tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42474100200523277152024-02-19T02:32:04.176-06:00Melanie MayAdventure In The Everyday Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.comBlogger779125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-27905983215517417302021-09-19T20:42:00.002-05:002021-09-19T20:43:36.103-05:00Loving Outdoor Voices New Arrivals <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I visited Austin this summer I went into the Outdoor Voices flag ship store and get their exercise dress for my birthday. I had a few pieces from them but have recently purchased a few new items from them. I noticed some really cute new items that came out I wanted to share. While I don't think I will be purchasing any of these items anytime soon because you know budgeting (ugh) I am loving <a href="https://rstyle.me/+KG_hIpuuE_KwcpelT9T9iA" target="_blank">this sweatshirt</a> and just might have to get it at some point!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNo3T4SfpftjAAMpuZS8anppnFnvxXiUh56AVBX-A1gXYnP54B6cTkVo1WK95HX0UmXv673EP9vKro-nZP9mpA_-HjG5F0iy_eNzHJqlHtOTBqt_f-2Y1qV6aPTw_9XxcFGeFoxg-HfA/s1330/Screen+Shot+2021-09-18+at+11.13.59+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1330" data-original-width="1172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNo3T4SfpftjAAMpuZS8anppnFnvxXiUh56AVBX-A1gXYnP54B6cTkVo1WK95HX0UmXv673EP9vKro-nZP9mpA_-HjG5F0iy_eNzHJqlHtOTBqt_f-2Y1qV6aPTw_9XxcFGeFoxg-HfA/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-09-18+at+11.13.59+PM.png" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+7bV400vkYoRPK3zPsueSIQ" target="_blank">CloudKnit Shorts</a> //<a href="https://rstyle.me/+c0CZqUU-PYtoPk_cP7oGeA" target="_blank"> Long Sleeve Wrap Top</a> // <a href="https://rstyle.me/+KG_hIpuuE_KwcpelT9T9iA" target="_blank">Move Your Body Sweatshirt</a> // <a href="https://rstyle.me/+n4akL6CNZFqnjG3s3J_SBA" target="_blank">Relay Shorts</a> // <a href="https://rstyle.me/+9Mm-7_Cnt72_PPLnsKoHog" target="_blank">1/2 Zip Sweatshirt</a> // <a href="https://rstyle.me/+8mfI3V0FPM-OaM4Fbg5SIA" target="_blank">Athena Dress</a> </div><br />Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-79183808959898561632021-09-15T23:13:00.000-05:002021-09-15T23:13:18.979-05:00Madewell Does It Again (Mid-Rise Perfect Vintage Jean) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I definitely can get behind the non-skinny jean trend. I have about two favorite pairs of jeans that are my go-to ones and the rest don't really get worn. The two that I have are more on the edge of a skinny jean. I do like the look of more straight-cut jeans but don't like high-rise. I had tried on a few pairs here and there and they all looked so bad on me. I normally end up looking like a boy or they just don't fit right. Jeans are such a hassle. Last month I decided on a total whim to try on this new style of jeans when I was in Madewell. I had a birthday coupon for $25 off my purchase. Which side note if you are not on the Madewell rewards you need to be because the birthday coupon along was such a deal! When I was in the store I didn't really have any plans on even trying on jeans. But this mid-rise pair intrigued me so I decided to try them on. I thought they fit good but kind of wanted to try them one size down which they were sold out of. I ended up ordering them online and went with the original size I had tried on. So I went with the 27 which is my normal size in jeans even though some of the reviews said they ran large. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love the wash and cut of them. They fit me really well and are so comfortable. If you have a shorter torso and larger legs these might just be the perfect pair. I will say my mom tried them and actually didn't like them at all. Jeans just vary so much from person to person but I had to share these because I am loving them! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also fell in love with Madewell's jean shorts this summer. <a href="http://www.missmelaniemay.com/2021/07/the-perfect-jeans-shorts-madewell.html" target="_blank">Read the post here</a>! </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/AVvXsEgIO9tkNDW8VHuRqbop9kB505oXeSA2zpzEo20JzzBHQ8fMnxpMGYL7cRg9WlHvT0KgFH4MVXCxAMA1mIkMgUoD0ZxNffGAqoxza-RhNHUiB9mod5b60bEmaTxI-su3ug7aq1pkmiYFPiw/s2048/IMG_2048.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIO9tkNDW8VHuRqbop9kB505oXeSA2zpzEo20JzzBHQ8fMnxpMGYL7cRg9WlHvT0KgFH4MVXCxAMA1mIkMgUoD0ZxNffGAqoxza-RhNHUiB9mod5b60bEmaTxI-su3ug7aq1pkmiYFPiw/s16000/IMG_2048.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>T-Shirt: </b><a href="https://rstyle.me/+1Y5baD6bFHQk7asyq95qrQ" target="_blank">J Crew Factory</a> // <b>Jeans:</b> <a href="https://rstyle.me/+tFlcFw9RSqa3jBgJRRt_CQ" target="_blank">Madewell</a> </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><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/AVvXsEjfsVkDWBtWByucmCUb-PzGaR0w2HhwDRmFciABCrzq2Thj9TrwGehVzsV_bsxhBMCbk4yyMl-2tC7WnhJ9nv31MbHCVtHciiKMMYKrPHbnivBG-rtxvWbycHvNOjgGl9FD_upnvpbOVtk/s2048/IMG_2044.