tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47281782034863993082024-03-15T20:09:41.370-05:00Dallas Fashion and Lifestyle Blog | As Told by StacyAs Told by Stacy is a fashion and travel blog based in Dallas, Texas sharing affordable fashion finds, travel guides, and life as a millennial.As Told by Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17306953917556318715noreply@blogger.comBlogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728178203486399308.post-21944226643250788282021-10-07T09:27:00.005-05:002021-10-08T11:36:08.424-05:00The Only Guide You'll Need Before Visiting Santorini, Greece<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Z_7n6pcegQgCpAEaKWW3SGoNgahML_WZQd-mmSgMItXTd3UCCn2J4KfSzo486_hcOdNpm7_yNG913YWnzJ3KQ2cVl9-7-XbwQn43LOgvsg4XVulyFDLxjoGjGxOgaGw4fts_-LMF8-w/s1470/Screen+Shot+2021-09-22+at+12.12.51+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="1470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Z_7n6pcegQgCpAEaKWW3SGoNgahML_WZQd-mmSgMItXTd3UCCn2J4KfSzo486_hcOdNpm7_yNG913YWnzJ3KQ2cVl9-7-XbwQn43LOgvsg4XVulyFDLxjoGjGxOgaGw4fts_-LMF8-w/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-09-22+at+12.12.51+PM.png" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>What to Know about COVID When Traveling to Greece</b></h2><p>You have to fill out this <a href="https://travel.gov.gr/#/" target="_blank">Protocol for Arrivals form</a> to enter Greece and <a href="https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" target="_blank">here</a> is more official info to learn more.</p><p><br /></p><p>You need to be vaccinated and have that card on you at all times. You are also required to show proof of a negative COVID test within 3 days or a vaccination card to get back into the U.S.</p><p><br /></p><p>We didn't have to get COVID tests in Santorini (we got them in Mykonos during our last leg of the trip) but it's really easy to find hospitals/clinincs/COVID testing sites where we were. Just Google it!</p><p><br /></p><p>Without a vaccine card and/or negative COVID test, you will not be let on the airline or into the country. I will say, Greece was pretty lax about all of this but definitely be prepared. Some restaurants and places make you present your vaccine card just to eat inside. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Santorini, Greece</b></h2><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>#1 lesson learned: When making reservations with the intent to watch the sunset while you eat, make sure you request that when you are making reservations. A reservation at many places doesn't mean you're getting a sunset view!</li><li>There are a lot of factors to consider when planning a trip to Santorini, Greece. I highly suggest getting a very good view of what you want to do/see and where those places are located on the island. If you don't do this, you could be planning a whole day in different cities on the island. Make the most use of your time while you're there!</li><li>We stayed in two places in Santorini over a span of 4 days and that was perfect for us — I think staying any longer, we would have gotten bored. I went with two other girls. If you're single and trying to meet mates, this probably isn't the prime place to go <i>but</i> the views are unmatched and you need to go to Santorini for sure, 100% recommend.</li><li>Oia (pronounced ë-yah) in Santorini was one of the prettiest places I've ever visited, but it is a very romantic and chill setting. We seemed a little out of place as 3 single girls and did not make any friends here.</li><li>Fira (pronounced how it looks) is more of the "livelier" spot in Santorini and the town center. This is close to transportation (ferry/airport) and many excursions leave from here (wine tour, catamaran, ATV rentals, etc.). I would still say it's on the slower side of things but there are amazing places to eat/drink at and worth exploring.</li><li>Take lots of consideration on where you stay and consider paying more for an amazing location and view. The Airbnb's we stayed at are listed further down in this post and will recommend them both until I'm blue in the face.</li><li>Expect to pay higher price than you're used to in the U.S. for most things, depending where you're from. Visiting all of the Greek Islands are expensive so just go ahead and wrap your noggin around that if you want to visit.</li><li>Water is not free and tap water is not safe to drink. Most 1.5L plastic bottles are €1,50-3,00 which is about to $1,77-$3.54 and adds up very quickly. There's not much you can do about it but you should be aware. </li><li>I suggest booking your transportation through your Airbnb. It was easy and seemed most trustworthy to us. Taxis are okay too but if you plan through your Airbnb/where you're staying, it'll be all set up instead of trying to book something in the moment.</li><li>The addresses in Santorini are confusing/don't really exist. Don't be surprised if your transportation pick ups are in front of restaurants or stores instead of your Airbnb/hotel. This is normal. If you feel sketch about a pickup area, ask your transportation to change it. Everyone was very helpful when we were booking transportation and I felt safe with all of our rides.</li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKsRWwhVFFFl9HneH-e_vMmSB3Mv93AMdTHRFJvM90TXqW5cB4Z8FDiDgrq_CXEb-uI0fuK5JmiNF8plNiLdh_nI2D1UP4SccNVQXUeAfz-6ddAajguK3SHTVn04wnvqclFShPCT20LY/s1318/Screen+Shot+2021-09-28+at+9.17.45+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="1318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKsRWwhVFFFl9HneH-e_vMmSB3Mv93AMdTHRFJvM90TXqW5cB4Z8FDiDgrq_CXEb-uI0fuK5JmiNF8plNiLdh_nI2D1UP4SccNVQXUeAfz-6ddAajguK3SHTVn04wnvqclFShPCT20LY/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-09-28+at+9.17.45+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">How to Get to Santorini</h2><p>There are flights available from the United States to Santorini but these are usually on the more expensive side. It depends on your travel route to figure out the best/cheapest ways to travel to Santorini. If you only play to spend your time in Santorini, you can fly straight there, but again it's on the pricier side.</p><p><br /></p><p>Your other options are to fly to Athens, then take a short flight or ferry to Santorini. Flights from Athens to Santorini when we went . Also consider the length of ferries. While it's an easy way to travel, some ferries take 6 hours when a flight only takes 1 hours so be sure to weigh your options.</p><p><br /></p><p>I paid $950 (this includes travel insurance) flying to Athens first with a$106 flight to Santorini. If I wanted to fly straight to Santorini, it would have been somewhere around $1,125+. The flight was only one hour. While it's not a major difference, saving is saving, naw mean? Obviously check the options from where you're flying from but in many cases, it makes the most financial sense to fly to Athens first and commute to Santorini.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>How Many Days to Stay in Santorini? </b></h2><p>How many days you spend in Santorini will be dependent on your preferences, lifestyle, and what you want to do.</p><p><br />Santorini is an utterly magical place, but it is slow paced. Service at restaurants is slow, bars play slow music and that's just the way it is. Very #islandlife.</p><p><br /></p><p>If that's your scene, you can easily be content staying here for a while but for a single/group trip, I would spend at least 3 days in Santorini. That's just enough time to see multiple sunsets, hit the most popular places, and get a feel for the island. If you want more relax time, I would stay around 5 days. We packed our excursions and activities for the few days we were here, but you can easily spend time relaxing, walking around the towns, and eating/drinking.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3f-jNQM-MD23sQ30XpT_RdekOjbsbzr5qv_eLTXYEtJSztRslXqNyJEtK5KNICmvZKpKSJGeD0v2GChcyHoRKR4HnrJfyAP5v_uU3SmoArdFicZBRIO1-_AAmE55mCDT0MqQWtIWVwfk/s2016/IMG_0685.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3f-jNQM-MD23sQ30XpT_RdekOjbsbzr5qv_eLTXYEtJSztRslXqNyJEtK5KNICmvZKpKSJGeD0v2GChcyHoRKR4HnrJfyAP5v_uU3SmoArdFicZBRIO1-_AAmE55mCDT0MqQWtIWVwfk/s16000/IMG_0685.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>When to Travel to Santorini</b></h2><p>The most popular (and expensive) time to travel is April-August. We went at the very end of August through mid-September which was just the start of the slower season. U.S News says "the best time to visit Santorini is from September to October and April to May when the weather is warm and the crowds are scarce" which I also agree with.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>What to do in Santorini?</b></h2><p>Santorini is all about the sunsets, town views, eating, and drinking/eating. There are many excursions and activities to do so that depends on what you like doing! </p><p><br /></p><p>Here are some of the most popular things to do in Santorini, along with what we did and loved:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Catamaran tour</b> (highly suggest. We booked with <a href="https://www.santorini-yachts.com" target="_blank">Spiridakos Sailing</a> and the staff was awesome. You get food and drinks and the tour lasted about 4 hours)</li><li><b>Wine tour</b> (highly suggest ones that ends at Santo Wines. Our stops were Anhydrous Winery, Gavalas Winery and Santo Wines. We booked ours through <a href="https://www.winetoursantorini.com/all-tours/santorini-sunset-wine-tour/" target="_blank">Santorini Wine Adventure</a>. I really learned a lot about wine!)</li><li><b>Hiking between Fira and Oia</b> (about 2.5 hr hike each way)</li><li><b>Visit the beaches</b> (White, Black, and Red are most popular)</li><li><b>Shopping</b> (the town is so cute! Get yourself a souvenir)</li><li><b>See the blue domes</b> (highly suggest going here to see and take pictures. Most of the areas close to the domes are private property and blocked of to the general public so if this is something on your must-do list, I would get an Airbnb near them) </li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Where to Stay in Santorini</b></h2><p>I strongly suggest figuring out what you want to do in Santorini before you make plans on where to stay.</p><p><br /></p><p>Oia and Fira are the two most popular places in Santorini. They are about 20-30 minutes away from each other. We scheduled rides through our Airbnb for transportation. </p><p><br /></p><p>I suggest taking your time figuring out what you want to do before you figure out where you want to stay. I felt safe in both Oia and Fira. I wouldn't suggest wandering anywhere overseas late at night by yourself but while walking around with a group of girls, and even doing short errands alone, I felt safe.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Oia, Santorini</u> </h3><p>Oia is at the north side of the island facing the volcano/caldera, known for its iconic sunsets, the Blue Domed Churches, and the rows and rows of white buildings. Oia views are usually what people envision when they think of Santorini.</p><p><br /></p><p>Oia is the calmer, more romantic part of Santorini with gorgeous sunsets — like beyond gorgeous. You should probably plan everything you do around being somewhere to watch the sunset.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26737665?source_impression_id=p3_1631730128_ShbJddR7omxzcpbS" target="_blank">Alexi's Place on Airbnb</a> is to die for. If you are staying in Oia, Santorini, you need to stay here. <i>NEED</i>, I TELL YOU!</p><p><br /></p><p>The Airbnb we booked in Oia was the best decision of the trip, no joke. It was a little of a splurge but the views cannot be beat and literally, this location is not accessible to the general public. We were able to take pictures, enjoy our patio, and stay in a quiet area here. All of my pictures with the blue domes were from our Airbnb.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Fira, Santorini</u></h3><p>Fira is the capital of Santorini, located on the west side of the island and in the middle of the island. Fira is more touristy than Oia but not in a bad way. There is more hustle and bustle, upbeat atmospheres, and more people coming and going. </p><p><br /></p><p>We stayed at the cutest two story Airbnb called <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/17094244?source_impression_id=p3_1632868244_YVGb7iv1fl0hYRjc" target="_blank">Akron Cliff Suite</a>. It's cute and quaint in a cave style home with a gorgeous view and patio to hang out on. It's set up like a duplex. We had some young guys staying next door to us that we made friends with.</p><p><br /></p><p>The host was amazing and super helpful. The only potential downfall is that there are a million stairs getting to/from this Airbnb so if that is a deal breaker to you, please take note. The host's husband helped us with some of our luggage and he was dying; we felt so bad. They will warn you about the stairs too — and they are not exaggerating.</p><p><br /></p><p>One thing to note is that all of the beaches are towards the south of the island and I don't think there is much going on down there besides visiting beaches. In my opinion, I don't suggest staying down there for your trip. It would be better to go down there for a day and stay in Oia or Fira. Or better yet, book a Catamaran tour and you'll get to see all the beaches from the sea!</p><p><br /></p><p>Below is a very high level/easy-to-understand map of our trip and the main destinations of Santorini, Greece. These are the places referenced in this blog post. I don't know the exact route of the catamaran tour so this was my general guess.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcznQRka4F2co3b1TBWl8p_DQqcoWviV9kDTsv8pCWGLVIbK11e1nVPkISVXCR9KWYuovgOOEA7Ia2fYaIKYAJu3zsgKHFfRoXOkv_YMGmtNk958mBzHcvyeVq2Ilb1oZjxBS4_Vh2__s/s1080/Custom+Santorini+Map-new.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcznQRka4F2co3b1TBWl8p_DQqcoWviV9kDTsv8pCWGLVIbK11e1nVPkISVXCR9KWYuovgOOEA7Ia2fYaIKYAJu3zsgKHFfRoXOkv_YMGmtNk958mBzHcvyeVq2Ilb1oZjxBS4_Vh2__s/w400-h400/Custom+Santorini+Map-new.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Map of Santorini, Greece</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Places to Eat/Drink in Santorini</h2><p>First off, if you have your heart set on any places to eat or grab drinks, make reservations! Greece runs on reservations, especially Mykonos and Santorini.</p><p><br /></p><p>One major thing to note is that if you want sunset view dinner reservations, make sure to mention that when scheduling your reservations. A dinner reservation doesn't mean you'll have a sunset view!</p><p><br /></p><p>Here are the places we ate/drank at while in Santorini, Greece:</p><p></p><ul><li>Argo (sunset dinner, Oia)</li><li>Volcano Blue (sunset dinner, Oia)</li><li>Fino Cocktail Bar & Restaurant (after dinner drinks, Oia)</li><li>Pelekanos (sunset dinner — gorgeous view, good food, Oia)</li><li>Strogili (lunch, Oia)</li><li>Pitogyro (lunch — was on our list but we didn't make our reservation, Oia)</li><li>Pelican Kipos (breakfast/lunch, Fira)</li><li>Naoussa (lunch — great view, food wasn't noteworthy, Fira)</li><li>The Vine (highly recommended. We got after dinner drinks and they had live music, Fira)</li><li>PK Cocktail Bar (after dinner drinks —highly recommended by my followers, Fira)</li><li>Kaliya Reimagined Food & Drinks (great ambiance for dinner/drinks, Fira)</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">What to Wear in Santorini</h2><p>Depending when you go, chances are that it will be hot — very hot. I suggest wearing nothing but lightweight items (flowy dresses and skirts, rompers, tanks, etc.) and flats. If you've done any research on Santorini or Greece travel in general, you've probably heard that you need to wear sandals and I support this notion. All the streets are cobblestone/rocks and incredibly hard to walk on.</p><p><br /></p><p>I wore sandals or tennis shoes the entire time. You <i>could</i> get away with heels or wedges if you really wanted to, but honestly, not for everyday wear; if you want to wear heels to dinner then home, you would probably be fine.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnv7RMQuDYrELkSf9wPl7PGDTQTQ02iVMExKKIEJfNGjV8mKj82o298UmJTZe9-Zcm08YFw5cxMsL05eaoX7utJnEIGvw4-cwuWWQul7EsTqpQAF21R679DcWkY1y0YMSMb0Cc3P-B78/s1280/IMG_0540.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnv7RMQuDYrELkSf9wPl7PGDTQTQ02iVMExKKIEJfNGjV8mKj82o298UmJTZe9-Zcm08YFw5cxMsL05eaoX7utJnEIGvw4-cwuWWQul7EsTqpQAF21R679DcWkY1y0YMSMb0Cc3P-B78/s16000/IMG_0540.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>What to wear in Santorini, Greece</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Some items I wore in Santorini, Greece:
