weight loss, there is no such thing as a ‘quick fix.’ To achieve long term weight loss, slow and steady wins the race. Making lifestyle changes that you can keep up past January is key. ...