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfsVkDWBtWByucmCUb-PzGaR0w2HhwDRmFciABCrzq2Thj9TrwGehVzsV_bsxhBMCbk4yyMl-2tC7WnhJ9nv31MbHCVtHciiKMMYKrPHbnivBG-rtxvWbycHvNOjgGl9FD_upnvpbOVtk/s16000/IMG_2044.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-286459208003055132021-09-08T22:12:00.004-05:002021-09-08T22:17:01.376-05:00Books I Read This Summer (2021)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Growing up I was NOT a reader at all. The only times I would read was if it was for school. Over the past few years, I have started to read a bit more especially in the summer months when traveling and laying at the pool. This summer I did a lot more reading than usual and really enjoyed it. I find that Reese Witherspoon's book recommendations are usually very good! Let me know any books you read this summer I should check out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhtMUJNTbo2mRSxz8IpcJXS_hBHZQRAWG-GnPKzXvUSkIN4lbm2XTXWMsugCJjjR9htI_VVlW6sLJLALtaRwZLfNsTLJ8sLzLRudB4iUg9kLq4nm-1I7d-_tp71SUs3O1dODsETazS6Rs/s1600/Screen+Shot+2021-09-08+at+9.37.41+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhtMUJNTbo2mRSxz8IpcJXS_hBHZQRAWG-GnPKzXvUSkIN4lbm2XTXWMsugCJjjR9htI_VVlW6sLJLALtaRwZLfNsTLJ8sLzLRudB4iUg9kLq4nm-1I7d-_tp71SUs3O1dODsETazS6Rs/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-09-08+at+9.37.41+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxV48" target="_blank">Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner</a> // This was the first book I read this summer after finding it at Target and picking it up based on reading the cover. This book did a good job keeping me interested and the ending was not what I had originally expected. This book is part friend drama, part mystery, and part romance. I did enjoy this book but would have to give it about 3.5/5 stars based on the other books I read this summer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxV6b" target="_blank">People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry</a> // Wow this book did not disappoint! I kept seeing it on my TikTok page and decided to read this as my second book. This is definitely a romance novel but in a complicated way. Each chapter jumps between the present day and flashbacks to previous years while two best friends travel to various places. There is a big event that seems to have created a strain in their relationship that keeps getting brought up but you don't know the details of the event until much later in the book. Up until the very end, I really didn't know how it was going to end. The book did a good job of wrapping everything up though. I would definitely give this book 5/5 stars which I rarely do. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxV5b" target="_blank">We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz</a> // This book was Reese's book club pick for the month of August and after seeing it on Instagram I was intrigued. It is a murder-type thriller book which I normally don't read but it was so juicy. From the first page, it has lots of twists and turns. There was definitely no getting bored with this book. Just when you think you have the plot figured out another crazy turn pops up. I was so into this book I was reading every night for a good week and never turned the TV on which is rare for me. I would also give this 5/5 stars easily. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxV6e" target="_blank">Untamed by Glennon Doyle</a> // I actually bought this book last summer and just never got around to reading it. To switch things up from all my beach reads I decided to finally read this book. It is a biography/self-help book of sorts. I like how each chapter is like a short story so you can read as little or as much as you want. It took me a few chapters to really get into it but I did enjoy it. I thought the way she told her stores and the advice/lessons she gave was amazing. I would give this one 4/5 stars. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-31482685649745964952021-09-03T17:15:00.002-05:002021-09-03T17:19:48.410-05:00Summer Favorites <p>Well, the summer is coming to an end already (insert crying emoji) and I am back in Buffalo for the weekend. I am enjoying the last few days of summer for a friend's wedding. Once I head back to Dallas next week it won't exactly feel like fall which is nice but my summer of travel will be over. It is funny because during Covid I really didn't think I was missing travel all that much but I guess I was. I loved going to new and favorite places and really taking time off to relax. I think I missed traveling way more than I realized. Having things to look forward to is key for me. Even though I am sad to see the summer go I am looking forward to the cooler weather, getting some goals accomplished, and I even head back into the office soon. </p><p>I think the last time I posted my monthly favorites was back in May so I decided to make one list of all my favorite products, food, clothes, etc. from the last three months. As always there is lots of randomness! