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Putting On The Ritz in India – An Unexpected Adventure Abroad

Posted on October 6, 2017July 2, 2018 by lakesandlattes

When my husband (then boyfriend) came along on a trip to India, he had one request. He wanted to stand before the Taj Mahal. He wasn’t alone in this desire. It’s on the must-see list for virtually every tourist – national and international. The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the…

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Exploring Columbus: The Best Damn Brunch In the Land – Bleu & Fig

Posted on October 4, 2017July 2, 2018 by lakesandlattes

I’m so excited to share my favorite Columbus brunch with you! But before I do, let me back up. I recently joined the community at CbusFoodBloggers. And one of the first questions they asked me was what types of food related things would I love to see more of in Columbus. Without hesitation, I answered…

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Fall Harvest Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Posted on October 2, 2017July 2, 2018 by lakesandlattes

Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe One of our favorites things to do on the weekend is head to the farmer’s markets. Our usual market is the Worthington Farmer’s Market, but last weekend we decided to head to Lynd’s Market.  We couldn’t help but admire the beautiful squash that they had on display. My family LOVES all…

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Want to Know if He’s the One? Travel Together

Posted on September 27, 2017July 2, 2018 by lakesandlattes

Inside: Want to Know if He’s the One? Travel Together I often tell the story of how I fell in love with my husband on a dance floor. It’s a great story about how on our first date, he invited me out to a Spanish club. And then taught me how to salsa, merengue, and…

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Exploring Columbus – Grand Opening at Hai Poke!

Posted on September 24, 2017July 2, 2018 by lakesandlattes

*I received a sample of this product to review. Please note that all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*   Columbus friends, you are in for such a treat! Hai Poke just opened its doors in the Short North and it is SO dang good. Poke (pronounced POH-kay), is a traditional Hawaiian dish featuring…

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A Beautiful Surprise!

Posted on September 19, 2017July 2, 2018 by lakesandlattes

One of my favorite things about starting this blog has been all the amazing people I’ve met as a result. I’ve met writers and travelers from all around the world! Recently, I met Sabrina. She writes the blog Keya’s World Her beautifully illustrated blog gives us a peak into her creative mind. She describes the…

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Is an Alaskan Cruise Suitable for Children?

Posted on September 17, 2017February 21, 2023 by lakesandlattes

We recently took a family cruise to Alaska. And by family – I mean that we included our little one. We are veteran cruisers, and so is our daughter. I think she’s up to 4 cruises in 4 years. But Alaska? Is an Alaskan cruise suitable for children? As we started planning the cruise, we…

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Fluffy Pancakes – Easy Recipe

Posted on September 16, 2017July 2, 2018 by lakesandlattes

I have a confession. I spent more time coming up with the title of this blog post than I did on the actual cooking (and eating!) of said “fluffy pancakes.” Here’s the thing – there are SO many different names for pancakes. Griddle cakes. Flapjacks. Hotcakes. Hoe cakes. Johnny cakes. Crepes. Some of these terms…

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Exploring Columbus: Westerville Grill

Posted on September 16, 2017July 2, 2018 by lakesandlattes

We recently went to brunch at the Westerville Grill. This cute diner sits on State Street, right next Otterbein’s campus. The diner is fairly small, but it also has an outdoor patio area. We stopped in at 9:30 on Saturday and were able to get a table right away. It looked like the rush came…

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My Favorite Travel Books for Kids

Posted on September 10, 2017July 2, 2018 by lakesandlattes

I have a soft spot for well-written children’s books. Add to that my family’s love of travel, and suffice it to say we have quite the collection of travel books for kids. My favorite time of day is when we settle in for story time. At our house, we read three story books before bed…

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