Hello and welcome to the Columbus blogger resource guide! The team at Sharper Impressions Painting loves living in Columbus and all that is has to offer. We’re more than professional painters. We are parents, travelers, foodies, and enjoy getting out and about in our fair city. This is why we’ve decided to bring the best bloggers from around Columbus in their various niches for your reading pleasure. They share with us their interesting views on various subjects from our beautiful city of Columbus, Ohio. Explore through their eyes, learn from their experiences and walk miles in their shoes!

Top Columbus Bloggers You Should (Already) Be Following

Columbus has a pretty active blogging community with varied views on several topics. We’ve managed to round up the best of 7 categories, Food, Lifestyle, Local Experts, Fashion, Travel, Photography and Mom’s blog into one resource guide.

Also, a huge thank you to all the featured bloggers on here that have contributed to this post. You educate and empower people who read your content which is more than anyone can ask for!

Top 11 Food Bloggers from Columbus

Find out the best places to eat and drink around the city from the top food bloggers in and around Columbus.

1) Connect: https://neighborfoodblog.com

Blogger Spotlight: Courtney

Courtney from Neighbor Food Blog focuses on recipes that are full-bodied and easy to make but look scrumptious. Her writing is filled with passion for what she does with a good dash of humor to make it all the more flavorful! If you have a sweet tooth, you should check out her ‘double chocolate banana bread’ recipe.

Post Frequency: Weekly 1 to 2 post 

Our Favorite Post: https://neighborfoodblog.com/2014/10/amish-apple-fry-pie-recipe.html

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 23909, Instagram Followers – 3149 and Twitter Followers – 2320

2) Connect: http://www.breakfastwithnick.com

Blogger Spotlight: Nick Dekker

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and if you’re looking for the best breakfast in and around Columbus, Nick is your man! He’s also known as Dr. Breakfast and for good reason – there is a huge variety of places to catch up on his blog. He doesn’t limit himself to breakfast; he writes about coffee, travel, art and everything else in between.

Post Frequency: Weekly 1 to 3 post

Our Favorite Post: http://www.breakfastwithnick.com/2014/04/08/how-do-you-want-your-eggs-eleven-ways-to-cook-an-egg/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 4383, Instagram Followers – 13400 and Twitter Followers – 6068

3) Connect: http://www.ferventfoodie.com

Blogger Spotlight: Mary

Describing herself completely tongue-in-cheek as an “eater, writer, bean counter”, Mary has a sense of wit that makes itself known when she writes. Fervent Foodie is a great read just like the recipes she comes up with. If you are looking for something to start with, we would recommend the ‘cherry tomato and ricotta frittata’. It’s pretty easy to make and is great to start your day with.

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 2 post

Our Favorite Post: https://www.ferventfoodie.com/2012/10/08/how-to-make-leftover-pizza-taste-like-it-was-just-delivered/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 943, Instagram Followers – 2184 and Twitter Followers – 2114

4) Connect: https://www.realmomnutrition.com

Blogger Spotlight: Sally

We all know how difficult finding wholesome nutrition ideas are, but Sally’s Real Mom Nutrition gives you a leg up in that department. Sally focuses on making meals as healthy as possible and because she’s a mom, has several recipes for kids as well. She is a registered dietician and gives advice on how you can cut down on needless calories while still making food taste great.

Post Frequency: Weekly 1 to 2 post

Our Favorite Post: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/no-bake-cookies/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 42751, Instagram Followers – 7952 and Twitter Followers – 8078

5) Connect: http://www.thebeardandthebaker.com

Blogger Spotlight: Hannah and Joel Lewis

Hannah and Joel work with food, love food, and met over food – what could be a better start than that for a food blog? They have several informative blog posts including food reviews in and around Columbus. Since the city has several fantastic places to visit all around the year and they love traveling, they do write about that as well.

Post Frequency: Weekly 1 to 6 post

Our Favorite Post: http://www.thebeardandthebaker.com/cajun-chicken-stew/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 870, Instagram Followers – 3176 and Twitter Followers – 288

6) Connect: https://bytesizednutrition.com

Blogger Spotlight: Kara

Can a dietician and a nut butter connoisseur be the same person? Kara says yes! Byte-Sized Nutrition is all about effective meal recipes and portions without compromising on taste. She brings together different worlds in her recipes. Take a look at her ‘Ginger Kombucha Moscow Mule’ which is a vodka-based cocktail and a probiotic drink in one!