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Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div><p></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Much Does it Cost for a Trip to Santorini?</b></h2><p>I tried to be cheap where I could when planning my trip to Santorini but keep in mind everything is expensive. There are things you can do to save money (like always have your own water instead of buying at restaurants or eating at less expensive places) but I feel like you'll be nickel and diming at that point but to each their own!</p><p>There are differentiations in pricing for places to stay throughout Santorini and if you plan to only sleep at your hotel/Airbnb, you can cut some costs here. But I really recommend staying in cute, Greek, amazing places — especially Alexi's Place in Oia.</p><p>You can also save over time on not eating out for every single meal (like make breakfast at your Airbnb, get cheap gyros for lunch, etc.)</p><p>Here's an estimated list on what I paid to visit Santorini, Greece:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Roundtrip flight to Athens: $950</li><li>Flight to Santorini: $109</li><li>Catamaran tour: $120</li><li>Transportation on the island: ~$45</li><li>Wine tour: $159</li><li>Eating/drinking/shopping: ~$425</li><li>Ferry to Mykonos/leaving Santorini: $70</li><li><b>For those who hate math, this adds up to </b>~$1,880 </li></ul><div><br /></div><div>Hope these were helpful tips! I learned so much on this trip and I hope my experience will help you plan yours. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or you can always <a href="https://www.instagram.com/astoldbystacy/" target="_blank">DM me on IG</a> for a quicker response. I love planning trips and I'm more than happy to answer anything!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLzTpRxaNb4Lqy2PhBUGAPV5Kj0wThWit-aTjbGvD6OWGPLvzZCz-aHiMg5CQkrBnHYcZAGl-tW49JqwpPcHqN9TPfPzH8hDfiP3o-pcvHaR5GDBOy-9G-DWXsvfVwn5JXDgxLwvnw654/s1466/Screen+Shot+2021-09-22+at+11.46.47+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="1466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLzTpRxaNb4Lqy2PhBUGAPV5Kj0wThWit-aTjbGvD6OWGPLvzZCz-aHiMg5CQkrBnHYcZAGl-tW49JqwpPcHqN9TPfPzH8hDfiP3o-pcvHaR5GDBOy-9G-DWXsvfVwn5JXDgxLwvnw654/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-09-22+at+11.46.47+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p></p><br />As Told by Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17306953917556318715noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728178203486399308.post-78020692453736257902021-05-28T12:24:00.009-05:002021-11-03T13:19:54.468-05:00ProLon Review: My Experience + What to Expect with the 5 Day Fast Mimicking Diet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTlgtmLzsTHuJZozKBYLTeoo37iWaRnlOR-N74dFl25Y1_mjUJ31yrRjcBf2Un3TaRPJyv2a9C1QaW7hJow23Cmxu83ceM9uGLoceEcAB_U8hEYjrzHzThNzBOXLSC8gf7a1xvgE5MYdx_gYN59VzaackgqMeHF0TJjsuaV7EL2Z4ABKFKlTNSRSVJ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ProLon Review" border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTlgtmLzsTHuJZozKBYLTeoo37iWaRnlOR-N74dFl25Y1_mjUJ31yrRjcBf2Un3TaRPJyv2a9C1QaW7hJow23Cmxu83ceM9uGLoceEcAB_U8hEYjrzHzThNzBOXLSC8gf7a1xvgE5MYdx_gYN59VzaackgqMeHF0TJjsuaV7EL2Z4ABKFKlTNSRSVJ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Fasting (specifically intermittently) is the hot weight-loss trend at the moment, so you've probably seen many programs and diets popping up.</p><p><br /></p><p>I follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whitswhims/?hl=en" target="_blank">@whitswhims on Instagram</a> and she is a big advocate of the ProLon program, which is where I initially heard of it. She has shared her results and consistently shares the results she hears from followers who have done ProLon as well. Almost every day I saw how people were telling her they lost 5-9 lbs. in 5 days so I was shocked and intrigued by that. I ended up pulling the trigger on ProLon because of see other people's and my intrigue of it. If I lost weight, that would be cool too!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://prolonfmd.com" target="_blank">ProLon is a 5-day "fast mimicking" program</a> claimed to have many benefits, not just weight loss. Their website says it's intended to "lose weight and belly fat, kickstart healthy eating habits, gain control over portion sizes, and improve energy. Multiple cycles also support cell rejuvenation for healthy aging."</p><p><br /></p><p>The 5-day kit costs $199. I waited for a sale + used an affiliate code to get my kit for $120 which was reasonable for me (but also thinking in the back of my head how a week's worth of groceries is usually only $80 for me <span style="font-family: "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "noto color emoji", "android emoji", emojisymbols, "emojione mozilla", "twemoji mozilla", "segoe ui symbol";">😅</span>). They also give the option to sign up for a monthly subscriptions which is $189 and a bulk order option for $565 that includes 3 boxes.</p><p><br /></p><p>The ProLon kits can last up to a year as well so if you see a sale, I would suggest grabbing one or more whenever you see a good sale because you can keep it and use for whenever you'd like.</p><p><br /></p><p></p>When you order the kit from ProLon, they give you a kit that includes all of your food and drinks for five days. The boxes have different varieties of snack bars, soups, supplements, and teas for each day of the diet. <p></p><p><br /></p><p>A typical day look something like this: <br /></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Breakfast</b>: L-bar and tea (I always subbed a cup of black coffee here)</li><li><b>Lunch</b>: soup, tea, and snack (either olives or kale chips)</li><li><b>Afternoon</b>: snack and tea </li><li><b>Dinner</b>: Soup, L-drink (helps with digestion) dessert bar (essentially a chocolate-covered almond bar)</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p>The ProLon website doesn't provide much info on the pills and drinks you're taking during the diet. I'm sure many people blindly take these pills and drops without researching them so that's a little concerning to me. Even though ProLon is backed by scientific research, I think you should still know what's going into your body, so I researched as I was taking them. They provide vegetable supplements, algal oil pills (amino acids), and L-drinks (to help with digestion) — all safe and healthy things to take.</p><p><br /></p><p>I already eat like a rabbit (in pretty small, healthy portions) like a rabbit so this wasn't an incredibly different diet for me. I don't count calories religiously, but I would guess that my usual calorie intake during the week is around 1,200 calories/day or less. This is not the case on weekends as I love pizza but during the week I'm decently strict. I'm also gluten-free and not a huge meat eater so the ProLon plan didn't sound too severe to me to try.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">How's the food? Really good for the most part. Every day is somewhere between 750-1,000 calories. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">The soups are the "main" meals every day and my least favorite of the packets so that kind of stinks. However, everything else is really good. The breakfast bars (called L-bars), kale chips, and chocolate bars are delicious and I wish I could buy them on their own. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">You're allowed to switch up your eating schedule per day, but you can't switch the items in each box for different days. For instance, you can switch your "dinner" soup for your "lunch" soup but not switch Day 1's soup with Day 2's soup. Outside of the box's contents, you're only allowed one cup of black coffee per day and water.</p><p><br /></p><p>Overall, I love the benefits of ProLon but there was a 24 hour period that was really difficult. Days 1, 2, and 5 were great while days 3-4 were borderline unbearable and I was very close to eating real food. Besides that, my energy levels were through the roof and I am very much considering a plant-based diet because of how I felt doing ProLon.</p><p><br /></p><p>What I missed most during the 5 day ProLon fast was fresh food. All I was craving were fresh fruits — a bit of an apple, a little banana, a baby smoothie, anything.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ruA6r7Sj1psXWBJ7AThvG1o_qyTRuChBX656VpFtpjeJcXXwdACMUbrSWeEn7b0uQ8RA3919_dBM7yF3PJ8WNBuOW6rwYjHWIQ_07lfxZACkKld5J04sfAxU_mNziduNxNKJX6kCT4s/s640/ProLon+Results-1-2.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="ProLon Results" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="438" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ruA6r7Sj1psXWBJ7AThvG1o_qyTRuChBX656VpFtpjeJcXXwdACMUbrSWeEn7b0uQ8RA3919_dBM7yF3PJ8WNBuOW6rwYjHWIQ_07lfxZACkKld5J04sfAxU_mNziduNxNKJX6kCT4s/w274-h400/ProLon+Results-1-2.jpg" title="ProLon Result" width="274" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>ProLon Results</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The most impactful effects I personally experienced were <b>no bloating, increase in energy and clear mind</b>. I was very happy with these effects but I do not think I lost any weight, or very little. I would be totally guessing but if I had to guess how much weight was lost, I would say half a pound, which doesn't sound impressive but agin, I'm very happy with the results and I don't have a lot of weight to lose anyways. I'm 125 lbs. and 5'5".<p></p><p><br />PS — I'm writing this on a Friday night because I'm so excited and eager to share my results. A lot of people asked for an update when I was done so here you go :)</p><p><br /></p><p>Please also note that I am by no means a doctor or dietician. Do your own research and read other people's experiences. I am just sharing my knowledge and experience doing the 5-day ProLon diet. Everyone will have a different experience on both sides of the spectrum — good and bad. I've read many reviews from well-known sources and the effects are across the board. Some people have felt amazing, lost 9 lbs. and can't wait to do it again; others have hated life and barely made it. I even read one review where someone was drinking the excess olive juice from the packets, so keep your mind open to the possibilities.</p><p><br /></p><p>There is so much information to share on this topic; I tried to keep this post as concise as possible while still sharing all the necessities. If you have any questions, feel free to comment or email me (<a href="mailto:astoldbystacy@gmail.com">astoldbystacy@gmail.com</a>). I'd be happy to talk about it!</p><p><br /></p><p>If you're planning to try the ProLon diet, here are some things I learned along the way to help you out. Again, remember each person is different and your results will be different but here are some tips that Iw wish I had known beforehand.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Things to note before starting:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>I don't think ProLon offers an ingredient list to look at before someone purchases but please note that many of the snacks are based off almonds and other nuts. I did not see any peanuts on there but that could be a potential setback or major issue for some people.</li><li>The teas provided are decaffeinated but you can substitute one black cup of coffee per day. I did this and have about 10 tea bags left over lol</li><li>While summer is the popular time to try weight loss tactics, it was kind of weird to be eating soup in 85°. Random note but something to think about.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>My suggestions:</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Add a little extra water (1/4 to 1/2 more) to the soups and make them on the stove in lieu of the microwave. You can add as much or little water as you want but this was the sweet spot that I preferred.</li><li>Don't wait until you're starving to eat. I rationed out my daily food so that I was eating a little bit every few hours instead of in 3/4 sittings. Once you're starving but only get 200 calories for lunch or dinner, that's when you feel the worst.</li><li>Take advantage of carbonated water. I drank this 2 nights of the week when there was a foot shortage. I'm not 100% this is okay but I was desperate and it's 0 calories so probably alright!</li><li>Get enough sleep and keep yourself busy so you're not sitting around sulking at the fact you're missing food.</li><li>On day 3 when food is sparse, I tried to split up the snacks more. For example, only ate half my kale chips in one sitting and left the rest for a snack later at night since there was no dinner snack. </li></ul><br /><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u>My Experience with ProLon Per Day</u></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">DAY 1</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1 hour cardio workout to jumpstart the week. I didn't know if I would have enough energy to do much else so I went hard and felt fine.</li><li>Felt normal and energized throughout the day. My brain was running a million miles a minute in a good way. Super efficient at work.</li><li>Felt hungry after dinner but not horribly.</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">DAY 2</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Felt energized and brain quality was on point. Another efficient wor.k day.</li><li>Hungry after dinner again but again, not horribly</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">DAY 3 <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwm3ll3waRr19ZpLE7IK0xuB2zYFaOc21FQhV5u33-MokVF4LGbVO9tgsCfCZCUn8Q5eA0Y_QQb1JgNrZ7xod0ZjxilglQxYXDSkRNgBkzJuRPrA1xYdna2MjIOPkGQZAotDi36o_mFtM/s482/ProLon-2.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="482" data-original-width="401" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwm3ll3waRr19ZpLE7IK0xuB2zYFaOc21FQhV5u33-MokVF4LGbVO9tgsCfCZCUn8Q5eA0Y_QQb1JgNrZ7xod0ZjxilglQxYXDSkRNgBkzJuRPrA1xYdna2MjIOPkGQZAotDi36o_mFtM/w333-h400/ProLon-2.jpg" width="333" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> Soup and L-chips from ProLon diet</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Low calorie day. </li><li>The day was good for me, but by late afternoon/night was feeling uncomfortably hungry and had difficulty sleeping.</li><li>Drank a lot of tea to try and curb the appetite but it wasn't effective</li><li>Day 3 has fewer snacks than the other days (besides day 5) and not having 1 or 2 snacks when you're eating such few calories already is <b>hard</b>.</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">DAY 4</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Work up so hungry which was the first time this had happened to me so far. Not a good feeling.</li><li>Found myself counting down the hours until I could eat my snack of 8 olives.</li><li>Very hungry, felt foggy and brain dead. I also write for my full time job and I was just writing gibberish nonsense.</li><li>I was really close to giving up but with just a day and a half left, I powered through!</li><li>Mustered up enough energy to do a 1 hour cardio session. Surprisingly, I felt a little better after this knowing I still had soup and one snack to eat for the day still!</li><li>Went to bed comfortably full</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">DAY 5</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Woke up JACKED and motivated to finish this thing out</li><li>High brain power and energy levels</li><li>Day 5 is another very low calorie day</li></ul><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">THE FEW DAYS AFTER PROLON DIET</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Woke up the day after the diet ended feeling energized and motivated</li><li>You're supposed to eat easy meals for the next couple days after ending the diet (like smoothies, rice, toast, etc.)</li><li>Within the next few days, I had avo toast, sushi, salads, fruits, chicken and veggies</li><li>Felt sluggish by the time Monday morning rolled around and all through work</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>TL;DR</b> — Overall, I am happy with the results. I felt amazing during the 5 day ProLon fast (except for about 24 hours during days 3-4). Would I do it again? Yes.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I think ProLon is a great option for a detox before an event or before/after a trip but it is pretty expensive. The lack of bloating and how much energy I had really was incredible and I am seriously considering implementing a plant-based diet (or close to it) for the future.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I think this is also a great way to jumpstart a healthy diet. Again, I already ate decently healthy beforehand but this really ignited a motivation in me to keep doing so. I am feeling great!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm really proud of myself for accomplishing something like this. I'm not one for diets (I actually hate them generally). I just eat healthy, small meals all the time instead of ever dieting. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i>**Update: convinced ProLon to give me a coupon code for you guys. Use <b>CART30 </b>for $30 off your order!**<b> </b></i>Please note, this is a general discount code meaning I receive no kickbacks from sharing this code. I truly wanted a code so that if you wanted to try it, you had a little discount because it is a little pricey. Please let me know if you order with this code/through my content (just for my own curiosity!)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Let me know in the comments if you've tried ProLon or a similar diet! I'd love to hear about your results and experiences.</div><div><br /></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg717Zlq1oqEqZkM6CvSXNcithnwY0mTpqUam3yWLIeUJr_vTB6XkkYHtVoDFATBHUAre6BSwhKaBc-RWM2dO46dkSusAePsHVzYTSvnibUR30sEpAfqXS2yeGsULKTddZhTB3Oq9ukwk/s1080/ProLon+Results-3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="ProLon Results" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg717Zlq1oqEqZkM6CvSXNcithnwY0mTpqUam3yWLIeUJr_vTB6XkkYHtVoDFATBHUAre6BSwhKaBc-RWM2dO46dkSusAePsHVzYTSvnibUR30sEpAfqXS2yeGsULKTddZhTB3Oq9ukwk/w400-h400/ProLon+Results-3.jpg" title="ProLon Review" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Before and after ProLon Results</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />As Told by Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17306953917556318715noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728178203486399308.post-2974290000203743062021-05-13T14:20:00.005-05:002021-11-03T13:23:07.985-05:00Top 10 Best Places to Grab a Drink in Dallas: for Happy Hour, Dates, GNO & Awesome Vibes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZNuE4tRZdvPQ8NflgI6K9WKKhXA8JJGh5UfwEMB1TaEm7QP4vDYGg_SbVnzkxrFNcNVKtTxUZ-TVjfEIoBl9x_aDw4x-Rk4JX3PVimC6B1ex9D93ZHWLwalUjVCwvC5dTB-an8nN3bcD3PvTG6shvIsbdn_JNezeZb9-Gu_gJdicqM1b1-BsrM7GL=s1134" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Best places to get drinks in dallas" border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="1134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZNuE4tRZdvPQ8NflgI6K9WKKhXA8JJGh5UfwEMB1TaEm7QP4vDYGg_SbVnzkxrFNcNVKtTxUZ-TVjfEIoBl9x_aDw4x-Rk4JX3PVimC6B1ex9D93ZHWLwalUjVCwvC5dTB-an8nN3bcD3PvTG6shvIsbdn_JNezeZb9-Gu_gJdicqM1b1-BsrM7GL=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Summer is H E R E ☀️ Time to grab a drink!</div><div><br /></div>With a plethora of options to choose from, finding a place to grab a drink in Dallas can become daunting.<div><br /></div><div>I've experienced my fair share of sad or crappy places around town and quickly decided which are my favorites.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Many friends and family members have visited me over the seven years I've lived here and I love acting as tour guide. I quickly started to gather which places were my favorite and which bars in Dallas are overhyped.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bookmark this post so you can easily access it the next time you have friends or family in town, or are in need of a new place to hit up on the weekend!<br /><div><br /></div><div>I could add a million places to this list but I think it would get way to overwhelmed so here are my all-time favorite places to grab drinks in Dallas, TX, what to get, if you need a reservation, and any downfalls you should know before heading there. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMyt2GVNzA5LYwxgeSRzAan-MywXn1pRE_PUbOstQJ0r4vs44pkhaIu5ssQSSPGGoOv3oN3XocgzF9ewuetne_3rlV3z39RUh4DBSgenN3P_GOz_Uul_TDbTqJ6XIuHRfIg4PzeCrwqA/s500/giphy.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMyt2GVNzA5LYwxgeSRzAan-MywXn1pRE_PUbOstQJ0r4vs44pkhaIu5ssQSSPGGoOv3oN3XocgzF9ewuetne_3rlV3z39RUh4DBSgenN3P_GOz_Uul_TDbTqJ6XIuHRfIg4PzeCrwqA/w400-h225/giphy.