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6 Reasons You Need To Check Out Del Mar SoCal Kitchen

Posted on April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 by lakesandlattes

Inside: 6 reasons to put Del Mar SoCal Kitchen on your must-try list! Del Mar is officially opening in the Short North and I’m so excited! I have been following along on the restaurant’s progress, poring over the menu, and stalking reading about Sonny Pache, the Executive Chef for a while now. I generally love…

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Swensons Has Arrived in Columbus – Here’s Everything You Need to Know!

Posted on April 5, 2019 by lakesandlattes

After much anticipation, Swensons Drive-In has arrived in Columbus! I’ve been hearing so many great things about this nostalgic burger joint that when Yelp Columbus invited me out for a taste, I jumped at the chance. And then I quickly realized that I had much to learn about Swensons. I don’t want you to be…

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Family Weekend Getaways in Ohio – Fun Things To Do In Lancaster With Kids

Posted on March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 by lakesandlattes

Inside: Follow along as we explore fun family weekend getaways in Ohio – this time in nearby Lancaster, Ohio! My family loves to spend time exploring and traveling around. We love visiting places like New York City, nearby Michigan, and even Italy! But let’s keep it real – we don’t always have the money or…

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What To Pack For 10 Days in Greece: My Minimalist Packing List For Greece in March

Posted on March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 by lakesandlattes

Inside: Everything I packed for 10 days in Greece. Check out my minimalist packing list for a trip through Athens, Santorini and Hydra in March. I’m a huge fan of packing light. I really find traveling light to be more fun and less of a hassle. Taking a small carry on sized bag makes it…

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How To Make Better Decisions And Invest In Yourself: A Case Study

Posted on March 3, 2019 by lakesandlattes

The other day, I found myself commenting in a Facebook group of travel lovers. This group was comprised mainly of individuals who wanted to learn more on the art of travel hacking – basically how to leverage and maximize the usage of credit card points and miles to travel the world for close to nothing….

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The Best Mexican Restaurant You’ve Never Heard Of

Posted on February 21, 2019 by lakesandlattes

Thank you to Visit Fairfield County for inviting me to explore this area, and to El Pedregal for providing samples for me to review. As always, thoughts and opinions are my own. I’m super excited to share a hidden gem with you guys. Recently, I tried a new-to-me Mexican restaurant and I was BLOWN away….

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In Honor of Valentine’s Day – That Time He Spoke My Language…

Posted on February 14, 2019February 14, 2022 by lakesandlattes

I’ve been married almost 15 years. Which is crazy to think about, because I remember my wedding day like it was yesterday. Ok, maybe not yesterday, but like, I don’t know, 2 years ago? Not nearly FIFTEEN YEARS ago. I remember it vividly. We were standing up on the altar, awkwardly. Instead of having our…

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Ice Cream Dealers, Egg Clubs, and Secret Menus – The Weird and Wonderful Antics of a Columbus Foodie

Posted on January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 by lakesandlattes

Inside: Follow along as I describe my weird and wonderful antics of being a Columbus foodie. I thought it would be fun to share some of my recent antics as a “Columbus foodie” with you. Before I get started, I feel the need to explain that the very term “foodie” gives me a bit of…

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6 Reasons to Check Out Iguana’s Fresh Mexican Grill in Lewis Center

Posted on December 9, 2018December 9, 2018 by lakesandlattes

The other day, while running errands around Lewis Center, we noticed a restaurant we’d never tried before. It was a super frigid day in Columbus, and as we drove by, I noticed the patio first. The tables had cute tiki grass thatched coverings and it reminded me of being on vacation. Somewhere warm and tropical….

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Hidden Gem Discovered On 71 North of Columbus – Totally Worth the Drive!

Posted on November 17, 2018November 18, 2018 by lakesandlattes

Inside: Join me as I walk you through a hidden gem we discovered right off of 71 N and SR 95. This amazing bakery and cafe is totally worth the drive from Columbus, Ohio! Book clubs. Moms groups. Play groups. Sports leagues. Those are the types of groups normal people join. Me? I’m in an…

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