Welcome to the May edition of Living OUTSTANDING! May has been one of those full-circle months — full of milestones, celebrations, proud mom moments, business momentum, community connections, and little everyday finds that make life sweeter. As spring starts leaning toward summer, this month has reminded me how quickly seasons change, how meaningful endings can be, and how much joy there is in pausing to appreciate the moments along the way. In this issue, I’ll share the swee

Gardening for Health, Joy, and Connection Gardening has a wonderful way of making life feel a little brighter. It encourages us to slow down, notice small changes, and take pride in nurturing something from seed to bloom. For older adults, it can also be a gentle way to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The best part is that gardening does not have to mean kneeling in a large flower bed or managing a big backyard. A small container garden, raised bed, table

The spring market is giving buyers a little more breathing room — but not necessarily an easier path. Across Northeast Ohio, active listings are up compared to last year in Cuyahoga, Summit, Stark and Medina Counties, which means buyers have more homes to consider and sellers have more competition to think about. At the same time, every county in this month’s snapshot is still averaging a 100% sale-to-list price ratio, so the homes that are priced and prepared well are still

Read the May 2026 Outstanding Ohio newsletter to find out what you missed in the Outstanding Ohio Facebook group in April and learn about events planned for May.