Haven’t heard about Phyllis + Hazel? Well you’re missing out if you are into handmade local pieces! We’ve been waiting for her crystal bracelets to be back in stock since our last interview with Madeleine and finally…
We love looking for vintage jewelry pieces but prices tend to run steep. When we learned about Poor Sparrow in Columbus, we were so excited to find reasonably priced items that were handmade using a mix…
Who doesn’t love a good mojito? Even with fall just starting this week, a good mojito is always the perfect go-to drink year round. From the classic cocktail recipe to a fruity pomegranate mojito, Columbus…
What’s the best way to kickstart the most important meal of the day? Pancakes. Possibly some bacon too! For those who know me, they know I’m a huge pancake fanatic. Even one of the first gifts…
Did you know that the Moscow Mule was created in the 40’s to help introduce vodka to Americans? It was actually invented in America and was marketed to stand out by using the traditional copper mugs….
Ever wonder how fabulous weddings look so fabulous? Well the answer to that could be one of two things: successful Pinterest projects or an event designer! We met up with local event designer Dalay Ket at…
Kathy and I stumbled upon the cutest gift shop over the weekend! Tucked between Tensuke and Belle’s Bread in the Kenny Centre Mall is a new Japanese gift shop called J•Avenue. They recently opened up…
So what’s it like in the day of a Kasual Life? It starts off with early morning coffee, booping, lots of laughing, and of course selfies. Stephen from Young & Lo Photography, a professed DSLR Selfie Master,…
I remember my first time trying paella in a local restaurant right off the Ramblas in Barcelona. Served hot in carbon steel pans and full of flavor, this was one dish I could never forget. Both Kathy…
One of the most challenging things about workouts isn’t the workout itself. It’s two words: staying motivated. Staying on track and motivated is where many fail, including myself. It always starts off strong. The first…
I myself am a thin crust pizza lover – but whether you’re team thick or thin crust, these pies will satisfy both. During my last trip to Columbus, I found a new discovery thanks to…
Although KasualLife.com is only a few months old, the concept of KL was actually born a year ago! April 18, 2013 at Northstar Café to be exact. Perfect weather before finals was the perfect excuse for…
What is so special about fried rice that we would dedicate a whole post about it? Well, this is no ordinary fried rice! Bahn Thai‘s Bahn Thai fried rice (BTFR) is actually one of our favorite…
My boyfriend and I recently celebrated our 6th year anniversary. Almost three of these six years have been spent as a long distance relationship. The first five years were pretty smooth, but my recent move…
Looking for something sweet to give as a gift this Valentine’s Day? Try making some homemade peanut butter cups! It’s such an easy treat that only requires 3 basic ingredients: dark chocolate, peanut butter, and…
Who else is thinking of cooking up a nice dinner for Valentine’s? Last year Kathy was my date for Valentine’s dinner and we cooked up an amazing yet easy meal. We made shrimp salad, oven…
This is my go-to oatmeal recipe when I’m looking for something quick and easy. Peanut-butter-banana-cinnamon-and-cocoa oatmeal! Phew, long name but super simple. I love these ingredients because I always have them in stock in my…