Curbside grocery pickup and delivery has become very popular in the last couple of years. It makes it easier for busy adults to grab groceries on the way home from work or activities, or without taking kids into the store. Skip the cart and shop from your phone or computer! Many people also … [Read more...] about Skip the stores: Grocery pickup and delivery in Columbus
Companies are stepping up to offer freebies to healthcare workers and other frontline employees for their hard work and dedication now and always. It's not an easy time to work in healthcare, and these heroes deserve everything, and more. There's no doubt that they are facing challenges and … [Read more...] about Freebies for healthcare workers and frontline employees
Starting on May 15, restaurants and bars are permitted to reopen for outdoor dining with restrictions. On May 21, they are permitted to reopen for dine-in service with restrictions. Not all restaurants will be ready to open to customers, and carryout service can help support local restaurants during … [Read more...] about Ultimate guide to Columbus restaurants with pickup and delivery
Getting groceries these days can be pretty difficult. Even if you can get a pickup or delivery spot when you need it, there will probably be many items out of stock. You can go in the store yourself, but at the risk of exposure and subject to low stock. When you need groceries, you can get creative … [Read more...] about Need Groceries? How to get groceries in Columbus (and skip the stores)
Per recommendations of health organizations and world leaders, social distancing is important in these next few weeks. As a result, all events and activities have been cancelled, and attractions have been closed in Ohio. While it's uncertain times, we can prevail....and in the meantime, you can feel … [Read more...] about Virtual Events Calendar with lots of concerts
Facebook Small Business Grants Program is now accepting applications to award cash grants and ad credits to qualifying small business in and around Columbus and Franklin County. Up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in more than 30 countries will be able to receive the grant totaling $100M. … [Read more...] about Facebook Small Business Grants for Columbus businesses
Anyone else missing the Columbus Zoo lately? Springtime is such an amazing time to visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, so its a huge loss to our community while its temporarily closed. While you can't visit the animals in person, you can check out the many Columbus Zoo Virtual programs to get your … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo Virtual Adventures, Columbus Zoo School, and more!
Your kids are home with you for at least another month. You can do this! Make a (loose) schedule, do schoolwork, get outside, play board games, make crafts and art, cook together.... and when you run out of ideas or need a break, go virtual with live streams for kids! Instead of letting your kids … [Read more...] about Updated! Virtual tours, on demand videos and live streams for kids
Gyms are opening up, but there will be lots of restrictions in place for awhile, including reduced capacity, changes to group fitness, and more tba. Outdoor or at home workouts may still be your best option until things get back to normal. I'm a gym person. Whether working out on my own, or going … [Read more...] about Free at home workout options for all
Teaching kids at home can be hard - especially if you are also working at home and trying to maintain some level of cleanliness in your household. But you can do this! There are so many free educational resources to help! Most schools have prepared work for students to complete at home. That … [Read more...] about Updated: Fun and Free Educational Resources for Kids
According to the IRS, they have sent out the first wave of economic impact payments on Saturday, April 12. When can you expect your stimulus check, and how much will it be? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, and includes a … [Read more...] about Where is my stimulus check? Find out when to expect it.
Everyone is stuck at home, and things are getting boring. Local businesses are boxing up some fun and creativity with take and make kits featuring sweets and treats, food, arts and crafts, and even beauty options! We need local businesses as much as they need us, so if you are looking for … [Read more...] about DIY Take and Make Kits in Columbus
With school being cancelled through at least April 30, many families who relied on free or reduced breakfast and lunch for their kids at school struggle to provide extra meals for their kids. In addition, many families are dealing with job lose or reduction of hours due to closure of non-essential … [Read more...] about Updated: Schools and restaurants offering free lunch for kids
Sometimes you just want a drink and don't want to leave the house. (Good call - stay at home!) You've been able to buy beer and wine from restaurants during pickup, and have beer and wine delivered to your home directly from select breweries and wineries. However starting on April 7, the Ohio Liquor … [Read more...] about Cocktails to go and for delivery in Ohio from restaurants
Hopefully you're staying at home as much as possible, unless you are essential at work (and if you are essential...thank you!!). Grocery shopping can be tricky, and we still recommend curbside pickup and grocery delivery versus going into the store if at all possible - and limiting your orders to … [Read more...] about Ways to get cocktails, beer, and wine delivery in Columbus
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