Health + Wellness

Honoring Your Word

The Power of a Promise Article by Brice Bunner Alex Sheen started "Because I Said I Would" in 2012, the day after losing his father to cancer. The idea was simple: give people the ability to keep their promises. In a time when broken promises are the norm, choosing to stick with something to its completion can be the single most important thing we do. Turns out, Alex was right. Fulfilling promises—just like how his father always did—was exactly what people needed. Postcards from the edge ...

Finance + Legal Services

Smart Financial Strategies

Masterful Money Moves For 2025 Article by Sarah Rose | Photography by Mariia Chystiakova It’s a common New Year’s resolution to look for ways to increase your income. While ringing in the new year with a well-timed raise may or may not be in the cards, there are many money habits you can practice to make the wealth you already have go even further this year.  With money on the mind, we asked Ameriprise Financial Advisor Nathan Daugherty for his advice on how to be financially healthy in 2025...

Sports + Recreation

Fun Workouts

Beyond the Treadmill: Playful Fitness Activities for Everyone Article by Brice Bunner Resolutions getting to you? Well, ditch getting that gym membership that you’ll leave unused until you cancel it in May. Forget those yoga classes that remind you how inflexible you’ve become. Instead, try some of these options to get your blood moving this year. Pickle & Chill  Pickleball rose to a nationwide trend not from the typical trendsetters like Gen Z or Millennials, but from Baby Boomers. And in...

Health + Wellness

Revolutionize Your Health

Cutting-Edge Therapies to Try in 2025 Article by Ashley Alt | Photography by Mariia Chystiakova The origins of wellness began with ancient practices like ayurveda as far back as 3000 B.C. By the 2000s, modern wellness trends like workplace wellness and boutique fitness became more commonplace. And we are now entering the age of custom wellness, largely driven by celebrities' obsession with anti-aging and living longer, trickling down to the mainstream. If there's one word you're going to hear...

Food + Beverage

Savor the Flavor

Top Alcohol Alternatives for a Healthier Lifestyle Article by Annette Witherspoon | Photography by Mariia Chystiakova Mocktails have been gaining popularity the last several years due to consumers' growing interest in their health and overall wellbeing. Whether you're participating in Dry January or exploring a world sans alcohol, these alcohol free beverages could be a good place to start. This past November, Northwest Columbus Lifestyle hosted a Sip & Savor event at CoHatch Worthington...

Local Services

Winter Woofs

Celebrate the Season with UP Academy's Unique Enrichment Programs Article by Brice Bunner | Photography by Mariia Chystiakova Hi! I’m Mac. I like long walks in the park, cuddling up by the fire and chasing squirrels. I’m 3 foot 2 (on my hind legs) and have a shiny, yellow coat that keeps the rain off me. I’m so excited because I just spent the day at my favorite place, Unlimited Pawsibilities Canine Enrichment Academy.  It all gets started as soon as I’m dropped off. I get to mingle a bit...

Local Services

Shop Small, Gift Big

Top Picks from Our Favorite Local Boutiques Article by Ashley Alt | Photography by Mariia Chystiakova 'Tis the season for gift-giving! Research shows that gift-giving—be it through service, time or actual gifts—can boost the gift-giver's mental and physical health. That smile that spreads across your face as you watch your partner unwrap the present you thoughtfully picked out for them? That releases "feel good" chemicals including serotonin (commonly called the "happy hormone"), dopamine...

Local Services

Santa's Safe Passage

Fireplace Cleaning Tips for the Festive Season Article by Sarah Rose | Photography by Mariia Chystiakova It’s the coziest time of the year. Time to grab a cup of hot cocoa, curl up next to the fireplace with a chunky-knit blanket and get lost in a good book. But before you start roasting chestnuts over the fire this December, take a second to ponder this: When was the last time you cleaned your fireplace? Fireplace and chimney maintenance may not be the most festive topic this holiday season...

Professional Services

Holiday Harmony

Beautiful Cabinets and Community Care with Choice Cabinet Article and Photography by For the past 18 years, Choice Cabinet has been more than just a supplier of high-quality, all-wood cabinetry solutions for kitchens, bathrooms and offices. They have become a beacon of community support and charitable giving, reflecting a deep commitment to both exceptional craftsmanship and meaningful service. Owned by Tony Laurinaitis and his wife, Dottie Laurinaitis, Choice Cabinet operates out of...

Local Services

A Shared Mission:

The Collaborative Move to Protect Ohio’s Artifacts Article by Lindsey Escaja You never truly realize how much you own until it’s time to move. The endless hunt for boxes, the actual packing, and the challenge of finding your belongings afterward—it’s a universal struggle. Now, imagine the monumental task of relocating an entire collection of fragile historical artifacts. This was the challenge faced by the Ohio History Connection when they decided to move their vast collection to a...