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Las Vegas Travel Guide: Best Places to Eat & Instagram-Worthy Photo Spots
My Favorite Spots to Eat in Las Vegas
I just took my second trip to Vegas and I think my favorite thing is the food. They have so many good places to eat. On this trip, we went to some of our favorite spots and tried a few new ones. I’m only going to share my top spots.
Breakfast:
BabyStacks Cafe: So many options and everything is so good! I did the Build Your Own Skillet with Bacon, Spinach, Onions, and Pepper Jack Cheese and did the Banana Foster Pancakes instead of the original.
Broken Yolk: We didn’t eat here this time, but I do remember everything being good. They seemed to have a good selection of healthier options too. It’s also pretty close to the strip.
Fast Food/Lunch:
Cafe Rio: This may be the spot I look forward to most. It’s similar to a Chipotle-style restaurant, but I’ve only seen them out west. I ate it for lunch every day that I was there this week…yes, it’s that good. I get the Salad with Cilantro Lime Rice, Black Beans, Sweet Pork Barbacoa, Shredded Lettuce, Pico, & Tortilla Strips with Creamy Tomatillo Dressing.
In-N-Out Burger: If you haven’t tried it, you definitely need to. I haven’t ever had anything bad there. The burgers, fries, and shakes are so good. We didn’t go this time, but I highly recommend trying it if you haven’t!
Dinner:
Buddy V’s: This is one of our favorites. The Garlic Cheesy Bread, Lasagna, & Linguine Shrimp Scampi are our favorites. It truly is one of the best Italian restaurants that I’ve had. The Bootlegger is another Italian spot in Las Vegas that people like. I haven’t personally tried it, but our friends that live there said that they think Buddy V’s is a little bit better. Buddy V’s is also right across from his Cake Shop!
Catch: This was our first time trying this one, but we were very impressed! Everything was so good. My favorites were the Crispy Shrimp, Filet Skewers, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Parmesan Truffle Fries, & the Donut Wonder Wheel. Plus, the entryway is so cute and covered with flowers and lights!
Javier’s: This is another one of our favorites! The BEST chips & salsa…seriously. I have had a lot of chips & salsa in my lifetime, but I really do think they have the best. The food is good too, but it’s a must for me in Las Vegas solely because of the salsa! They also have great Tres Leches cake and Churros.
Instagram-Worthy Photo Spots
There are so many cute spots in Vegas for pictures. However, these are my favorite!
The Chandelier at The Cosmopolitan
Seven Magic Mountains
Walkway Bridge from the Cosmopolitan to Planet Hollywood
Sara Baker X Daily Gold
It’s here! I cannot believe I designed my own jewelry collection! Daily Gold Co brought all of my dreams to life with these pieces! I hope you all love them just as much as I do!
Each piece is part of my exclusive collection and will only be available through June 10. Once it sells out, it’s gone. So if you see a piece you like, I highly encourage you to go ahead and get it while it’s still available!
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The Backstory
I have always had this necklace stack in mind and could never find exactly want I wanted. I knew I wanted a thick & bold herringbone necklace and a dainty small cross necklace. My faith is a strong part of who I am and so the cross necklace is something I knew I had to have in this collection. We added a bracelet to the collection that goes with the herringbone necklace. I also wanted a ring that was gold and bold. I wanted it to look similar to the Cartier ring, but for a much more affordable price. Daily Gold knocked it out of the park and brought every piece to life!
The Quality
Quality is something that has always been a must for me with jewelry. I don’t like putting on and taking off tons of jewelry every single day, but I love wearing it. I never take these pieces off! I shower in them, work out in them, sleep in them, and basically do every part of life in them. Each piece is handmade and gold-filled. I have never had an issue with anything tarnishing!
Shop the Collection
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Herringbone Chain
A bold take on a classic look. This Herringbone chain is 7mm wide, 16 inches in length and comes with an extender for the perfect fit.
