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
When it's time to take down your Christmas tree, you'll need to know how to properly dispose of it if you purchased a real tree. There are multiple ways to recycle your Christmas tree, including curbside pickup, drop-off locations for mulching, easy backyard composting, or you can even give it to … [Read more...] about How to recycle your Christmas tree in Columbus (to the goats, birds and more)
Merry Christmas to our amazing readers! I hope you are having an wonderful holiday season and have been able to enjoy some of the events and activities we've shared. There's still time to enjoy some holiday and winter break fun, so I wanted to leave you some links that you may … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas from Columbus on the Cheap
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
In addition to all of the holiday fun and family gatherings over Christmas break, you'll probably encounter bored kids or will just need to get out of the house. There are plenty of free and cheap activities for winter break in Columbus, so plan ahead to keep the kids from complaining. This … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Activities for Winter Break in Columbus
Whether you have kids and want to include the dogs in your holiday photos, or it’s all about the dogs because they’re your main crew, Pet Photos with Santa is a must! Don’t let your furry friends miss out on the holiday fun (and the adorable pictures!). Dress them up and bring them to meet Santa … [Read more...] about Furry Friends and Festive Cheer: Pet Photos with Santa!
No matter if you've checked your list twice (or 5 times), sometimes you need to know what's open on Christmas Day in Columbus. Reminder: pick up a variety of extra batteries BEFORE Christmas Day! You will need them for something! Or maybe you just need to take a break from family and get out … [Read more...] about What’s open on Christmas Day in Columbus
Sometimes you need a last minute holiday gift. Maybe you realized the gift count isn't equal for kids, or you received a gift from someone that you weren't expecting. Or you just completely blanked because you're thinking about a million other things this holiday season. Check out our last … [Read more...] about Last minute holiday gifts and same-day delivery Amazon options
Don't miss the final Craftin' Outlaws Winter Marketplace on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the Bluestone. This is the last year for the long running event. There will be 60 artists from around the Midwest with handmade items perfect for holiday shopping. Buy objects crafted with care from the … [Read more...] about Craftin’ Outlaws Winter Marketplace at Bluestone…The Final One!
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
LEGO sets are ALWAYS at the top of Christmas lists for kids, but they can be expensive! There are tons of LEGO sets on sale during the Amazon Black Friday sale, so now is the time to buy! LEGO products aren't just for kids though! There are so many sets that are perfect for teens and adults too, … [Read more...] about Black Friday LEGO sale on Amazon (up to 40% off!)
If you're hosting overnight guests over Christmas, make sure you show them some gems in our city! Here are some FREE and cheap ways to keep them entertained, and give them a taste of Cbus. Don’t miss any upcoming deals by subscribing to Columbus on the Cheap’s daily emails, and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do with family over Christmas in Columbus
Watching more TV this year, or running out of shows to watch? The best deal on Hulu is this Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2024, so it's a great time to cancel other subscriptions and try out Hulu! New subscribers or eligible returning subscribers can get Hulu for $0.99/month … [Read more...] about Hulu Black Friday deal: 99 cents/mo for 12 months
The holidays are expensive, but enjoying the season doesn't have to be. There are so FREE Christmas activities in Columbus and around Central Ohio that you can fill your holiday calendar without spending putting a dent in your budget. From Christmas parades and community celebrations, … [Read more...] about Free Christmas activities in Columbus and Central Ohio
A lot of Christmas fun revolves around children - but there are a lot of fun activities celebrating Christmas for adults too! Don't have kids, have a sitter, or are your kids grown? There are plenty of Christmas activities around Columbus that don't revolve around kids! Some fun … [Read more...] about Fun activities to celebrate Christmas for adults in Columbus
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