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Get Rakuten Ebates Cash back for Online Shopping

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It's time to start your holiday shopping, and you can earn cash back for shopping at your favorite stores by going through Rakuten (f.k.a. Ebates) - no strings attached!  Thousands of stores participate with 1-25% cash back on your whole order, plus you'll usually find coupon codes that may … [Read more...] about Get Rakuten Ebates Cash back for Online Shopping

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

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

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, 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

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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

Festivus Holiday Market at 400 Square

Finish up your holiday shopping with a weekend of the annual holiday market, Festivus, A Holiday Market Extravaganza from Saturday, December 9 - Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 12PM - 6PM. Festivus is an annual holiday market at 400 Square in Franklinton. This is the perfect opportunity to … [Read more...] about Festivus Holiday Market at 400 Square

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

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

Tree lighting, Santa, and Christmas in Downtown Delaware

Enjoy Christmas in Downtown Delaware with Home for the Holidays Weekend from December 1-3, 2023. First Friday and the Tree Lighting Ceremony kick off the season of holiday events on Main Street Delaware, Ohio.  Main Street Delaware Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 1, 2023 at … [Read more...] about Tree lighting, Santa, and Christmas in Downtown Delaware

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!

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

Holiday shopping at CCAD Art Fair & Marketplace

Shop local with up and coming artists at the CCAD Art Fair & Marketplace on Saturday, December 2, 2023.  The shopping event is at Columbus College of Art & Design, Loann Crane Center for Design, 112 Cleveland Ave. from 9 am - 2 pm.  You’ll find unique and amazing art … [Read more...] about Holiday shopping at CCAD Art Fair & Marketplace

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

Bethel Holiday Market at Bethel Int’l United Methodist

Bethel Int'l United Methodist Church hosts events open to all through the holiday season that you'll want to put on your calendar. In addition, they host services in English, Korean, and Nepali, and welcome people of every gender identity, expression, and sexual orientation. ♥ Bethel Holiday … [Read more...] about Bethel Holiday Market at Bethel Int’l United Methodist

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