Local Links I’m Loving…

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Happy Friday! I perused through these very impressive blog posts this week and had to share!

1.) This new juice bar in Columbus.

2.) This pastel + pretty DIY glassware.

3.) This lesson on how to pack a healthy lunch.

4.) This local + amazingly talented illustrator/blogger.

5.) This list of things you should clean more.

6.) These tips on how to start a blog.

7.) This bit on how to use citrus fruit to clean your house.

8.) This list of things Whispering Sweetly would not give up for lent.

9.) This colorful pastel look.

Have a wonderful + safe weekend! Spring is almost here :)

You can see more Links I’m Loving HERE.

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What to Do This Weekend

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Busy, fun weekend ahead, Columbus! Enjoy :)

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Sweet Scarlett’s Grapefruit Giveaway!

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PARAMOUNT CITRUS WONDERFUL SWEET SCARLETTS TEXAS RED GRAPEFRUIT

Introducing…

The new Wonderful™ Sweet Scarletts™ Texas Red Grapefruits, available now through April in select Midwest cities… Columbus included (of course, right? We ARE pretty amazing)!

You know Wonderful® Pistachios, POM Wonderful® and Wonderful™ Halos™? Yep, the Sweet Scarletts are part of the same healthy family. These grapefruits are not grown in Ohio, FYI. You know I love supporting local and all that jazz but sometimes ya gotta go south to find a.) a beach and b.) amazing citrus fruit. So, anyways, these lil’ babes are grown in Texas which means sun + warm days + cool nights = beautiful red grapefruit.

Just half of a Sweet Scarlett has 100% of your daily Vitamin C needs, is certified non-GMO, and is only 60 cals. They are super sweet (you don’t need to add any sugar) and definitely gac approved, as I tasted these beauties below.

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I’m happy to host a GIVEAWAY of a SWEET SCARLETTS GIFT PACK which includes:

· New Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas red grapefruit
· A spoon and knife specially designed to help prep and eat grapefruit
· A saver to keep your grapefruit half fresh either at home or on-the-go
· Grapefruit-scented votive candles

TO ENTER the Giveaway, just LEAVE A REPLY below.

The winner will be randomly chosen this Saturday, March 8th. Good luck!

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Currently Loving… Mint Green

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I am absolutely loving pastels for this upcoming Spring… especially mint green!
I mean, how pretty is this color? It’s perfect!

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Houlihan’s Review + $50 Giveaway!

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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post; compensation was provided by Houlihan’s via MomTrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Houlihan’s or Momtrends.

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I was so excited to try Houlihan’s in Upper Arlington because I had never been but had noticed this cute restaurant beside Market District many times.

My husband and I sat at a table in the bar area, which is super fun! We started off with drinks — I had the Blackberry Basil ‘Rita (Sauza Hornito’s Plata Tequila + blackberry preserves + basil + cranberry juice + Solerno Premium Blood Orange Liqueur) and Nic had the 1800 Grand Margarita (1800 Reposado Tequila + Grand Marnier + fresh sweet & sour). Both absolutely delicious (and mine was super pretty… a plus :) ).

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Next, we moved on to choosing our lunch entrees – which was honestly kinda difficult because they have so many great options – apps, soups, salads, burgers, etc. I decided on the Organic Power Greens Salad with Grilled Chicken (almonds + blueberries + blackberries + strawberries + goat cheese + poppyseed dressing + grilled chicken + organic baby kale-spinach-chard blend). Ridiculously healthy + amazing taste with the goat cheese + poppyseed dressing on the grilled chicken.

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I also had a cup of Roasted Tomato Bisque soup (with grilled cheese fritters). Those fritters were outta-this-world-good. Nic and I split them and could have had about 10 more. Nic chose the So Cal Fish Tacos (chipotle mayo + panko-breaded tilapia + napa cabbage + honey cumin dressing + chips & house salsa). Two thumbs up.

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I really don’t know how we had room for more food because their portions are perfectly satisfying… but we wanted more delish food so we ordered coffee + a brownie sundae (yesss, I knowww). The brownie could have seriously fed 4 or more ppl so we only could finish 1/2. So worth it though.

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Also… I have to share that Houlihan’s has a new, for-a-limited-time, lighter fare menu that looks amazing! It features entrees, desserts, and cocktails– all for less than 590 cals! To learn more about Houlihan’s lighter fare options, check out Columbusite Autumn Theodore’s Best of the Menu blog (I’m such a fan of her blog)!

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Houlihan’s has everything you possibly could want in a restaurant with tons of delicious choices and a modern + fun atmosphere. I definitely will be back :) #SoEatingThis

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