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfjCPhCoNyyzezY-dRglgqml_Am_aoCeHW2IcqUF6Saap__hnNPz83gqvnTa3aavarDrTejDYFh472_QSJXZBEO8UT5xFr2DlwBVY1wjGdwt2h82MyH38NbZyFdP3bwjWDjruBOcesQYo/s1460/Screen+Shot+2021-09-03+at+5.00.02+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="1460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfjCPhCoNyyzezY-dRglgqml_Am_aoCeHW2IcqUF6Saap__hnNPz83gqvnTa3aavarDrTejDYFh472_QSJXZBEO8UT5xFr2DlwBVY1wjGdwt2h82MyH38NbZyFdP3bwjWDjruBOcesQYo/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-09-03+at+5.00.02+PM.png" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>1.</b> <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxMnB" target="_blank"><b>Megababe Rosy Pits Deodorant</b></a> // I have been using this for about a month now but I am totally obsessed with it. I picked it out at Target as I am always on the hunt for the perfect natural deodorant and this might just be it. It glides on so smooth, I don't find myself sweating as much, and when I do sweat the scent actually lasts throughout the day. I had shared <a href="https://milkandhoney.com/collections/deodorant/products/extra-strength-deodorant" target="_blank">this one</a> back in January as a favorite but decided that one was not perfect so back on the hunt I went. I will have to let you know if I keep loving this one but for now, I am hooked. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>2. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxMo1" target="_blank">Innersence Quiet Calm Curl Cream</a></b> // My hairdresser got me onto this brand of products and I have been loving them. This is a cream curl product that I put in my hair and scrunch it right after the shower. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>3. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxMoX" target="_blank">Inntersence I Create Hold Gel</a></b> // I use this alongside the other cream. This one I use second as it gives my curls some hold. I need to get a new hair care routine posted with the full process of how I have been doing my hair. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>4. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxMnF" target="_blank">Purell Naturals Hand Sanitizer</a></b> // During the craziness at the beginning of Covid there was no being picking with the hand sanitizer. You had to take what you could get and as long as it did not smell like cheap alcohol in my book it was a win. Well, now that the stories have way more choices I decided to try this one because the pump intrigued me. I went back and bought a second one I love it so much. It does not have a strong alcohol scent at all and the pump is amazing! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>5. <a href="https://www.teasomtea.com/shop/pina-colacha" target="_blank">Teasom Pina Colacha Ice Tea</a></b> // The brick and mortar store of this tea store was up the street from my apartment but sadly it recently closed due to Covid. I was so sad because they had the best ice teas, especially in the hot summer months. I discovered they still sell their ice teas online and in some stores. I have already bought two boxes of the tea bags and I can't get enough of this Pina Colacha flavor. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>6. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxMoS" target="_blank">Travel Golf Bag</a></b> // I picked this up from Amazon at the beginning of the summer because it got pretty good reviews and was not $200 lol. I have used it several times this summer and I have had no issues. I am a VERY beginner golfer so for me, it totally works. I am guessing if you had a really expensive set of clubs you would want something with more padding but for the average golf set it gets the job done. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>7. <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80241318" target="_blank">Manifest on Netflix</a></b> // OMG I started watching this on a total whim early this summer and was hooked within one episode. It is so different and a little out there but also so juicy. I got my sister and grandma into it too. Netflix did just renew it for a final season. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>8. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxMpC">Kendra Scott Gold Y'all Necklace</a></b> // I saw this dainty necklace back in May when I went in shopping with my mom for her birthday. I had my eye on it for my birthday and when I went into the store I was not finding anything I liked as much as this necklace. It was on the pricy side because it is pure gold. I am so glad I decided to get it. I have been wearing it almost every day and since it is gold I don't have to worry about it tarnishing. (You get a discount for your birthday month on one item in stores!