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At Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, guests are invited to explore their love of everything from painting, glass fusing, jewelry, mosaics to pottery in a relaxed instructional atmosphere

Creating a place for both her children and friends to create art in a fun, recreational way was the wish of Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio owner Beth Brinton. “In November of 2015 that wish came true,” says Beth. “I have a background in photography, had done some pottery painting, and wanted to expand on that and include other mediums...

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Your fall adventure bucket list isn’t complete without a visit to these Lake Metroparks hot spots in their autumnal glory

What does one autumn leaf say to another? I’m falling for you. Pardon the cheesy joke, darlings, but Mimi is falling—head over stiletto heels for the breathtaking seasonal colors that are near-peak and right outside your doorstep. In Lake County, we are particularly blessed with an eclectic variety of trees, from vibrant...

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Getting the most out of Disney

Over the past 50 years, Walt Disney World has earned a reputation for casting enchantment and magic. When people start feeling sticker shock, sometimes they make unwise decisions to cut corners. One of the biggest mistakes I see them make is not staying on Disney property. They think they’ll save money by finding a cheaper hotel or Airbnb...

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The Burning River Buckets bring the thrills of a winning team back for another season

When it comes to the professional basketball season in Lake County, as Yogi Berra used to say…it ain’t over ’til it’s over. Last season, our Burning River Buckets defied all odds for a new expansion team, winning the American Basketball Association North Central Region Championship in an upset, and going on to finish in eighth...

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K2 and your arteries

Over the past few years, vitamin K2 has exploded in popularity. While many now recognize the important role it plays in building strong bones (especially when paired with vitamin D3), today I want to share a lesser known, but arguably more important, benefit of vitamin K2—preventing heart disease. There are actually two kinds of vitamin...

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