Cross Pendant Necklace
A circle pendant necklace stamped with a cross. The necklace is 18 inches and layers well with others.
Gold Filled Ring
An elegant gold-filled ring that stacks well with others.
Herringbone Bracelet
A beautiful gold-filled herringbone chain bracelet. The bracelet is 3mm wide and 6.5 inches in length, but includes an extender to be lengthed if needed.
This is truly a dream come true. I never thought I would have designed my own jewelry collection! All the glory goes to God! If you all have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me! I’ll be happy to help! Happy Shopping!
Guilt-Free French Toast
I’m finally sharing my two secret ingredients that make this french toast recipe a game changer. The recipe that I’m sharing is guilt-free, but you can definitely modify or make substitutions. This recipe makes about 6-7 slices of french toast.
The first secret ingredient is sugar free french vanilla coffee creamer. The best french toast that I’ve ever had said in the menu that it was custard dipped. The vanilla coffee creamer helps give it that custard taste, but in a guilt-free way.
The second secret ingredient is the Hawaiian Keto bread. You can definitely make this recipe with any kind of bread. However, in my opinion the Hawaiian is key and the Keto makes it guilt-free! It’s 0g net carbs, 8g fiber, 0g sugar, 5g protein, and only 35 calories per slice.
Ingredients:
- 6 slices of Hawaiian Keto bread
- 3 large eggs
- 4 tbsp. sugar free french vanilla coffee creamer
- ~1 tbsp. cinnamon
- Sugar free syrup
- ~3 tbsp. olive oil
- Optional: powdered sugar and fruit to top
Directions:
- Heat oil in skillet
- Mix eggs, coffee creamer, and cinnamon
- Dip both sides of bread in mixture & add to the oil
- Cook until golden & a little crispy on both sides
- Top with sugar free syrup
- Optional: top with powdered sugar and fruit
8 Spring Dresses Perfect for Any Occasion
Spring is here and I have found the cutest spring dresses that are affordable and perfect for any spring occasion! Easter, Keeneland, Oaks, a wedding, the Kentucky Derby, a shower, etc. no matter what you’re headed to this season, I have found an option for you. Almost all of these dresses are under $35. I will link each dress under the picture to make it more convenient for you to shop. *Each link is a commissionable/affiliate link.*
This dress is from Walmart and is under $20. It comes in other colors and prints too. I’m wearing a XS and would recommend sizing down. CLICK HERE TO SHOP!
This dress is from Amazon and is under $30. I’m wearing a small and would say it runs TTS. My fascinator is also from Amazon and is under $13. It’s such a cute and affordable accessory for Easter, Keeneland, Oaks, or the Kentucky Derby. CLICK HERE TO SHOP MY DRESS! CLICK HERE TO SHOP MY FASCINATOR!
This dress is from Red Dress Boutique and it is the most expensive one I’m sharing at $68. However, it’s so cute and I love it so much that I couldn’t leave it out. I’m wearing a small and would say it’s TTS. This dress has so much southern charm and also comes in the prettiest yellow color. CLICK HERE TO SHOP!
This dress is from Amazon and is around $30. This dress is a great length and comes in so many other colors and prints. I’m wearing a small and would say it runs TTS. CLICK HERE TO SHOP!
If you’re needing a more casual & athletic dress, this one is for you! It’s from Abercrombie & Fitch and is around $60. I’m wearing a small regular and would suggest sizing up in length. CLICK HERE TO SHOP!
This dress is from Amazon and is around $35. I’m normally not a huge maxi dress person, but I LOVE this one! The colors and print are stunning for spring, but it also comes in a ton of other colors and prints too. I’m wearing a small and would say it runs TTS. (I’m 5’3″ for reference and it hits right around the ankle on me.) CLICK HERE TO SHOP!
If you’re looking for something more neutral, don’t worry I have something for you too! This dress is from Walmart and is on sale for $12 right now. I’m wearing a XS and would say TTS or size down. This dress also comes in some pretty spring colors! CLICK HERE TO SHOP!
