Posted Feb 13, 2017 at 6:05 PMOfficials from grocery retailer Aldi said last week the new store the companyplans to build at 720 W. Waterloo St. in Canal Winchester will include featuresadded to the design because of feedback from customers."The new store will have upgrades such as expanded cooler sections and healthytips within the produce section," said Sarah Brown, Aldi… Continue reading New Aldi planned for West Waterloo
This weekend, I inhaled the memoir "How to Murder Your Life" by Cat MarnellIt's all I talked about to my roommate and boyfriend. I first heard about this book when it was mentioned in a magazine page suggesting books to read (I think it was Glamour but the fact-checkers have not confirmed this yet). Now, I… Continue reading "How to Murder Your Life" Book Review
Here is a blog post I wrote for Good Makery. I also made this cute image of her signature pig riding a bicycle:THE JOYS OF GIVING BACKOctober 17, 2016We believe in the power of giving and want to show kids the joys of giving back. Whenever a child makes a gift at Good Makery, we give… Continue reading Good Makery’s Bike Lady Blog post
Picture from YelpI went to Cuts Off High for the first time in January and it was a great but very unique experience. I needed a hair cut so I searched on Yelp for the best hair cuts in Columbus. This place was one of the top picks. Out of 41 reviews, he has almost 5… Continue reading Cuts Off High review
Posted Jan 16, 2017The City of Canal Winchester and the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office will team to host a Community Education event on Jan. 25 at the Frances Steube Community Center at 22 S. Trine St. in Canal Winchester.By DEBBIE GILLUM, THISWEEKNEWS.COMThe City of Canal Winchester and the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office will team to… Continue reading City, sheriff to address opioid issue
Posted Jan 17, 2017By DEBBIE GILLUM, THISWEEKNEWS.COMOfficials are forming a Reynoldsburg Police Community Advisory Panel to reach out and address community concerns.The idea for the panel has been in the works for almost a year, after former Reynoldsburg police detective Tye Downard and Lt. Shane Mauger were arrested last year in a federal corruption investigation.In early… Continue reading Police advisory panel formed to rebuild trust
I wrote this blog post for Good Makery back in November and am a few months late in sharing it to my website. Better late than never! The post was emailed and posted on Good Makery's website.How Your Kids Can Help With Thanksgiving PrepView this email in your browserThanksgiving Prep: How To Involve Your KidsWhen family… Continue reading Good Makery: Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Idea
Sunday, I'm leaving for a Disney Cruise to the Bahamas!It's time to start packing. Plus, I've already had one pre-cruise nightmare where I forgot my bathing suit. When I embark on packing, I start with doing laundry. This way, I have a full inventory to choose from. Next, I pack by laying out my clothes on… Continue reading Packing for Disney Cruise
Tuesday January 10, 2017 11:18 AMThe 44th season of Metro Parks' weekend series of Winter Hikes kicked off in Blacklick Woods on Jan. 7 with 2- and 4-mile walks.Participants embarked on guided and self-guided hikes and enjoyed hot soup and warm drinks at the Beech-Maple Lodge afterward.The 2017 Winter Hikes series features 13 hikes, including… Continue reading Winter Hikes: Metro Parks kicks off annual program
Who's that chick at 0:40? Damn.I was part of a video for Fechtor Advertising and Mills James created for Donatos. It was a fun experience filming in the Short North, near the Greystone Apartments, and I was happy to help.(I don't agree with the sign I'm holding. I was the only one who volunteered to… Continue reading My two seconds of fame
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