The Blowout Bar In The Short North Is The Definition Of Good Vibes

"Life isn't always perfect, but your hair can be." When you walk up to a salon and see a slogan like that, you instantly feel reassured. Like, no matter what happens today, I'm leaving this place with Instagram worthy hair. The Blowout Bar isn't new. The Grandview and Dublin locations have been providing gorgeous hair-dos…

ByChelsea WileyAugust 16, 20180Comments

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How To Spend The Perfect Two Days In & Around Springfield

Springfield, Ohio has many a claim to fame, the most notable of course, being the home of America's first black mayor (Robert Henry in 1966). It's also experiencing somewhat of a renaissance; the downtown is bustling, the weekly Farmer's Market rivals any larger city, including Columbus, and there's a bunch of cool outdoor and indoor…

ByTracie BaumAugust 16, 20180Comments

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Lynd Fruit Farm Is Hosting A Super Sweet Peach Festival This Weekend

Summer may not officially be over until September 22, but it's certainly starting to wind down. Kids are heading back to school and pumpkin spice lattes will be here before we know it. But before we say goodbye to the freedom of summer, there are still a few things around town left to celebrate. If…

ByChelsea WileyAugust 14, 20180Comments

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Nat Geo WILD Show Featuring The Columbus Zoo Premieres This Weekend

On Sunday, millions of people around the world will get a chance to take a behind the scenes look at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Nat Geo WILD will be premiering a 6 episode limited series following the staff of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, who work non-stop to keep the animals, happy and healthy.…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 25, 20180Comments

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You Can Now Plan An Epic Birthday Party For Your Pup With BrewDog

Have you been struggling to plan an epic celebration for your bestest friend...aka your pup? Struggle, no more. BrewDog has just announced that they're launching a beer just for dogs to celebrate Fido's biggest birthdays. Pup owners can schedule "Pawties" for their doggos birthdays at the DogTap's outdoor dog park in Canal Winchester. “Dogs are…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 24, 20180Comments

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Spend A Night Under The Stars At Scioto Grove’s Full Moon Canoe Float

Just a boy and a girl in a little canoe with the moon shining all around... That may be how the song goes, but you can take whoever you want in your moonlit canoe ride this weekend at Scioto Grove Metro Park. All gear and equipment are provided by Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 23, 20180Comments

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The Fantasy Columbus Transit Map Has Been Updated And It’s Breathtaking

This is simultaneously amazing and sad - amazing because of the work involved and the possibilities presented, but sad because as a region we seem to be all in on autonomous cars with mass transit forever an afterthought. Putting aside the complicated feelings that this map may induce, it's very much worth a look just…

ByJames ArneyJuly 20, 20180Comments

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This Ohio Harry Potter Festival Is Going To Be Magical AF

There are two ways for me to instantly know that I'm going to enjoy spending time with someone I've just met. The first is if they show me any photographs of their pets. Pet people are great people, and I can always be counted on to enjoy all 13 semi-blurry pics of your cat wearing…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 19, 20180Comments

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Grab Some Cookies At Cheryl’s Two-Day Summer Bake Sale

Cheryl's Cookies are some of the most iconic treats in Ohio. The Columbus-based baked goods company got started in 1981, and they've been churning out the perfect way to say thank you ever since. If you're as obsessed with the doughy, delicious treats as I am, then you'll probably be pretty excited with this news.…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 18, 20180Comments

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Pecan Penny’s Is Totally Awesome, Just Don’t Park In The Parking Lot

Another day, another new restaurant to try in Columbus. Since there's no such thing as "too much barbecue", I have no problem admitting I was pretty excited to check out Pecan Penny's. The restaurant is the latest soon-to-be-success from the business owners behind Olde Towne Tavern and The Walrus, Olde Towne Partners restaurant group.…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 5, 20180Comments