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"We loved Shenanigans last May when a small group from my nursing school visited N Ireland for a class. If I'm not mistaken, I think this is where we played karaoke and had so much fun!! :)" - amanda

"Disclaimer: I LOVE their popcorn - especially "cotton candy" which does not taste like cotton candy but rather a sugary popcorn delight. However, I think the popcorn is rather on the pricey side.…" - amanda

"The folks are all Italian with thick accents and aren't super nice but definitely know what they're doing. What I'm hung up on is their prices. I would only use them again if it's an item no one…" - amanda

"Salon Sorelle is so great. It's beautiful and relaxing, and everyone there is friendly and talented. My favorite stylist is Shannon. She is gifted with hair color and cuts very well. I have also…" - amanda

"Ruined my Grandma's 80th birthday. We scheduled a planned party here to eat in the actual train. The restaurant printed nice menus with my Grandma's name on them and had colored napkins - we were…" - amanda

"Good food, good service! A fun Italian place to go for great pizza at a great price. They have a huge menu and could accommodate anyone, I'm sure." - amanda

"A good friend and I went here for dinner on a Saturday night. It was very busy - the parking lot was absolutely packed - but surprisingly, we didn't have to wait. The food was delicious, and the…" - amanda

"Never EVER going into this store. I bought a Groupon to their store for a class and called multiple times in attempts to register. The staff was rude and inconsiderate, and they were absolutely…" - amanda

"PLEASE PLEASE share where you got Hollis' headband!  I love it!!  Thanks Kelly :)" - amanda

"I relate to every word you just said. I am praying for the contentment that Alisha mentioned. And my have, Kelsey - "Spending each day knowing that you aren't just "babysitting" but that you are playing a part in molding a life." That's what I have to remind myself of every single day. How IMPORTANT is that! Major. :)" - amanda

"Sounds like my life!! Question for you - do you ask parents before you post pics of their kiddos on your blog? I'm a nanny and have gone back and forth on this issue. I want to post pics on my blog but because they're minors, etc., I'm scared I could get sued or something. Thoughts?" - amanda

"I just think what you mentioned would be great blog posts for other nannies like myself - like "I spend a lot of my time helping people find babysitters, trying to find fill-in's for my families when I am not available, and discussing with people appropriate pay, how to interview, etc." Posts on pay, interviewing, family issues - those are totally relevant topics that I think other nannies would love to learn from your experiences!" - amanda

"how CUTE! please do share where you bought that adorable headband of hers!! (grey with big pink polka dot flower) i need to buy one for a little girl i know ;)" - amanda

"We had an amazing time on a pontoon boat we rented from Dusty's! Our whole family spent an evening catching up and hanging out as we sailed across Portage Lakes. The staff here was super nice, and…" - amanda

"Angie, thank you for this reminder.  May we all reflect Jesus the way our sweet Sara did.  Praying for you and Jess.  Praying for us as a community that we can truly live what Sara taught us." - amanda

"Where can we send flowers, or does the family request donations be made to a charity or anything? I want to do something in honor of my precious friend Sara. Thanks Shan." - amanda

"Sweet Sara, so close to Jesus you are. You're so precious to me and I am going to miss your presence. I have written here already but I just wanted to tell you again how much it means that you journeyed on my life of illness along with me, how much it meant to me each time you left a comment or a message saying you were praying for me or whatever encouragement you'd leave.  How much each blog post meant to me ... your gentle push leading us to CHOOSE JOY despite our suffering. You blessed my heart so many times and your words have led so many closer to the Lord. We love you sweet Sara, we love you so much.  I'm praying for you with every breath I breathe.  May the angels gently carry you home.  Rest in peace tonight.  I pray you no pain, only peace until you see those gates of pearl." - amanda

