Friday, May 24, 2013
Several Patch bloggers shared their thoughts on Memorial Day with us this week. Some shared events in your town as well. Check it out and be safe.
Happy Memorial Day! We hope you have a safe weekend full of delicious cookouts and quality family time. But don't forget to thank those who helped protect this country: Our soldiers. Here's what some of our bloggers have to say about Memorial Day and what it means to them. 1. Rep. Marlene Anielski writes that Memorial Day reminds us of true American heroes. She says, "Taking time to remember the men and women who have died while fighting for our country helps us to gain perspective about the things in life that are really important." Read more here. 2. Air Force mom Jennette Cox writes about lacking patriotism in our country and how we should go back to remembering what it means to take your hat off during the "Star Spangled Banner." She …
Monday, May 20, 2013
Check out a selection of the blogger contributions from community members, including businesses, hospitals and people just like you.
All members of the community are invited to "share what they know" and become a Local Voice, aka blogger, on Lakewood Patch. Click through the links below to learn about what people in your community have to say about current events, businesses, family and living. • Do you let your children or pets drink from the hose on those hot and sunny days? Mom blogger Elana West questioned the safety of it and shared her research with us. • The Lakewood Public Library is having a party and you're invited. Want to know what's playing at the Cleveland PlayHouse this season? Click here. • A local member of World Exchange is looking for families to host French students this summer. Blogger Jill Quinn, whose family has hosted several foreign exchange …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Our Patch bloggers wrote posts based on current events this week. See what topics they touched on in this roundup.
There were lots of hot topics in the news this week, and three of our bloggers chose to tackle them with their own opinions of the situations. Here's what they had to say about these current events: 1. Blogger Laura Madsen explains how a trip to McDonald's forever changed the lives of several people. Do you think the discovery of Michelle, Gina and Amanda was divine intervention? 2. Mom blogger Melissa Winger explains why she will no longer shop at Abercrombie & Fitch and how appalled she was at the CEO's message to girls and women. 3. Another mom blogger, Devone, writes that it's getting harder to teach girls that they are more than just a pretty face, especially with how skimpy girls clothing is becoming. Her rant was also inspired by …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
From youth sports to adult leagues, and teams on their way to the playoffs to those reminiscent of the Bad News Bears, Patch wants to see athletes of all ages in action this spring!
Whether it’s on the baseball diamond, at the soccer field or during a flag football game at a local park, spring sports are underway around Lakewood and we want to help share all the great moments and highlights with the community! Patch is looking for athletes, coaches, parents, booster club members and fans who are eager to show their team spirit on Lakewood Patch. News about any team – from youth t-ball to middle and high school sports, recreational teams, adult leagues and more – it’s all welcome. Here's how you can share news about your sports team this spring: 1. Start a blog about your sports team: Share stats, recaps, photos and/or videos from the game in your own sports blog. Discuss the team, coaches and players with other fans …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
In celebration of Mother's Day tomorrow, we've gathered up our three best mom bloggers here. Bonus: We even have last-minute gift ideas!
We have some pretty great mom, and NotMom, bloggers on Patch. They give us sage advice, tell us funny stories and make other women feel like they're not alone in their struggle to raise decent children. Read what they have to share below: Melissa Winger blogs about her son Will who has been diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome. It's such a rare diagnosis that she wants to educate as many people as she can about its existence and how she's coping with the challenges it brings. Read her blog posts here. Devone writes about the trials and tribulations of raising four children and being a superstar mom at the same time. She shares laughter and tears in her blog here. Karen Malone Wright prides herself on being a NotMom: someone who is childless …
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Several Patch bloggers wrote posts this week on how to take care of your home — inside and out.
Want to know more about your home's foundation? Or how to go green in terms of lawn care? We have bloggers who can help. We rounded up the three best House and Home posts from this week, in case you missed them. 1. Before the shrubs around your home start getting lush again, check out your house's foundation. If you see cracks, check out this blog by Cynthia Freeney to find out what they mean, and how you can fix them. 2. Are you moving in the near future? Try to make it as stress free as possible by following these tips from Moving Ahead Services blogger Jeffrey Collins. 3. Who doesn't love a lush, green lawn? Did you know you don't need lots of chemicals to get it that way? Take the organic approach by following these tips from blogger…
Saturday, March 16, 2013
The blogs on Lakewood Patch got you all talking this week. We gathered the conversation starters, in case you missed 'em.
We love to get you talking, and this week we had a few blogs that really got the conversation started. Take a glance at these blogs and let us know where you stand in the comments section. We appreciate your input! 1. Do you think having only one day to vote would reduce voter fraud? Blogger Kathleen O'Brien Wilhelm does. Read what else she has to say about Election Day here. 2. It's pothole season, and when your car is damaged by one, you want someone to blame, right? Law blogger Dennis Spirgen explains that trying to get the city or county to pay can be tricky. 3. Lakewood blogger Angie Schleicher is tired of getting bad customer service at big box stores, and apparently so are you. Tell us about one of your experiences here. Have …
Alex Vandehoff
10:33 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
Nice hose more ›