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<h1 style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Happiest Hour</u></b></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><i>616 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201</i></div><br />I fell in love with Happiest Hour the very first time I walked up. There's this beautiful outside space you see at first, and you walk up this semi-long sidewalk, through double doors with the perfect Beyonce wind blowing your hair back, and into the all pretty-ness that is HH. <br /><br />Haha, just I made it sound way more wonderful and dramatic than it actually is BUT it is such a great place and some of that portrayal is actually true. Majority of the seating and tables are outside (which is amazing), but there's also indoor seating and you can reserve tables</div><div>for bigger parties. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qxTSxkt0VACH-bjfI2QleQ2JbtgHS3KXLVTgEn_ZFzr3jQzpYP1snU97YKgfFO6EwxGy_T_68YKhEQYKhenU3uF4Jcsrg5IO_SIde9RXJxomSomdTcOdI4tx3AmtONPNRIupZvHYbY8/s1406/Happiest+Hour-2.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1406" data-original-width="860" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qxTSxkt0VACH-bjfI2QleQ2JbtgHS3KXLVTgEn_ZFzr3jQzpYP1snU97YKgfFO6EwxGy_T_68YKhEQYKhenU3uF4Jcsrg5IO_SIde9RXJxomSomdTcOdI4tx3AmtONPNRIupZvHYbY8/w245-h400/Happiest+Hour-2.png" width="245" /></a></div> <br /> One of the best parts about this place is the rooftop patio! You have an up close and personal view of Reunion Tower and the downtown scene. It's also walking distance to the AAC so the perfect pregame spot to hit up before concerts or games.<br /><br /> I also love the atmosphere there! I think most would call this a "boujee" place and I wouldn't disagree, but it's an odd yet perfect mix of boujee and casual. You'll see people in workout clothes, and also see girls who look like they're grabbing a drink before attending a fancy gala - it's actually pretty entertaining.<br /> <br /><b> What to get:</b> the summer beer (it'll knock out off your rocker) frosé (a perfect, light drink for summer), the loaded cheese fries are must-get and the flatbread pizzas are delicious.<br /> <br /><b> Downfalls:</b> there are no bar tops on the rooftop; if you don't get a seat, you're stuck standing around holding your drink. It's also not incredibly close to other places to bar hop (although it is walking distance to the AAC so the perfect pre-game place for any event there) and it can get really packed on the weekends with long wait times.<br /><br /><b>Do you need a reservation?</b> They don't offer reservations. Wait times can get a little crazy on the weekends but you can hang out outside or on the rooftop until your table is ready if you want to order food.<br /> <br /><b>Indoor/outdoor seating? </b>Yes to both.<br /><br /><br /></div><div><span><a name='more'></a></span><h1 style="text-align: left;"><u>HG Spply Co.</u></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><i>2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div>
If someone was making me absolute choose only one spot to go to for the rest of my life in Dallas, I think it would have to be HG Spply Co. *gasps* such a bold statement.<br />
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This has become one of my favorite places in Dallas because of 3 reasons: the drinks, the atmosphere, and the location.<br />
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It's located right on lower Greenville around Trader Joe's and across the street from Truck Yard and a whole strip of places so it's really easy and convenient to hop around to different places if you're out for a night on the town.<br /><br />
The bottom half of HG Spply has tables and places to sit casually and grab a bite to eat, along with a smaller sized bar, and the whole upstairs area has benches, tables, and bar tops so it's easy to grab a drink and hang around for a while. Business on the bottom and party on top, ya know what you mean? (wait, what...?)<br />
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Similar to Happiest Hour, I love HG Spply because the atmosphere can go either way - you can go there dressed up and not be out of place, or you can swing by after a workout - and totally blend in. I'm certainly not one for "fancy" places and I like more chill but upbeat vibes, but I like to dress up so when it comes to atmosphere and attire, I like spots that will work for anyone. Does anyone else take this as a consideration or am I a weirdo?<br />
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<b>What you need to order there:</b> Frozen Moscow Mule or Cucumber Smash (both area really light and especially perfect for summer!)<br />
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<b>Downfalls:</b> both the rooftop bar and the restaurant/seating area downstairs get very busy on the weekends. I think you can expect this from any popular spot in Dallas so you kind of learn to deal with it, but their biggest downfall is that the service on the second floor is significantly worse when it's busy up there.</div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Do you need a reservation? </b>For eating, yes. To get drinks on the rooftop, they don't offer reservations. You can <i>almost</i> always find a spot to camp out up here. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Indoor/outdoor seating? </b>Yes to both.</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><u>Dot's Hop House</u></h1><i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>2645 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226</i></div></i><div><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div>
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Located in Deep Ellum, Dot's is one of the more casual places I'm mentioning on the list, but still one of my favorites! It's within walking distance to other popular spots in Deep Ellum so it's a prime location to start or end your night since it's easy to bounce around to other locations nearby.</div>
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I like this Dot's because it's the perfect place for both daytime and night time festivities, plus the location is wonderful! It's a great place when you want to go out and have fun, but not get too dressed up. I love going here for a casual Sunday Funday and also on Friday or Saturday nights because it's always a lively location. It doesn't sound that appealing, but it majority of the space has an open/outdoor feel with a ton of benches, tables, and places to sit on dirt flooring. They also have a smaller inside space This place is always poppin' They have pretty string lights outside (I can always tell in pictures if someone is at Dot's!) and a ton of seating.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What to order:</b> Anything! They don't have a specialty drink to my knowledge.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Downfalls:</b> service can be bad and slow. The place is so huge and they always seem understaffed</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Do you need a reservation?</b> Nope!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Indoor/outdoor seating? </b>Yes to both, but majority is outside.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkAkhruVTxIrdverTxEF_6Rk-D6c9y2C39rF0ihOAhS_2B-IVASDX1S33w-m11RQFJ9XzWWIzyHLy85kqSAzEtFBe_EoKL2ujHN-8NbpfaGnn8UdSDTi20baqzlkGs_CC2y8udgjIO74/s640/Dots.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkAkhruVTxIrdverTxEF_6Rk-D6c9y2C39rF0ihOAhS_2B-IVASDX1S33w-m11RQFJ9XzWWIzyHLy85kqSAzEtFBe_EoKL2ujHN-8NbpfaGnn8UdSDTi20baqzlkGs_CC2y8udgjIO74/s16000/Dots.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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Backyard Dallas</u></h1><i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>505 N Good Latimer Expy, Dallas, TX 75204</i></div>
</i><div><br /></div><div>If you've end of Bottled Blonde in Deep Ellum, this is the less clubby version of it. Both are very fun, but with different atmospheres. </div><div><br /></div><div>Backyard (as you would imagine) has an interesting indoor/outdoor/backyard feel. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUXftOdHJ92rim1T9Y9-NoKVOAjIYL88UIZPrr9PWIB2kos8RSK462g7IslDtJ9TDmO0YpOM2Bj0krrQI2lccO8bUK__JKQ3_JXjDF3Zr7Ju7nEImm-07yIT8j_3WdiSH5fcVyxRqgcQ/s997/Backyard.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="860" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUXftOdHJ92rim1T9Y9-NoKVOAjIYL88UIZPrr9PWIB2kos8RSK462g7IslDtJ9TDmO0YpOM2Bj0krrQI2lccO8bUK__JKQ3_JXjDF3Zr7Ju7nEImm-07yIT8j_3WdiSH5fcVyxRqgcQ/w345-h400/Backyard.png" width="345" /></a></div></div><div>All the decor is nice, and the whole place is technically inside, but you feel like you're outside. They have a ton of backyard-type games as well — from basketball to corn hole, air hockey and darts — and bottle service.</div><div><br /></div><div>Do you see what I mean with the interesting combo feel!?</div>
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No matter day or night, this is another place that is always a good time.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've been here for numerous birthday parties where all the girls dress up, and many Sunday Fundays where you'll 100% see girls wearing workout gear and hats. As you can tell by now, I am a fan of these combination spots.</div><div><br /></div><div>You might even get to see full moon!! <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); color: #111111; font-family: u2400;">➞</span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to get:</b> Whatever your heart desires. I've never gotten or heard of any speciality drinks.</div>
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Sixty Vines</u></h1><i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>500 Crescent Ct Suite 160, Dallas, TX 75201</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div></i>
And Sixty Vines comes in hot as the most Uptowny of the bunch! </div><div><br /></div><div>First of all, if you're a wine-o, you will love this place. Second of all, if you're not a wine-o, you will [probably] love this place! Haha, in all honesty this is a great place to take wine enthusiasts but if you're going for more casual vibes, I'd skip it.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0g8MYUK0wv5WpohxR2-d_hVCH0fEFtF0eh-AtWrW-2u1G0LCN5TblmwJ8tjExcCerOEqg4IIar7p-zHyD9TzW1CYqAiUqQsYFbS4xwHCD2Lmt8GvQ323j55bIM5M_8_nKGcRZ1Viz20/s1200/Sixty+Vines-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="860" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0g8MYUK0wv5WpohxR2-d_hVCH0fEFtF0eh-AtWrW-2u1G0LCN5TblmwJ8tjExcCerOEqg4IIar7p-zHyD9TzW1CYqAiUqQsYFbS4xwHCD2Lmt8GvQ323j55bIM5M_8_nKGcRZ1Viz20/s320/Sixty+Vines-2.jpg" /></a></div>I'm a recent wine convert and this place was so fun! It's an upscale wine bar that offers food as well, but everyone goes for the wine. The staff there is very knowledgable and helpful when picking</div><div><div><b><br />What to get: </b>This is a hard one to answer because it's all about taste. Talk to your server and they'll give you the best recommendations and are very nice about letting you try many.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Downfalls: </b>Can get pricey and very busy on weekends.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Do you need a reservation?:</b> Yes. You can try to walk in but it will most likely be a long wait on the weekends.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Indoor/outdoor seating? </b>Both!</div><div><br /></div><div><br />
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Truck Yard</u></b></h1><i>5624 Sears St, Dallas, TX 75206</i></div><div><i><br /></i><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuVsMnMNj38MBL-jw3epOwrfgRwzCP44NvEvO-mKYASc5G1sCDP2CS9G-CkyRDqc-cZCNlF6JGiWrBoGuU5iBAyULeO6SzckM49Gq4jeXzIJQChAqR8R-DwZvl21vaFAtrfkzuXTEOxA/s1200/Truck+Yard-2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="860" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuVsMnMNj38MBL-jw3epOwrfgRwzCP44NvEvO-mKYASc5G1sCDP2CS9G-CkyRDqc-cZCNlF6JGiWrBoGuU5iBAyULeO6SzckM49Gq4jeXzIJQChAqR8R-DwZvl21vaFAtrfkzuXTEOxA/w286-h400/Truck+Yard-2.jpg" width="286" /></a></div>Truck Yard was the first place I fell in love with when I moved to Dallas and it is definitely the most casual of this list.</div><div><br /></div><div>There is always a lively and buzzing' vibe at Truck Yard, no matter if it's day or night. It's the perfect, casual place to bring someone — everyone loves it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Imagine an old junk yard + strategically placed tires, chairs, and benches to form this weird outdoor scene. They offer Philly Cheesesteaks and an assortment of different food trucks everyday — hence the Truck part ;) </div><div><br /></div><div>I bring everyone who visits me here and they love it! </div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to get:</b> Local beer!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Downfalls:</b> Can get super packed on the weekends and no wait staff; you have to order your own drinks at the bar most of the time.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Need a reservation?</b> No, and I don't think they offer them anyways. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Indoor/outdoor seating? </b>All outside, but a small area has a roof covering.<b> </b></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUD3AxDGlBgl7UNUpT9aLoTBEoZcTRVBneP3JLwgIYjjndzYMwKxdPllZx_nN_i06RpY83XnQUI6rFWZpvgm4UCLQMZAZwFp4HoSEsNz1LIB9_O_f6oHLFY0-K25zEE67etybiF6cQ8Fc/s1200/Desert+Racer-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="751" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUD3AxDGlBgl7UNUpT9aLoTBEoZcTRVBneP3JLwgIYjjndzYMwKxdPllZx_nN_i06RpY83XnQUI6rFWZpvgm4UCLQMZAZwFp4HoSEsNz1LIB9_O_f6oHLFY0-K25zEE67etybiF6cQ8Fc/w250-h400/Desert+Racer-2.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><u>Desert Racer</u></h1><i>1520 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206</i></div><div><div><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div>Desert Racer is a relatively new spot in Dallas. It's at the end of the strip of Greenville bars but it is a <i>destination</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>The decor is thoughtful and over-the-top. It has a boho/aztec, bright vibe with a focus on cars and desert </div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to get:</b> Hibiscus Ranch Water (I literally have <i>dreams</i> about this drink!)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Downfalls:</b> The location is secluded (as in not close to anything else on Greenville so not easy to walk to/from another place). If you're heading to Desert Racer, you're heading there; you don't stumble upon it. And the food is not great either.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Need a reservation?</b> Not necessarily but I would make one to be safe.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Indoor/outdoor seating? </b>Yes to both.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><u>Sundown at Granada</u></h1><i>3520 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206</i></div><div><div><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div>I feel like Sundown at Granada is such an underrated location in Dallas.</div><div><br /></div><div>They have lunch specials during the week, and brunch deals and live music on the weekends. Their food is amazing as well which makes for a great, well-rounded place to visit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Weekend brunch is the best time to go here, but a warm summer night on the patio is perfect, too.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's located along the ever popular Greenville Ave., which means it's easy to bop around to some other places after grabbing a few drinks here. </div><div><br /></div><div>I would say majority of their seating is outside; they have both a patio and a rooftop and indoor seating. The place is surprisingly huge.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to get:</b> mimosa carafe for brunch, or any local beer. Food-wise: the mac and cheese sandwich and the brussel sprouts are to die for!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Downfalls:</b> I really don't have any complaints but if I had to pick one, I would say <i>sometimes</i> the service isn't super accomodating but that's not even a common occurrence. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Need a reservation? </b>Nope! You can usually get right in or with a short wait.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Indoor/outdoor seating? </b>Yes to both, but outside is way more fun.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><u>White Rock Brewery</u></h1></div></div></div><i>7331 Gaston Ave #100, Dallas, TX 75214</i><div><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div>Another unpopular spot and a local hidden gem is <a href="https://www.whiterockalehouse.com/our-beer/" target="_blank">White Rock Brewery</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>I think I literally stumbled upon this when driving to/from White Rock Lake was like "WHAT IS THIS?!"</div><div><br /></div><div>It has a typical local, chill, brewery vibe and their beers are gooooood. One of the reasons I frequent this spot is because it's never incredibly packed. You won't have to worry about finding a seat there or waiting an hour to be seated — but it's also not so dead that it's boring. The atmosphere is the perfect mix.</div><div><br /></div><div>White Rock Brewery is also a great spot to watch sports games. A ton of places in Dallas get packed to the rim on game days and it makes it not even fun to go out at that point. Here, you'll get good service and have a fun time.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to get: </b>Big Thicket, and a they have a new/seasonal one called Little Guy that my boyfriend likes. The fruitier ones tend to be a little too fake-tasting to me but get a flight and try them for yourself if you enjoy those types of beer. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Downfalls:</b> The service can be so-so. Some of the servers are very attentive, others sit around and watch the games on.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Need a reservation? </b>Nope!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Indoor/outdoor seating? </b>Yes to both.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown</u></b></h1><i>2950 Cityplace W Blvd, Dallas, TX 75204</i><div><b><br /></b></div><br />Another Uptown bar but with a gorgeous view of the skyline. This is a rooftop bar connected to Canopy by Hilton. You're able to take the elevator upstairs to the rooftop without staying there, which is always nice!</div><div><br /></div><div>I wouldn't say this is the most hoppin' place in the city but it is one of my go-to's for a great view of Dallas.