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…

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.…

Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights, presented by Swedish Fish, will have family-friendly activities including live music, meet and greets with animals, and an outdoor movie in the wave pool. Summer Nights start at 6 p.m. Some favorite rides and attractions, including the all-new Otter Banks area, Cyclone, SoundSurfer, Big Boa Falls and more, will be open…

I think most of you know me well enough by now to know that I'm a total bookworm. I love reading them, shopping for them, writing about them, and every step in between. But one of the things I love most about books is scoring great deals when purchasing them. I don't have an unlimited…

Break out those elastic waistbands, Columbus. It's time to fill up your tummies at Black Restaurant Week! Presented by The Columbus Urban League Young Professionals, Black Restaurant Week is a chance for black-owned restaurants to offer dining deals to people around the city while raising awareness for their businesses. Supporting local, minority-owned restaurants empowers the…

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is hosting a 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, September 21. The race starts at 9 a.m. 5K REGISTRATION: Few people ever get the opportunity to step foot on a runway, let alone race on one. We invite you to join us Sept. 22 for this…

If you're not too tired from partying it up for May the Fourth, then you'll definitely want to head out on Saturday for the many Cinco de Mayo celebrations taking place around the city. There are bar crawls, shopping events, giveaways, drink specials, and more just waiting for you and your friends. Saturday will be…

I am one with the fourth, the fourth is with me. Well, it's with all of us, because Star Wars day is rapidly approaching. May The Fourth has turned into quite the nerdy holiday, celebrating all of our favorite things from a galaxy far, far away. If you're looking to kick off your weekend with…

Can you feel it? It's almost summer which means it's almost festival season. via GIPHY The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival (CBJF) is back this year, with 5 stages and over 50 bands. The festival will take place June 15 through 17 at Creekside Park, 117 Mill Street Gahanna, OH. The first CBJF was held in…

German Village is getting crafty. The inaugural German Village Makers Market is all set to take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 29. The outdoor market will promote local artists, designers, makers, growers, bakers and more. Visitors to the event will be able to purchase a variety of local products, including food,…