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 7 post

Our Favorite Post: https://bytesizednutrition.com/copycat-panera-autumn-squash-soup/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 186, Instagram Followers – 3285 and Twitter Followers – 974

7) Connect: http://candidrd.com

 Blogger Spotlight: Gina

Gina runs The Candid RD blog which focuses on “Simple and Honest Nutrition” without depriving yourself of essential nutrients. She is a registered dietician, and hence has valuable insights about food which she recommends through her articles. Her ‘California Steak Salad’ will definitely make your mouth water.

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 3 Post

Our Favorite Post: http://candidrd.com/2013/03/crunchy-ramen-snack-mix-thrifty-thursday.html 

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 750, Instagram Followers – 841 and Twitter Followers – 2425

8) Connect: http://columbusculinaryconnection.com

Blogger Spotlight: Caroline

We think that Caroline’s Columbus Culinary Connection is a beautiful alliteration! She’s an attorney by day and lives with her husband, Josh. Inspired by her mom, Caroline took to cooking at a really early age. She has a love for the culinary arts and writes about her experiences in and around Columbus on her blog.

Post Frequency: Monthly 3 post 

Our Favorite Post: http://columbusculinaryconnection.com/sweet-italian-dressing-recipe/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 506, Instagram Followers – 5720 and Twitter Followers – 1072

9) Connect: https://www.crave-columbus.com

Blogger Spotlight: Kayla

If you’re looking for scrumptious places to satisfy your taste buds in and around Columbus, then you’ve come to the right place. Crave Columbus aims to whet your palate for different types of cuisines from the city. It also has recipes that are easy to make while being flavorsome at the same time. From exotic breakfasts to gift ideas for foodies, this blog covers everything!

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 2 post

Our Favorite Post: https://www.crave-columbus.com/banza-chickpea-pasta/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 25, Instagram Followers – 2469 and Twitter Followers – 92

10) Connect: https://www.areyoukitchenme.com

 Blogger Spotlight: Natalie

One of the most popular vegan blogs in the Columbus area, Natalie focuses on eating healthy and getting the right sort of nutrients in the body. Her recipes are delicious and are inspired by a variety of things including seasons and places! Her ‘Summer Veggie Bowls with Avocado Herb Sauce’ is a good jump-off point for the rest of the recipes from her blog.

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 2 post

Our Favorite Post: https://www.areyoukitchenme.com/spinach-artichoke-vegan-quiche/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 301 and Instagram Followers – 1890

11) Connect: http://www.splashofsherri.com

Blogger Spotlight: Sherri

Bringing the taste of Brooklyn, NY to Columbus, Sherri has detailed recipes that cover every facet of making the food she loves. An artist and photographer, she says her mother is her reason to be inspired when she cooks. Her love for food got her started on this blog where she regularly posts about several types of food including pizzas, salads, cookies, beverages and everything in between!

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 2 post

Our Favorite Post: http://www.splashofsherri.com/2018/04/14/have-you-ever-heard-of-a-schlissel-challah/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 134, Instagram Followers – 206 and Twitter Followers – 11

Top 11 Lifestyle Bloggers from Columbus

Get the best Columbus has to offer with regards to fitness, travel and good living from these lifestyle bloggers. 

1) Connect: http://www.614mom.com

Blogger Spotlight: Eryn Gilson

If there were a person who had their finger on the pulse of Columbus, it’d be Eryn from 614 Mom. It started out as a hobby and is now her full-time job. Her blog is full of insights into different things happening around the city as well as quality information regarding anything Columbus. She puts out regular posts about places to eat, where to plan family outings, fitness, and more.

Post Frequency: Weekly 3 Posts

Our Favorite Post: http://www.614mom.com/blog/2017/10/11/our-top-10-list-for-date-night-date-your-spouse-columbus-oh

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 4897, Instagram Followers – 5209 and Twitter Followers – 238

2) Connect: http://lakesandlattes.com/

Blogger Spotlight: Malini Swank

If you are an adventurer and a foodie, then Malini from Lakes And Lattes is your jam. Malini’s trysts with food are just like her adventures – sometimes mind-bogglingly detailed, other times with playful nonchalance. Her blog is about scribing memories of people, places, and food. Her mom introduced her to cooking with fresh produce, and she has been in love with local produce ever since!

