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
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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
It can be SO hard to pick out teen gifts! Whether your teen is trendy, sporty, preppy, emo, or into art, theatre, music, school - or a mix of the above, we've got a teen gift guide for you! If some of these items seem like a throwback to your middle or high school days, that's not an … [Read more...] about Best Teen Gifts and stocking stuffers!
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
Guys can be hard to shop for. They either have want they want, don't know what they want, or don't know what they need. We've gathered some ideas for stocking stuffers and big and small gifts for guys of all ages. Check out a dozens of options at all price ranges! Audible Love audio … [Read more...] about Best gifts for guys – husbands, dads, brothers, sons
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
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
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
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
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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: Books and chocolates for a cozy Christmas Eve tradition
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
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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
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