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Chicken Noodle Soup: The Perfect Monday Comfort Food

Monday is tough in our house. We're usually coming off an extremely busy weekend, which of course, always flies by, and everyone seems to have a tough time getting out of bed in the morning. But, we can typically look forward to the fact that, if we can just make it though the day, we [...]

By |2022-02-10T14:08:50+00:00November 2nd, 2020|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , |

Sunday Funday: Salted Caramel Sour Cocktail

We had below freezing temperatures along with 40 degree wind gusts today (and we spent quite a bit of time outside at a soccer game) so..... it's time for Sunday Funday! Enjoy this tutorial on how to make a Salted Caramel Sour on a chilly November evening!

By |2022-02-10T14:08:50+00:00November 1st, 2020|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , , , |

Week #4 Project: YWCA Columbus

We are excited to support the YWCA Columbus for week #4 of our 5-week-long project! In case you missed it, we've made a simple weekly commitment to getting our kids involved in giving back to the community by choosing a different organization to support each week, and so far, they are loving it! This week, [...]

By |2022-02-10T14:08:50+00:00October 31st, 2020|Categories: Lifestyle|Tags: , , , , |

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday! Another week complete so it's time to celebrate by highlighting some of our favorite things this week... Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - I'm pretty sure that this is a favorite of A LOT of people, but I thought it was worth highlighting in case you haven't had the pleasure of enjoying this amazing [...]

By |2022-02-10T14:08:50+00:00October 30th, 2020|Categories: Lifestyle|Tags: , , , |

Loving Cap City Diner!

We've taken a bit of a break from dining out with the kids over the past few months due to MANY factors - school starting, chiller weather (the kind that makes you just want to hang at home) - and of course, that global pandemic that just seems to put a damper on everything. So, [...]

By |2022-02-10T14:08:50+00:00October 28th, 2020|Categories: Eats, Grilled cheese and chardonnay?|Tags: , , |

Halloween Fun: Scavenger Hunts, Outdoor Movies & Festive Snacks!

We love Halloween in this house, and this year is no exception. If I'm being honest, I'm pretty sure that we've been celebrating this spooky holiday since mid-September -- with decorations galore (both inside AND outside our house, of course), fun treats and fall festivities throughout Columbus! Since holidays are looking a bit different this [...]

Week #3 Project: Worthington Resource Pantry

We are excited to support the Worthington Resource Pantry for week #3 of our 5-week-long project! In case you missed it, we've made a simple weekly commitment to getting our kids involved in giving back to the community by choosing a different organization to support each week, and so far, they are loving it! This [...]

By |2022-02-10T14:08:50+00:00October 24th, 2020|Categories: Lifestyle|Tags: , , , , |

Friday Favorites

It's Friday again which means it's time for a new round-up of my "Friday Favorites" from this week! Hint: there's a theme to this list :) The Halloween Dozen from Krispy Kreme: You can now get the most adorable assortment of vampire, Frankenstein & werewolf donuts for your Halloween entertainment. My kiddos loved the assortment [...]

By |2022-02-10T14:08:50+00:00October 23rd, 2020|Categories: Lifestyle|Tags: , , , , , , |

Oh How I Love Basi Italia – Takeout Style

If you venture into the heart of Victorian Village, you'll stumble upon Basi Italia, an amazing little restaurant that offers Mediterranean and Italian inspired cuisine. It is one of the best in Columbus - not only because of the outstanding food, but also due to the authentic atmosphere and top-notch service. In my younger [...]

Chilly Fall Days Call for Chili

Happy Fall! There's a crispness in the air which only means that it must be time for some homecooked classic chili. To be perfectly honest, after feeling pretty rough for the past few months (thanks, first trimester :), I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to enjoy one of my favorite dishes [...]

By |2022-02-10T14:08:50+00:00October 19th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |
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