What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio February 25 - March 3

Cheers for mini getaways!

Last weekend, we surprised the kids with a trip to Castaway Bay.

Wave pool fun at #CastawayBay. Winter #minigetaway fun. #bloggingatcp #love #clevelandkid #instakids #instagood

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Feb 21, 2016 at 6:21pm PST

Their excitement was contagious and we all had a great time. Best part, Castaway Bay gave me four (4) day passes to giveaway! Look for it Tuesday!

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.

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio February 18 - 24

Snow or no?

From the looks of the ten-day forecast, Friday will be 50 degrees! Of course, that's after three days of snow, but who cares! It's really hard to complain about this winter when the kids' haven't even had a snow day.

This past weekend we saw Monster Jam and as always the hard working crew and drivers did not disappoint! There was drama, crashes, and a record was broken!

Not just the time to beat but #MohawkWarrior has the best time of the season - 15.110 #MonsterJam #thisiscle #liveattheq #monsterjamcle

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Feb 14, 2016 at 3:09pm PST

Monster Jam is always a good time!


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.

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio February 11 - 17

Is this really going to be a snowy Valentine weekend?!?!

Monster Jam is this weekend! 4 tickets for $48 by using FAM48 code in special offers and promotions!

Who's ready for those valentine parties?!? Need an easy and quick idea that can be adapted? Here's mine for a fishy valentine.

Who remembers fortune fish? I haven't seen them in years! Don't they make cute Valentines?! ❤️ #valentines #craft #instakids #fish #instadaily #instalove #love #ontheblog

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Feb 9, 2016 at 10:42am PST

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio February 4 - 11

Spring is around the corner!

Being cooped up in the house just sucks! School events and mini excursions help, but so is watching a whole lot of Amazon Prime and baking cookies.

Someone is done with BINGO and ready for a COOKIE at the bake sale. #1lkwd #PTA #instamood

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Jan 29, 2016 at 4:40pm PST

Bucket List - Family Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio 

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio January 28 - February 3

Go Monsters!

The kids went to a Monster's game while mom and dad had some quality time! Can't compain about weekends like that start off well.

Go @monstershockey! #liveattheq #thisiscle #Cleveland #clevelandkid

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Jan 22, 2016 at 5:13pm PST

Bucket List - Family Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio 

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio January 21 - 27

Lazy-ish Weekends

Saturday brunch and laundry was the highlight of our weekend. Well, that and binge watching Sarah Jane Adventures. The kids love scary, sci-fi shows and this is perfect for the kids to watch.

Someone can't get enough of #bacon. #1lkwd #instafood #brunch #clevelandkid

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Jan 16, 2016 at 7:45am PST

Bucket List - Family Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio 

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio January 14 - 20

Disney on Ice is fantastic!

Save $5 on tickets to Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Magic using code MAGIC here. Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the ultimate Disney experience at the Q through this Sunday!

#DisneyonIce is so good! So many of our favorite #Disney friends in 100 Years of Magic! My little one was sad it was over. ad #liveattheq #cleveland #disneyside #disneyprincess #instakids

A video posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Jan 9, 2016 at 2:03pm PST

Bucket List - Family Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio 

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio January 7 - 13

It's Girl Scout Cookie Season!

I have a Dasiy and she is embarking on a whole new adventure and honing her business skills. Check out how she got ready at a cookie rally!

Hello Girl Scout Cookie season! @gsneo has an app to find where cookies will be sold and my little #cookieboss will be launching her own (official) website so you can purchase #cookies from her from anywhere! ad #girlscouts #girlscoutscookies #clevelandkid #cleveland #1lkwd #onemorebox

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Jan 4, 2016 at 10:35am PST

But, really! How cute is she in that uniform!


Bucket List - Family Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio 

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio January 1 - 6

Happy New Years Eve, Eve!

It feels like it was just Thanksgiving! Where has the time gone!?!