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>9. <a href="https://www.hillhousehome.com/collections/the-nap-dress-shop/products/the-ellie-nap-dress-rose-botanical" target="_blank">Hillhouse Home Dress</a></b> // I am very late to the Nap Dress trend but to be honest last summer I was just not loving any of the colors or patterns. I did not love the idea of a sheer dress. Then I saw this pattern this summer and fell in love. I have to admit I got it in mid-August when another blogger had posted they restocked the pattern so I have not worn it much but in TX I know it will get lots of use. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>10. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxMoD" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Panda Puffs Cereal</a></b> // Not much to say other than this has been my go-to snack this summer. They are gluten-free and Target, Whole Foods, and Trader Joes all sell them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>11. </b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxMnN" target="_blank"><b>Babybel Probiotic Cheese Snack</b></a> // This is another snack I have been having at lunch lately. I don't find it bothers my stomach even though it is cheese. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-80656436940424113742021-08-26T16:13:00.003-05:002021-08-26T16:13:57.432-05:00Overhyped or Underestimated: Our Place Pan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I am back with another honest product review with an item that has been all over Instagram and social media. If you missed my first installment of this new series I am doing be sure to </span><a href="http://www.missmelaniemay.com/2021/05/overhyped-or-underestimated-my-honest.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">check it out here</a><span style="text-align: left;">. I did a full review of Blue Apron. For today's review, we are going to be talking all about the Our Place pan. I kept seeing it promoted all over and around the holidays I was looking for a bigger pan to cook my Blue Apron meals in. Most of the meals just require one large pan but the one I had was just a bit too small. I did some research on different options but decided to go with the Our Place pan. The reviews were pretty good, the size seemed perfect, and it was a nontoxic nonstick pan.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7ZVXobmXCu9qHaPw3xsz1Hs3vqhOHHj665I4XHjWQf33RRzAz7OUvWDCE5x75NA6uSV7w5Co9qUzMc7cM3fxd52SGmYdx4N_gggJBJ35oC6HVDQ5le7-E2z_7G0BibL48Wgrf0_ZDl4/s2048/IMG_1165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7ZVXobmXCu9qHaPw3xsz1Hs3vqhOHHj665I4XHjWQf33RRzAz7OUvWDCE5x75NA6uSV7w5Co9qUzMc7cM3fxd52SGmYdx4N_gggJBJ35oC6HVDQ5le7-E2z_7G0BibL48Wgrf0_ZDl4/s16000/IMG_1165.jpg" /></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: left;">When I first got the pan it worked amazing and I thought I was going to love it. I was using it for eggs, dinner, and pretty much everything. I followed all the care instructions including washing by hand. I would say after about 2 months into using it I started to notice stuff stick to it more and more. I tried all the tips they suggested to rehab the nonstick but nothing really seemed to work. My frustration just kept growing. I would make dinner and have to stand over the sink for a good 30 minutes to try to hand wash it clean. Any sauce would just stick to it like glue. </div></div><p>I got so frustrated I eventually decided to reach out to customer service. I tried to boil baking soda in hot water like they suggested for the nonstick but that didn't really seem to do much. They eventually offered to give me a refund and I shipped the pan back. I will say that even though I did not enjoy the pan at all the customer service team was quite helpful and willing to assist. I was technically outside the return window so I was surprised I could even do a full refund. </p><p>In the end I 100% think that is pan is overhyped. I think when influencers are promoting this item they are giving a review after first having tried it. It works great in the very beginning but not long term. For how much this pan costs it is definitely not worth it. I ended up getting a Calphalon pan at Home Goods for about $30 and I love it <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxxnP">(similar style "Everyday Pan")</a>! </p><p><b>Pros: </b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Good customer service</li><li>The wooden spoon it comes with is designed to rest on the handle </li></ul><div><b>Cons: </b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The nonstick does not last </li><li>Overpriced </li><li>Quite heavy </li><li>The loop handle heats up and gets really hot so you can't touch it when cooking </li><li>The pan I have now has a glass lid and I like that feature way better. Then you can see the food without having to take the lid off. </li></ul><div><b style="color: #250f63; font-family: Arial, Georgia, "Century Gothic", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">My Rating: 2.5 out of 5 ⭐️ (Overhyped) </b></div></div><div><b style="color: #250f63; font-family: Arial, Georgia, "Century Gothic", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaqi9BRs2Vl9QpcdbSvIgmedxm53N04HnWvgye1_qLzI5LsyKIOleJcVQ_bW8NAV4zp6t_sCRd0_vsbbkAYZzPtUN7bUGP7noIOC1unnbXelsNw1A_EyN367Zlt7qtKFjYoaAur_y0Ojo/s2048/IMG_1025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1761" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaqi9BRs2Vl9QpcdbSvIgmedxm53N04HnWvgye1_qLzI5LsyKIOleJcVQ_bW8NAV4zp6t_sCRd0_vsbbkAYZzPtUN7bUGP7noIOC1unnbXelsNw1A_EyN367Zlt7qtKFjYoaAur_y0Ojo/s16000/IMG_1025.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was the pan after trying to cook one of my last meals on it. It was fish I think and it just stuck right to the bottom like glue within minutes. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pcOGnWuVoE9KIGTqjTCiSd07SsEF7oO532h5OU3KsQQmn-m2IQHg6vbnMj9nd0FeXHLQdS56PpPmfbZ878a0ivJsbmADQl4iJgdbxmQU_f5sw3-3CVrQbDg1URm7sKa9twA5_11pZq8/s2048/IMG_1167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pcOGnWuVoE9KIGTqjTCiSd07SsEF7oO532h5OU3KsQQmn-m2IQHg6vbnMj9nd0FeXHLQdS56PpPmfbZ878a0ivJsbmADQl4iJgdbxmQU_f5sw3-3CVrQbDg1URm7sKa9twA5_11pZq8/s16000/IMG_1167.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It also got these burn marks on the bottom that I could not get to come off. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51A-ctNTd4x9XGD8zFEj8sBUW5x6FUgnHm38cRYP9IZdzRKaBogbT_tdak9h1M8b5_XgzGyN7VTof-ptUHtMM_BlAgm-jsYiDoC6YJrvzc312Nd_xZAhYG61_2K3j7dAq4Fzus5mN00I/s2048/IMG_1166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51A-ctNTd4x9XGD8zFEj8sBUW5x6FUgnHm38cRYP9IZdzRKaBogbT_tdak9h1M8b5_XgzGyN7VTof-ptUHtMM_BlAgm-jsYiDoC6YJrvzc312Nd_xZAhYG61_2K3j7dAq4Fzus5mN00I/s16000/IMG_1166.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b style="color: #250f63; font-family: Arial, Georgia, "Century Gothic", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></b></div><p></p>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-75534423689698633242021-08-10T21:37:00.001-05:002021-08-10T21:37:56.005-05:00What I Got For My Birthday & Pictures From The Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For my birthday this year I spent the weekend in Florida with my mom and sister visiting my grandparents! It was the perfect relaxing weekend with a few beach trips, Countryside Citrus orange ice cream, champagne, a homemade charcuterie board, pedicures, and a game of golf. Before I left I filmed this birthday video that I thought I would share along with some vacation pictures. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R4jjwfv_81k" width="320" youtube-src-id="R4jjwfv_81k"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href=" https://www.awaytravel.com/suitcases/bigger-carry-on?color=black" target="_blank">Away Bigger Carry-On</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bw6sG " target="_blank">Bissell Spin Wave Mop</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bw6sI" target="_blank">Erin Condren Desk To Do Desk Stand</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bw6rh" target="_blank">Innersense I Create Hold Gel</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bw6sK " target="_blank">Outdoor Voices Workout Dress </a>// <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bw6rn" target="_blank">Tory Burch Cap Toe Espadrilles</a> (similar) // <a href="https://chappywrap.com/products/texas-flag-blanket?_pos=1&_sid=d012b0d66&_ss=r" target="_blank">Chappywrap Blanket</a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">I am so excited about this post because jean shorts are impossible to find the perfect pair. They are either too short, way overpriced, not wide enough in the legs...and the list goes on. A ton of people have been talking about the Abercrombie shorts this summer and while I think they may be a good option I never could get my size in stock plus to me, they seemed a bit overpriced. I have a pair of older Abercrombie ones that I do wear often but they are a bit too short. I also have a really affordable pair I picked up from Target last summer. With that said I was still on the hunt for the perfect pair. I tried Loft, Banana Republic, and Old Navy and didn't like any of them. One night I decided to try my luck at another Google search. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bwMqi" target="_blank">These Madewell ones</a> came up and caught my eye because of the description. They seemed to have everything I was looking for. They were on sale so I decided to give them a try. I went off the reviews and sized down one size. When they arrived I was in total shock that they even fit and that I actually loved them. I bought them in two different color washes (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bwMqi" target="_blank">Style 1</a> and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bwMpC" target="_blank">Style 2</a>) and have been wearing them ever since. Now, these probably will not be the perfect pair of jeans for everyone but if you are looking for what I describe then I would recommend these 100%!</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/AVvXsEjkiMFwrlXXcJhDOBZk8YN0JAro1CrhIJN7IhXyn8epZurktIkxOUFkU6COPqyxFNNb5Lp8m7CXIejzy86YohH3D8e5fdpEoraxNA0E6zD3lmY_2lX0AxyBAl5zrXDuOX8DGGr0Fqx44hs/s2048/IMG_1579.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkiMFwrlXXcJhDOBZk8YN0JAro1CrhIJN7IhXyn8epZurktIkxOUFkU6COPqyxFNNb5Lp8m7CXIejzy86YohH3D8e5fdpEoraxNA0E6zD3lmY_2lX0AxyBAl5zrXDuOX8DGGr0Fqx44hs/s16000/IMG_1579.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Reasons I am Obsessed:</span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>1. Where They Fall on My Hips:</b> I hate super high wasted but I also didn't want a pair that were super lower rise. These are the perfect in-between. They lay right at my belly button. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>2. The Leg Opening:</b> I have fairly wide legs and these are not tight. They even have extra opening room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>3. The Price:</b> Full disclosure I have never tried the Agolde jean shorts before because I can't bring myself to pay over $100 for shorts. I have paid that much for jeans but shorts I don't know something about it just sounds so expensive. Maybe they are worth the money but I got two pairs of these Madewell shorts for around $80!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>4. Perfect Length:</b> 3-inch inseam so they are the perfect length for me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">* I did size down one size compared to my normal jean size based on the reviews and they fit perfect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">** They do have a button closure instead of a zipper. I was not thrilled about this at first but to my surprise I really don't mind it. 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Today was just one of those days where I had lots of "adulting" issues with bills, medications, and all that annoying stuff so I thought I would do something fun and finally get a new post up. The last month I had some dog training with Cooper that kept me busy. Then I went home to visit family for the 4th of July and then went on a mini Texas road trip for a summer vacation. I have been meaning to take some new photos for my about page since forever ago and finally got around to it when I was home over the 4th of July. My sister took them and they turned out so good I thought I would put them into a full blog post and also share some pictures of what I have been up to. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last month I tried a new pair of jeans shorts on a whim and fell in love with them so I will be sharing that post tomorrow!</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/AVvXsEg-eSbMfNnKhC6rAFISpZIJ4AcQgmDLEpFXJ1wXYFjFCTD0VqXDQV8o6JLRIloZOZJPPEe9Zqm3MfHtMbmthPQDGTYb9LSIOj3IVXnEAY-dmBGO0MRge4PxajRv2iGbipM5ujSxBkSZXLA/s2048/IMG_4401.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-eSbMfNnKhC6rAFISpZIJ4AcQgmDLEpFXJ1wXYFjFCTD0VqXDQV8o6JLRIloZOZJPPEe9Zqm3MfHtMbmthPQDGTYb9LSIOj3IVXnEAY-dmBGO0MRge4PxajRv2iGbipM5ujSxBkSZXLA/s16000/IMG_4401.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq0RIQOdZgi_QBH4-xX__ICsBFugPXb2uK-62bZHJQgtqs9sK33EwiZHyAhv4WnVTCucMzAyftv_nuBqB1VhrMBqZjphHZR1hSbzoCUr5LkB0qsV_nv5aSTrqDGac2m_Nf_EYlOn3Lhi8/s2048/IMG_1557.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq0RIQOdZgi_QBH4-xX__ICsBFugPXb2uK-62bZHJQgtqs9sK33EwiZHyAhv4WnVTCucMzAyftv_nuBqB1VhrMBqZjphHZR1hSbzoCUr5LkB0qsV_nv5aSTrqDGac2m_Nf_EYlOn3Lhi8/s16000/IMG_1557.JPG" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>What I Have Been Up To:</u></b></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/AVvXsEhUwL4TzXKac2eNnCwKVSdPticEjGZCJNx-C0KUlp_774_bm5AHA13xTiZZbTK-MEIaB8evuwFe-kbETHncHN2X64MhT5NvDRKHn-gf-Iie2tXs-mcRoAFwSvxE3aZZB8ImJOCM5z5plbI/s2048/IMG_1206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUwL4TzXKac2eNnCwKVSdPticEjGZCJNx-C0KUlp_774_bm5AHA13xTiZZbTK-MEIaB8evuwFe-kbETHncHN2X64MhT5NvDRKHn-gf-Iie2tXs-mcRoAFwSvxE3aZZB8ImJOCM5z5plbI/s16000/IMG_1206.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been keeping up with golf lessons and practicing but I definitely need more lessons once all my summer travel is over. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXK4WHYGDK_jwR7WfsiH3occjXuEUDTBVjYalPB1GGpQ_HtwKPeyXz_o7t2hiGk0ZWv4g9vibw2buUahiMaXLrF2zh4GDYTE_3fzcsvdBix89VL9HTOp0ifxxZPvQxKwxofmvSXgEA0Y/s2048/IMG_1279.