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Dining Out for Dummies
Monday, 12 Jul, 2010 – 7:52 | No Comment
Dining Out for Dummies

Written by Joe Hull
I am a local restaurant employee who wants to give you a few helpful hints on how to most fully enjoy your evening out on the town. Many people aren’t sure of …

Best of Columbus 2010 Voting
Sunday, 28 Feb, 2010 – 1:13 | No Comment
Best of Columbus 2010 Voting

We all have our favorite places. Some are just general favorite places that we seem to gravitate towards while - others are our favorites for certain types of food, events and the staff that work …

Submitted Love Notes
Friday, 12 Feb, 2010 – 11:59 | No Comment
Submitted Love Notes

Love and lust are in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches. Those in relationships are planning out how they’ll appease the capitalist gift-gods this year, and the single people are dreading another Valentine’ alone - …

2009 Columbus Indiana Shop Local Holiday Guide
Thursday, 3 Dec, 2009 – 16:44 | One Comment
2009 Columbus Indiana Shop Local Holiday Guide

It’s that time of year again and we’ve ran around town to find you some great local gift ideas under $30. Shop local and support your neighbors, friends, and other Columbus residents by taking a …

Water is Important: Here are 20 Reasons Why
Monday, 5 Oct, 2009 – 8:59 | No Comment
Water is Important: Here are 20 Reasons Why

We all know that water is important - not only our health but also for the health of the planet but do you why?
1. Roughly 70 percent of an adult’s body is made up of …

Living Green in Jackson Place
Wednesday, 23 Sep, 2009 – 9:29 | 2 Comments
Living Green in Jackson Place

No doubt, you’ve noticed the Jackson Place Flats and Townhomes near downtown Columbus at 1010 Jackson Street. They are hard to miss - with bright red, blue, and yellow awnings, patches of wildflowers and of …

Make Your Own Non Toxic Cleaning Supplies
Friday, 18 Sep, 2009 – 9:47 | 3 Comments
Make Your Own Non Toxic Cleaning Supplies

Today’s modern home is loaded with toxic and polluting substances designed to make domestic life easier. The cost of these commercial, chemical-based products can be high — long term health concerns for the family, and …

Reuse Something from Yesteryear
Friday, 11 Sep, 2009 – 12:37 | 2 Comments
Reuse Something from Yesteryear

Antiques have always been popular and for good reasons like craftsmanship, price, novelty and nostalgia. While the definition of antique varies from source to source, product to product, and year to year.  There do seem …

Hoosier Rock with The Elms
Monday, 17 Aug, 2009 – 8:59 | One Comment
Hoosier Rock with The Elms

Think a dash of Tom Petty with a pinch of Black Crowes. Take a scoop of Rolling Stones and stir in some of The Strokes and you’ll have a winning combination of good ole’ fashion …

Neighbor, How does you garden grow?
Tuesday, 21 Jul, 2009 – 7:21 | No Comment
Neighbor, How does you garden grow?

Becky Church’s garden in Columbus, Indiana has it all: color, texture, varied plant size and shape and she uses innovative nontraditional decorations - she has two flower filled wooden chairs displayed in her landscaping and …