Oh, what fun @disneyonice was last year! Can't wait to see it at @theqarena! Click the link in my bio of you'd like to win tickets. ad #liveattheq #clevelandkids #disney #thisiscle #disneyonice #happyincle #memorymonday #Cleveland

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Dec 28, 2015 at 8:25am PST

If you entered the sweepstakes for Disney on Ice - 100 Year of Magic - check your email!

Bucket List - Family Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio 

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio December 24 - 31

Happy Christmas Eve, Eve!

It feels like it was just Thanksgiving! Where has the time gone!?!

Happy tree decorating and movie watching day! I was told that the invasion happened on Christmas Day so we're watching Home on @netflix 😉 #netflixbinge #bingewatching #christmasspirit #clevelandkid #instamoments

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Nov 27, 2015 at 11:23am PST

If you entered the sweepstakes for Wash Club Cleveland - check your email! If you didn't win but want to try it enter code 'marylakewood' for 25% off your first time!

Check out the new sweepstakes to win tickets for opening night of Disney on Ice - 100 years of magic! Won't that be the best way to welcome the New Year!


Bucket List - Family Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio 

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio December 17 - 23

Are you done with your Christmas shopping?

Friday is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Take a selfie and tag it with #GiveHeifer and $5 will be donated to Heifer International! Don't have an ugly sweater? I have a list of my favorites as well as more information about this wonderful organization.

Thanks to @heiferinternational, I'm ready for #nationaluglysweaterday this Friday! Post a selfie in your ugly #Christmas sweater tagged with #GiveHeifer and $5 will be donated to help a family struggling with poverty. #charity #sponsored

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Dec 15, 2015 at 11:15am PST

Laundry piling up? Treat yo' self and let Wash Club Cleveland do it for you! Or, enter to win a week's worth of laundry done for you!

Do I want my clean and folded laundry dropped off early? Why yes! Thanks @washclubcleveland for awesome service! Stay tuned #Cleveland! Next Tuesday you'll be able to enter to win a week's worth of #laundry done by #washclubcle! #thisiscle #happyincle #clevelandkid #1lkwd [ad]

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Dec 4, 2015 at 1:57pm PST

Bucket List - Family Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio 

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio December 10 - 16

Who's ready for Christmas!

This is probably the very last weekend for Holiday Lighting activities, but take a look at the past events so you can enjoy the lights of the season!

This past weekend I walked in my first Christmas parade! Well, I followed behind my Daisy as she tossed out candy to the crowds. She loved it despite being sick!

Almost parade time! #lightuplakewood #1lkwd #girlscouts #gsneo @gsneo #thisiscle

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Dec 5, 2015 at 1:51pm PST

And my sweet, not so little anymore, boy sang in three events! Honors choir with the High School and with his choir.

Two concerts down and one more to go tomorrow. Love Christmas carols 🎄 #1lkwd #clevelandkid #choir #carolsinging

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Dec 4, 2015 at 7:28pm PST

It's his last year in elementary school *sniff, sniff*

Ah, well, such is life. They get older, bolder, and move out. At least, we have plenty to do this weekend to enjoy them while they are here.

Bucket List - Family Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio 

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio December 3 - 9

Hello, December!

I haven't blogged in a week and I wish it was because it was something fun but alas I've been sick. That did not stop us from volunteering on Thanksgiving nor hanging out at Hart Crane Memorial Park.

Everyone is officially fighting a cold in our house today. As I sit with watery eyes and a runny nose, I look back at the fun we had on thanksgiving and wonder how we would all be sniffing, coughing, and sneezing only a few short days later. #thisiscle #hartcrane #clemetroparks #comeoutandplay #passtheplus #clevelandgram #humansofcleveland #clevelandkid #thanksgiving #latergram #hartcranememorial #myohioadventure #ohiogram #ohiopoet

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Nov 29, 2015 at 7:41am PST

As I fight off a hacking cough, I'm also preparing a fantastic new sweepstake that will be starting on Tuesday for a weeks worth of laundry done for you by Wash Club Cleveland!