<br /><br /><b>What to get: </b>honestly, anything. They have a relatively generic drink menu so you can't go wrong with any beer or cocktail!<br /><br /><b>Downfalls:</b> it is quite small, and the few times I've been there,</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Indoor/outdoor seating? </b>Yes to both.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Dallas, TX, USA32.7766642 -96.7969878999999914.4664303638211535 -131.95323789999998 61.086898036178845 -61.640737899999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728178203486399308.post-60208431212576228282021-04-29T08:00:00.005-05:002021-05-19T11:53:51.356-05:00Travel Tips & Route Through Idaho and Washington: Visiting Coeur d’Alene, Spokane, Chelan and Leavenworth<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6wu2_TDBrKRDfH9wj8c5MD6YwqQMsnNqwJSYvYVwJLNNoNIR_qXmkJpHmPV-VcE7ZgsWWk-nhVlXRAHuDG5Ur4NLPsQcpio1Llw6rvQz8ur7rBKdTrLEkXxLyQLobJ-aShhmfmp_wvM/s1132/Screen+Shot+2021-05-19+at+12.52.15+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="1132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6wu2_TDBrKRDfH9wj8c5MD6YwqQMsnNqwJSYvYVwJLNNoNIR_qXmkJpHmPV-VcE7ZgsWWk-nhVlXRAHuDG5Ur4NLPsQcpio1Llw6rvQz8ur7rBKdTrLEkXxLyQLobJ-aShhmfmp_wvM/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-05-19+at+12.52.15+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My boyfriend and I headed on a much needed vacation to the Pacific Northwest to see the mountains, spend time at the lake, and hang out with his friends! We were beyond stoked to get away for some adventure and relaxation.</div></span></div><p></p><br /><p><br /></p><p>Our trip was fantastic! The only thing I would change is the amount of time we stayed there — I wish it were longer.</p><p><br /></p><p>I highly recommend checking out this part of the world if you fancy lakes, mountains, and the outdoors. I'll be visiting Idaho again this summer.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Short version of the trip:</h3><p style="text-align: left;">- Flew from DFW to Spokane<br />- Drove to Coeur d’Alene and spent the day there<br />- Spent the nigh in Spokane, got breakfast and drove to Chelan<br />- Spent 3 days in Chelan and drove to Leavenworth<br />- Spent 1 day in Leavenworth<br />- Drove to Wenatchee to fly back to Dallas</p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u>Coeur d’Alene, ID</u></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We flew into Spokane early on a Friday morning and my boyfriend's friend picked us up from the airport in Spokane and we drove to Coeur d’Alene for the day. It was about a 40 minute, easy drive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We got brunch at a little dive-ish bar near Coeur d’Alene Resort and after brunch we headed to the lake. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We enjoyed the sunshine, water, and a little hiking. Be sure to wear sneakers because it's a rocky trek to get to some little of the nooks around the lake and close to the shore. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The resort and surrounding Airbnb's were expensive so we decided it was easier and smarter to head back to Spokane and spend the night there but before heading to bed, we showered off and hit the town!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a look at our trek to get a better gauge on the area:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-ELSNvVNMRgF-h7Sa8vV7HMGfmfelto9SK_INolIBlm9uG6zezhsGBWaEEEBZtsXQ8qpDKqspxKnHv56YnAz4q2_HzL77sX7BA7Ga_FTG8YxwYtp98LZkgz9eYM4hm4-CWXNOOlGk8M/s1744/Screen+Shot+2020-09-10+at+7.42.53+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="travel tips to washington and idaho" border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1744" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-ELSNvVNMRgF-h7Sa8vV7HMGfmfelto9SK_INolIBlm9uG6zezhsGBWaEEEBZtsXQ8qpDKqspxKnHv56YnAz4q2_HzL77sX7BA7Ga_FTG8YxwYtp98LZkgz9eYM4hm4-CWXNOOlGk8M/w781-h291/Screen+Shot+2020-09-10+at+7.42.53+PM.png" width="781" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u>Spokane, WA</u></h2>We stayed at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Spokane Downtown in Spokane. It was really nice and had a Starbucks in the lobby so no complaints there–lol.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We all showered, napped and got ready to get dinner at <b>Veraci Pizza</b>, which was an amazing pizza spot! The waiters were really friendly and they have gluten free options. I got the chicken pesto pizza and it was *<i>chef's kiss</i>* good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">However, we did have a 2 hour wait for Veraci and they don't take reservations so I suggest doing what we did and walk next door to <b>Nectar Wine and Beer</b> and grab some drinks while you wait! They have indoor and patio seating. I had the Three Thieves Pinot Noir (it was good, nothing too special) and the boys had The White Lodge by Holy Mountain Brewing and would not stop talking about how great it was for the next 3 days so safe so say that's a good one to try. Plus, it's hard to find in the area so be sure to get that if you like trying unique beers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you get a bartender who looks like Chris Daughtry in his mask - let him know. He'll love it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The next morning we got brunch at <b>Chaps</b> before heading to Chelan. It's this super cute place with an outdoor patio and is located on the side of a mountain. I think the building used to be an old home or mansion because all of the areas inside seem to be sectioned off like a home and each "room" is decorated a little differently. It has a hipster and vintage vibe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Chaps is known for it's baked good but since I eat gluten free, I got an omelette (which was huge and delicious) + hash browns that were the best I have <i>ever</i> had - seriously. You have to get them if you go there. The table next was also raving about their oatmeal and said it was the best they ever had. All the baked goods looked delectable so I think Chaps is one of those restaurants </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrc5W1LkSjtItusaXISwPkfpOsRUQ9e74galdTaOgsC93eJEh2y6mxdI6nX27j8qpDmDuMhlLj7W6oSrwSwNmSI5ZZtGEABiKxx2RpFPJd9fmoygtkTOnpOnby4PzsPmJnkGa8iMq93o/s2813/IMG_3546.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tipsy Canyon Winery Chelan WA" border="0" data-original-height="1118" data-original-width="2813" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrc5W1LkSjtItusaXISwPkfpOsRUQ9e74galdTaOgsC93eJEh2y6mxdI6nX27j8qpDmDuMhlLj7W6oSrwSwNmSI5ZZtGEABiKxx2RpFPJd9fmoygtkTOnpOnby4PzsPmJnkGa8iMq93o/s16000/IMG_3546.JPG" title="Tipsy Canyon Winery Chelan WA" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Tipsy Canyon — Chelan, WA<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u>Chelan, WA</u></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">Wine Tour</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Chelan is known for it's wine so a wine tour is <b>a must</b>. There's a wine for everyone and the sights are beyond gorgeous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The tour consisted of <b>Radiance Winery</b>, <b>Tipsy Canyon Winery</b> and <b>Succession Wines</b>. They were all a blast. I unfortunately didn't document which wines I liked best but I can attest to them all being beautiful, lively, and worth your time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Lake Day </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sunday we had a lake day with a bunch of their friends and it was very gorgeous! There were mountains, vineyards and cliffs on all sides the mountain so you always had an extra pretty view. Again, the water was really chilly but we all still got in and had a great time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Eating & Drinking</b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We got dinner at Mexican place in downtown Chelan called <b>Marcela's Cocina Mexicana</b> margaritas were divine and the food was good but nothing to rave about to be honest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After dinner, we went to a bar called <b>Laela's</b> which was cute and the owner was incredibly nice. It's so fun when you get to visit small town spots and get the "local" treatment because Lord knows there aren't many places like that in Dallas. Our restaurants are always packed and you never even know who the owner is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u>Leavenworth, WA</u></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Leavenworth. Is. Beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just Google it and you'll see how cute the town is!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While we were only there a short time, I am so happy we stopped here on our way out of town. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Leavenworth is the cutest little German town. It is very Oktoberfesty and the surrounding lake and mountains are breathtaking. We went hiking then quickly grabbed beers and a charcuterie board at <b>Icicle Brewing</b> before heading to the airpot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I would highly recommend stopping here if you're in the area for a day of fresh air, sightseeing, and to be in awe of God's creation. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Js1aVYddtNQogWMOogSk3JoBWzLwF-9v7CsHWUTD6snfCMlaFvo88ivYv0i51NS0v0P1E2B6ElKIxfLWxf5eU7CLSG16_idy-TFKWXmgRkTKTFU8_Lsp3F33xY26zpVjG8uHOLbeuiM/s1202/Screen+Shot+2021-04-28+at+4.10.51+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="visiting idaho and washington" border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="1202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Js1aVYddtNQogWMOogSk3JoBWzLwF-9v7CsHWUTD6snfCMlaFvo88ivYv0i51NS0v0P1E2B6ElKIxfLWxf5eU7CLSG16_idy-TFKWXmgRkTKTFU8_Lsp3F33xY26zpVjG8uHOLbeuiM/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-04-28+at+4.10.51+PM.png" title="Visiting Idaho and Washington" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728178203486399308.post-89363365659221196692021-04-15T17:17:00.010-05:002021-11-04T08:25:07.008-05:00A Beginner's Guide to Breckenridge, Colorado: Blogger Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDME3-kovwDdHME0SgU9ixXPGcC0zT4AUYz2I8qSVUESKabCZ7JDA0dVxqv2tf7rZAbfqEYdX274tz2YyLYyDOTkgDyAu2vzBHKW3ahVNPxoSYRh-5_4BgIkWnINmpt2BjxWtlXDwZz8/s1134/Screen+Shot+2021-04-26+at+2.22.11+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="1134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDME3-kovwDdHME0SgU9ixXPGcC0zT4AUYz2I8qSVUESKabCZ7JDA0dVxqv2tf7rZAbfqEYdX274tz2YyLYyDOTkgDyAu2vzBHKW3ahVNPxoSYRh-5_4BgIkWnINmpt2BjxWtlXDwZz8/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-04-26+at+2.22.11+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><p>I've taken two trips so far in 2021 — which a summer trip to Florida coming up — and crowd sourcing recommendations has been one of my favorite things! My Insta-friends and co-workers have been incredible assets when looking for places to eat and stay, and what to do.</p><p><br /></p><p>My latest trip was to Breckenridge, CO and all the recommendations were on point. This list includes the top recommendations I received plus the places I found while exploring.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6Px6oXKUM-JlyfBT4xkNyyPj2PZ2K7MIfuNuMjLPz5CegSLYK_dYF-m6toAOmZtq12IDvwibDVsOtUFrOpsMafkjV5SAopWH51Hlok7PHvnJjixwPiwyvxF5rGCLzd0SRIgrFuwqeAw/s3703/20210312_152255.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="3703" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6Px6oXKUM-JlyfBT4xkNyyPj2PZ2K7MIfuNuMjLPz5CegSLYK_dYF-m6toAOmZtq12IDvwibDVsOtUFrOpsMafkjV5SAopWH51Hlok7PHvnJjixwPiwyvxF5rGCLzd0SRIgrFuwqeAw/s16000/20210312_152255.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Breckenridge, CO is a quaint ski town and one of the <a href="https://www.wanderu.com/blog/best-vacation-destinations-colorado/">best vacation destinations in Colorado</a>. Every place around town is very casual and everyone goes to restaurants and shops in their ski gear most days but people do get dressed up at night to go out-out.</p><p><br /></p><p>One thing to note is that almost no places along Main Street have wifi available so if plan to go out around time to work, make sure you have your own hotspot. I was actually shocked by this. When I asked waiters and bartenders why that was, one sassy response was "we encourage people to be social and talk to each other" and the other one was "we just never have." So... There you go.</p><p><br /></p><p>Breckenridge is very string on masks — don't forget yours!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"></h2><h1 style="text-align: left;"><u>Where to Stay</u> </h1><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNL7JlOj2SSOYTojwwQOS1A9vwG2kcxQsuJzn3M4gAPY4aLifTMvVjM7MDgmjeK7C3R1t6ASXofMDqDwW4RsmJTQEXzWoSNpqx82C7VOl32vdh6CqsXdtFtFd0fjCWQ9Xjvlv84kXeQg/s2016/IMG_7129.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Twin Elks Lodge in Breckenridge" border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1134" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNL7JlOj2SSOYTojwwQOS1A9vwG2kcxQsuJzn3M4gAPY4aLifTMvVjM7MDgmjeK7C3R1t6ASXofMDqDwW4RsmJTQEXzWoSNpqx82C7VOl32vdh6CqsXdtFtFd0fjCWQ9Xjvlv84kXeQg/w225-h400/IMG_7129.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><p>I can't speak on behalf of the entire town in regards to the best places to stay but we stayed in the <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/colorado/northwest/breckenridge/peak-8/twin-elk" target="_blank">Twin Elks Lodge</a> and we booked through VRBO.</p><p><br /></p><p>It was a perfect location. Props to my mom for scouring the web looking for a cute place in a prime location!</p><p><br /></p><p>It was within walking distance of Main Street (the hot spot of the town — you need to stay close to this) and a short bus ride to the ski slopes. I am directionally challenged and after a day or two of navigating around, I could get everywhere on my own.</p><p><br /></p><p>Breckenridge has a lot of <a href="https://www.breckfreeride.com/routes-schedules" target="_blank">free transportation and helpful maps</a> to help you get around, so you'll be saving money if you are able to walk to take the bus to the strip on Main Street.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><u>Where to Eat</u></h1><p>I hate long, drawn-out food reviews so here's a short and sweet list of places to eat and what you can expect:</p><ul><li><b>Fatty’s </b>for pizza and Italian — they have gluten free!</li><li><b>The Cookie Shop</b> — delicious, super sweet, humongous cookies. There's always a line out the door and they sell out early in the day, so catch them when you can. They're yummy to warm up later!</li><li><b>Downstairs at Eric’s</b> for pizza, burgers and beer — it’s a divey tavern inside an arcade, which is cool and fun for a night out.</li><li><b>The Blue Stag Saloon</b> — great for drinks after the slopes or a day of work and coffee. It was mostly younger, party people there and very lively.</li><li><b>Crepes A La Cart</b> — we didn't get a chance to go to this spot but it was always busy and a recommendation from a local friend of mine.</li><li><b>The Gold Pan Saloon</b> — cute bar and restaurant with a lively crowd. The food was decent and the hot toddy's are strong. </li></ul><i>**Side note:</i> no places take reservations, you just have to get on the wait list. In my experience, it was best to put your name down around 4pm and do an early dinner while you're there. If you wait until later in the night (like past 6pm) you will have slim pickings of places to eat in-person but most places do take out so you won't starve.<div><br /></div><div>If you have a horrible memory (like me) save this post on Instagram to check out later or when you need it!<br /><p><br />
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<p></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><u>What to Do</u></h1><p>Besides skiing/snowboarding, the only other attraction I found to do was visit the Breckenridge Troll.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is a must-do in my opinion. It was the most gorgeous walk and scenery I've ever seen.</p><p><br /></p><p>Again, you can take the Breckenridge bus system to the Troll stop and it's about a 5-ish minute walk to find the troll. If these videos and photos don't convince you to head there, you have no soul.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Breckenridge Troll" border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtP9CAsTCxL6VRzS_FOc05icuQt99oYgAjjOKpccyspANPyQ5X8qYFnn8Y8mtWo8q6NngoBT8xhyphenhyphenXgA-FnwXfEvfVDfgBcpDs60YMLyHrybUfstKrLQ0CQkwBPgGkUmDf6p00EOGj1n98/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-04-15+at+5.04.09+PM.png" /></div><p><br /></p>
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<div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4427402"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock" style="text-align: center;"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/494b809fc9bea0916228ef0621e5873de3ddeb69/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div>As Told by Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17306953917556318715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728178203486399308.post-21754646473209086602021-01-27T20:49:00.008-06:002021-04-28T17:00:41.677-05:00The Complete Guide to a Weekend Trip in Scottsdale: Where to Stay, What to do, Where to Eat & Drink<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6o7BwGW8iS8M5t51xuEyJwU-tNM46rN2LqRvSgCF-EoL75YBtXnVGYXyJOIo0966M1w-Z0BUPgbZTm-vLBCIZb85g3VIPwFmd3QtoeMqjhCk1ydFx9_1t0ajZsDtujVUBEr33qCcEkyk/s1920/Scottsdale-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="what to do in scottsdale" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6o7BwGW8iS8M5t51xuEyJwU-tNM46rN2LqRvSgCF-EoL75YBtXnVGYXyJOIo0966M1w-Z0BUPgbZTm-vLBCIZb85g3VIPwFmd3QtoeMqjhCk1ydFx9_1t0ajZsDtujVUBEr33qCcEkyk/s16000/Scottsdale-3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I tried to keep this post concise because, personally, I don't like lengthy and in-depth reviews. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to DM me on Instagram or email me! I'd be happy to answer anything.</p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><u>Stayed</u></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;">Hyatt Regency Scottsdale</h2><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">About the Resort</span></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p>The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa was one of the prettiest resorts I've ever stayed at. There were palm trees across every inch of land, our room overlooked the golf course (which made for beautiful sunrises), it was clean and the staff was friendly. Absolutely no complaints on the hotel, our room, grounds, or surrounding area.</p><p><br /></p><p>I will say, the Hyatt Regency is pricy (for my taste) but if you want to stay at an all-inclusive resort, this is a great option. I'm naturally a little cheap-hearted but my friend works for Hyatt and got us the hook-up. At normal price, I would probably not stay here unless it was for a special occasion, but it is a fantastic resort.</p><p><br /></p><p>This reel shows a full look at the the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale and spa:</p><p><b></b></p><center><b>
