Beaches Kick Glass

06/15/2026

They’re baaaaaack! 🦟

If you’ve been up to Lake Erie this weekend, you likely noticed the annual Mayfly hatching season has kicked off with the warming of Lake Erie waters!

And while they have a way of bringing the “ick” to most of us humans because aren’t we all just trying to find beach treasures - they are a strong sign of a healthy lake ecosystem, especially as a delicious seasonal food source for local fish - including walleye and yellow perch - as well as birds. Nom, nom, nom.

Since they also have a very short life cycle, they’ll be gone before you know it and back to Mayfly-free beach glassing!

06/07/2026

A good day out in the sun! Beach glassing is so good for the soul! Share what you love most about glassing!

06/04/2026

My friend, Beverly, who owns Washed Ashore Jewelry in Avon Lake, is having a giant beach glass liquidation sale, June 6 & June 7 from 10:00 to 4:00 both days.

She’s got a garage full of real Lake Erie beach glass collected for decades from both the westside of CLE and selling a collection from Me for Headlands.

She’s located at 32600 Spinnaker Dr. in Avon Lake, OH. Awesome collection to shop from! There is even more than is pictured here.

05/31/2026

What a day at the beach! All sorts of treasures!

05/30/2026

So while not beach glass specific, beach-glass-being-on-the-beach-adjacent.

Last night after dinner, my boyfriend and I saw a unjulating misty cloud in the sky over Lake Erie which was actually a swarm of midges (aka muffle heads).

Midges are tiny, non-biting aquatic insects, with fluffy antennae, that hatch and emerge when water temperatures reach about 60° each spring. They are also a vital food source for fish and birds. Nom. Nom. Nom.

And as many insects around the lake, while annoying while beachcombing, their presence indicates a healthy, clean lake ecosystem. Just interesting to watch them dance in the sky with a gorgeous sunset as a backdrop. Woohoo!

05/28/2026

*A lil’ spicy laugh this morning…

This is how I feel when people tell me beach and sea glass are just trash. While technically they’re right, I still want to collect all the beach treasures because they are so much more than that.

05/12/2026

Pretty excited to be in Lake Erie Living Magazine for the third summer in a row to talk about beach glassing along Lake Erie! Plus, my niece, Melany, and a good friend, Beverly, were also interviewed for this article!

Thanks to Lake Erie Living Magazine for the opportunity. Happy Hunting! 🧜‍♀️

Once-plentiful shoreline gems are getting harder to find. Dedicated collectors share why the hunt isn’t over yet—and what keeps the magic alive.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s. I hope you find time to head to a beach near you today or later this week. And may a bounty of special beach treasures find you! 🧜🏻‍♀️

05/07/2026

What a blast at Medina County District Library - Highland Branch! What a hidden gem and adorable branch!

We had a class full of experienced beachcombers last night and I was all sorts of impressed! Knowledgeable and enthusiastic!

If you’ve never been to this branch, they’re having their annual Renaissance Faire this weekend if you’re looking for something fun to do! I hear it’s a big deal! Huzzah!

Thanks again! I’ll be back at the Medina County Public Library - Brunswick Branch - on June 25th! Sign up today at www.mcdl.info

05/07/2026

Beaches Kick Glass is celebrating its 5th year on Facebook!

Thank all of YOU beach and sea glass loving treasure hunters, glass crafters, and beachcombing enthusiasts for being here, following along, and sharing your passion for glassin’ with me!

Time flies when you’re having fun…and beach glassing! 🧜🏻‍♀️💙🤗🎉