Tip your cup like they did in the 19th century with Pleasures of the Cup cocktail parties at Ohio Village. These progressive historic cocktail parties pair authentic adult beverages with stories, characters and the experience of days gone by. These will give you a new way to appreciate … [Read more...] about Pleasures of the Cup Cocktail Parties at Ohio Village
Gift Ideas
Build-a-Bear Count Your Candles Birthday Treat Bear
Build-a-Bear has a birthday treat that your kiddos will love! Bring a birthday kid into a store during their birthday month and "pay their age" for a special Birthday Treat Bear, plus special birthday fun! Safety measures are in place in store to keep everyone healthy. Read below for more … [Read more...] about Build-a-Bear Count Your Candles Birthday Treat Bear
Jolabokaflod is a cozy holiday tradition that you’ll want to start
The Christmas season is such a rush of events, shopping, decorating, wrapping, prepping, cooking and socializing, that it can feel rushed and stressful. End the wind-up to the season with the peaceful and indulgent Christmas eve Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóðið. What is … [Read more...] about Jolabokaflod is a cozy holiday tradition that you’ll want to start
The Best White Elephant Gift Exchange Ideas
White Elephant gift exchanges, or as some call them, Yankee Swaps or Greed, are about as popular as ugly Christmas sweater parties. Gifts for these exchanges can be hard to choose because there are often a variety of people participating and you may have to gear the appropriateness around the … [Read more...] about The Best White Elephant Gift Exchange Ideas
Where to shop local in Columbus for the Holidays
I think everyone can agree that its SO important to shop local this holiday season when possible. We're gathering a list featuring places to shop local in Columbus and surrounding areas to support area businesses. Most of these lists are compiled by visitors bureaus, chambers of … [Read more...] about Where to shop local in Columbus for the Holidays
Save Money on Gifts through the Holidays
Sometimes it feels like the holidays are all about emptying your wallet. It doesn’t have to be that way. There are plenty of ways to save money on gifts, entertainment, and dining out through the holidays. I’ve gathered together some of my best tips – most having to do with shopping/gifts – … [Read more...] about Save Money on Gifts through the Holidays
Gifts for mail carriers and delivery drivers
If you shop online as much as I do, your delivery people and mail carrier earn their paychecks. As an extra thank you during the holidays, consider small gifts for mail carriers and delivery drivers. Nearly every day, one or more of the trucks drives down my driveway to bring a package or a … [Read more...] about Gifts for mail carriers and delivery drivers
Gift Guide: Create Memories with Experience Gifts around Ohio
Finding the perfect gift for that special someone in our lives can be challenging, especially when they already have everything. So how do we avoid adding to the clutter and give a gift that creates lasting memories? Experience gifts! Central Ohio offers some amazing experiences of art, … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Create Memories with Experience Gifts around Ohio
Columbus Gift Guide: Teacher Gifts and hostess gifts
Need a small gift of appreciation for someone in your life? This list of small gift ideas is great for teacher gifts, hostess gifts, as well as office, friend, or extended family gifts - basically, any adult in your life! Most people have enough "stuff", so aim for gifts that are … [Read more...] about Columbus Gift Guide: Teacher Gifts and hostess gifts
Columbus Gift Guide for the Holiday season
It's time to start purchasing your holiday gifts! We have a big list of local options in our Columbus Gift Guide to work through your shopping list! If you're waiting until Christmas Eve, make sure to check store hours, as smaller, local store may be closed or closing early. Merry … [Read more...] about Columbus Gift Guide for the Holiday season
Short North Holiday Hop and Holiday Trails
Celebrate holiday fun, shopping, tastes, sights, and sounds on High Street in the Short North with Holiday Hop and Holiday Trail! Short North Arts District Holiday Trail Buy local with the Short North Arts District Holiday Trail from November 25 through December 31, 2023 to support small … [Read more...] about Short North Holiday Hop and Holiday Trails
Gift for a beer lover: Rudolph beer
If you need a quick gift for a beer lover, dress up a 6 or 12 pack of dark bottles with Rudolph gear for a gift of Rudolph Beer! Just pick up some brown pipe cleaners, googly eyes, red pom poms, and glue. I didn't bother removing the labels, but you could if you wanted. For the antlers, I … [Read more...] about Gift for a beer lover: Rudolph beer
Huge list of Christmas Stocking Stuffers
There is still time to grab some grab stocking stuffers! Many of these things are available via Amazon or at local stores! Christmas stockings have always been one of my favorite things about Christmas Day. Stocking Memories Growing up, we were allowed to get up as early as we wanted, … [Read more...] about Huge list of Christmas Stocking Stuffers
Holiday gift card bonus offers: something for them, and a bonus for you!
Time is running out for holiday shopping, and you can cross off some of your holiday shopping list with gift card purchases. No one will complain about a gift of a free meal or shopping, and there's a bonus in there for you! Many local and national restaurants and retailers offer … [Read more...] about Holiday gift card bonus offers: something for them, and a bonus for you!
Shop and celebrate local at HolidayVille in Clintonville
Experience Clintonville is hosting its largest holiday shopping event with HolidayVille on Sunday, December 3, 2023. This annual event features neighborhood merchants participating with specials and promotions for a neighborhood party that'll help you shop your Christmas list and get in the … [Read more...] about Shop and celebrate local at HolidayVille in Clintonville