Don't forget to take a look at my special Holiday Lighting calendar for more places to go this year.

Bucket List - Family Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio 

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio November 26 - December 2

Only 1 day left until Thanksgiving! 

Need something for the kids to do while watching the parade? Check out my Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Bingo!

This past weekend we traveled all of two whole hours to Columbus for the final stop on the LEGO Creativity Tour! 

It's our friend, Spider-Man at #legocreativitytour in #Columbus! #legokidsfest #expcols #lego #marvel #spiderman

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Nov 20, 2015 at 11:27am PST

We stayed at the gorgeous Drury Hotels and wandered the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. It was one busy weekend and I can't wait to share the rest of our trip with you so keep a lookout!

Don't forget to take a look at my special Holiday Lighting calendar for more places to go this year.

Bucket List - Family Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio 

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio November 19 - 25

Only 7 days left until Thanksgiving! 

And, 36 days until Christmas. Where has this year gone?

This weekend kicks off the Holiday Lighting season and I highly recommend Crocker Park's festivities! Bundle up - snow, rain, and only 45 degrees! Take a look at my special Holiday Lighting calendar for more places to go this year.

This weekend! 

Greater Columbus Convention Center – Columbus, Ohio November 20 - 22

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio November 12 - 18

My birthday has come and gone, but...

This weekend we'll be pub crawling up and down Madison Ave starting at the historic Mahall's Bowling Alley! If you follow me on Instagram, know that I have a new phone and plan to over share, a lot!

I only know two of these people!

Congrats to Sadie B! 

She and a guest will be going to LEGO KidsFest in Columbus November 20!

Greater Columbus Convention Center – Columbus, Ohio
More Info at www.LegoCreativityTour.com

Most sessions at each tour stop have sold out days in advance. Purchase your tickets now to ensure admission to the session of your choice.

TICKET ALERT! OHIO TICKET STATUS

Friday, November 20, 2015
Session I: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Tickets Available
Session II: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Tickets Available

Saturday, November 21, 2015
Session I: 8:30 am - 11:30 am: LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Session II: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm: SOLD OUT!
Session III: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm: LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Sunday, November 22, 2015
Session I: 8:30 am - 11:30 am: Tickets Available
Session II: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm: SOLD OUT!
Session III: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Tickets Available


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.

What's on your weekend bucket list?

Where will you see the holiday lights?

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio November 5 -11

Countdown to my birthday has begun!

Trick or treating is over and the house cleaning for the holidays have begun. This weekend will be dedicated to the home, but last weekend was a wicked good time.

Even mom and dad had a bit of Halloween fun.

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio Oct 29 - November 4

Halloween is days away!

The kids did a dry run wearing their costumes at our school's Fall Fest!
 
I'm sure you can't tell, but I made my oldest kid a Cyberman costume.  I bought the little one's costume and she picked out the boots at our last trip to Savers.

What to do in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio October 22 - 28

The circus is here!

I can't tell you how much I love the circus and tonight is opening night! It's still not too late to get tickets!

Flashback to last year at the @ringlingbros circus! This was at the pre-show which is included with every ticket. Only a few hours left to enter to win tickets (link in bio) for next Wednesday! Or use code XTREME on @theqarena website and save &5! #thisiscle #liveattheq #circusxtreme #circus #cleveland #dailyfallgram #ourbloglife

A photo posted by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on Oct 16, 2015 at 5:30pm PDT

Northeast Ohio Family Friendly Events October 15 - 20

Weekends are what I live for!

A terribly corny sentiment, I know, but time is limited during the week. Weekends like this one was made to be enjoyed and we made the most of our time.

We spent Saturday exploring the Great Lakes Science Center's new exhibit MathAlive: 2theXtreme, saw Born to be Wild at the IMAX, and toured the Steamship William G. Mather.