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Get Rakuten Ebates Cash back for Online Shopping

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It's time to start your holiday shopping, and you can earn cash back for shopping at your favorite stores by going through Rakuten (f.k.a. Ebates) - no strings attached!  Thousands of stores participate with 1-25% cash back on your whole order, plus you'll usually find coupon codes that may … [Read more...] about Get Rakuten Ebates Cash back for Online Shopping

Gift for a beer lover: Rudolph beer

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If you need a quick gift for a beer lover, dress up a 6 or 12 pack of dark bottles with Rudolph gear for a gift of Rudolph Beer! Just pick up some brown pipe cleaners, googly eyes, red pom poms, and glue. I didn't bother removing the labels, but you could if you wanted. For the antlers, I … [Read more...] about Gift for a beer lover: Rudolph beer

OSU Chadwick Arboretum Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk

The OSU Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens celebrates midwinter with the Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk. Start your solstice celebration with a tour of the Chadwick Arboretum Conifer Collection before joining the annual Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk! Enjoy an open fire, … [Read more...] about OSU Chadwick Arboretum Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk

Holiday traditions: Celebrating St. Nicholas Day

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Holiday traditions are a great way to create memories throughout the Christmas season. They give families and friends something to look forward to other than Christmas Day. Continue traditions from your own childhood, or start new ones, like we did with St. Nicholas Day. These special activities … [Read more...] about Holiday traditions: Celebrating St. Nicholas Day

Shop and celebrate local at HolidayVille in Clintonville

Experience Clintonville is hosting its largest holiday shopping event with HolidayVille on Sunday, December 3, 2023. This annual event features neighborhood merchants participating with specials and promotions for a neighborhood party that'll help you shop your Christmas list and get in the … [Read more...] about Shop and celebrate local at HolidayVille in Clintonville

Hulu Black Friday deal: 99 cents/mo for 12 months

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Watching more TV this year, or running out of shows to watch? The best deal on Hulu is this Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2023, so it's a great time to cancel other subscriptions and try out Hulu! New subscribers or eligible returning subscribers can get Hulu for $0.99/month for … [Read more...] about Hulu Black Friday deal: 99 cents/mo for 12 months

Classic Holiday Films at Gateway Film Center

Gateway Film Center is showing their Holiday Classics Film Series every weekend through December 25, 2023. Gateway Film Center features holiday craft brews, holiday cocktails, as well as seasonal theater candy and lots of holiday spirit. 2023 Holiday Classics Film admission Holiday … [Read more...] about Classic Holiday Films at Gateway Film Center

Jolabokaflod is a cozy holiday tradition that you’ll want to start

The Christmas season is such a rush of events, shopping, decorating, wrapping, prepping, cooking and socializing, that it can feel rushed and stressful. End the wind-up to the season with the peaceful and indulgent Christmas eve Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóðið.  What is … [Read more...] about Jolabokaflod is a cozy holiday tradition that you’ll want to start

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

Christmas for the dogs and pet photos with Santa

Who doesn't love dressing their pets up in an adorable Christmas outfit. Whether it's a kitty with a elf hat, a boxer with reindeer ears, a hamster in a santa hat, a pretty pittie in a holiday sweater, or a lizard with some jingle bells, pet photos with Santa are ADORABLE.  Even if your … [Read more...] about Christmas for the dogs and pet photos with Santa

Save Money on Gifts through the Holidays

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Sometimes it feels like the holidays are all about emptying your wallet. It doesn’t have to be that way. There are plenty of ways to save money on gifts, entertainment, and dining out through the holidays. I’ve gathered together some of my best tips – most having to do with shopping/gifts – … [Read more...] about Save Money on Gifts through the Holidays

Cheryl’s Cookies Holiday Preview Party

Cheryl's Cookies are a favorite in Columbus, and their treats are always a hit on a holiday cookie tray or as a gift! Stock up NOW with the Cheryl's Cookies Holiday Preview Party at all retail stores, and save on these tasty sweets. From November 13-19, 2023, take 25% off all Holiday gifts. … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Cookies Holiday Preview Party

Free and cheap things to do with family over Christmas in Columbus

If you're hosting overnight guests over Christmas, make sure you show them some gems in our city! Here are some FREE and cheap ways to keep them entertained, and give them a taste of Cbus. Don’t miss any upcoming deals by subscribing to Columbus on the Cheap’s daily emails, and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do with family over Christmas in Columbus

Fun activities to celebrate Christmas for adults in Columbus

A lot of Christmas fun revolves around children - but there are a lot of fun activities celebrating Christmas for adults too! Don't have kids, have a sitter, or are your kids grown? There are plenty of Christmas activities around Columbus that don't revolve around kids!  Some fun … [Read more...] about Fun activities to celebrate Christmas for adults in Columbus

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