It may not feel like it's time for back-to-school, but stores have their school supplies displays up and ready, and it's time to start looking out for the best deals to stock up on school supplies! Grab your class supply lists and start stocking up! Start early and hit the best sales each week … [Read more...] about Back to School: Best School Supplies Sales
We get Valpak coupons in the mail, but they usually end up in the recycling bin before I even take a look. Valpak coupons are not always the best deals, but you can often find a gem or two. Did you know you can print more coupons at home? Visit the Valpak website and enter your location to find … [Read more...] about Print Valpak coupons right from home
Craftin' Outlaws is coming to Columbus Museum of Art again this year! Instead of a single show, they'll be there on first Thursdays for Craftin' Outlaws Pop-Up Market during BAM Thursdays! Craftin' Outlaws Pop-Up Market Expect hip handmade items and modern crafts – not doilies and … [Read more...] about Craftin’ Outlaws at Columbus Museum of Art
Skip the garage sales and head to the Spring Flea on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Seventh Son Brewing Company. There will be vendors selling art, vintage clothes, refurbished furniture, books, vintage & handmade jewelry, and plants. You're sure to find something … [Read more...] about Spring Flea at Seventh Son Brewery
Pickerington Public Library is helping to make prom special for teens this year with a FREE prom dress giveaway! This one-day-only event in partnership with Fairy Goodmothers is a mini version of their Cinderella’s Closet Boutique experience. Fairy Goodmothers donated 500 dresses in various … [Read more...] about Free Prom Dress Giveaway at Pickerington Public Library
Getting married often means that a friend or family member will offer to throw you a wedding shower. The original intent of showers was for women to share wisdom and lessons on the art of becoming a wife. Showers have evolved into more of a food/game/gift event, and it's usually expected that the … [Read more...] about Getting married? Amazon Wedding Registry Ideas
To celebrate and honor Black History Month, Hallmark is giving away free greeting cards this February! Hallmark's Mahogany line of products features a collection of African-American cards for all occasions, as well as gifts, home décor and more inspired by black culture. The iconic … [Read more...] about Free Hallmark Greeting Cards for Black History Month
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
We LOVE Costco! We love the product selections, we love the prices, we love the food court, we love the fuel discounts, we love car rental prices, and more. If you've don't have a Costco Membership, this is the deal you've been waiting for. Groupon is offering a Costco Membership Deal that you … [Read more...] about Costco Membership Deal with free gift cards
Grocery stores will continue to remain open during the stay-at-home order. In order to protect seniors and people with underlying medical conditions, many stores in Columbus have created designated senior shopping hours to minimize the health risk. Senior shopping hours in Columbus … [Read more...] about Updated: Senior shopping hours in Columbus stores
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
Even though indoor farmers markets have closed, you can still get the local produce, baked goods, meat, culinary goods, home products, and more that you'd find at the markets. Instead of browsing at the market, you'll browse online for pre-order farmers market goods from vendors offering pickup and … [Read more...] about Pre-order Farmers Markets goods from vendors offering pickup/delivery
Bored at home but don't want to go in the store for art, craft, or hobby supplies? Avoid the store with Michaels curbside pickup! Michaels stores are closed for in-store shopping, but they are offering curbside pickup for online purchases! Stock up on arts, crafts, and other hobby supplies … [Read more...] about Michaels curbside pickups for art and craft supplies
If you're a college student, you need all the help you can get at saving money on Christmas presents. Join Amazon Student and get FREE two-day shipping for college students. The online shopping mecca is offering its Amazon Student program free for six months, so you can … [Read more...] about Free shipping on holiday gifts with Amazon Student
Enjoy a walk around downtown Powell on May 1, 2022 for the Spring Powell Street Market. There is always a unique and eclectic collection of over 75+ vendors lining the streets of Downtown Powell. In addition to the local shops of Downtown Columbus, you'll find antiques, hand-made arts … [Read more...] about Shop local at the Spring Powell Street Market
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