Education

The Money Date

Achieve your Financial Goals with this Innovative Weekly Rendezvous Article by Ashley Alt Money. Depending how you grew up and how you are currently managing your wallet, this word can feel triggering or inspiring. Like most things in life, it’s all about perspective, and money simply isn’t something you can gloss over and hope that it takes care of itself. We all need money to live—and life is much more enjoyable when we are the ones controlling our finances—not the other way around. ...

Style + Beauty

Wardrobe Essentials for Spring

Invest in These Timeless Trends Article by Courtney Stone Smith Denim Curved leg denim is becoming a staple and offers a unique silhouette for your look. Stand-out Footwear Unique footwear is the perfect way to stand out subtly and it always fits. Make a Statement Let a colorful necklace take the stage to your ensemble. The Button-Down Play with prints when it comes to a basic blouse to add more interest to a classic style.

Local Services

The Spring List

Local Gems and Unique Experiences Article by Ashley Alt Bale Kenyon Family Farms: A family-owned farm with fresh produce, cut flowers, baked goods and more; this century-old farm even offers classes on beekeeping, coffee roasting, and syrup-making. balekenyonfamilyfarms.com LuxeWell Life: LuxeWell Life brings wellness into your home or business through sauna, cold plunge, massage chairs, red-light therapy and more. Their Powell showroom is open Wednesday-Sunday, and by appointment...

Home + Design

Insider Tips

Unlocking your homes value with Theresa Mesaros Article by Brice Bunner If you're looking to unlock the full potential of a house sale, we have the inside scoop for you. Inventory is still low but with rates high sellers need to get creative to sell quick. Coldwell Banker's Theresa Mesaros is a realtor with her finger on the pulse of the Northwest Columbus market. When we asked how to get the most 'bang for your buck' when selling a home, she had a few gems that you’ll want to mine for...

Education

The Ultimate Self Investment

Navigating Life Challenges with Confidence Article by Annette Witherspoon Life is unpredictable. Just ask Elena Lubenets, a life insurance benefits broker and owner of The Life Insurance Empire. For the last eight years, she has heard first-hand accounts from clients whose lives changed after getting a cancer diagnosis, suffering a fall while vacationing in Germany or twisting an ankle after jumping out of an airplane. Although these unpredictable events landed her clients in a medical...

Home + Design

Historic Elegance Revived

A Modern Makeover for an 1820s Farmhouse Article by Brice Bunner | Photography by CUA Builders For most of us, a house will be the largest, single investment we ever make. Despite this, it’s rare to see a home passed down to the next generation. But for the farmhouse on Busey Road in Pickerington, it’s a different story. The blue building stands as a classic house that has withstood the test of time for the Boyer family. To keep the living spaces relevant for modern occupants, the house has...

Home + Design

Resort-Style Living in Your Backyard

The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Pools: Compact, Stylish, and Hassle-Free Article by Lisa Federico Imagine transforming your backyard into a resort-like oasis that offers luxurious relaxation all year long with minimal maintenance. Thanks to innovative designs and cutting-edge technology, modern pools make this dream a reality. We spoke with Jim Moore of Moore Brothers Pools to get the inside scoop on how pools have evolved and what you need to know to select the right pool for your space. ...

Home + Design

A Reader's Paradise

Closets by Design Turns a Loft into a Cozy Library Article by Ashley Alt | Photography by Mariia Chystiakova Geoff and Theresa Weedon decided to settle in and make Columbus the place they call home after residing in various places around the country, including a sprinter van for two and a half years during the pandemic, in which they slept, ate, got dressed and worked in—hitting all 50 states and visiting 61 national parks in the process. When the newly engaged couple built their home, their...

Local Services

Happy, Healthy Love

Unique Date Night Inspirations to Keep the Spark Alive Article by Sarah Rose & Ashley Alt Imagine you’re on a typical Valentine’s Day date with your partner. You know the one—the same dinner-for-two date you've been on a thousand times before. There are pink balloons, a red box of heart-shaped chocolates and intentional hand-holding set at a swanky spot in town. The champagne is chilling, the mood lighting is on, and romance is in the air. While this image is nice, it's also tiring.  We...

Arts + Culture

Writing Your Own Happiness

Worthington-Based Author Ellen Seigel on Being Happy No Matter What Article by Brice Bunner | Photography by Mariia Chystiakova In our crazy lives, finding moments of peace and self-care can feel like a distant dream. Ellen Seigel's book, "Be Happy No Matter What: A Guide to Inner Freedom," is a timely and uplifting guide that promises to transform your approach to self-soothing and self-care. With a casual yet engaging tone, Ellen invites readers on a journey toward effective living, offering...