This year's "Green Goal"

Those of you who know me well are aware that each year I challenge myself to become a bit more green.  Past endeavors have included:

• Driving a hybrid
• Converting to cloth napkins
• Converting to cloth rags and sponges for cleaning
• Frequenting more Farmer's Markets
• Growing my own veggies (FAILED BIG TIME!!!!)
• 1 "no gas" day each week

This year's Green Goal is to "shop local".  There are so many fantastic companies right here in Columbus Ohio. By supporting those companies we are supporting local families, the local economy and even the environment (by reducing shipping).  Here are just a few of my ideas:

• Dining Out? Consider North Star Cafe, Monte Carlos, Bob Evans, Brio, Bravo, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Wendy's or White Castle.  Don't forget all the wonderful family owned restaurants as well!
• Clothing Options: The Limited, Express, Abercrombie & Fitch and Victoria Secrets.
• Food Choices: I will definately stick with the Farmer's Markets, but there are also great options at the store. Marzetti's salad dressings, Inn Maid Noodles and Sister Schubert's rolls are just a few!
• Banking: There's an easy one! Chase, Huntington
• Other: 31 Gifts and Cheryl's Cookies

Please share your favorite Central Ohio based companies!