This dress is from Amazon and is around $20. I love the lilac purple color with the ruffle details. I sized up to a medium for length and think it fits great. I think this dress would be so cute paired with sneakers too! CLICK HERE TO SHOP!
Hopefully this was helpful! If you have any questions or need links to anything else, feel free to message me on Instagram! As always, you can shop all of my looks and sales I share by following me in the LTK app or by following my Amazon storefront!
4 Ways to Style A Graphic Tee
I’m a big t-shirt gal and I LOVE that the oversized graphic tees are trendy right now! This one is perfect for Spring and ONLY $15!! TAP HERE TO SHOP!
I’m here to tell ya that graphic tees can be worn with more than just sweatpants, leggings, or biker shorts. There are so many ways you can dress up a cute tee. Today I’m sharing 4 different ways to style this one for Spring!
1. Hat, Jeans, & Sneakers
A classic casual way to style a graphic tee! Take some jeans & sneakers and add your favorite hat and it really makes the tee look so stylish!
2. Skirt & Combat Boots
This is one of my favorite ways to style a graphic tee in Spring because the temperature is perfect for a cute floral fitted skirt and combat boot combo. Knot the graphic tee and you have styled it so trendy with this look!
3. Shacket, White Pants, & Heels
Nothing says Spring like white pants, right? I like adding a colorful shacket for those chilly mornings and heels to make the outfit a little more dressy!
4. Athletic Skort & Baseball Cap
Here’s an athletic way to style a graphic tee without your basic leggings or biker shorts. Take a colorful skort, belt bag, and baseball cap and you have styled your graphic tee trendy & sporty!
This tee is perfect for Spring with the colorful florals and pink color. Follow me on Instagram @sara.j.baker to see all t
he details about the fit and sizing. I have all the details shared on my Target Tuesday highlight. I can’t believe it’s only $15! TAP HERE TO SHOP MY GRAPHIC TEE!
Hopefully, this helps give you a little graphic tee style inspo going into Spring!
XOXO -Sara
8 Ways to Style a Blazer
I love taking classic and timeless pieces and styling them multiple ways. There is nothing like being able to wear one piece of clothing so many different ways…am I right? A black blazer is a closet staple and today I am sharing 8 ways to style it!
FYI: blazers are NOT just for business! They can be worn with jeans, t-shirt dresses, and even sweatpants! The blazer I’m wearing here is super affordable and from Amazon! TAP HERE TO SHOP
1. All Black with Turtleneck
In my opinion, you can never go wrong with an all-black look. It’s so classy and chic. I love pairing a turtleneck or mock neck under blazers and layering necklaces on top.
2. Dressy
This is an easy way to dress up a blazer for a nice business look or even a date night! Throw on some heels and a nice dress and you’re good to go.
3. Business Casual
The classic business casual look. Elevate your classic jeans and a button-down with a blazer! I love pairing this outfit with sneakers of course!
4. Hoodie & Sweats
This may be my favorite way to wear a blazer. It’s such a unique way to wear it. But you can even wear your comfiest sweatpants and hoodie and when you add a blazer, the outfit looks so much nicer!
5. Jeans & Heels
Take your go-to casual outfit…your favorite jeans and top and dress it up with some heels and a blazer!
6. Fitted Midi Dress
Another one of my favorite ways to style a blazer! You can dress it up with heels for a nice business look or dress it down with sneakers for a more casual look.
7. Plaid Pants & Turtleneck
This is a trendy way to style a blazer for the office! Workwear can be so plain and boring, take some plaid pants and a blazer and turn your business style up a notch.
8. T-Shirt Dress & Combat Boots
A comfy and trendy way to style a blazer. Elevate your t-shirt dress by adding a blazer.
