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Don your grilling aprons; May is National Barbecue Month! Clear skies and warmer weather set the stage for great grilling parties; but please barbecue responsibly. The Center for Disease Control Prevention warns that warm temperatures lead to an increased risk of food-borne pathogens. Most food poisoning cases are caused by bacteria, such as salmonella and E. Coli, that grow faster…
Congratulations to Kaitlyn McGoldrick, Preferred Living's FREE Rent Sweepstakes winner! Kaitlyn grew up in Westerville, Ohio, attended St. Francis DeSales High School, and continued her education at Xavier University. There she studied finance and played soccer. On weekends and holidays when she went home to spend time with her family (and do laundry), Kaitlyn took…
Do you suffer from migraines? Certain yoga poses can help prevent the onset of a migraine and act as a powerful pain reliever when one of these intense headaches occurs. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, approximately 36 million Americans suffer from these debilitating headaches. Pain and side effects such as visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting,…
Doing some redecorating on a budget? We've put together a list of tricks from expert designers to help you. Put them to use in your home to create an affordable, chic and updated atmosphere. 1) Hang mirrors in dark hallways to reflect light and open up the space, says Bunny Williams, author of Scrapbook for Living. 2)…
If you love where you live, then you should share it! Invite your friends to come live life, upgraded, at a Preferred Living community. We want you to be our advocate. Help us find our next renters and we'll reward you well. Some of our communities are paying up to $400 per referral from current…
Offices can be sterile and cold or cheery and comfortable, depending on how you decorate. One of the best ways to improve your workspace is to add greenery. But don't just go buy any old cactus or fern. Take a look at the 5 best plants to keep in your office. Peppermint Feeling a little fried? Peppermint…
Happy Valentine's Day! Wondering where to take your sweetie for a treat? These events in Columbus can't be beat: You and your special someone could be flying high this Valentine's Day with Dinner and an Airplane Ride from JP's Barbeque Ribs and Chicken. The event includes an appetizer, dinner and dessert buffet, as well as music,…
Your co-workers are your family away from home. Working 8am to 5pm five days a week means you spend upwards of 45 hours per week together. You can suffer through, or you can do your best to enjoy each other’s company. Here’s some advice for getting along with someone who isn’t easy to work with:…
Do you love DIY projects? Antiques? Decorating? How about funny insights and a little self-deprecating humor from a successful, creative artist and native of Columbus, Ohio? If you answered yes to any of these questions, click over to the Cheltenham Road blog. It's lots of fun and full of great ideas!
Looking for a New Year's Eve party in Columbus? Check out this list of fun ways to ring in 2012: First Night Columbus Enjoy over 100 entertainers at more than ten downtown venues, and hands-on activities that engage your imagination and creativity. ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: Celebrate! A New Year's Eve Performance Enjoy Broadway tunes played…