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font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CKAFz1OLClR/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Stacy | Fashion & Travel Blog (@astoldbystacy)</a></p></b></div></blockquote><b> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></b><br /><p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">About the Spa</span></b></p><p>My friend and I grabbed a casual breakfast and coffee at the resort one morning before our spa day; it was nothing special, but it was good. One step up from a regular hotel breakfast.</p><p><br /></p><p>The boys went golfing one day so the girls stayed around the resort for massages and a spa day. I'm not one to typically spend time at the resort or get massages when I go out of town but if this is what you enjoy doing on vacation, you will love the spa amenities at the Hyatt Regency. It is amazing and the whole day was a relaxing, incredible experience.</p><p><br /></p><p>They have a sauna, hot tub, heated pool, fireplace and lounge seats outside. We enjoyed lunch and wine while lounging in the sun by a fireplace—it was wonderful. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h1 style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Ate & Drank</u></b></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;">Brunch at Hash Kitchen</h2><div><b>Thoughts:</b> Definitely go!</div><div><br /></div><div>This. Place. Is. Bomb.</div><div><br /></div><div>My one regret from our Scottsdale trip is not doing a boozy brunch at Hash. We went here on our last day in town on the way to the airport so we were all dead at this point. The food was amazing and the ambiance couldn't have been more fun.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to get: </b>We got the açaí bowl—and it came out in a boat and with a windmill. They are so extra in the best way possible.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now we're thinking about opening one of these in Dallas. It would be a hit!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.hashkitchen.com/menus/" target="_blank"><b>Peep the Hash menu</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Breakfast at JOJO Coffeehouse</h2><div><b>Thoughts:</b> Skip (or go if you have time to kill)</div><div><br /></div>My boyfriend and I wanted to go here because they have a coffee flight and lighter/healthy options for breakfast. The restaurant is cute and it had a nice crowd while we were there.<div><br />The coffee flight was was fun and a novelty item to get but the food wasn't up to par. It had potential to be yummy but all of the food came out cold. We were disappointed.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://jojocoffeehouse.com" target="_blank">Check out JOJO's Coffeehouse</a></b></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKiAF62jGeWs3HMdGHITHrAsN2jxF28sGQ5ZM1p_RMRHjasy9oy8cVnXTGN7yXxGy5kOJ5D6EwwZRUMvwaXNZE1EV-GkRyhFAcFo53Z321IlFPxQnrzp7p3Sum-PLZpylVGmgSeD6h8k/s2048/IMG_5764.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="where to eat in scottsdale az" border="0" data-original-height="1185" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKiAF62jGeWs3HMdGHITHrAsN2jxF28sGQ5ZM1p_RMRHjasy9oy8cVnXTGN7yXxGy5kOJ5D6EwwZRUMvwaXNZE1EV-GkRyhFAcFo53Z321IlFPxQnrzp7p3Sum-PLZpylVGmgSeD6h8k/s16000/IMG_5764.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Lunch at Cook & Craft</h2><p><b>Thoughts:</b> Check it out if you have time</p><p><br /></p><p>We stumbled upon this place when we got into Scottsdale and it was a successful random pick. It has a bit of an upscale hipster vibe with a cute outside patio and casual ambiance. Our waiter was so nice and helpful with recommendations, especially with their beer selection. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>What to get:</b> Cauliflower Wings, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Gnocchi Stuffed Acorn Squash, Craft Burger</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://cookandcraftaz.com" target="_blank"><b>More from Cook & Craft</b></a></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Happy Hour at Sorso Wine Room</h2><p><b>Thoughts:</b> Check out if you have time</p><p><br /></p><p>We only spent a small time here for happy hour with some friends who live in town. I can't attest to their food, and only had Prosecco but the place was cute and had a nice vibe. Our service was not great either so I probably wouldn't visit here again but it is a cute place to grab a drink before a date or for a girl's night but it is nothing special.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>What to get:</b> The Prosecco was good but that's all we tried.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://sorsowineroom.com" target="_blank"><b>See more of Sorso here</b></a></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Dinner at Culinary Dropout </h2><div><b>Thoughts:</b> Must go</div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">This place was such a vibe. It was dark and gloomy inside but with a lively atmosphere. I got the Chopped Chicken salad and it was one of the best salads I've ever had (I know, weird thing to get but #health).</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">They had live music and the musician playing took requests. We were the most obnoxious table in the place but it was <i>fun</i>.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>What to get:</b> Chopped Chicken salad, SanTan Devil's Ale, pretzels and cheese</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><b><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i3QckSYFdlCooIyRcmUFO1SO6TzsFtGt?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Explore more of Culinary Dropout</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8XadadWcwAazE0CBkGmDpCFOTUJ5Uk4KK0waMsEL4VaVnVIshTK9X4IzAMNzMXA8zO3NWz1u5O6W8-VvFtkQiCgKkdMeD4mLU3dB-F3THJ603oN3W1rmsK5nc6Rj7lbg2bmGlOJ8pUA/s1117/Screen+Shot+2021-04-28+at+11.44.21+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="1117" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8XadadWcwAazE0CBkGmDpCFOTUJ5Uk4KK0waMsEL4VaVnVIshTK9X4IzAMNzMXA8zO3NWz1u5O6W8-VvFtkQiCgKkdMeD4mLU3dB-F3THJ603oN3W1rmsK5nc6Rj7lbg2bmGlOJ8pUA/w640-h352/Screen+Shot+2021-04-28+at+11.44.21+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Dinner at The Mission (Old Town)</h2><div><b>Thoughts:</b> Must go</div><div><br /></div><p>The atmosphere was lively and upbeat, and the foods and drinks were delectable. This is a great place to go for an inexpensive but amazing dinner. <i>So</i> yummy.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>What to get:</b> Spicy Skinny Marg, Roasted Pork Shoulder, Oaxacan Cheesy Rice, Chorizo Porchetta </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.themissionaz.com" target="_blank"><b>See more of The Mission</b></a></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: left;">Dinner at Toca Madera</h2><p><b>Thoughts:</b> Must go; a little splurge</p><p><br /></p><p>This was a highly recommended place for us to check out and it did not disappoint. <br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Toca Madera was the fanciest place we went by far. It was basically a nightclub in the form of a restaurant. The ambiance was sleek, sexy and dark. They have dim lighting, trees and orbs as the centerpiece of the place, and a full bar. It looked like a lot of couples were on dates so it's a perfect spot for that. The waitresses are dressed to the nines, the food was perfect and our drinks came on fire.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>What to get:</b> scallops, guac, street corn, truffle mac and cheese, one of drinks on fire (then switch to wine or beer though because their drinks are weak), oysters</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tocamadera.com" target="_blank"><b>Explore more from Toca Madera</b></a></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><u>Explored</u></h1><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Jeep Tour with AZ Off-Road Jeep Adventures</h2><p><b>Thoughts:</b> Must do!</p><p><br /></p><p>Explore the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale. This was an experience I'll never forget and my favorite memory from the trip. </p><p><br /></p><p>You ride to the desert in a 6 passenger jeep and I think you can get up to 8 if you have a bigger party. Steve was our tour guide and he was a perfect little angel! Ask for him if you book. They provide coolers of beer and water as well, but I will say it's hard to drink on such bumpy roads for the most part. When you get up to the sunset lookout point, you're able to walk around for a while, pop a cold one and take pictures. We actually learned a lot from Steve about the different cacti and the desert.</p><p><br /></p><p>The whole jeep tour is was $80/person + tip. Worth it!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.thejeeptours.com" target="_blank"><b>Book here</b></a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAK0ih4d5kWHKHXDh8rgRHEQ_P-SSDTk1K76t4dSjvXIaNxxjjo59Y9ngHmDUG3pVgNKm7H9WGkBfrakWU7eDiAjR2ChHxsRLLkn9Cc8Jqs9v2g1_P3CnbzXfTaVKLsU1dnlM1WIKn7vs/s3133/IMG_5864.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="where to go in scottsdale" border="0" data-original-height="1004" data-original-width="3133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAK0ih4d5kWHKHXDh8rgRHEQ_P-SSDTk1K76t4dSjvXIaNxxjjo59Y9ngHmDUG3pVgNKm7H9WGkBfrakWU7eDiAjR2ChHxsRLLkn9Cc8Jqs9v2g1_P3CnbzXfTaVKLsU1dnlM1WIKn7vs/s16000/IMG_5864.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Golfing at Starfire</h2><p>The boys went golfing at Starfire and wouldn't stop talking about it; they loved it so much.</p><p><br /></p><p>My boyfriend planned their golf day and basically looked for a nice-looking golf course that wasn't a million dollars to play. Scottsdale is a golf destination so if you or your partner is a pro golfer, I don't know that I can suggest this course with confidence, but for the average group who aren't pros, they loved this option.</p><p><br /></p><p>There's everything you can think of to do during the day, depending on what you like doing. Here are few things we did that didn't need full details provided + ideas we thought of but didn't get to.</p><ul><li>Hiking at Hayden Butte Preserve</li><li>Disc golf at Papago</li><li>Walking or biking around Old Town</li></ul><div><br /></div><h2><br /></h2><h2>Scottsdale Update During the Pandemic</h2><p><b>Masks are required indoors</b> everywhere (when you are not eating or drinking). Some patrons were a little more lax with them, like wouldn't wear them to the restrooms or walking a short distance in a restaurant. It was pretty normal compared to Dallas so I wasn't caught off guard or felt uncomfortable.</p><p><br /></p><p>Our resort was the most lax place we experienced. It was hit or miss when it came to people wearing masks around the resort and at the pool. Just as a head's up.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Random note:</b> Scottsdale Uber drivers are not nice! Majority of the ones we got were shockingly rude.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>What to wear:</b> We went in early January. The weather was 75 and sunny during the day, and 40/50 at night and definitely chilly in the desert. I brought layers so I could easily throw on a jacket or take it off as the temperature changed during each day.</p><p><br /></p><p>Most places were more on the casual side but you wouldn't look of feel weird if you went more dressy either. Jeans and a cute top is what I wore majority of the time.</p><div><br /></div><p>And there you have it, kids! A perfect weekend in Scottsdale planned for you that includes where to stay, where to eat and what to do.</p><p><br /></p><p>Do you have any Scottsdale recommendations? Share the wealth and leave a comment your favorites below!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="jeep tour scottsdale az" border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLThuFwOixSe-u0MEvZf1GfAN_BwI08wmVhedti-4VHb5Q0MoVvYh19ElGpRtHkf50OLtw3L83SvMk8Pg3RXj1tb24iOyH31R0aLwTHTB5YtBpI7TPs8J5eDJusrgxYlBwdattqLi_90/s16000/IMG_5894.HEIC" /></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728178203486399308.post-47137237277465436082020-12-01T09:06:00.005-06:002020-12-01T09:19:51.160-06:00Dallas Shelters to Give Back to This Holiday Season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CwMKDYG7-0iEnInoypeQ_-v_oFyrZlBFq4GfBr8zY423KDKxZO1UjC_D2LIgJxpicyoePIbZbfgG0b6uJhXTsGYJxTXK3qghp1fuN8yUqlaHwQfdNP-9s1YSpa35PTmybdePZyiv6bg/s1880/4+Dallas+Organizations+to+Donate+to.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="dallas shelters donations" border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="1880" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CwMKDYG7-0iEnInoypeQ_-v_oFyrZlBFq4GfBr8zY423KDKxZO1UjC_D2LIgJxpicyoePIbZbfgG0b6uJhXTsGYJxTXK3qghp1fuN8yUqlaHwQfdNP-9s1YSpa35PTmybdePZyiv6bg/w640-h538/4+Dallas+Organizations+to+Donate+to.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Every time the holiday season hits, it puts things doubly into perspective for me. I am extra thankful for my mine and my family's health, the fact that I have a job, my friends, and no major complaints. I think 2020 has put things into perspective for everyone.</p><p><br /></p><div>With that being said, this year has made me want to give back more than usual. By no means am I trying to toot my own horn, I just want to share any little bits of happiness I can with others, whether that is for Giving Tuesday or any normal day of the year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Currently, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/16/there-are-more-people-getting-unemployment-benefits-than-there-are-unemployed-workers.html" target="_blank">21 million Americans are unemployed</a> which means there are <i>so</i> many families that aren't able to have a nice Thanksgiving dinner or provide gifts for their children on Christmas day and that beyond breaks my heart. </div><div><br /></div><div>Initially, I wanted to collect donations and put together care packages to give to women's shelters in Dallas but it seems that not many places are taking donations due to COVID, but I did get some great options and wanted to share my findings with anyone who might be interested in donating or adopting a family for the holidays!</div><div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support</h2><div style="text-align: left;">Genesis Women's Shelter & Support is a place for women escaping domestic violence. This place was actually suggested from my Instagram followers—thanks guys!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">They are currently not taking physical donations (like clothing or bedding) due to COVID, but are accepting:</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Gift cards - Visa, Amazon, Target or Walmart</li><li>Wrapping paper, bows, ribbon but has to be dropped off in person</li></ul>The above items must be dropped off in person but if you don't live locally, you can donate money online, adopt a family or sponsor an angel tree. In regard to adopting a family, each woman will be given gift cards totaling $150 for herself and every child will receive a $50 gift card. These cards are given early, along with wrapping supplies, so that mom is able to shop for her kiddos and put gifts under the tree herself. Sponsoring an angel tree entails a $25 gift card for each child to allow them to experience the magic of the holidays!<br /><div><br /></div><div>To donate or find out more, visit <a href="https://www.genesisshelter.org/events/holiday/">https://www.genesisshelter.org/events/holiday/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">The Family Place</h2>The Family Place supports victims of family violence.</div><div><br /></div><div>They have donation amount tiers that includes:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>$1,500 that provides one month worth of medical supplies</li><li>$500 ensures one month of safety for a dog or cat in The Family Place Kennel</li><li>$250 provides 300 meals for families living in their Emergency Shelters</li><li>$125 pays for a week of childcare at their Safe Campus Shelter</li><li>$70 gives one night of shelter to a mother and child at one of their Emergency Shelters</li><li>You can also donate any amount you want, these are just the options they give so you know exactly what your donation is going to</li></ul><div>They are also still accepting these items in person:</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Gift Cards: grocery stores, gas, Visa</li><li>Twin XL Sheets</li><li>Crib Sheets</li><li>Full-Size Toiletries</li><li>Canned Food</li><li>Formula & Baby Food</li></ul><div>They have an <a href="https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3VUC8EJV14TJJ">Amazon wishlist</a>. When you purchase, the item will be shipped straight to them—so easy and convenient!<br /><br />To donate or learn more, head to <a href="https://www.familyplace.org/donation/donate-items">https://www.familyplace.org/donation/donate-items</a></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Mosaic Family Services</h2>Mosaic Family Services helps refugees and immigrants in crisis. They give support through emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling and therapy, legal services and education. <div><br /></div><div>They have <a href="https://mosaicservices.org/what-you-can-do/in-kind-donations-2/" target="_blank">a whole page</a> of categories and sorted items that they need composed of groceries, hygienic and household items.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mosaic Family Services has <a href="https://mosaicservices.org/donate/" target="_blank">donation tiers</a> that include:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>$25 will help a family fulfill their grocery shopping</li><li>$50 can help provide counseling and play therapy for a child who has experiened trauma</li><li>$100 provides survivors with an attorney to ensure their voice is heard and rights are recognized</li><li>$250 sponsor a child for summer camp for 12 weeks</li><li>$500 provides health care advocacy and case management for a refugee family</li><li>$1,000 can sponsor a survivor at Mosaic House for one month</li><li>You can also input any custom amount you'd like to give</li></ul></div><div><div><div>To donate or learn more, check out <a href="https://mosaicservices.org">https://mosaicservices.org</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Austin Street Center </h2><div>Austin Street Center is a help for the homeless. They provide for more than 400 men and women who find shelter and safety with them each night.</div><div><br /></div><div>Austin Street Center is asking for monetary donations at this time due to COVID-19 since they are trying to limit donation drop offs and in-person contact. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the ways to donate:</div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.austinstreet.org/donations_/" target="_blank">Monetary donations</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2EN9K10D863ZB/ref=cm_sw_su_w" target="_blank">Amazon Wishlist</a></li><li>Gift cards to Sam’s Club, Walmart and Target</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>To donate or learn more, head to <a href="https://www.austinstreet.org">https://www.austinstreet.org</a></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>These are definitely not the end-all-be-all options, but these are some of the most legitimate Dallas shelters I could find that were in need of items. If they don't tickle your fancy, find something that does :) Whatever you choose to donate your time or money to has the opportunity to change lives.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728178203486399308.post-29371946889942759992020-11-12T10:53:00.009-06:002020-11-18T22:03:30.967-06:00Francesca's Sale: 50-70% off<p>All of these items are pretty affordable anyways, but with the sale, these are <i>great</i> prices. A tiny bit over my price point but I got some basics that would be totally worth it at full price. To be fully transparent, from the sale, I purchased:</p><div class="rs-adblock"><ul><li>Cream fur coat for $27</li><li>Cognac suede skirt for $19</li><li>Black pom pom sweater for $27</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP8NGvtUVa25Llc18wAnK2lAtEs3kT7teTf-ej6GLBu_leqS2goF9K7L4iAuqPWSnN7rKutr4ApACiQtBu1wFWM-GHROJ8_9cxbqGn2yDOq29YT4W_2ISFS4xqxhY__0dWtAxx1T4GfDM/s945/IMG_4625.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="688" height="607" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP8NGvtUVa25Llc18wAnK2lAtEs3kT7teTf-ej6GLBu_leqS2goF9K7L4iAuqPWSnN7rKutr4ApACiQtBu1wFWM-GHROJ8_9cxbqGn2yDOq29YT4W_2ISFS4xqxhY__0dWtAxx1T4GfDM/w442-h607/IMG_4625.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>