Hopefully, this was helpful and gives you a little blazer style inspiration! I will add that I love oversized blazers or blazers that are longer in length. I don’t think the ones that hit at the waist are very flattering. I’ve linked everything that I can here! TAP HERE TO SHOP
XOXO -Sara
Jalapeño Chicken Salad
Let me start by saying, I LOVE CHICKEN SALAD! I love it with celery, onions, grapes, dried cranberries, etc. I tried this recipe for a little bit of a different option and have been loving it! I know some of you aren’t going to like it when you read “I don’t measure” below, but it’s the truth. Everyone has their personal preference when it comes to the consistency that you prefer your chicken salad to be. My mom likes a little more mayo then me, so it’s really just up to you! I recommend adding a little mayo at a time, stirring, and adding more until you find the consistency you like!
There are multiple ways I eat my chicken salad. Sometimes I will eat it as a snack with crackers or chips. Sometimes I will eat it as a sandwich on bread. Sometimes I will add it to a salad for some extra protein. The possibilities are endless!
Ingredients:
- 2 12.5oz cans of chicken breast
- 2-3 slices of bacon (crumbled)
- 1 large jalepeño (diced)
- Duke’s mayo ( I don’t measure, but normally do around 3 big spoonfuls)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions:
- (Optional) Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add diced jalapeño and saute until soft and lightly brown.
- Drain the cans of chicken & add to a bowl
- Shred the chicken into little pieces
- Add jalapeño, bacon, mayo, and salt & pepper
- Mix well & store in refrigerator until ready to eat
Enjoy!
Almond Joy Holiday Chex Mix
Making traditions during the holidays are so special. This is a recipe that is super easy to make and perfect to make with the family and kids every year. I love making a big batch and giving it as gifts. It’s perfect to give to grandparents, teachers, neighbors, etc.
The key ingredient in this recipe is the Skinny Dipped Chocolate Covered Almonds. I prefer chopping them up a little, but you can also put them in whole. Don’t forget to grab some Christmas themed sprinkles to give this recipe a little holiday cheer!
Ingredients:
- 5 cups of Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups of pretzels (any kind/shape will work)
- 2 bags of Skinny Dipped Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds (chopped)
- 2 cups of shredded sweetened coconut
- Christmas red & green sprinkles
- 1.5 cups of Light Corn Syrup
- 1 stick of butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
Directions:
- Add chex, pretzels, almonds, and coconut to a large mixing bowl. Spread out onto wax paper.
- Melt butter over medium heat. After butter has melted, add corn syrup and sugar. Stir and bring to a boil. Once outside edges begin to boil, set a timer for 2 minutes.
- After 2 minutes, remove from heat immediately. Pour mixture over the chex mix.
- Glenty stir to coat the entire mixture. Toss on some sprinkles to add a little Christmas cheer.
- Let cool for about 15-20 minutes before digging in. It’s normal for it to be a little sticky!
Enjoy!
Cobb Salad Recipe
This is a traditional salad recipe that’s simple and easy to make. It’s the perfect healthy meal for lunch or dinner that’s full of fresh ingredients and protein.
You can make this salad your own and measure each ingredient to your liking. I add bacon, hard boiled eggs and chicken for lots of protein. I prefer shredded chicken in mine, so I usually bake a chicken breast and shred it up. However, to make it easier, you can just grab a rotisserie chicken at the grocery and shred that up!
I’m not a huge cheese person, so I opt to leave that out. If you’re a cheese lover, feel free to add whatever kind you’d like. You can also add avocado to this salad for a healthy fat. I use the Boathouse Yogurt Based Ranch Dressing for a healthier ranch dressing option.
Ingredients:
- Romaine Lettuce
- Spinach
- Chicken
- 2-3 Bacon Slices
- Grape tomatoes
- Red onion (diced)
- Hard Boiled Egg (diced)
- Boathouse Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Directions:
- Wash and dry produce. Cut grape tomatoes and dice the red onion and egg.
- Crumble bacon and shred chicken.
- Add all ingredients into bowl. Add dressing, salt & pepper.
