Cooks Illustrated Test Kitchen recently tested 7 Inexpensive Non-Stick Skillets under $50 for non-stick properties, even heating, and durability, comparing them to one of the top brand pans that costs $159.95. The winner? T-Fal Professional Total Nonstick 12-1/2-Inch Saute Pan, Black is … [Read more...] about Best (Inexpensive) Nonstick Skillet
P.F. Chang’s is now offering a Happy Hour Monday – Friday from 3 – 6 p.m., in the bar and dining room area. The specials are priced between $3 - $6, including: $3 options: Import Draft ($2 PBR), Spring Rolls (4 ea.), Egg Rolls (2 ea.) $4 options: Gekkeikan Sake (large jar), import bottled … [Read more...] about P.F. Chang’s Happy Hour
Gas prices have been on the rise lately and in order to help you find the least expensive fuel in and around Columbus, Ohio, I've added a CHEAP GAS page to the tool bar at the top of the blog. Click on the dropdown menu to find your region - I'll add more areas soon. These feeds are powered by … [Read more...] about Cheap Gas Page
I updated my holiday recipes page in case you are looking for some easy snacks, cookies, or meal components for your holiday gatherings. Click here for the Recipes Page! … [Read more...] about Holiday Recipes
**This is part of a series of posts highlighting ways in which you can donate to community organizations and help others even when your budget doesn't have room for monetary support. Can you imagine how difficult life would be if you were unable to see, but couldn’t afford an eye exam or glasses? … [Read more...] about Donating Used Eyeglasses
**This is part of a series of posts highlighting ways in which you can donate to community organizations and help others even when your budget doesn't have room for monetary support. Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program collects old, worn-out athletic shoes for recycling, transforming them into Nike … [Read more...] about Donating Used Athletic Shoes
**This is part of a series of posts highlighting ways in which you can donate to community organizations and help others even when your budget doesn't have room for monetary support.Before you throw away or recycle (hopefully) an empty package, see if there is a "box top for education" logo to be … [Read more...] about Box Tops for Education
Over the next month or two, I will be highlighting ways that you can support organizations or help others in your community even when you don't have extra money in your budget to make donations. Let me know if you are aware of other such programs! If you live in Ohio or Michigan* and shop at … [Read more...] about Kroger Community Rewards
Cap City Happy HourMonday- Friday from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.Sit at the outdoor tiki bar or the indoor bar and enjoy ½ priced handcrafted cocktails. I highly recommend the Hibiscus Margarita or the Razzatini. These drinks change seasonally (I miss you Cranberry Crush), but there is always one that I … [Read more...] about Cap City Happy Hour
Before I ever shopped at Trader Joe's, I assumed that it was a high-priced health food store with limited selection. I found that I was completely wrong, except for that many of the food options ARE more healthy than typical grocery store products (no high fructose corn syrup or trans-fat, that I've … [Read more...] about Why I Love Trader Joe’s
Green Columbus is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable living in Central Ohio and globally. The strategies for fulfilling this promise are:*Providing Forums*Raising Awareness*Encouraging ActionCheck out the events on this site and sign up for the newsletters to get … [Read more...] about Green Columbus
Happy hour is one of my favorite things...it's a great inexpensive way to eat, drink, and wind down from the workday. We just visited Black Creek Bistro on Parson's just south of Broad and we were all very impressed. The Bistro, which labels itself a "restaurant, bar, gallery, wine shop" is an … [Read more...] about Black Creek Bistro Happy Hour
I moved to Columbus from northeast Ohio in 2003, on a whim with a friend. I always saw myself moving away from the small town in which I grew up. I went to the local university with the intention of playing volleyball, but due to an injury, I never did. I got a job as a case manager for mentally ill … [Read more...] about Welcome!
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