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These shorts are probably the third pair of workout shorts I’ve bought in the last few months but they. were. necessary.<br /><br />I’m not a fan of the biker short trend (I was the queen of this trend in elementary school and I think I’ve hit my quote of bike shorts in my life) and these are short enough that I don’t feel like a frump.<br /><br />What I wanted in a new pair of shorts was: high waisted, a couple inch inseam (these are 4”), comfortable, durable, and ideally with some compression and these were perfect! They aren’t super tight and I wish they had a bit more compression to them but overall, I like them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARDoq5RAw7gue-cO3r1cJ2lFnCzgV1yDhKezkeUQAy3PwF6g45v5AmZnEKMNUCyTTeZjOihF0jdTTmD3uplGLL8lBjfHwBqvscQa3olmK0i9IF3JtQHF4qdjthqxDDb2k7VyAg3Vu8rg/s480/pockets.gif" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="480" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARDoq5RAw7gue-cO3r1cJ2lFnCzgV1yDhKezkeUQAy3PwF6g45v5AmZnEKMNUCyTTeZjOihF0jdTTmD3uplGLL8lBjfHwBqvscQa3olmK0i9IF3JtQHF4qdjthqxDDb2k7VyAg3Vu8rg/w246-h138/pockets.gif" width="246" /></a></div><div><br />I’m 5’5”, 135 lbs and wearing a size M. I probably could have gone with the S but my worst fear was having them too tight and a muffin top would begin to form so I decided to go with the larger size, but I think in general, they run pretty TTS and you could go with your normal size!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bit.ly/33C1fhg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="547" height="61" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-zfRGCUndY5sSpsBVmZal0ZsTZkMdqfj57m9NbUDTBQu6OX79cHf6affVYYMhjngACs4UuVSNHw01XR3vxUinEuGpgmcoEwu1l2Krzo3OlIiXL3UstQMQkNDw2P-0KVjnsW7JDPU4eA/w143-h61/ATBS+Button.jpg" width="143" /></a></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23yaK0V-0mpGkw5uHSzjzrA_WCvPW43vP6R5hw0WWE_7mU_hc17QAVgg9x7OBGtC17aQ3h7ZfODGGoaOfqlxr-3RKa0so2ah66aaYZu9cYDNDAfqJA2Rubc9LkqnONndK4Hzb-zmamqk/s1333/Sunnies.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="850" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23yaK0V-0mpGkw5uHSzjzrA_WCvPW43vP6R5hw0WWE_7mU_hc17QAVgg9x7OBGtC17aQ3h7ZfODGGoaOfqlxr-3RKa0so2ah66aaYZu9cYDNDAfqJA2Rubc9LkqnONndK4Hzb-zmamqk/w255-h400/Sunnies.jpg" width="255" /></a></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: left;">Designer Inspired Oversized Round Circle Sunglasses</h2>I wanted to add a new set of sunglasses to my never ending collection so of course, checking out Amazon was my first plan of action and boy did they deliver. These are Karen Walker-inspired and about a 6th of the price (seriously!) These are great dupes in general, but incredibly great dupes for the price.</div><div><br /></div><div>The ones I'm wearing are <b>only</b> <b>$12!</b> They also have black frames with smoke lenses. These sunglasses are really sturdy and high-quality while also being super light! It's some kind of trickery. 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I have literally been using these since college, soooooo 10 years probably!? I have combination skin but it's extra dry during the winter season so that's why I initially tried these - they are specifically for hydration.<br /><br />The Yes to line is a wonderful line of products in my opinion, and I especially love the Yes to Coconut products. 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It is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is becoming increasingly popular in America.</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">I first heard of gua sha when I stumbled upon <a href="https://www.instagram.com/noyskincare/?hl=en" target="_blank">noyskincare</a> on Instagram and became so fascinated with her facial and skincare techniques. She shares really interesting facial massages to do on yourself too! I have also seen some of my friends sharing their gua sha techniques so I was really interested and went down a bit of a rabbit hole.</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">After doing research on my own, I learned that the supposed benefits of using gua sha are: tension relief, detoxifying, improves lymphatic ruction (aka breaks up the liquid in your muscles and moves it along to where it's supposed to go) and act as a natural face lift. Your face is a muscle-filled area of the body that typically doesn't get the kind of the attention it needs.</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">It's also one of the cheapest skincare techniques to try out!</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Over the last month, I used it a handful of times and I can't say that I saw any visible results but it sure did feel good! For me, it was great to relieve headaches and tension in my neck specifically. I will report back and update this post if I see different results!</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">If this sounds interesting to you, please do some research on your own to see how often you should do it, what you should be feeling while you're doing it, what kind of stone are best, etc. It's different for every person and I am no professional so please don't trust me when it comes to skincare :)</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><a href="https://bit.ly/2DB977G" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="547" height="61" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_9Fjl0POVrw3_sEmfoQsyoEgnkiCzIOWBoQqiFJPjC1sGs7WKNyDUTiFsvMD230Pe_xkWv3ljBn6hM3IDhGTWMIeRxOQCbMqgaQNtHSpWVekWctMQrP9pcI5xKfuChfL71UkjQP-F8k/w143-h61/ATBS+Button.jpg" width="143" /></a></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><h3 style="color: black; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><b>ITEMS I PASSED ON</b></h3><b>12oz Stainless Steel Insulated Coffee Mug <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Someone I follow on IG share this as an Amazon lightning deal and they totally got me. I made a rash decision and got a <a href="https://bit.ly/30Orqjf" target="_blank">2 pack of these mugs</a>. I always end up re-heating my coffee at least once a day so I figured investing in better mugs actually made sense...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But these do nothing. Didn't keep my liquids hotter for any longer than a regular ceramic mug and were a little pricey for something average - albeit cute. They also didn't fit in my car's cup holders so there were just no benefits of these. 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<i>Anyways</i>, one day I decided to get my eyebrow pencils (I'm very fancy) on Amazon because I was in dire need - bless you 2 day shipping, bless you. I set up my account for a subscription style delivery and now they deliver my eyebrow pencils at the exact time that I need them every month. Subscribe and save is the way to go!<br />
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Another not-so-fun purchase but may be useful to anyone with some pups! My oldest dog, Miley, is at the ripe young age of 13-ish and has quite the collection of teeth issues. I'm trying my hardest to avoid the $700+ it takes to get her teeth professionally cleaned (under anesthesia + teeth being pulled + whatever the heck else could happen) so this is where I'm starting.<br />
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Bad teeth (as with humans) can lead to effects on the heart as well and at Miley's last vet visit, I was told she has a heart murmur. Another reason I'm trying to get her teeth cleaned as much as I can on my own to protect her little heart!!<br />
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Update as of 7/8/20:</b><i> I've brushed Miley's teeth 4 times at this point and the results are incredible. I've also been giving her </i><a href="https://bit.ly/2Z8v9ao" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">these tooth treats</a><i> everyday and the plaque is literally falling off so I don't know if the combination is doing the trick or the teeth brushing is working wonders. Either way, I am so excited to see what the vet says in the next 6 months! Definitely recommend. </i><br />
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STORi Clear Plastic Vanity and Desk Drawer Organizers</h3>
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I got tired of the drawers in my bathroom becoming more and more unorganized. I am pretty type A when it comes to some things, like my living or working situation. I know where everything I own is at <i>most</i> times and somehow I guess some ghost in the middle of the night decided to cram my drawers with a lot of crap and I woke up one day screaming when I reached for my moisturizer.</div>
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My drawers are about 11" wide and they fit perfectly! I can fit 3 rows of holders if I wanted to. It isn't the world's biggest difference but I LOVE these things! They stack on top of each other (my bathroom drawers can fit 2 of them stacked perfectly fine) so you can move them around as you need as well. The only downfall to these is that they don't have any sticky feet on the bottom so they do move around in the drawer a little bit but that's something that can easily be fixed if it bothers you.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728178203486399308.post-55739136936014459482020-04-12T15:55:00.000-05:002020-07-23T22:38:18.008-05:00Abercrombie & Fitch Sale: 50% off + 15% off<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am such a bargain shopper and honestly, rarely spend over $25 on one item (unless it's something important or a solid pair of shoes) so when I saw bathing suit bottoms for under $15 and shorts for $25 I about died.</div>
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I'm not here to give you a pep talk about how we are all in this together and how you should stay home (BUT YOU SHOULD BE STAYING HOME) because there are way too many messages about that right now, I simply wanted to put together a list of things I've been doing to keep myself occupied!<br />
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I know there are a million lists out there for things to do while we await the conquering of COVID-19 and I almost didn't put together this list, but you never know when ideas will spark something new for someone else!<br />
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<li>The Masked Singer (3 seasons)</li>
<li>Almost Family (1 season)</li>
<li>Little Fires (new show, I've heard rave reviews, only 3 episodes as of right meow)</li>
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<li>The Circle (1 season)</li>
<li>Love is Blind (1 season)</li>
<li>Shameless (Originally HBO - 9 seasons)</li>
<li>In the Dark (1 season)</li>
<li>The 100 (5 seasons)</li>
<li>You (2 seasons)</li>
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<li>Gossip Girl (6 seasons)</li>
<li>Glee (6 seasons)</li>
<li>Criminal Minds (12 seasons)</li>
<li>Vampire Diaries (8 seasons)</li>
<li>Grey's Anatomy (15 seasons + the one on TV now)</li>
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<b>Working out with (or without) YouTube Videos</b><br />
Working out at home is not something I was excited about. I've always found it hard to get motivated to do a great workout when I was sitting at my kitchen table 3 minutes before I moved to the living room to work it out. Since we have no other real choice for workouts right now, my affinity for home workouts has grown. Running outside is still my favorite form of cardio but you never know what you're going to get<br />
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<li>I've personally been following <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpQ34afVgk8cRQBjSJ1xuJQ" target="_blank">MadFit </a>for short home workouts (that kick your butt), and by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithkassandra" target="_blank">Yoga with Kassandra</a> for yoga/stretching (this is particularly helpful while we are all sitting on couches or tables we don't normally do to work at!)</li>
<li>Dallasites also shared a post on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KjW77ArNH/" target="_blank">trails to walk around Dallas</a> that aren't the typical ones (Katy Trail and White Rock) which I thought was really helpful! I walked White Rock Lake recently with my boyfriend and it was just as packed as a normal weekend. This was before the shelter-in-place mandate, please don't stone me.</li>
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<li>Songkick has a list <a href="https://www.songkick.com/live-stream-concerts?utm_source=skemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=livestreamskweb&utm_content=cta" target="_blank">here</a></li>
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<li>I recently started playing Ruzzle (basically a word search game). I don't think I'm very good lolz play me and you'll probably beat me and have a great self esteem boost about your brains - @basicstacy</li>
<li>Fibbage is a game that started as an online game (I think) that was played in person but a few of my friends in Atlanta decided to try it online and it was pretty fun! We played via Webex and it was definitely a fun way to pass the time with friends long distance while enjoying a glass of wine.</li>
<li>94<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 19.200000762939453px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">° </span>is an app ad I fell for on Instagram but it's actually pretty fun! I only really like playing games that get your brain cranking (as you can tell) and this is exactly what this game is. It's an assortment of random questions about everything under the sun - sports, history, geography, food, etc. They give you a blank canvas and you have to "pin" the right answer. For instance, one question asked how fast a kangaroo can go and gave you a speedometer to pin your answer to. The quicker you guess right, the more coins you get. Some questions are dumb (like "pick out the basketball from all these balls") but others are interesting and I'm learning a lot, which I love. Check if out if you're a little quizlet yourself!</li>
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<b>Be a Bookworm </b><br />
My recent faves (all suspense/thrillers<span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-transform: uppercase;"> </span><img alt="😈" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/svg/1f608.svg" style="background-image: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; display: inline !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; height: 1em !important; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" />):<br />
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<li><a href="https://bit.ly/2UFa8Aw" target="_blank">Verity</a> by Colleen Hoover</li>
<li><a href="https://bit.ly/2JfpnLf" target="_blank">In a Dark, Dark Wood</a> by Ruth Ware</li>
<li><a href="https://bit.ly/2wsBWQP" target="_blank">The Couple Next Door </a>by Sheri Lapena</li>
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If you have any other easy ideas to keep yourself busy during hibernation, or want to share your username for a game to play together, leave a comment below! Let's be ever better virtual friends :)<br />
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<b><br /></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728178203486399308.post-25467155794787463352020-01-31T14:02:00.000-06:002020-02-26T14:03:33.622-06:00What I'm Loving: January 2020<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Honeybody by Kishi Bashi (redone by Nu Deco Ensemble)</b><br />
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<b>The Circle on Netflix</b><br />
You guys. This is the most underrated show, I can't believe more people aren't talking about it!<br />
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It is a competition show where 8 people live in an apartment building but never get to meet each other. They are able to chat online with each other in groups or private messages. This is the only interactions they have with each other so contestants can choose to be themselves, a total catfish, simply change their name - whatever they want to do. They have games/contests throughout their time there and the whole premise of the show is that your peers rate you off the interactions they have with you, so it's a completely social game!<br />
