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Hi, I’m Megan! I have a deep-rooted love for Columbus and am passionate about exploring everything it has to offer. I am excited to have you here on this journey with me. I hope I can inspire a few new spots within your reach!  
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• 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚜𝚙𝚘𝚝𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑
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• 𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚖𝚊: 𝚊 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚏𝚛𝚎𝚎-𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎, 𝚊 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎
𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛
📍𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚞𝚖𝚋𝚞𝚜, 𝚘𝚑

🎡 Get ready, folks! T-Minus 3 days until the @o 🎡 Get ready, folks! T-Minus 3 days until the @ohiostatefair kicks off! 🎉

Did you know? The @ohiostatefair SkyGlider is one of the world’s longest portable sky rides! 🚡 Hop on at Kiddieland or near the Cardinal Gate for a scenic half-mile journey across the Fair. It's a must-try experience! ✨

🕘 SkyGlider Hours: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily, from July 24 to Aug 4, 20243 📅

Fair Hours:
🎪 Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
🎡 Sat-Sun: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (except Aug 4, when gates close at 6 p.m.)
Stumbled upon @parisbaguette.cbus at @eastontownct Stumbled upon @parisbaguette.cbus at @eastontownctr yesterday! 🌟 Did you know they have more than 4,000 locations across the globe? 🤯 Not a new concept but definitely a delicious one!

They fuse Parisian & Korean flavor profiles and pastry techniques, offering gorgeous, aesthetically pleasing desserts that taste incredible. 🍰 Sweet options include yogurt cakes, berry pastries, and cookie butter latte cream donuts. On the savory side, they offer ham & cheese croissants, crab meat croquettes, hash brown bread, and caramelized onion & bacon quiches. Not to mention an entire gourmet sandwich and salad selection, along with teas, coffee, and decadent lattes. ☕️

Pro tip: You grab a tray and walk around cafeteria style to choose what you want, but be warned—everything is soooo pretty it’s hard to say no! 😍

Our picks:
🌈🍓Rainbow Cake Slice: Layers of rainbow cake with soft cream, topped with fresh strawberry. 
🤤Jumbo Twisted Donut: Chewy donut with crunchy rice topping and cinnamon sugar. 
🥐Ham & Cheese Pastry: Buttery pastry baked with ham, Swiss, and parmesan cheeses. 
☕️Salted Caramel Sweet Cream Cold Brew: Sweet Cream Cold Brew topped with a Salted Caramel Drizzle. 

We visited on a busy day, so we picked quickly, but I’d love to go on a less busy day (maybe not a Saturday) to take it all in! Have you been? The patio is lovely! 🌸🪑
Check out @butterflyboutiquegc, a fairly new gem i Check out @butterflyboutiquegc, a fairly new gem in Grove City! Step into a world where fresh blooms meet retail bliss and garden decor sparks inspiration. This place is seriously a floral wonderland! 🌼✨🌸

We had the best time exploring their beautiful shop. I was blown away by the variety of flowers—real, artificial/decor, hanging from the ceiling, you name it. I wanted to leave with all the bouquets! 

▶️ They even do weddings and special events, plus flower arranging classes both on-site and off-site, where you can learn to craft your own stunning bouquets and more. Perfect for a fun outing with friends or a unique private event! 🌸💐

 And it’s not just flowers! ✨ @butterflyboutiquegc features local goodies from other amazing women-owned businesses. Think honey, cards, candles, shirts, art, and more. Plus, there’s an adorable kids’ area with all things butterflies and fairies. We even got the cutest fairy door and wands! 🦋🧚

If you’re in Grove City, you’ve got to visit @butterflyboutiquegc. Trust me, you’ll fall in love with this place! 🌸✨

📍4038 Broadway., Grove City 
🚗 On-street parking & small lot behind
We had to pick up a few things at @schooldaysunifo We had to pick up a few things at @schooldaysuniforms in Gahanna. Since we weren’t in a rush this time, we stopped at the @smithfarm_wittens Farm Market in the parking lot. WOW! The blackberries 🫐 TASTE AMAZING!!!! Probably the best I have ever had. We couldn’t pass on the watermelon 🍉, tomatoes 🍅, or blueberries 🫐 either. They have a two-for-four-dollar cantaloupe special going on, but the cantaloupes 🍈 hadn’t showed up just yet! I know they have to be delicious.