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 4 post 

Our Favorite Post:  http://lakesandlattes.com/exploring-columbus-mod-pizza-family-fun-night/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 399, Instagram Followers – 1644 and Twitter Followers – 12

3) Connect: http://girlaboutcolumbus.com

Blogger Spotlight: Amanda Hamman

The girl behind the Girl About Columbus, Amanda started this off as a hobby in 2013 which then metamorphosed into a full-blown lifestyle blog. It has articles touching several facets of life like motherhood, travel, beauty, food and of course, style! She has an extensive Columbus guide page which she updates as she discovers more interesting places to write about.

Post Frequency: Weekly 2 Post

Our Favorite Post:  http://girlaboutcolumbus.com/2016/02/08/10-things-to-do-in-folly-beach/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 2782, Instagram Followers – 15200 and Twitter Followers – 2421

4) Connect: https://blog.allisonlehman.com

Blogger Spotlight: Allie Lehman

Allie runs her blog which is called Be Up & Doing – a very inspirational, dynamic blog name, we think. She writes about personal accounts of her experiences in Columbus, health and wellness, entrepreneurship, and relationships. Also, it has one of the most minimalistic and elegant layouts we’ve seen in a blog which draws you in!

Post Frequency: Weekly 2 to 3 Post

Our Favorite Post:  https://blog.allisonlehman.com/2012/10/city-guide-columbus/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers -1793, Instagram Followers – 7656 and Twitter Followers – 1187

5) Connect: http://www.mykeepcalmandcarryon.com/

Blogger Spotlight: Katie Krysh

Katie’s blog My Keep Calm And Carry On has posts on life, style, and motherhood. This blog is very visual and also has great write-ups that make you think, and are funny as well. She writes about places to visit with kids in and around Columbus as well as trips around the world. A fascinating read!

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 4 post

Our Favorite Post: http://www.mykeepcalmandcarryon.com/2017/09/3-days-in-napa-valley.html

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers 1654, Instagram Followers – 6769 and Twitter Followers – 1727

6) Connect: http://cbuschic.com/

Blogger Spotlight: Amy Scalia

Amy is the founder of Cbus Chic blog which has in-depth articles on health, beauty, career, food, fashion and much more. It is very informative, and the understated design makes it a lot easier to read. You can also learn about interesting places and stores in and around the city of Columbus.

Post Frequency: Monthly 4 to 8 Post

Our Favorite Post: http://cbuschic.com/614-catering/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers -1881, Instagram Followers – 1701 and Twitter Followers – 1176

7) Connect: https://www.acityexplored.com 

Blogger Spotlight: Lindsey

Columbus born and raised, Lindsey’s style of writing on her blog, A City Explored, has garnered a fair share of readers over the years. She owns her own business and blogs because she’s passionate about putting her thoughts on a webpage. Check out her blog for her take on Columbus, fashion, food and good times with family!

Post Frequency: Monthly 2 Post

Our Favorite Post: https://www.acityexplored.com/columbus-boss-exact-moments-photography/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 519, Instagram Followers – 11600 and Twitter Followers – 3032

8) Connect: http://champagneintherain.com/

Blogger Spotlight: Emily Brunotte

This classy blog, Champagne In The Rain, is owned by Emily Brunotte who writes about places to eat, travel and beauty tips. There are several places we didn’t know about around Columbus until we went through her blog. Her recipes are also great – typical Cbus fare with interesting twists like the ‘Flank Steak with Chimichurri’.

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 Post

Our Favorite Post: http://champagneintherain.com/2016/02/30-week-pregnancy-update/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 574 and Instagram Followers – 26300

9) Connect: http://kasuallife.com 

Blogger Spotlight: Kathy and Sophia

Run by good friends Kathy and Sophia, Kasual Life is a lifestyle blog out of Columbus. They have a bit of everything in their blog; quick getaways, useful healthcare tips, food recipes, places to eat, and relationship advice. They regularly post new content, so you should definitely go check them out!

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 3 Post 

Our Favorite Post: http://kasuallife.com/7-things-columbus/ 

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 412, Instagram Followers – 4155 and Twitter Followers – 312

10) Connect: http://www.cohenplaces.com 

Blogger Spotlight: Mandi

Originally from Texas but now a self-professed Ohio explorer, Mandi’s blog Cohen Places has her adventures documented in and around the neighborhood. You can find places to eat, drink and experience from her blog. She writes well and often, so we do recommend that you check her blog out.