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It was really fascinating to me to see how people interacted with each other when there was no face-to-face barrier. It won't keep you on the edge of your seat and maybe more of a background show for some, but I found myself getting excited when new episodes came out. If you like social-ish experiment type shows, I think you will really like this!<br />
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<b>Blueberry Greek Yogurt by Noosa</b></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">I have a love/hate relationship with Greek yogurt. The first time I tried it, I absolutely hated it. It was tart and chunky and made me gag so I wrote it off for a long time. Then a year or so later, I decided to try another brand and flavored kind because I know how beneficial it is for you!</span>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">I saw Noosa at Tom Thumb and I am pretty much a sucker for anything blueberry so figured I would try it out... and I love it! I mix in some vanilla granola and eat this as dessert most nights! It's the perfect like snack before bed that won't make you hate yourself for indulging in. </span></div>
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When Winc Wines reached out to me for a collaboration, I was so stoked. Maybe even too stoked. Who wouldn't want to work with a wine company!? Only some cockatoos, I tell ya!<br />
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<i>*PS - don't miss the promo code at the bottom of this post!*</i><br />
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Before we dive into things, I do feel like I need to preface this post and acknowledge the fact that I am a new-ish wine convert. I do not know what I'm talking about when it comes to the sophisticated notes and tastes of wine. I once saw a wine described as having "hints of the inside of an oak barrel"....okay. Ridiculous statements like this are probably what turned me off of wine in the first place....<br />
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But within the last few months, I started to dive into it a little more and I think my palate has changed for the better. I started as a pure rosé girl and now I'm a proper 29-year old woman who likes an assortment of reds. I still don't know what I'm talking about so if you're a wine connoisseur, please don't hate me. If you have a sense of humor, please continue to move your eyes in a left-to-right-downward motion.<br />
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What's Winc, You Ask!?</h3>
So glad you asked! Winc is advertised as a wine club membership program, but there are no fees you have to pay, and no commitments. The "membership" just gives you discounted prices on their website. You can set up your shipments for however frequent or infrequently you would like. They've been mentioned by huge brands like <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtneyschiessl/2018/07/05/winc-not-your-average-wine-club/#5634679e4c26" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forbes</a> and <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/wine-subscription-services-that-will-make-you-feel-like-a-sommelier" target="_blank">Vogue</a>, which is part of the reason I wanted to check them out as well. One of the most important parts about Winc is that the wine gets delivered straight to your door! <i>Alas, the wine gods have smiled upon us.</i><br />
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Winc is great for new-to-the-scene wine lovers because they give you in-depth descriptions of each wine, what food to pair it with, and a helpful little book with some general wine terms you should learn. It's also a nice idea for the more seasoned wine lovers who simply like to try new wines. Winc works with winemakers and vineyards all across the globe, and I'm pretty positive they make their own wines that you can't buy in store #exclusive.<br />
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How Winc Works</h3>
I got my first box at the end of August with whites and roses for summer, and just ordered a "fall" shipment with all reds. I am stoked about this!! I'll give another review after I've guzzled down those bottles.<br />
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As a novice wine-o, I love the fact that Winc really helps you figure out what you might like right off the bat! I have no idea what kind of taste, hints, or bodies I like so taking their Palate Profile is a great place to start if you don't quite know what you're doing.<br />
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<b>Here's how the whole Winc process works:</b><br />
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1) You start off by taking a little quiz to help Winc better understand your taste buds.</div>
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2) They'll suggest 4 wines for you to get in your box. (You don't have to get these, you can switch them out for whatever you want!)<br />
3) Your wine gets shipped quickly and usually gets to you within a week.<br />
4) Sit around and relax while you get wine delivered straight to your door.<br />
5) Review your wines online to get a better curated box next time! (They take in your feedback so that they can better suggest wines for future shipments)<br />
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You can choose anywhere from 2-4 bottles in each package (but 4 bottles get free shipping so why not do that!?). Prices vary from $15-$55 without the Winc membership. With the membership, you get anywhere from about $2-10 off each bottle - which adds up to some extra cash money in yo pocket! With all the money you saved through Winc, you could make the ultimate charcuterie board! ;)</div>
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What I Tried From Winc</h3>
When I ordered my first box, it was still in the dead of summer so I opted for sweeter and lighter options. Here is what I got along with a short review of each:<br />
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<li><b>2017 Summer Water Rosé</b></li>
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<li>A little too sweet for me, but good. This is one of their most popular options.</li>
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<li><b>2018 Mercana Malbec</b></li>
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<li>Tasted like rubbing alcohol and made me cringe.</li>
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<li><b>2018 Cocomero Rosé</b></li>
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<li><b>2017 Rosa Obscura Red Blend</b></li>
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Winc Promo Code</h2>
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Break ups suck. Moving on can be hard. Feelings about exes can be weird.<br />
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Today I found out that my ex-<i>husband</i> got engaged.</div>
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I wasn't shocked by this news. I won't go into all the details but he has been dating the same girl since we broke up. It's been almost 3 years since then so by no means are any of the feelings fresh.</div>
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Things have been processed, everyone has moved on, but it's still a little weird. How I'm feeling is something that I can't explain besides... weird.</div>
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It's weird to think about the person I thought I'd share the rest of my life with is now spending his with someone else.</div>
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<b>And it's weird that I'm not upset by it.</b><br />
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I'm not sad, I'm not jealous, I'm not wishing for something different in my life. And I'll probably be done thinking about it by the time I'm done writing this post :) I'm happy exactly where I am in life!</div>
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I actually wish them the best. And that's not something I ever thought I would say.</div>
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Having a marriage end was easily the most heartbreaking and hardest thing I've ever had to go through but I know God had a plan throughout it all. I truly believe that and that's what has gotten me through many sleepless nights, intense feelings of unwanted-ness and like something was wrong with me, or thinking that I wasn't pretty or fun enough to keep a guy around.</div>
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<b>But sometimes it's as easy as this: two people just simply aren't meant for each other.</b></div>
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As much as it sucks that we got engaged, married, and started a pretty solid life together, I wouldn't change anything from the entire experience. I learned about myself and grew as a person, and I don't think any other situation could have transformed me like that did.</div>
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With all that being said, I just want to give hope to anyone who is going through a heart wrenching time. Whether you've lost a loved one, got your heart broken, or are in a phase of feeling single and unwanted, remember that <b>He has a plan.</b></div>
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I promise you there is a reason for what you're going through, and you are being molded to be an even better version of yourself. Don't let troubling times get you down, and don't be sad about being sad!<br />
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I think sadness/negative emotions are something that many people don't know how to deal with but embracing them, processing and dealing with them can be monumental in your growth and your sanity. If you don't genuinely move past this pain point, you're going to have a weight on your shoulders for maybe, ever. <i>Who wants that?!</i> </div>
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I took a solid year after we decided to part ways to take time for myself. I wasn't dating, I wasn't being all that social, I grew as a person and took care of myself more than I ever had. I truly think that year of my life was one of growth, transformation, and self realization.</div>
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I just really, really, <i>really</i> want anyone reading this who has a heavy heart to know that <b>THINGS DO GET BETTER.</b></div>
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It's so incredibly easy to get caught up in your own horrible thoughts and feelings but be careful to not harp on them for too long! I wanted to share some ways that help me get over break ups in hopes that you may get some ideas for yourself or new tips to pass along!</div>
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Pray every single day. And multiple times.</div>
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Exercise, read, go to the spa, check out some new restaurants. Do whatever makes you happy, in a better mood, and will help boost your spirits. Take time to get through your feelings in <i>a healthy way. </i>This doesn't mean eat or drink your feelings away, or act reckless and irresponsible.</div>
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After you've starting to sort through your feelings, do something fun and time consuming! Start a new hobby or create a bucket list of things to do. You can even dive into work (again, in a healthy way) if that's how you like to deal with things. Find something that works for you. For me, I started painting more!<i> (I have a little <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StacyInspired?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>, for those of you who may not know)</i></div>
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Maybe have some fun rebounds, or maybe wait around and date someone you're serious about. Whatever you feel is right in your heart, I think you should do <i>(within reason - don't go Gone Girl on me, okay!?)</i></div>
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Do not settle for a man (or woman!) that is not a genuinely good person. It's easy to get caught up in "bad guys" after break up or feel that you aren't sufficient enough for someone amazing and that IS NOT TRUE. It's okay to have high standards, know what you're looking for, and not settling for something less than ideal for you. I haven't officially dated anyone in 3 years and it has been on purpose. Don't feel like you need a significant other! Wait for someone who treats you right, makes you happy and a better person :)</div>
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I love that we (as human beings) are pushing those in need to talk to professionals! There's no longer a stigma behind going to counseling and you should never be embarrassed by it. I've gone and it can be life changing! If you feel <i>eh</i> about trying to find a therapist in your area and going in for sessions, there are multiple apps and websites these days that you can use as an outlet!</div>
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After a break up, it's easy to go full on hermit mode and this is totally fine for a while but don't let yourself drift into a black hole of loneliness. Planning a trip will give you something to look forward to - whether you go alone or with some friends. If you don't want to spend loads of money going to another state, check out some hot spots near you and travel a couple hours to stay in an AirBnB for a night.<br />
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Help us all and drop a line in the comments below on ways that help you get over a break up! And if you need someone to talk to or vent to, send me an email :)</div>
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There is a weird influx of concerts happening in Dallas this month. I couldn't believe it every time I heard another musician! I don't know if it has always been a thing, but I October described as "Rocktober" on the radio and it was absolute music to my ears (<i>LOLZ - get it?!</i>)</div>
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Not going to go in depth about the concert because #boring but if you are a fan of Cold War Kids at all, I highly recommend seeing them live! They sound exactly like their music which is always a huge plus. They put on a great show, were interactive with the audience, played 98% of the songs that I wanted to here and it was an overall blast! 10/10 would recommend.</div>
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Each month I round up a list of my current favorites - from TV shows, to beauty products, outfits and everything in between!</div>
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Of course, with fall on the horizon, all things leopard are starting to make their magnetic way towards women around the world. I have a complicated relationship with leopard that I think is just starting to be clear..<br />
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I love how leopard looks on other people but have never been a fan of it on myself. For some reason I just always felt like Jane of the Jungle in it... Until I realized I just need to wear leopard in small doses to make it work for me. With that being said, the leopard flats below have been on repeat for me, and I just ordered the black zip up sweater featuring the subtle hint of leopard!<br />
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<b>3 Minute Miracle Curls by Aussie</b><br />
I am always on the hunt for new hair products - especially for my curly hair! I have been using (more or less) the same shampoo/condition, hair spray, and mouse for the past 10 years - no joke - yet I often find myself wanting to try new products, they just never work out. This, however, was one of the few spur-of-the-moment purchases that I will be keeping in my arsenal!<br />
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Without going into my whole life story, I am a 20-something lady with a very strict budget! I think no matter what your situation is, you should have some sort of budget, even if it's not a strict one! To be transparent, I give myself only $100/month to spend on "fun things" which include clothes, items I don't necesarily need (home decor, fancy shmancy hairspray, etc.) and concerts. Essentially, anything that isn't a bill or necessity that is absolutely needed in my life.<br />
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This effects my blogging life because (as you can imagine) I'm not buying a lot of clothes that are currently in stores. I re-style older items and buy a very large majority of my clothes on sale (so most of the time they are sold out by the time I can share with you guys!). I try really hard to link up "similar items" for you guys to shop when I share an outfit via LIKEtoKNOW.it but from experience and analytics, "similar items" are not things you girlies tend to shop, which is understandable. If you see something you want, you probably want that exact item!</div>
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Plus, it's stress on me because I feel so obligated to post LTK links so if I can't find similar items, I tend to just not post the outfit - am I the only crazy who does this?</div>
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A "good deal" to me is not $80 booties marked down from $150. A good deal to me is an $11 top (<i>can I get an amen!?</i>) and $30 wedges. And obviously, budgeting and finances are very personal things to each individual and if $80 booties are within your budget then by all means, have at it! That's just nothing that is within my realm of spending right now, nor did I grow up spending like that. This is one of my biggest peeves about the Nordstrom sale: yes, things were on sale. But the sale price was not a price that was reasonable to me.</div>
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You're always getting sold something now, whether it's blatant or barely noticeable and this is just the reality of Instagram these days. I'm not totally hating on this because I share items I love, affiliate programs I am a part of, and all that jazz so I would be a hypocrite to say I totally dislike this reality... However, I do miss the "pure" days when everyone posted their selfie outfits because of their pure interest in posting them. There was no LIKEtoKNOW.it, no "influencers" - just a nice sized group of us lasses across the world sharing our everyday outfits!<br />
