8 Ways to Beat Stress in 2013

Is your New Year's resolution to de-stress already stressing you out? Here are some tips to help you unwind.

2013 will bring lots of New Year's resolutions, and the stress of keeping them up along with it.   Dr. Megan Hood, a clinical psychologist with an expertise in stress management at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center, said trying to attain a more stress-free existence is a pretty popular goal around the holidays and the new year. But staying away from stress is not as simple as making a New Year’s Eve wish. “That tends to be a common goal, a nice broad goal,” Hood said. “But it also tends to be challenging.” Still, Hood has some tips to keep stress at bay. TELL US CLEVELAND HEIGHTS: How do you de-stress? Are you resolving to stress less in 2013?

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WATCH: Tour This Delmore Road Home, Only $27,000

Take a look at this three-bed, two-bath home at 3821 Delmore Rd. in Cleveland Heights. The sale price is $27,400.

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Top Stories of 2012

No. 3 Top Story of 2012: Hurricane Sandy Smacks Lake Erie, Shaker Lakes

Don't miss some of the most stellar photos from the superstorm that hit Cleveland Heights earlier this year.

Dubbed early on as "Frankenstorm," Superstorm Sandy rolled through Ohio in late October leaving many without power, causing major damage and making for some great pictures on the lakefront. Read the No. 3 most-read story of 2012: Hurricane Sandy Storm at Lake Erie, Shaker Lakes Editors from Cleveland Heights Patch, Beachwood Patch and Avon Lake Patch stopped by Shaker Lakes, the Cleveland Lakefront State Park and Veterans Park to see how Hurricane Sandy was impacting our local waters. Waves crashed on the rocks and seagulls huddled on the ground as the winds became stronger late Monday afternoon.

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Sean Sullivan Teaches Kids About Soccer, Life: People of the Year

Sullivan was named Soccer Coach of the Year in Ohio and is a teacher at Noble Elementary School.

Each year Sean Sullivan gathers as many teddy bears and stuffed animals as he can and donates them to the kids at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Last year he donated around 2,000 to children. "He's always there to support the kids, whatever age they are," Mayor Ed Kelley said of Sullivan. While he's a charitable person, Sullivan is best known in the community for his devotion to teaching kids the game of soccer. By day he teaches fifth grade science at Noble Elementary, but at other times he's coaching. Sullivan is the head coach of the men’s varsity soccer team at Heights High and runs his own business, owner of Heights United Soccer Academy. And he's also the director of coaching for the Cleveland Heights Recreation League …

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House Hunt: Lyndhurst and South Euclid

Browse open houses in the area on Sunday

Browse the image gallery above to see where open houses are in the area on Sunday. Addresses, prices and showing times are listed below each photo.

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House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights

Check out open houses in the area on Easter Sunday

Browse the image gallery above to see where open houses are in the area Sunday. We only found a couple of home showings because it's Easter weekend, but more are scheduled for next weekend. Addresses, prices and showing times are listed below each photo.

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House Hunt: Open Houses in the Area

Check out our list of open houses in Beachwood, Shaker Heights, Lyndhurst and Cleveland Heights this Sunday

Browse the image gallery above to see where open houses will be held in the area on Sunday. Addresses, prices, showing times and other details are listed below each photo. 

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Great Escape: HoleMania

Play to win cash or acclaim

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening.  It’s your time. Take it. Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. Cornhole is not just for summer barbecues. Get a jump-start on the warm-weather pastime this Saturday with HoleMania presented by the American Cornhole Organization and Northeast Ohio Cornhole. Anyone is welcome to play in social tournaments – for cash prizes – or qualifiers. Registration starts at $10 per person.

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Frugal Family

Frugal Family: The Basics

Patch rounded up five great deals in Cleveland Heights on toilet paper, cleaning products and more

Patch scoured the land and turned up great savings on wellness products, Coke products, stroage bags, paper towels and  laundry supplies. 1. CVS Pharmacy Location: 2160 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-4808 Deal: Spend $30 and get $10 extra when you buy any of the select Procter & Gamble products (Dawn soap, Bounty, Puffs and more). Deals only good with free CVS customer loyalty card. Good through: March 5, 2011. 2. Walgreens Location: 3020 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-4759 Deal(s): Four for $5 two-liter Coca-Cola products, three for $10 12-pack Coca-Cola products. Good through: March 5, 2011. 3. Dollar General Location: 1955 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-320-1174 Deal(s): Two for $5 Hefty One Zip food storage bags, $6 …

Nearly a Foot of Snow Possible

After brief winter reprieve, heavy snow to return to area

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for much of northern Ohio, calling for up to a foot of snow in some areas. The warning will be in effect from 9 tonight through 4 p.m Friday. According to the weather service, a strong low-pressure system will move from Cincinnati toward Youngstown tonight, with rain, sleet and eventually snow and heavy winds. The heaviest accumulation is expected between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Friday.  By Friday afternoon, we're expected to see snow accumulation of six to 10 inches, with some areas getting up to a foot. Winds are expected to pick up Friday, with gusts expected up to 35 mph. Check back for updates as the storm progresses. 

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