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Hi I’m Haylie! I love telling stories and sharing experiences which is why I decided to start a blog. Whether you are looking for trip ideas, tips or fun things to do you’ve come to the right place.

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Five Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
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Five Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
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It’s that time of year when we paint the town green and cheers to St. Patrick. Here are five ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

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Explore Ohio Through Its Creativity Trail
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Explore Ohio Through Its Creativity Trail
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Featuring 109 sites statewide each contributing to Ohio’s story and creativity.

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11 Must-Do's in and around Canton, Ohio
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11 Must-Do's in and around Canton, Ohio
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Go beyond the Football Hall of Fame and enjoy these 11 Must-Do’s in and around Canton, Ohio.

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Five Things I Wouldn't Wear to a Festival
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Five Things I Wouldn't Wear to a Festival
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With a year as a festival queen and 18 months filming annual events for Finding Festivals, there are some wardrobe choices I avoid when I am out at an event. Here are five things I wouldn’t wear to a festival and what to consider instead.

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Fall Fun at Hillcrest Orchard
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Fall Fun at Hillcrest Orchard
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Fall is the perfect time for family-friendly fun and Instagrammable day dates. Here are 5 Must-Do’s at Hillcrest Orchard in Amherst, OH.

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8 Must-Do's in North Alabama
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8 Must-Do's in North Alabama
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Thanks to Visit North Alabama I made a trip to the Rocket City and found the 8 must-do’s in the region.

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Four Must-Do's at a Tall Ship Festival
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Four Must-Do's at a Tall Ship Festival
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Touring the U.S, Brig Niagara, riding a carousel at the Merry-Go-Round Museum and so much more are found at Festival of Sail in Sandusky, Ohio Featured on Finding Festivals

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Colonial Williamsburg and 8 Tips for Your Next Trip
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Colonial Williamsburg and 8 Tips for Your Next Trip
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Colonial Williamsburg is considered a “Disney world for history buffs.” There are some things to note before your next trip. Here are 8 tips for your next trip to Williamsburg, Virginia.

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SMYL, It's Awesome
419 Life, Life, Local Experiences
SMYL, It's Awesome
419 Life, Life, Local Experiences

When I signed up to be a mentor I didn’t know I would be the one learning so much.

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Going to Brighton, Howell and Hell Michigan
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Going to Brighton, Howell and Hell Michigan
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10 must-dos in Brighton, Howell and Hell Michigan.

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419 Life

Northwest Ohio, aka the 419, is full of fun things to experience. Here are some places the check out the next time you are in town.

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Holiday Events, Excursions and Fun in and near northwest Ohio
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Holiday Events, Excursions and Fun in and near northwest Ohio
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There are so many fun excursions, events and fun festivities during the holiday season. Here are some great experiences in and near northwest Ohio.

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SMYL, It's Awesome
419 Life, Life, Local Experiences
SMYL, It's Awesome
419 Life, Life, Local Experiences

When I signed up to be a mentor I didn’t know I would be the one learning so much.

419 Life, Life, Local Experiences
5 simple ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Day
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5 simple ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Day
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The world could always use more kindness. Here are 5 simple ideas for Random Acts of Kindness day.

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Why Every Woman Should Attend An Auto Show
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Why Every Woman Should Attend An Auto Show
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From learning opportunities to free stuff here are 5 reason every woman should attend an auto show.

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Girls Night Out: PIB Weekend Edition
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Put in Bay is a blast and knowing these 5 things before your trip will make the weekend that much more enjoyable.

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Toledo Dates on a Budget
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Toledo Dates on a Budget
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Date night is crucial for any relationship. Whether it’s a stroll in the park, a visit to the museum of a night out at a comedy club here are some budget friendly ideas for your next date night in Toledo

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Cedar Point Dos and Don'ts
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Cedar Point Dos and Don'ts
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Make your next visit to Cedar Point a breeze with these dos and don’ts

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5 Must-Do’s During Your Girls Day in the 419
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5 Must-Do’s During Your Girls Day in the 419
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There is so much to do in the 419 and here are 5 must-do’s when planning a girls day out.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Local Gifts for Your 10 Loved Ones
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Holiday Gift Guide: Local Gifts for Your 10 Loved Ones
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This holiday season choose to support local with 10 gift ideas your friends and family will love.

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Life and Relationship

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SMYL, It's Awesome
419 Life, Life, Local Experiences
SMYL, It's Awesome
419 Life, Life, Local Experiences

When I signed up to be a mentor I didn’t know I would be the one learning so much.

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5 simple ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Day
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5 simple ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Day
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The world could always use more kindness. Here are 5 simple ideas for Random Acts of Kindness day.

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Time Has No Empathy
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Time Has No Empathy
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Time has no empathy. It is our only equalizer and the most just currency. It's not man made, it is not corrupt and holds no favoritism. How will you spend your time today?

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Creating A Blog
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Creating A Blog
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Starting a blog is both exciting and overwhelming. There’s a lot of great information out there but here are 7 things I wish I had known when starting #Hayliestory.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Local Gifts for Your 10 Loved Ones
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Holiday Gift Guide: Local Gifts for Your 10 Loved Ones
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This holiday season choose to support local with 10 gift ideas your friends and family will love.

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Let's Talk the 4C's of a Relationship
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Let's Talk the 4C's of a Relationship
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Ready to take the next step? I’m sure you have heard of the 4 C’s you should consider when purchasing a diamond but what about when you are preparing your relationship for marriage? Here are the 4 C’s you need for your relationship!

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It’s OK to Not Feel OK & Here is How to Overcome It
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It’s OK to Not Feel OK & Here is How to Overcome It
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Life happens and all you need to do it hold it together and make everything seem ok, right? Not exactly. It’s ok to not be ok and here are 3 tips to helping you accept your feelings.

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