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Ooh, la la. WITAN’s 42nd French Market Set for February 22 and 23

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
February 5, 2019
Shop. Eat. Enjoy great local art. Support a good cause. What could be a better way to spend a February day than a few hours at the French Market in Akron? ...
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All the Presidents’ Places – Take a Tour of Ohio’s (Presidential) Men & Their Monuments

By Marie Elium
February 5, 2019
Ohio is the home of more than its fair share of presidents. And several of them lived and worked right here in Northeast Ohio. Why not brush up on your presidential history and check out of few places that recognize the folks who led our country, and the women who helped get them elected? ...
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Orchid Mania Hits Cleveland – Lovely, Odd, and Fragrant (at least a few of them are)

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
February 4, 2019
Did you know that orchid hunters risked their lives to seek out the most unusual specimens of the plant in jungles and treetops around the world? Save yourself the trouble and head over the to botanical gardens for the annual Orchid Mania show. ...
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Candy Crush: NEO has Plenty of Sweet Stuff for You and Your Valentine

By Marie Elium
February 4, 2019
Possibly the only reason, medical-wise, that makes the 1800s appealing is that doctors prescribed chocolate to lovelorn patients to help mend their broken hearts and to help them recover from a bad relationship. Many of us have been self-prescribing chocolate for that same reason. ...
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15 Reasons You’ll Go Broke in Retirement. Hint: Don’t Live Too Long or Spent Too Much

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
January 24, 2019
Emergencies don’t end when retirement begins. A single home or auto repair – say, you need to replace your roof or get a new transmission – can strike a devastating blow to the budgets of fixed-income retirees who don’t have money set aside for just such calamities. ...
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Uncaring Caring. Elder Abuse: Look for the Warning Signs, Take Action

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
January 17, 2019
How can you tell if a loved one or senior neighbor is the victim of elder abuse? There are plenty of signs but only if you know what to look for. Keep alert, try being a little bit nosy and then take action to help. Your watchfulness can make a big difference in someone's life. ...
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Role Players: Step Up to Step-Grandparenting

By Paris Wolfe
January 15, 2019
When families merge, new grandchildren often are a happy offshoot of the newly formed family. We've got a few suggestions to help navigate the step-grandparent role. Get ready to manage any bumps in the relationship with love, a sense of humor and an open heart. ...
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Play It Forward & Donate Used Musical Instruments to Help Local Kids

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
January 15, 2019
You can almost hear them playing, can't you? Dig through your closets, hunt through the attic and dust off your kids' old musical instruments. We've got a home for them and it's right here in Cleveland with a new generation of budding musicians. ...
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