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Thursday, May 28 2020

Thursday, May 28 2020

A Trip To Groovy Plants Ranch Is The Gardening Experience You've Been Craving 🎍

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

If there's one social distancing friendly hobby I will really be throwing myself into this summer it's gardening. I have to be honest here, I'm a novice, but I've enjoyed it so far. I may not be an expert at all things garden, but I do feel like an expert on good vibes, and there's no one making the plant shopping experience as delightful and carefree as Groovy Plants Ranch.

Navigator Feature Story:

A Visit To Groovy Plants Ranch Is The Perfect Way To Nurture Your Green Thumb

🎍

Navigator Originals ✏️

These Beautiful Kayaking Routes Will Make You Drop What You’re Doing And Head Straight For The Water

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Warm weather and an overwhelming desire to get out and move is leading to a huge rise in the popularity of kayaking. Whether you're planning on renting or buying a kayak for your adventure, this is a good list to keep in your back pocket.

Everything You Need To Know About Coronavirus In Columbus

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The economic impacts of COVID-19 are just coming into focus, case totals continue to rise, and parents are preparing for the reopening of childcare centers on May 31. Here's your daily coronavirus update.

Talking Points ❤️

Corona Questions 🏡

I'm sure I'm not the only one that has noticed the unemployment filings every week while also noticing that the real estate market is as hot as ever, with bidding wars and prices that don't seem to be declining much. It turns out the data says there have been big changes in the numbers of people wanting to buy and sell, but since those numbers are dropping in tandem we are still faced with a supply and demand issue - not enough housing stock, even with fewer buyers.

The economy is tanking. So why aren’t home prices dropping?

(Curbed)

Ohio True Crime 💻

This is an absolutely bonkers story - the tagline really sells it better than I ever could: "

A telekinetic teenager became a convicted killer. Can a group of strangers prove that Christina Boyer is really a victim of injustice?

Deliverance

(The Atavist Magazine)

Paved With Good Intentions 💸

You might know by now that when it comes to ordering from local restaurants you should try to avoid outfits like GrubHub and DoorDash, at least when possible, because of

crippling fees

and

mistreatment of delivery contractors

. But did you know that even if you try to call a restaurant directly, Grubhub may still be charging that restaurant fees? Here's more, as well as what to try to do instead.

Even If You're Trying To Avoid Grubhub By Calling Your Favorite Restaurant Directly, Grubhub Could Still Be Charging It A Fee

(Buzzfeed)

Weather:

84 and mostly cloudy, but a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening

Air Quality:

Moderate (Particles)

Pollen:

Medium (Grass & Tree)