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It's just kind of funny to me that people go out for photoshoots now to take pictures of items to show them off and they don't truly wear them in real life. I can't say I will never, ever do this in my life because yes, sometimes you want to get an extra special shot of an item or get the right sunlight for a picture, or whatever. But everything I post is preeeeetty off the cuff. I wear a cute outfit and try to take a selfie, or hope that I can get a friend to get a semi-decent picture and that's the reality of it! (You'd be surprised at how hard it is for some people to take a nice photo!)<br />
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There has been this new wave of "promotion" where influencers are low-key asking for engagement, or just blatantly asking for it and I have the weirdest feelings about this - as in, most of the time, it drives me bonkers.</div>
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Yes, of course, we all want engagement. I would <i>love</i> if I got likes, comments, and saves on all of my posts, but I don't foresee myself ever <i>asking</i> for them. I know the Instagram algorithm has thrown everyone and their feeds for a loop, but I want anyone who follows me or interacts with my posts or stories to genuinely enjoy the content they are seeing from me.</div>
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I can get behind this kind of thing if maybe it happens every once in a while, but when I see the same person a few times a week saying things like "go like my recent" or "Instagram isn't showing you guys my posts - are you seeing my posts?" (I'm guilty of this every so often). Seems excessive, yeah? Not bashing anyone who does this, but I think it just adds to the inauthenticity that has progressed on Instagram over the past year or so.</div>
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"Fake" engagement also comes through forms of giveaways, where liking and commenting on certain posts enter you into a giveaway for the month. This is one of the ways that I think is actually a clever way to give back to your followers and also encourage engagement. I'm not hating on this tactic too much (even though it's kind of a roundabout way to ask for likes, don't ya think?)</div>
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The inauthenticity also comes in the form of comment pods. I have been part of comment pods before and they definitely do help. I was in one for a short time but it got too hard to keep up with. Comment pods work like this: a group of people are in a chat together (I used to be in one that used IG DM's to communicate but telegram is the new, bigger thing) and when one of them posts something new on Instagram, they send it to the group and everyone from the group goes to that post to like/comment/give engagement.<br />
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I feel like the production value and what most people want to see on Instagram now is just not super realistic for the average person to achieve. I am not a full time blogger; I have a 8-5 job where I work 40+ hours a week, workout multiples times a week, go to devos and church things + make any attempts at a social life, so as you can imagine, I'm a pretty busy girl! Not to say full time bloggers are just sitting around twiddling their thumbs and taking pictures - I do not think that's the case. But I do think it makes their lives a lot easier when blogging <i>is</i> their full time job.</div>
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And I will take responsibility of this one. If I truly cared to dress up, go out and take pictures, I would make it a priority, but I am more of a "in the moment" blogger (can we make this a thing, please?) as in I dress cute most days, dress up when I go out, and hope that I can convince one of my friends to snap a few pictures of me - and hope ONE will work out fine.</div>
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The platform/flatform phenomenon is my favorite trend of the summer! I've always been a big fan of wedges but the higher the heels got, the less interested I became. They're so cute but not quite functional for everyday wear. Then the rainclouds parted and God dropped off a little show called the platform sandal.</div>
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My 2 favorite things about the specific platforms below (that I own) are that 1) they are so comfortable! You can easily wear them all day and all night. I've worn mine probably around 10 times now and I haven't gotten one blister, pinch, nothing! 2) they are the perfect blend of casual and dressed up. Probably more so on the casual side but can be dressed up easily, so they have been my go-to for everything - work, dates, church, walks with the dogs... (just kidding)</div>
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If you've watched this show at all, you're probably already laughing at the fact that I am mentioning this show but it's a new guilty pleasure. My friend suggested I watch this and described it as "a mix between The Bachelor and Big Brother" and what those two shows equate to is: Bachelor in Paradise.<br />
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It's trashy, everybody is beautiful, and everyone has thick accents (helpful hint: watch with subtitles). It's definitely a mindless/entertaining show to watch - you won't be too invested in it, you won't be giddy about getting home to watch it, but you will have some laughs and learn a lot of British lingo! I usually watch this when I am trying to wind down for the night and not have nightmares (97% of the shows I watch are about serial killers or creepy).<br />
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Each month I round up a list of my current favorites - from TV shows, to beauty products, outfits and everything in between!</div>
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Not to get too deep in a favorites post, but I’ve been feeling incredibly self conscious about my body lately. I’m close to hitting 30, and I’ve already been told many times how that’s when your metabolism hits a wall and I now see what everyone was talking about... I workout a few times a week and eat okay (not super healthy but probably healthier than most of the country) but I recently decided that I need to make some healthier choices as far as my diet is concerned. </div>
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On my popular page on IG, I came across an account called <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecaloriedoctor/">@thecaloriedoctor</a> that was sharing some surprisingly easy, healthy meals - like actually really easy, not easy compared to a 3 course meal - so I decided to follow! They had a quick 20 minute recipe for zucchini boats and compared them to pizza. They had me at pizza....</div>
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<b>Glee (on Netflix)</b><br />
I ride the DART (train) to and from work everyday and it's about a 40 minute ride so I wanted to find a show to watch that wasn't my usual murder mystery so I wouldn't mind not finishing it in one sitting (I watch half on the way there, half back, so one episode a day. It's an intricate system I built here). I was aiming for something upbeat that would keep me entertained and awake. And then, just like God was reading my mind, up popped <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/70143843" target="_blank">Glee</a> under my suggested shows on Netflix.<br />
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I watched most of the seasons when it was live on TV, except apparently the last season. There are 6 seasons on Netflix and the first 5 are pretty solid. Obviously, it's set in high school so it's a little on the immature side as far as story lines go, but it has some bomb songs and a lot of character involvement and build up. I swear I cry - both from pure joy and sadness - every third episode. I think I'm getting soft in my older age...<br />
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Tis the season for sunburns - am I right?<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2Wfpu2w" target="_blank">This lotion by Banana Boat</a> has been my ride or die for more years than I can even count. Being from Florida, I feel like I take pride in proper sun care. Not to say that I never get burnt, because I definitely do, but I take really good care of my sunburns.<br />
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I think aloe is probably the #1 go-to that people think of for sunburns and it does work, but it also feels sticky and weird. I always wanted a lotion that would combat peeling but not be sticky, and this is the perfect option. Even with some of my worst sunburns, I don't peel thanks to this stuff! I think I actually just ended up grabbing this randomly at Target and it was the best impulse purchase I have ever made.<br />
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You can also add lavender essential oil to mix in with the lotion for extra healing power!<br />
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You might have seen on Instagram how I went on a little enneagram tangent and how enlightening and insightful taking the results are! If you haven't heard of the personality test sweeping the nation, you should totally check it out. The "official" test is through The Enneagram Institute and there are also a ton of free ones online but they aren't all super accurate. From my experience, <a href="https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/" target="_blank">Your Enneagram Coach </a>is a great one (and free!) one, you just have to enter your email at the end. Or if you are super set on not giving your email out, you can try <a href="https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test" target="_blank">a free one</a> with the possibility of maybe not getting the best results.<br />
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What I love so much about this personality test is that the results have been oddly spot on for 99% of people I have talked to about it and it really resonates. I've taken other personality tests like Myers Briggs and whatever other ones are out there in the universe but none of them ever sounded like <i>me; </i>sometimes I'm an introvert, other times I'm extroverted, I love being social but I like being alone too. You see what I'm getting at! With the enneagram test, you get a number (1-9) and sometimes with a wing (1-9). You can have wings on either side of your prime number. For instance, 7w6, 1w2, etc.<br />
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I'm a 4 - "the individualist" (aka the creative, moody type LOL)<br />
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The difference about the enneagram test is that it helps you explore the "darker" and not so great parts about yourself so that you can learn from it, and it also teaches you how to understand and interact with other numbers, and it talks about your personal high and lows. This refers to when you're at your best and productive, along with how you are when you're stressed and not feeling the best. I love that this test has a more fluid description and overview of our personalities.<br />
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Here are some funny yet embarrassingly accurate 4 memes I pulled from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/enneagramandcoffee/?hl=en" target="_blank">@ennegramandcoffee</a>:<br />
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Oak Cliff Brewing Company is less than a year old and located at the end of Tyler Station - yes, the DART station! In full disclosure, my office is also in Tyler Station, which is how I first even heard about OCBC!</div>
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The guys that work here are so chill and friendly, but super helpful at the same time. One of my biggest pet peeves at bars/restaurants/stores is when the employees are <i>too</i> chill. As in, too chill to the point of being unhelpful and seemingly uncaring. And that is quite the opposite of the Oak Cliff dudes! They are enthusiastic about their beers (as they should be!) and will let you taste everything before committing to ordering something.</div>
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It's always a little difficult for me to do beer reviews because I don't have the world's most sophisticated palette. I tend to stay towards the light/amber beers but hey, here we go.</div>
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I actually enjoyed all of these beers but with a flight, but you almost always have a favorite! And in this case, my #1 was the Hefeweizen, but Farmhouse and Juicy Fruit were pretty close seconds. My least favorite of the bunch was Lady Glasses and that's because it was a little bit more on the sour side (in my opinion) and it still was not bad by any means! I think it just has to do with your own taste buds <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">👅</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"> </span></div>
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The Atmosphere at Oak Cliff Brewery</h3>
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The atmosphere is always an important factor anywhere that you go. At OCBC, it's a very chill environment that is still fun. They have games - like Jenga, foosball, and boardgames - and a nice seating area that gives you a view of the brewery no matter where you camp out. It's one of those places that is consistently busy but not too busy to the point where you don't have a spot to sit and those types of places are my favorite! There are so many spots in Dallas where I know I'm going to have to fight for a spot even before I get there, which is never fun. </div>
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Each month I round up a list of my current favorites - from TV shows, to beauty products, outfits and everything in between!</div>
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<b>Timebomb by WALK THE MOON </b><br />
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The weather in Dallas has been utterly bipolar, but that doesn't keep me from always wearing black. For some reason, this winter I really embraced my inner sk8r girl that has always been inside me. I went through an emo/punk rock stage in middle school, where I listened to a good amount of screamo and angsty music, and I always have liked an edgier style. Don't get me wrong - I dress girl sometimes but I still like to be a little punk rock girly. I'm already thinking about how to incorporate a hella about of black into my summer wardrobe when it's 100 degrees in Dallas... </div>
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<b><b>In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware</b> </b></div>
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A friend of mine told me that I should read this book because it was one I'd like... And she wasn't wrong! I definitely enjoyed this book, and found myself wanting to read too fast and fly through the pages - which is always a good sign! However, I will say that in hindsight it is a tad bit juvenile. I would have absolutely loved this in college if ya know what I mean? These days, I like things a little darker and more "adult" but <a href="http://bit.ly/2T6rNmM">In a Dark, Dark Wood</a> was definitely a nice little thriller!</div>
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It is about a group of friends and acquaintances who get together for a "hen", which is a bachelorette party! The way that the hen is planned, the events that happen in the cabin in the woods, and finding about everyone's past is very interesting and keeps you reading. I really enjoy books that unfold different layers of the characters differently. This is a true murder mystery that will keep you entertained! </div>
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<b>Sex Education on Netflix</b><br />
This show is so fantastic and so underrated!! I haven't heard anyone talking about it and it is hilarious. Can't stop raving about it. As you can tell by the name, it's clearly all about sex. It's not a porno by any means, but if you don't enjoy sex scenes at all in your shows, you will not enjoy this. From the way they portray it on Netflix, it looks like the show is aimed at high schoolers, but I am 29 and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's definitely more for a mature audience, even though most of the characters are in high school.<br />
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<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80197526" target="_blank">Sex Education</a> about an awkward boy in high school whose mom is a sex therapist, and very open about it. Because of this (among other things), the son has problems in his sex life. I don't want to give too much away, but if you like clever and raunchy humor, you will <i>love</i> this!<br />
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<b>Wonderboom by Ultimate Ears</b></div>
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I was lucky enough to work with Verizon and got a chance to try out the Wonderboom for a while! I plan on doing a full review (and comparing it to my Google Home) soon but in the meantime, I'll give a quick one.<br />
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Bottom line: the Wonderboom is amazing. The sound that comes from this speaker is fantastic, smooth and crisp. My sister could easily hear it in her room on the other side of our apartment. And I guarantee my neighbors hated me for booming this thing all the time but the sound is just so wonderful! It does have it's pros and cons - like you can' talk to it and it won't tell you funny dad jokes when you ask - BUT it is also waterproof and lasts up to 10 hours on one charge so it would be so ideal to bring to the pool when the warmer temperatures finally start to hit! Plus, it's just so dang cute.</div>
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<b>Instagram Account to Follow</b><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arielle/" target="_blank">@arielle</a><br />
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I started following Arielle back in the Vine days (<i>raise your hand if you know what I'm talking about!</i>) but when that app shut down, I forgot about a lot of the funny people I followed. Luckily, I think one of her videos came across my popular page on Instagram and I quickly remembered how funny she was. To me, she is truly and genuinely funny. She doesn't <i>try</i> to be funny or <i>try</i> to be famous on Instagram. I think she has a really natural following of people who love her!</div>
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