"Sweet Sara, What news. At first my heart just sank with grief, but then I remembered where you're going. None of us on earth know the beginning of what God has for us up there, but we know there's no sickness or pain. My heart is full of joy when I imagine you soon will be free, running down those streets made of gold, between open gardens under the warm sunshine. No more sickness, pain, or confinement. No more bad news or questions without answers. Praise God, Sara, praise God! You have been such a friend to me through all of my own health battles, and i thank you for that. Some days, a comment or email from you would rescue me from pain or sadness. A post on your blog or looking at your artwork would lift up my spirit. You blessed my soul and encouraged my heart. I am so deeply grateful for those times. I'll never forget your sweetness, strength and light. Your life has impacted so many, and I believe your legacy will last far beyond your years. It's okay, precious friend. Don't be..." - amanda

"Sweet Sara, What news. At first my heart just sank with grief, but then I remembered where you're going. None of us on earth know the beginning of what God has for us up there, but we know there's no sickness or pain. My heart is full of joy when I imagine you soon will be free, running down those streets made of gold, between open gardens under the warm sunshine. No more sickness, pain, or confinement. No more bad news or questions without answers. Praise God, Sara, praise God! You have been such a friend to me through all of my own health battles, and i thank you for that. Some days, a comment or email from you would rescue me from pain or sadness. A post on your blog or looking at your artwork would lift up my spirit. You blessed my soul and encouraged my heart. I am so deeply grateful for those times. I'll never forget your sweetness, strength and light. Your life has impacted so many, and I believe your legacy will last far beyond your years. It's okay, precious friend. Don't be..." - amanda

"Thank you for sharing that with us, Kelly. And your girls are so precious!  Where did you get Hollis's headband?  SO adorable!" - amanda

"Beautiful, Sara. You wrote what I often feel. My prayer request is continued healing after my 9/10 liver transplant as well as a successful 2nd surgery on Friday, August 5. For calm and peace. I also am trying to trust providence on my school situation. I've missed so much in college (nursing) due to my illnesses and feel so behind having 3 semesters left to return to at some point. I am praying for all of you here as well. May our Father God give us wisdom and peace in discerning our situations and Praise the Lord for healing." - amanda

"Beautiful, Sara. You wrote what I often feel. My prayer request is continued healing after my 9/10 liver transplant as well as a successful 2nd surgery on Friday, August 5. For calm and peace. I also am trying to trust providence on my school situation. I've missed so much in college (nursing) due to my illnesses and feel so behind having 3 semesters left to return to at some point. I am praying for all of you here as well. May our Father God give us wisdom and peace in discerning our situations and Praise the Lord for healing." - amanda

"We stopped here while driving west to Chicago. The selection of food was amazing, and it was all very good. The atmosphere is different than I thought. You order what you want at counters, like…" - amanda

"We love riding the Chicago trolleys and double decker buses by this company. The tour guides are always so informative yet keep you laughing as you ride around the streets and places of Chicago.…" - amanda

"We are huge Garrett's fans. Even if the people inside were rude and the popcorn was very expensive, we'd still be fans. But the staff is friendly, the popcorn is reasonably priced, and the popcorn…" - amanda

"Yesterday, on my trip to the Chicago area, I drove an hour out of my way to the Renegade arts store out of recommendation from a few friends. Wow was I disappointed when I saw a sign on the door…" - amanda

"Friends of our family (locals) first introduced us (from Ohio) to Chinn's. Our first night back in town this trip, it was our first stop! We made reservations and were seated right away. The manager…" - amanda

"What a charming little shop. They carry everything for your dog and cat, with an emphasis on your cat. Prices are high, but what pet store isn't? Not being a cat person, I was able to find my…" - amanda

"I'm reviewing this for a friend, who just happens to be a cosmetologist. The two of us went to Waterloo Arts Fest not expecting to see so many salons. I encouraged my friend - who had been whining…" - amanda

"I'm a nanny and know most of the children's places in Northeast Ohio. For the kids, the Akron Zoo is a zoo - the kiddos love the animals. They don't know much difference between the Akron and…" - amanda