Post Frequency: 2 Months once

Our Favorite Post: http://www.cohenplaces.com/southern-day-columbus-ohio/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 134, Instagram Followers – 2440 and Twitter Followers – 676

11) Connect: https://www.forwhatitswerth.com

Blogger Spotlight: Victoria Werth

Victoria’s blog For What It’s Werth covers a lot of topics like food, health, lifestyle, and exploring the city of Columbus as well. She offers advice on a lot of important life activities like relationships and finding gainful employment. Occasionally, she writes about her own experiences with life which are interesting to read.

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 3 Post

Our Favorite Post: https://www.forwhatitswerth.com/2018/01/2018-new-years-resolutions.html

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 465, Instagram Followers – 6691 and Twitter Followers – 514

Top 10 Local Experts from Columbus

Want to know more about the city of Columbus? Get a bird’s eye view through the local experts and their blogs. 

1) Connect: https://www.columbusonthecheap.com

Blogger Spotlight:  Valerie Cannell

If you are looking for deals and discounts around the city of Columbus, then this is the blog you need to check out. There are up-to-date posts on everything, from deals on yoga classes to the local movies. There are also several informative articles on things to do around Columbus that’s good reading as well.

Post Frequency: More than one post per day

Our Favorite Post:  https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/indoor-play-places-around-columbus/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 5003, Instagram Followers – 33 and Twitter Followers – 1386

2) Connect: http://www.columbuslivingblog.com

Blogger Spotlight: Morgan Pelt

Morgan’s love for Columbus and the people is apparent in this blog. The blog is dedicated to sharing the tales of the city – happenings, people, and places. If you are looking for information on residential areas, local businesses or places to eat, then she has you covered with detailed content about it.

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 2 post

Our Favorite Post: http://www.columbuslivingblog.com/blog/tree-houses-at-the-mohicans-the-ultimate-getaway

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 456, Instagram Followers – 9820 and Twitter Followers – 1016

3) Connect: http://cbuslocallove.com

Blogger Spotlight: Robin

Robin covers a lot of information about everything happening in and around Columbus including events, places to eat and drink, even her favorite brand of sandwich spread! It is a well-written and informative blog for people who want to get more out of their favorite city.

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 2 post

Our Favorite Post: http://cbuslocallove.com/2017/05/30/road-trip-to-butler-county-the-food/

Social Media Details:
Facebook Followers – 242, Instagram Followers – 4215 and Twitter Followers – 1307

4) Connect: http://eatplaycbus.com/ 

Blogger Spotlight: Megan Rivers

Meghan is the heart and soul of Eat Play Cbus, a blog through which she shares everything she loves about Columbus. She posts frequent updates about interesting stuff happening in and around the city. Her blogs are detailed and cover every aspect of the subject through succinct words and vivid imagery.

Post Frequency: Weekly 1 to 3 post 

Our Favorite Post: http://eatplaycbus.com/2016/06/29/veterans-park-spray-and-play/ 

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 7180, Instagram Followers – 15k and Twitter Followers – 37

5) Connect: http://saynplaycolumbus.com 

Blogger Spotlight: Signe

Signe is Speech Language Pathologist and an avid explorer of Columbus. Her blog, Say n Play Columbus has a lot of relevant information about how you can “say-n-play” with your child – outlining several activities you can do with your bundle of joy. She has activities for babies up to the age of 12 months.

Post Frequency: Monthly 1 to 4 post

Our Favorite Post: http://saynplaycolumbus.com/2017/03/21/learning-through-play-at-the-duke-energy-childrens-museum/

Social Media Details:

Facebook Followers – 567, Instagram Followers – 6765, Twitter Followers – 6764

6) Connect: https://columbusregion.com

Blog Spotlight: The Columbus Region website has everything about the city, business, markets, and industries in an easy to understand layout. It has an overwhelming amount of accurate economic data for the Columbus region including demographics, statistics, educational data, maps, and business information.

Post Frequency: Weekly 1 post

Social Media Details:

Instagram Followers – 706 and Twitter Followers – 12400

7) Connect: https://www.columbusnavigator.com

Blog Spotlight: If you want an unbiased professional review of the sights and sounds of the city, Columbus Navigator offers a good mix of art, real estate, events and of course, food and drink news from around the city. It is updated regularly as well, so you don’t miss anything happening around the city.

Post Frequency: More than one post per day

Our Favorite Post: https://www.columbusnavigator.com/waterfalls-in-ohio/

Social Media Details:

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