After the chaos of the holidays, the dreary winter days are a great time to organize and clean up. Stock up on all the household supplies that you regularly use with the Amazon Household New Years Stock up deal. Purchase $60 worth of qualified household items to receive a $15 promotional … [Read more...] about Amazon Household Stock-up deal
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)
We are big fans of having a warehouse store membership. I love being able to stock up on things so I can take fewer shopping trips. If you have the space to store larger quantities of items you purchase frequently, you may want to consider buying these items at a warehouse store. Paying a full … [Read more...] about Sam’s Club Membership Deal with freebies
Some stores offer free or greatly discounted Thanksgiving turkeys. Ibotta steps it up and offers the whole Thanksgiving dinner for free! For the third year, Ibotta is offering its “Free Thanksgiving Dinner” program in an effort to feed millions of families for less this Thanksgiving. The … [Read more...] about Free Thanksgiving meal from Ibotta after cash back
Hey Columbus! Are you looking to make some extra money? Of course you are, who isn’t? Focus Group by Schlesinger wants to reward you for sharing your opinion on topics such as food, beverages, technology, entertainment, and more! You can earn money by participating in Focus Groups, Online … [Read more...] about Earn money by sharing your opinions from home
Red Twig Farms is located just outside of New Albany, Ohio, and features locally grown Peonies, Dogwood, Willows and Pussy Willows, Specialty Tulips, Daffodils and Ranunculus on 12 acres of land. They ship bouquets and stems all over the US, and are the first farm in Ohio to be Certified American … [Read more...] about Shop Red Twig Farms Peony Plant Sale
Looking for inspiration for your next remodeling project? Searching for a trusted contractor for a project? Visit the Fall Home Improvement Showcase presented by the Central Ohio Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, NARI, on Saturday, October 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and … [Read more...] about Fall Home Improvement Showcase with Central Ohio Chapter of NARI
Support Chadwick Arboretum during the annual Cool Season Crop Sale at deMonye's Greenhouse from tba 2023 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. There will be thousands of plants available for purchase, including Pansies, Violas, Primroses, Alyssums, Snapdragons, and more! Receive 25% … [Read more...] about Cool Season Annuals Sale discount with Chadwick Arboretum
No Columbus show scheduled for Spring 2022 If you love vintage clothing, jewelry, and decor, you don't want to miss Vintage Market Days at Franklin County Fairgrounds this Spring! Check out this upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, … [Read more...] about Vintage Market Days in Columbus: Pure & Simple
If you or someone you know is fighting cancer, Cleaning for a Reason Foundation can help on the home front. This nonprofit organization offers free professional housecleaning and free maid services for patients who are undergoing treatment for any type of cancer. A local insured and … [Read more...] about Cleaning for a Reason: Free Maid Services for Cancer Patients
Ohio Home + Remodeling Show is cancelled for 2022. Make a resolution to improve your house or yard and stop by to see how you can take action to make it happen. Talk to industry experts, check out the new trends and innovations, and learn how to improve your home’s energy … [Read more...] about Ohio Home + Remodeling Show
Offer expired in 2020. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, ARM & HAMMER™ is giving away FREE wildflower seeds in a plantable seed card to grow colorful flowers in your yard or a flowerpot. Plantable seed cards are so easy to use - just put in a pot or in the ground, cover … [Read more...] about Free wildflower seeds from ARM & HAMMER™
Did you know our tax dollars support the Consumer Information Catalog? The government offers hundreds of FREE and low-cost (as low as $1.50) publications. However, most are FREE. The focus is to help consumers make informed decisions on many topics, including cars, computers, education, employment, … [Read more...] about Free and low-cost consumer advice publications
People say time is money, and there's no doubt that lack of organization can cause lots of wasted time and clutter. I "met" Patti through a local Facebook group where she shared a brilliant tip for organizing home life and the never-ending paper piles for her family and asked her to share it here. … [Read more...] about Create a file box for quick, organized storage
Cooks Illustrated Test Kitchen recently tested 7 Inexpensive Non-Stick Skillets under $50 for non-stick properties, even heating, and durability, comparing them to one of the top brand pans that costs $159.95. The winner? T-Fal Professional Total Nonstick 12-1/2-Inch Saute Pan, Black is … [Read more...] about Best (Inexpensive) Nonstick Skillet
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