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Lighting to deter intruders

One of the niche services we offer that lends our customers peace of mind is installing security lighting on their home exteriors. We’ve done many of these jobs over the years and enjoy helping our customers get the most bang out of their security lighting bucks while protecting their family and possessions. We don’t recommend buying...

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Home office deductions

Three years after the pandemic, according to the Pew Research Center, 35% of American employees are still working from home, a number up from 7% pre-pandemic. When I start working with a new client, coming up with a plan to maximize the number of deductions they can take is a key consideration. It’s often a surprise to me how many people...

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For students at Willoughby-Eastlake Schools, every person matters, every moment counts

Wondering why these cutie pies are wearing sunglasses? Well, it’s to demonstrate that their future is so bright, they gotta wear shades. Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools Convocation Day last month, when all 1,000 employees gathered at South High School to kick off the school year. It was led by students from preschool through grade 12...

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The Starving Chef Recipe: Pineapple Bonfire Cakes

Take a taste of the tart and sweet notes of this delicious campfire delight— caramelized pineapple shortcakes with a sweet, sugary glaze. Pineapple Bonfire Cakes Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: 10-15 minutesMakes 3 cakes Ingredients 3 vanilla shortcakes3 maraschino cherries3 pineapple rings6 T brown...

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Non-alcoholic wines vs. the real deal

In Mimi’s April edition, we told you about the Northern Ohio Wine Guild’s May competition, a blind taste test comparing non-alcoholic (NA) and alcoholic wines. Well, the results are in—and they might surprise you. “The Guild conducted a blind tasting of several NA wines alongside their alcoholic counterparts,” Jim Sperk of the...

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