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Rachel Yerks
Excellent Finds at the Goodwill Super Store - Owings Mills, MD
I've always been a fan of Goodwill. From donating lightly used goods I no longer have use for to looking through the racks for hidden gems, I always enjoy my time at Goodwill. As I recently moved to Maryland, I finally went to my first Goodwill in Maryland, specifically this super store version in Owings Mills on Reisterstown road.
Why I Focus on the Little Things in my Relationship
I am by no means a relationship expert. I’ve dated three people in my life, but I am confident this relationship is my last. I met my boyfriend on OkCupid three years ago. We saw each other five times a week for 6 months and then he moved away for a year while I finished college. That was the closest we ever came to breaking up, and it’s been smooth sailing ever since. Why?
I Don't Worry About My Boyfriend's Opinion of My Ex
I dated my ex for a few months, over four years ago. Since then, we’ve been fantastic friends and had a blast during the rest of our college years and after graduating. My boyfriend came into the picture about a year after that breakup, and we’ve been together ever since. I made it clear from the get-go that my ex is my best friend from college, and he wasn’t going anywhere.
Tell-Tale Coffee Co. - Great Coffee and Desserts - Upperco, MD
While visiting Spring Meadow Farms the other day, I had the opportunity to check out Tell-Tale Coffee Co.'s small beverage truck. Their truck is a bit hard to see when you first pull into the parking lot, but if you walk around the lot perimeter you can just make out the top of their truck a bit down the hill.
Mitchell's Golf Complex - 3 Unique Mini-Golf Courses - Reisterstown, MD
While looking for a local mini-golf place to bring my friend, my boyfriend and I stumbled across Mitchell's Golf Complex. They have a large driving range and plenty of professional golf services, but they also have three mini-golf courses. We originally planned to try them all, but didn't realize how intense the courses could be!
Ledo Pizza - Good Party Pizza - Owings Mills, MD
As someone who is new to the area, I am always looking for a good pizza place to frequent. My boyfriend and I recently held our housewarming party and decided to try out Ledo Pizza. We weren't looking for the holy grail of pizza, instead, we looked for something quick, greasy, and shareable.
How Do You Think My Maryland DMV Experience Went? - Baltimore City, MD
I recently moved from Kentucky to Maryland. It's very hard to beat the Kentucky DMV experience because Kentucky didn't have DMVs while I was a resident. Instead, I went to the county clerk for all my license and registration-related needs. When I transferred my license from Connecticut to Kentucky, there was no one in line ahead of me, and I was done in under thirty minutes! However, getting a title transferred was a bit trickier as some locations don't do it, and that visit took me almost an hour, after getting sent home for the wrong paperwork previously.
The Charmery - Delicious Root Beer Float - Baltimore, MD
While looking for a delicious dessert option late at night, my boyfriend found The Charmery on a top local desserts list. We decided to make the 30-minute drive to Baltimore around 8 PM and were thrilled to find that The Charmery was indeed open late into the night (until 10 PM).
The Antique Center at Historic Savage Mill - Savage, MD
Recently my boyfriend and I went to Historic Savage Mill. We didn't know the mall existed and spent a good deal of time exploring the different shops, restaurants, and rope-climbing gym that make up the area. We decided to start by visiting The Antique Center as it's right next to Rustiq Bakery & Café, where we grabbed a quick bite to eat.
Sweet Cascades Chocolatier - Amazing chocolate variety - Savage, MD
While walking around Historic Savage Mill, we happened upon Sweet Cascades Chocolatier. This chocolate shop is one of the best-stocked sweets shops I've ever been to. The owner has everything, from truffles to chocolate-covered Oreos and fruits, twinkies, Old Bay chocolate crabs, you name it, he has it.
Bearing Gifts - Gigantic gift shop for all ages - Savage, MD
While exploring Historic Savage Mill' mall, we happened upon this adorable gift shop, accordingly called Bearing Gifts, complete with a cute bear logo on its welcome sign. The shop has a wide variety of gifts for children and adults of all ages. We found a rather hilarious dishtowel here that we decided to purchase.
Ikea Food Court - The famous meatballs and lingonberry sauce - College Park, MD
I have to say, I'm not one of those people who is obsessed with Ikea's food court. I think it's expensive cafeteria food. I'm willing to go there if I'm already going to Ikea for something, but I wouldn't go solely for the food. My boyfriend is a whole other story.
Krispy Kreme - Watch the doughnut conveyer belt here! - Owings Mills, MD
I'm a huge Krispy Kreme fan. I like Dunkin' as much as the next person, but Krispy Kreme by far has the best glazed doughnut. We recently visited the Krispy Kreme in Owings Mills and were shocked by the number of delivery trucks parked outside.
Doc Waters Cidery - Outdoor cidery experience, Germantown, MD
Doc Waters Cidery is a Cidery located in Germantown, Maryland. They have their own orchard located right next to their brewery. They first started offering their cider to the public in 2018, after aging and fermenting it in 2017. We were lucky enough to be in the area and tried out their alcoholic cider.
Rita's Italian Ice - Frozen custard & Gelati - Owings Mills, MD
I've always wanted to try Rita's Italian Ice. They are a large chain and I first heard about them while I was living in New Jersey, but I never got around to visiting. Rita's has 540 locations in 31 states and territories in the United States. They are a very popular frozen custard and Italian ice stop, apparently!
No Land Beyond - Fun board game bar - Baltimore, Maryland
As avid board game fans, my partner and I were really excited when we found No Land Beyond in Baltimore. It serves traditional drinks and gives the regular bar people a place to sit and talk, but the other side of the room is full of game tables and a large board game selection for customers to pick from to play while they drink.
Hook & Reel - Yummy, casual seafood in Owings Mills, MD
Hook & Reel is a Cajun Seafood restaurant chain located in 24 different states across the U.S. I recently had the opportunity to try it out in Owings Mills, Maryland, and it was a great experience. It is a bit on the pricey side, so I'll tell you what items I think are the best deal.
75th Anniversary Howard County Fair - Excellent fair snacks & ride options - West Friendship, MD
If you missed the 75th Anniversary Howard County Fair, don't despair. Next year's fair will be August 6th - August 13th, 2022! We had the opportunity to go to the fair this August and get a taste of what it offers. I'll be discussing our fair-going experience and you can decide if this fair is right for you.
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