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Need a mask? DIY face masks, free masks, and masks for sale

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Current recommendations are that everyone wear a face mask in public until further notice. Some businesses are requiring that masks be worn by customers and employees, while other places strongly encourage them. It's important to use clean masks, so if you are using disposable options, you should … [Read more...] about Need a mask? DIY face masks, free masks, and masks for sale

Garth Brooks: A Drive-in Concert Experience

Country music fans will flock to the drive-in theatres on June 27! With tours on hold, Garth Brooks and Encore Live are bringing a virtual concert to the drive-in! Don't miss Garth Brooks: A Drive-in Concert Experience for a one-night-only concert event to air on-screen at drive-in theaters across … [Read more...] about Garth Brooks: A Drive-in Concert Experience

What’s reopening in Ohio: entertainment, attractions, amusements, and water parks

Whether you Wine with DeWine, whine about DeWine, or just wait for the recaps, it hard to keep up on what's open in Ohio and when things will reopen. Ohio is in the process of reopening slowly in phases of Responsible RestartOhio. "Reopening Ohio is a risk, but it's also a risk if you don't move … [Read more...] about What’s reopening in Ohio: entertainment, attractions, amusements, and water parks

Updated: Senior shopping hours in Columbus stores

Grocery stores will continue to remain open during the stay-at-home order. In order to protect seniors and people with underlying medical conditions, many stores in Columbus have created designated senior shopping hours to minimize the health risk.  Senior shopping hours in Columbus … [Read more...] about Updated: Senior shopping hours in Columbus stores

Skip the stores: Grocery pickup and delivery in Columbus

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Curbside grocery pickup and delivery has become very popular in the last couple of years. It makes it easier for busy adults to grab groceries on the way home from work or activities, or without taking kids into the store. Skip the cart and shop from your phone or computer! Many people also … [Read more...] about Skip the stores: Grocery pickup and delivery in Columbus

Freebies for healthcare workers and frontline employees

Companies are stepping up to offer freebies to healthcare workers and other frontline employees for their hard work and dedication now and always. It's not an easy time to work in healthcare, and these heroes deserve everything, and more. There's no doubt that they are facing challenges and … [Read more...] about Freebies for healthcare workers and frontline employees

Ultimate guide to Columbus restaurants with pickup and delivery

Starting on May 15, restaurants and bars are permitted to reopen for outdoor dining with restrictions. On May 21, they are permitted to reopen for dine-in service with restrictions. Not all restaurants will be ready to open to customers, and carryout service can help support local restaurants during … [Read more...] about Ultimate guide to Columbus restaurants with pickup and delivery

Need Groceries? How to get groceries in Columbus (and skip the stores)

Getting groceries these days can be pretty difficult. Even if you can get a pickup or delivery spot when you need it, there will probably be many items out of stock. You can go in the store yourself, but at the risk of exposure and subject to low stock. When you need groceries, you can get creative … [Read more...] about Need Groceries? How to get groceries in Columbus (and skip the stores)

Virtual Events Calendar with lots of concerts

Per recommendations of health organizations and world leaders, social distancing is important in these next few weeks. As a result, all events and activities have been cancelled, and attractions have been closed in Ohio. While it's uncertain times, we can prevail....and in the meantime, you can feel … [Read more...] about Virtual Events Calendar with lots of concerts

Facebook Small Business Grants for Columbus businesses

Facebook Small Business Grants Program is now accepting applications to award cash grants and ad credits to qualifying small business in and around Columbus and Franklin County. Up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in more than 30 countries will be able to receive the grant totaling $100M. … [Read more...] about Facebook Small Business Grants for Columbus businesses

Columbus Zoo Virtual Adventures, Columbus Zoo School, and more!

Anyone else missing the Columbus Zoo lately? Springtime is such an amazing time to visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, so its a huge loss to our community while its temporarily closed. While you can't visit the animals in person, you can check out the many Columbus Zoo Virtual programs to get your … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo Virtual Adventures, Columbus Zoo School, and more!

Updated! Virtual tours, on demand videos and live streams for kids

Your kids are home with you for at least another month. You can do this! Make a (loose) schedule, do schoolwork, get outside, play board games, make crafts and art, cook together.... and when you run out of ideas or need a break, go virtual with live streams for kids! Instead of letting your kids … [Read more...] about Updated! Virtual tours, on demand videos and live streams for kids

Free at home workout options for all

Gyms are opening up, but there will be lots of restrictions in place for awhile, including reduced capacity, changes to group fitness, and more tba. Outdoor or at home workouts may still be your best option until things get back to normal. I'm a gym person. Whether working out on my own, or going … [Read more...] about Free at home workout options for all

Updated: Fun and Free Educational Resources for Kids

Teaching kids at home can be hard - especially if you are also working at home and trying to maintain some level of cleanliness in your household. But you can do this! There are so many free educational resources to help! Most schools have prepared work for students to complete at home. That … [Read more...] about Updated: Fun and Free Educational Resources for Kids

Where is my stimulus check? Find out when to expect it.

According to the IRS, they have sent out the first wave of economic impact payments on Saturday, April 12. When can you expect your stimulus check, and how much will it be? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, and includes a … [Read more...] about Where is my stimulus check? Find out when to expect it.

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