▶️ Open Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm
▶️ Sun: 9am-6pm
📍 Location: 380 Agler Rd., Gahanna, OH
Three Awesome Spots to Spend the Afternoon in Grov Three Awesome Spots to Spend the Afternoon in Grove City with Your Kiddos! 🎉

1️⃣ Start at Fryer Park: 🌳 This park has a super fun playground and splash pad! If your kiddos ❤️ climbing, this place is a total gem. There are climbing opportunities for all skill levels and some seriously fun slides! 🛝 The giant tower in the middle is a must-see. It has multiple climbing levels, including shorter ladders inside that lead to different platforms until you reach the top! Plus, there are shaded picnic spots and swings for when you need a break.

2️⃣ Head over the hill to the splash pad: 💦 Cool off in the space-themed splash pad! It’s out of this world! 🌌

3️⃣ Pack up and head down the street to @strawserscandy for ice cream:🍦 From ice cream nachos and tacos to cotton candy burritos and giant ice cream sandwiches, they’ve got it all! Sundaes with tons of toppings, or just grab a scoop of your favorite flavor. They also have water ice and lots of candy choices! Oh, and 4 sugar cones were under $12!! 🍬

📍Fryer Park: 3899 Orders Road, Grove City, OH, 43123

📍 @strawserscandy: 4026 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
When you hit up @worthingtontavern , definitely gr When you hit up @worthingtontavern , definitely grab a spot on the cute patio in the back! 🌿 Riley and I loved our cozy side-by-side table for dinner.

🍕 Riley had the cheesiest, most delicious Kid’s Cheese Pizza, and I went all out with the saucy OKC Smash Burger - two smashed patties, tavern sauce, American cheese, charred & pickled onion, shredded lettuce, pickles, and of course, bacon. Both with fries because, duh, they’re sooooo good! 🍟

Kid’s meals are a great deal, priced between $7 and $9, and they include a side and a drink – definitely a good amount of food! 🙌

Happy Hour is a must: Mon-Wed 4-6 PM, and on Thursday and Friday, it starts early at 2 PM and goes until 6 PM. 🕑 $7 wine pours, $9 specialty cocktails, 1/2 off drafts, $12 pizzas, $2.50 oysters. Cheers to great deals! 🍻

Find them at 671 High St, Worthington, OH 43085. And good news – there’s a parking lot behind! 🚗
Don’t be a hater! 🍕🫒🍍 Green olives and Don’t be a hater! 🍕🫒🍍 Green olives and pineapple totally belong on pizza. I mean, can anything from @jts_pizzapub be ‘bad’? We have family in town, so we just had to introduce her to it! 🎉
Exciting News - @goodwillcolumbus is opening a BRA Exciting News - @goodwillcolumbus is opening a BRAND NEW store  in Grove City TOMORROW, July 18th! 🎉

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to get a sneak peek at Goodwill Columbus’ brand-new location in Grove City, opening 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖, 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡! Let me tell you, the store is absolutely packed with treasures at AMAZING prices. My mind was blown at what we were finding. I could have filled my cart up in minutes. 😊

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝, 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥’𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟: 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥, 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬.

➡️ Job Training Programs:From personalized career coaching to job certifications and digital literacy classes, these free programs are open to everyone, aiming to prepare individuals for careers in IT, healthcare, hospitality, and logistics.

➡️ Adult Day Services: I’m particularly impressed by their Adult Day Services, offering a supportive environment for personal growth and community involvement through various activities and volunteer opportunities.

 📅Thursday, July 18th 📅
 ⏰Event Start: 8:30 am 
 🎀Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: 8:45 am
🛍️Store Opening: 9:00 am 

Oh, and throughout the day, they’re giving away exclusive gifts and surprises as a ‘thank you’ for joining the celebration! Plus, there’s a chance to win one of 20 Goodwill Columbus gift cards, valid at any retail location (excluding the Outlet). Don’t miss the excitement of exploring the store for Goodwill tokens that could lead to amazing prizes! 🏆

📍 4178 Buckeye Parkway, Grove City, OH

#Goodwill #GoodwillColumbus #ShopGoodwill
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