If you're always looking for something else to do around the city, check out my list on this page of things on my "to do" list and things I recommend should go on your "to do" list. I need to add a lot more to each list, so make sure you let me know of anything that you'd suggest! Things to do … [Read more...] about Things to do in Columbus
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Best (Inexpensive) Nonstick Skillet
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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
Cheap Gas Page
Gas prices have been on the rise lately and in order to help you find the least expensive fuel in and around Columbus, Ohio, I've added a CHEAP GAS page to the tool bar at the top of the blog. Click on the dropdown menu to find your region - I'll add more areas soon. These feeds are powered by … [Read more...] about Cheap Gas Page
Holiday Recipes
I updated my holiday recipes page in case you are looking for some easy snacks, cookies, or meal components for your holiday gatherings. Click here for the Recipes Page! … [Read more...] about Holiday Recipes
Donating Used Eyeglasses
**This is part of a series of posts highlighting ways in which you can donate to community organizations and help others even when your budget doesn't have room for monetary support. Can you imagine how difficult life would be if you were unable to see, but couldn’t afford an eye exam or glasses? … [Read more...] about Donating Used Eyeglasses
Donating Used Athletic Shoes
**This is part of a series of posts highlighting ways in which you can donate to community organizations and help others even when your budget doesn't have room for monetary support. Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program collects old, worn-out athletic shoes for recycling, transforming them into Nike … [Read more...] about Donating Used Athletic Shoes
Box Tops for Education
**This is part of a series of posts highlighting ways in which you can donate to community organizations and help others even when your budget doesn't have room for monetary support.Before you throw away or recycle (hopefully) an empty package, see if there is a "box top for education" logo to be … [Read more...] about Box Tops for Education
Kroger Community Rewards
Over the next month or two, I will be highlighting ways that you can support organizations or help others in your community even when you don't have extra money in your budget to make donations. Let me know if you are aware of other such programs! If you live in Ohio or Michigan* and shop at … [Read more...] about Kroger Community Rewards
Why I Love Trader Joe’s
Before I ever shopped at Trader Joe's, I assumed that it was a high-priced health food store with limited selection. I found that I was completely wrong, except for that many of the food options ARE more healthy than typical grocery store products (no high fructose corn syrup or trans-fat, that I've … [Read more...] about Why I Love Trader Joe’s
Green Columbus
Green Columbus is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable living in Central Ohio and globally. The strategies for fulfilling this promise are:*Providing Forums*Raising Awareness*Encouraging ActionCheck out the events on this site and sign up for the newsletters to get … [Read more...] about Green Columbus
