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Mocktails, Golf & Glow-in-the-Dark Pizza: A Florida Getaway

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  I’m sorry I ghosted you last week with zero warning 😅 South Jersey was gearing up for an ice storm, so we did what any responsible (and slightly dramatic) person would do… we ran away to Florida. Specifically: Cape Coral. Was it warm? Not really. Was it still better than freezing rain? Absolutely. And honestly? The trip was legendary . We met Bangkok the spider monkey, hit the Naples Zoo, took a quick boat ride to Cabbage Key, and yes… we ate THE cheeseburger that inspired Cheeseburger in Paradise . Jimmy Buffett would be proud. AND we were able to add our names to a $1 bill and tape it in the Dollar Bill Bar. Praying it stays there for years 🙂 But of course, you know what I was most excited about: mocktails. I found two spots in the Fort Myers area that deserve a full standing ovation. If you ever find yourself in that part of Florida, consider this your sober party girl itinerary. Stop #1: Topgolf Fort Myers (AKA: Golf… But Make It Mocktail-Friendly) Topgolf is one of those ...
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Chains Are Changing the Game: Olive Garden’s Mocktail Moment

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Sometimes chains just hit . Don’t you dare roll your eyes at endless soup, salad, and breadsticks. When you need bottomless bowls, warm garlic-butter breadsticks, and a bill that doesn’t make you gasp, Olive Garden shows up like a cozy, carb-loving hero. With Snow-maggedon looming, I was fully in “buy soup by the gallon and hibernate” mode. Truly, name another place where you can get a full meal under $15 and soup so good you want to take it home in bulk. I’ll wait… and also gladly take your recs. But the real plot twist of this visit? ✨ A handcrafted mocktail menu . ✨ Yes, Olive Garden has entered its sober-curious era, and I am here for it. The Mocktails Desert Pear Limonata Tart, bright, and bubbly with a bold pear flavor that isn’t cloying. Lightly sweet, super refreshing, and a stunning purple color you rarely see in a glass. No garnish (rude), but the flavor made up for it. I could have easily had five… or ten. Strawberry Passion Fruit Sweeter and more juice-forward, with bubb...
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