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girl about columbus

Ohio-based Lifestyle, Home, and Travel Blog by Amanda Hamman

About GAC

Hi, I’m so happy to see you here!  I’m Amanda!

I have a thing for beautiful spaces + places! I’m also a 30-something Midwestern mama to two busy toddlers! I love coming up with fun things to do or make with my girls! Some of my fave things EVER include making my home as cozy as possible, planting as many hydrangeas in my garden as I can, exploring charming places with a camera in hand, jamming out to Today’s Top Hits on Spotify, and, occasionally, devouring chocolate ice cream… with brownies mixed in! 🙂

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If you’re interested in working together, I’ve has partnered with many outstanding brands such as Macy’s, Chicwish, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Amazon, Evereve, Shopbop, Ohio Tourism, Meijer, Big Lots, Old Navy, COSI, Nationwide Insurance, Allegiant Air, Miracle-Gro, Morris Home Furniture, Bob Evans, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, and more!

Questions? Or just want to say hi? Email me at hello@girlaboutcolumbus.com 🙂

You can also find me on: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter

Thanks for stopping by! xoxo

Please note girlaboutcolumbus.com occasionally receives vendor/ brand sponsorships for mentioning their products and services.

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  1. SMB says

    January 8, 2014 at 1:03 am

    Free lance gig. Make $ for next vacation!

    Reply
    • SMB says

      January 8, 2014 at 1:03 am

      https://www.hoteltonight.com/careers/job/oMsCXfwx

      Hotelstonight

      Reply
  2. pregaming with coffee says

    February 3, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    So glad I found your blog! I too am an Ohioan :] love your style and I’m totally going to have to make that Valentine’s Day smoothie!

    Reply
    • girl about columbus says

      February 3, 2014 at 6:18 pm

      I’m going to check out your blog too! LOVE the name!

      Reply
  3. Francesca says

    February 9, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Super in love with your blog <3 fellow cbus blogger -xo-

    Reply
    • girl about columbus says

      February 9, 2014 at 2:30 pm

      Thank you Francesca! What’s the name of your blog?

      Reply
      • Francesca says

        February 9, 2014 at 2:35 pm

        http://energywebring.com -I just saw pics from the blogger brunch on twitter. I am sure there will be more chances to meet all you wonderful people! Keep on being amazing -xo-

      • girl about columbus says

        February 9, 2014 at 2:37 pm

        Perfect – I’m adding you to my Local Blogs page! Will keep you posted on future meet-ups 🙂

  4. Lindsey Turner says

    March 4, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    Hi! I love your blog! I wanted to introduce myself because I’m a Columbus Ohio blogger as well!

    Lindsey Turner
    Thrift and Shout blog

    Reply
  5. Kim says

    March 17, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    Such a cute blog you have! Consider me your newest follower 🙂

    Reply
    • girl about columbus says

      March 19, 2014 at 7:16 am

      Hi Kim! Thanks so much!! Just checked out your blog too– so cute & I’m in love w your Ohio logo 🙂

      Reply
  6. victoriaemilywr says

    March 19, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    Loving the ‘what to do this weekend’ posts !! Makes it so easy to find ideas of things going on with out even trying to look for them ! Just to let you know also I have given my blog a facelift ! And it is now at a new address of http://www.alfandemilio.co.uk – just incase you wanted to update to link in the ‘Columbus Bloggers’ page ! Thanks, Victoria =]

    Reply
    • girl about columbus says

      April 10, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      Updated 🙂 Thanks Victoria!

      Reply
  7. lauraheying says

    April 10, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Came across your blog from a Bakersfield tweet. Love it! I don’t live in cbus but visit often. I’ll def utilize your blog when I visit again! x

    Reply
    • girl about columbus says

      April 10, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      Aw thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. Barbara says

    May 30, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    HI, I was subscribed to your email list to get info from your blog but don’t get the emails anymore 🙁

    Reply
    • girl about columbus says

      July 19, 2014 at 11:39 am

      Hi Barbara! Have you been getting emails lately?

      Reply
  9. Kathy says

    November 5, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    I love your blog! I am a new blogger, based here in Columbus, and will definitely be following you! 🙂

    Kathy Trumpower

    Katharine Rosemary – All Natural & Thrifty
    katharinerosemary.com

    Reply
    • girl about columbus says

      November 13, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      Hi Kathy! Thanks so much for reaching out – your blog will definitely come in handy when hunting for the deals 🙂 I’m going to add you to my Local Blogs page!!

      Amanda

      Reply
  10. MUCH LOVE M says

    February 3, 2015 at 10:05 am

    LOVE your blog. I’m a columbus girl too! Absolutely adore your style and creativity on the blog. Check out muchlovem I’m a new blogger trying to get the word out!

    Reply
  11. girl about columbus says

    February 19, 2015 at 7:27 am

    Hi!!

    Thank you girl! I’m loving your blog as well! Mind if I add to my Local Blogs list?

    Amanda

    Reply
    • MUCH LOVE M says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:55 am

      not at all! thanks so much 🙂

      Reply
  12. The Chic Life says

    April 7, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    I love the blog! It is always nice to see fellow Ohio bloggers! Great posts!(:
    Xoxo

    http://simplythechiclife.wordpress.com

    Reply
  13. Erin Rush says

    May 11, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Good Morning, Happy Monday! I am writing to personally invite you our upcoming launch party. Rush Image Concepts located at 6463 Proprietors Rd. Worthington, has expanded their space and would love for you to come and take a look around. This event will be on Sunday May 31, 2015 at 3:30pm. We look forward to meeting you!

    Reply
  14. Brandon Marshall says

    June 5, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Literally obsessed with your blog! I just started my own fashion / lifestyle blog as well! And I live in Columbus as well 🙂

    Reply
  15. Katey says

    June 23, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    Hi! My sister and I are from Columbus too! I’m in Dublin and she is now in North Carolina but we write a fashion and lifestyle blog together. You have fabulous pictures and I love seeing where you have ventured to! On your collaboration page is a gorgeous necklace. Is that a local find? What area of Columbus are you in? Maybe we could meet for coffee sometime or touch base through email. I’d love to discuss any tips you have on blogging! Or if you know of any Columbus Blogger Meet-ups!
    Katey
    https://instagram.com/twopeasinablog/
    http://www.twopeasinablog.com

    Reply
  16. twogirlsoneoffice says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:52 am

    Amanda:

    Your blog and your hometown spirit really inspired my best friend and I to start our own Columbus “based” blog, if you can anchor a virtual website, ha! Sharing your passion in shedding light on one of the most fabulous cities around! Looking forward to, as always, reading more..!
    cheers, tori & amy

    twogirlsoneoffice.com

    Reply
    • girl about columbus says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:53 pm

      Hi Tori & Amy!

      Can’t wait to check your blog out and add to the Local Blogs list!! Congrats on the launch of your website!!! 🙂

      Amanda

      Reply
  17. Kendra says

    December 14, 2015 at 8:25 am

    Hey there! I am obsessed with your blog. I love it. I’m a Columbus blogger as well. Check out mine on fashion, deals, and local loves. http://www.afancywrinkle.com.

    Reply
  18. Erica Balazs says

    March 29, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    Happy to have found your blog! I am also an Ohioan, though currently living overseas. Glad to have some updates from Cbus 🙂

    http://www.whenilivedin.com

    Reply
  19. Stephanie Charache says

    January 31, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    Hi Amanda, I just found your blog and l love it. Columbus is an amazing place to live and you showcase it beautifully! Thank you for what you do.

    Reply

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