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Like to eat out but feeling the pinch of those little splurges? Grilling is a great way to spend less on dinner or entertaining, and you've got the facilities right here at your Preferred Living community. Here are a few tips to make grilling a budget-friendly habit. Get creative with familiar foods Refresh your…
Category Archives: LifeStyle
Jul
20
2015
Sometimes, a great opportunity can be hidden in plain sight. For residents of Taylor House and Madison Park, that hidden gem could be Griggs Reservoir Park, a nature preserve with boating, disc golf, hiking, and picnicking opportunities. Located just ten minutes from these Preferred Living communities, Griggs Reservoir Park has several parking areas along…
Mar
24
2015
If you can't wait for the summer barbecue season, relief could be just a few steps away. Hoggy's Restaurant, at 830 Bethel Rd., features premium applewood slow-smoked barbecue, plus a wide variety of your favorites. Claiming "With a name like Hoggy's nobody leaves hungry!" the menu features barbecue ribs, pulled pork, chicken and pork…
Mar
13
2015
Looking for something different in a restaurant? Head to the Tea Zone. This interesting bakery/cafe/restaurant/tea shop is just a short walk away from Taylor House near Gallo's Tap Room and Micro Center. The owners are a Korean couple who settled in the Columbus area and opened the Tea Zone in 2007. The varied menu…
Jan
12
2015
It All Adds Up Heat, lighting, electrical appliances and water, they all add up when it's time to pay the bills. Integral parts of our daily lives, these utilities are certainly convenient but they aren't always cheap. However, changing a few habits can significantly reduce your utility bills. Start by adjusting the heat In Ohio,…
Dec
22
2014
For those times, when you'd just like to grab a beer with some friends and maybe a few snacks, Mugsy's Pub & Patio is the perfect place. It's been around for over 20 years, and is one of the most popular spots in the area. What makes it so popular? A great location, new owners,…
Dec
22
2014
Know Your Neighbors We know that the lives of Preferred Living residents are jam-packed with activity throughout the year. Even during leisure time, we know that successful people tend to move faster and focus on people they know. But if you don't know your neighbors, you may be missing out on some great friends, personalities,…
Jul
14
2014
Working from home or telecommuting has become increasingly common, and like many of our residents, you may have chosen this alternative. But while you may skip the frustration of daily commuting in rush-hour traffic, you might still be subject to obstacles that can keep you from being productive. Here are a few tips to…
Jun
25
2014
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Whether you’re new to the Columbus area or just visiting, the culture and history in our neighborhoods isn’t always immediately apparent. However, it’s there in full force — and the list of things to do is endless. There are more than 75 neighborhoods and districts in and around the Columbus area,…
Feb
20
2014
The weather is no longer an excuse for you to sit around and eat Doritos while catching the latest episode of House of Cards. Whether it’s snowing, sleeting or raining, we have indoor opportunities all over Columbus that are more than enough excuse to get up, get out, and get moving! We’ve put together…