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Whole Foods Valentine Deals: 2 Dozen Roses for $19.99 and virtual cooking experiences

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Whole Foods Valentine’s Day offers include a big discount on roses for Prime members, and ‘Gourmet Date for Good’ live virtual cooking experiences. Make Whole Foods Market your one-stop shop for an affordable Valentine's Day in 2021! You can even get all the deals without leaving your house if … [Read more...] about Whole Foods Valentine Deals: 2 Dozen Roses for $19.99 and virtual cooking experiences

Teen Gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, and more!

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It can be SO hard to pick out teen gifts! Whether your teen is VSCO, sporty, preppy, emo, or into art, theatre, music, school - or a mix of the above, we've got a teen gift guide for you! Whether you're looking for a "main" gift, or smaller filler items, we have all price points covered. If some … [Read more...] about Teen Gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, and more!

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.  Growing up, we were allowed to get up as early as we wanted, but we … [Read more...] about Huge list of Christmas Stocking Stuffers

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

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

Holiday gift card bonus offers

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 gift … [Read more...] about Holiday gift card bonus offers

Virtual Holiday Hop in the Short North

Hop at home during the Short North District Holiday Hop on Saturday, December 6, 2020. This favorite day of shopping in the district will continue virtually primarily via the @ShortNorthArtsDistrict Instagram Story, as well as on the Short North Arts District Facebook Page. The … [Read more...] about Virtual Holiday Hop in the Short North

Columbus College of Art and Design Virtual Art Sale

Columbus College of Art & Design is switching the CCAD Art Sale to a virtual event from December 4-6, 2020. You’ll find unique and amazing art by students and alumni to use as holiday gifts this year. The CCAD Art Sale a great chance to get some holiday shopping done! Due to the online … [Read more...] about Columbus College of Art and Design Virtual Art Sale

Craftin’ Outlaws Virtual Holiday Market

Don't miss the annual Craftin' Outlaws Holiday Alternative Craft Fair on December 5-6, 2020. For 2020, the event will be held virtual instead of in person. Shopping won't be the same this year, but you'll STILL support local, and you'll STILL find amazing gifts! This craft show is always … [Read more...] about Craftin’ Outlaws Virtual Holiday Market

Columbus Winterfair at Ohio Expo Center

Columbus Winterfair has been transformed to a virtual Art Fair for 2020. Check out the Artist Directory page to shop the vendors! Details below are from 2019. There will be 400 vendors selling their art, jewelry, crafts, clothing, decorations, and more.  Enjoy activities and exhibitions … [Read more...] about Columbus Winterfair at Ohio Expo Center

BOO! Wendy’s Frosty Boo Books: 5 Frosty’s for $1

Wendy’s is offering their Halloween Frosty Boo Books again this year! For $1, get a booklet of 5 coupons for free Jr. Frosty’s.  Wendy's Frosty Boo Books You can purchase your Frosty Boo Books at Wendy's through Halloween, or while supplies last. The coupons are valid from September … [Read more...] about BOO! Wendy’s Frosty Boo Books: 5 Frosty’s for $1

Hollyfest Arts and Crafts Show

Cancelled for 2020. Do your Christmas shopping at Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show at Hilliard Davidson High School on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. This annual craft show features 118 crafters selling handmade items, including toys, clothing, accessories, decorative … [Read more...] about Hollyfest Arts and Crafts Show

Get huge deals on the (delayed) Amazon Prime Day

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Amazon Prime Day is supposed to be celebrated as Christmas in July, or “Black Friday in July”. But since nothing is like it should be in 2020, it's delayed to October 13th and 14th, 2020. I'm a fan of the delay, because the closer with get to Christmas, the easier it is to know what my kids and … [Read more...] about Get huge deals on the (delayed) Amazon Prime Day

Father’s Day gift ideas

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Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21 and it’s time to start thinking about how you want to show appreciation for the favorite dads in your life. We've gathered some Father's Day gift ideas to help you come up with something Dad will love! Most dads would appreciate some family time and a good meal … [Read more...] about Father’s Day gift ideas

Free SNICKERS® bar for essential workers

Do you know someone who has been working hard to make our lives easier and safer during this time? Send them some love with a free SNICKERS® bar for essential workers offer. Do you have a family member, friend, or neighbor who is an essential worker? Surprise them with a free SNICKERS® bar as … [Read more...] about Free SNICKERS® bar for essential workers

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