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
Gift Ideas
Columbus Gift Guide for the Holiday season
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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
Gifts for mail carriers and delivery drivers
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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, you may want to 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 … [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
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!
Gift for a beer lover: Rudolph beer
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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
Gifts of the Craftsmen Sale at Ohio Craft Museum
If you’re into handmade gifts, fine art, and crafts, you must visit the Ohio Craft Museum in Grandview Heights for holiday gifts at the Gifts of the Craftsmen Holiday Exhibition and Sale from November 6 through December 23, 2022. This sale features one-of-a-kind and … [Read more...] about Gifts of the Craftsmen Sale at Ohio Craft Museum
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
Over 40 Holiday Art and Christmas Craft Festivals around Columbus
Craft shows and festivals are a great place to do holiday shopping and to get in the spirit of the season. Buy local from talented artisans, crafters, and bakers, and give unique gifts that you won't find at a big box store. There are so many Holiday Art and Craft Festivals around Columbus … [Read more...] about Over 40 Holiday Art and Christmas Craft Festivals around Columbus
Huge list of Christmas Stocking Stuffers
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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
Great gifts for your parents or grandparents
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Every year I struggle with what gifts to get my parents. They are HARD to buy for (whether its Christmas, birthdays, or their anniversary), because if they need something, they buy it. It takes more thought to come up with what they need (but don't know they need), or what I know they'd … [Read more...] about Great gifts for your parents or grandparents
The Best White Elephant Gift Exchange Ideas
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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
Ways to give during the holidays; adopt-a-family, toy drives, and more
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The holiday are the season of giving, and many look for ways to give during the holidays to help those in need. With the last couple of years being particularly challenging for many, the need for giving is even higher. In addition, with people shopping online more than ever, Angel Trees, Toys for … [Read more...] about Ways to give during the holidays; adopt-a-family, toy drives, and more
Holiday Open Farm and Pumpkin and Christmas Tree donations at Harrison Farm
Goat Yoga is a must-do experience at Harrison Farm! Yes, you can practice yoga...with goats. Adorable, friendly, mischievous goats + yoga. What's not to love?! This amazing female-owned farm also hosts other events throughout the year, so if you're not into yoga, there are still plenty of reasons … [Read more...] about Holiday Open Farm and Pumpkin and Christmas Tree donations at Harrison Farm
Save Money on Gifts through the Holidays
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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