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXK4WHYGDK_jwR7WfsiH3occjXuEUDTBVjYalPB1GGpQ_HtwKPeyXz_o7t2hiGk0ZWv4g9vibw2buUahiMaXLrF2zh4GDYTE_3fzcsvdBix89VL9HTOp0ifxxZPvQxKwxofmvSXgEA0Y/s16000/IMG_1279.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I kept looking at Trader Joes for peonies and thought I had missed the window but I finally found a bunch in the middle of June. I seriously love them!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyEMhF8RN8umAthg67o0EfMBTIzKsyIbz4IVQBXPNp2_fEsHhvdxf6pDhleO2T-Y8fs_8EO3200nljrkjiBsXtF2oVlPDnSTTd2kdlL8gjxu4Ae_MALT1zyoqwxD1UMSk0iijDJItT6mo/s2048/IMG_2485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyEMhF8RN8umAthg67o0EfMBTIzKsyIbz4IVQBXPNp2_fEsHhvdxf6pDhleO2T-Y8fs_8EO3200nljrkjiBsXtF2oVlPDnSTTd2kdlL8gjxu4Ae_MALT1zyoqwxD1UMSk0iijDJItT6mo/s16000/IMG_2485.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Had fun wearing my new <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bwFYd" target="_blank">Loft dress</a> out to dinner over the 4th! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAmToc2JqgJOPfgARH92dxV7GsPyctmQt5a31yfjMOXbD2Dn_FmCqnlcPUCwGDpZJzQmYzk4DzgI34Vht09xG3kNXyoDRyZEliappag-ceDjbyZgMup8RWzXRF3kvYClKwUmmLS6-2Vk/s2048/IMG_1314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAmToc2JqgJOPfgARH92dxV7GsPyctmQt5a31yfjMOXbD2Dn_FmCqnlcPUCwGDpZJzQmYzk4DzgI34Vht09xG3kNXyoDRyZEliappag-ceDjbyZgMup8RWzXRF3kvYClKwUmmLS6-2Vk/s16000/IMG_1314.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2GG6QL8hdikjOlcZo7Z62BNyUJ5IXc1OzQo0gY0ddzcneiMY0M5kZXiqkfBTt0Bmn_qpvS_y8YwRvoZaXTe21oP2atKUI9bSbBqU-YU2HOgSnovNuADEeUbWRU-3D_nnBLHdby-d0eQ/s2048/IMG_1528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2GG6QL8hdikjOlcZo7Z62BNyUJ5IXc1OzQo0gY0ddzcneiMY0M5kZXiqkfBTt0Bmn_qpvS_y8YwRvoZaXTe21oP2atKUI9bSbBqU-YU2HOgSnovNuADEeUbWRU-3D_nnBLHdby-d0eQ/s16000/IMG_1528.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had the best time road tripping it to Austin and then the lake. I am going to do a full blog post on the three places we went and share all the details! </div>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-57155590234897150462021-06-13T22:11:00.000-05:002021-06-13T22:11:07.970-05:00May 2021 Favorites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't believe it has already been almost three weeks since my last blog post. I have not been that busy recently but the weeks are still flying by. I have a bunch of trips planned in July and August this summer so I am kind of just taking it easy this month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zvzp5gIkgnBBWxwJy6Aeg2qeSg8lApPVChu0JYvfKyqWMJ2zO_XAkzhtEvNfT4kxjEFBAGim6A3ee_LHJYZNjJ4jDfXprb3nWyarohadlwpapbKectuxtdZKfa27HXSLlkDsWtGL_Lg/s1486/Screen+Shot+2021-06-11+at+10.31.26+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="1486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zvzp5gIkgnBBWxwJy6Aeg2qeSg8lApPVChu0JYvfKyqWMJ2zO_XAkzhtEvNfT4kxjEFBAGim6A3ee_LHJYZNjJ4jDfXprb3nWyarohadlwpapbKectuxtdZKfa27HXSLlkDsWtGL_Lg/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-06-11+at+10.31.26+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bvjnF" target="_blank">Athleta Warrior Long Line Sports Bra</a> // There is an Athleta store pretty close to my apartment so when my mom was visiting at the beginning of May we walked down to the store. I had not been into an Athleta in a very long time. I was surprised by how many cute things they had. I ended up getting this sports bra in Navy. I don't know why it is so hard to find navy athletic wear. I have worn it a few times to workout and love it. It is long enough that I don't have to wear a tank top over it and it keeps me in place! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. <a href="https://www.traderjoes.com/home/recipes/sparkling-sweet-tea-bourbon-cocktail" target="_blank">Trader Joe's Sparkling Black Tea</a> // OMG I bought this on a whim when I spotted it near the checkout. I love tea and sparkling water and this is the best of both. The only sugar it has in it is from the peach juice. After doing some research on it I guess this came out last summer at TJ's but somehow I missed it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bvjnJ" target="_blank">J Crew Ruffle Tank Top</a> // I picked this up a few weeks ago on sale and am loving it. The material of it is extra thick so it is not see-through. I think I might have to eventually get it in a few more colors but I don't have really any solid-colored tank tops. They would be perfect in the Texas heat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. <a href="https://www.freeform.com/shows/cruel-summer" target="_blank">Cruel Summer</a> // After seeing a few people talk about this show on their Instagram stories I decided to give it a try. I watch it on Hulu but it is on Freeform. I think this week is the last episode of the season. It is part mystery, part thriller, and part drama. I wouldn't say it is an all-time favorite show but I have been enjoying it especially when not much new has come out recently. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/torigerbig/?hl=en" target="_blank">Tori Gerbig</a> // I recently started following her on Instagram. She is the CEO of the online clothing store Pink Lily. I had known of the company but never really looked at the site. I have seen a few things more recently featuring the brand. I started following her Instagram and enjoy her easy recipes and seeing her daily life running an online store with three kids. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bvjnV" target="_blank">Medcursor Massage Gun</a> // I had an Amazon gift card and after contemplating buying one of these massage guns forever I finally decided to pull the trigger. I first discovered the Theragun through my physical therapist who had one before they really became popular. Now I see them all over. At the time I was not willing to pay the hefty price tag but since then a ton of dupes have come out on Amazon. After doing a lot of research I finally decided on this one and I have been loving it. Especially now that I have been working out more again it feels SO good on sore mussels and this one was only about $60! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bvjnP" target="_blank">Target Opalhouse Pouf</a> // I was looking for a foot pouf and came across this one on Target. I have been loving it and think it looks way more expensive than $60. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">8. <a href="https://www.buffcitysoap.com/products/soap-whip" target="_blank">Buff City Soap Whip</a> // In my favorites from April I shared about this brand and how I was loving their body lotion and foaming hand soap. Well, I decided to try this soap whip and I LOVE it. It is a moisturizing body wash that comes in a bar and I just scoop a little onto my loofa. I got it in the scent Narcissist and it smells amazing. I don't know if I can ever go back to normal body wash after trying this. </div>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-82264466684414499762021-05-24T23:08:00.009-05:002021-08-26T16:15:10.639-05:00Overhyped or Underestimated: My Honest Review Of Blue Apron<p>I have had this idea for this blog series for a few months now and am finally getting around to posting the first edition. I have lots of product review ideas but want to make sure that I 100% review and test the product before posting my review. I got this idea because so often I see the same products promoted all over Instagram by the influencers I follow. I always wonder how great the products truly are and if people would actually spend their hard-earned money on the products they promote. In the last few months, I have tried a handful of "popular" products that I wanted to share my true thoughts on. All the products I will be reviewing in the series I have completely bought with my own money. I think part of the issue is with products being promoted on Instagram is there is not enough time to fully try the product out before hand. I am not saying bloggers promote products all the time without testing them out. What I am saying though is that I think oftentimes bloggers will try a product once or twice and really love it. They then promote the item but have they really used it enough or long enough to truly give an honest review? </p><p>So that is where I come into play. Anything I post in this series is going to be items I have fully used many times over and over again.</p><p>The first brand I am going to be reviewing is <a href="https://www.blueapron.com/account#invites" target="_blank">Blue Apron.</a> Once in college, I had tried to order Hello Fresh but quickly got frustrated with it and gave up. Basically, it did not come on the day it was supposed to and I had plans for the weekend but had to wait around for the food to show up, and then the box was damaged in shipment so it never ended up coming. That kind of ruined my experience with meal deliveries as it seemed like a hassle and expensive. My mom started to try Blue Apron a few months ago and I quickly decided to give it a try after she kept raving about out it. I love it because I don't have to find recipes each week, my grocery store runs are for very few items, and I don't have to eat the same thing for a week when cooking for one. I also find that I don't hate the actually process of cooking as much as I used to. I did some research on different meal delivery brands as there are a TON out there. I didn't really want to try Hello Fresh again. I was tempted to try Sun Basket because they had a specific Gluten Free option but the price was not as good as Blue Apron. The only other one I have heard bloggers talk about is Home Chef but I decided to go with my mom's recommendation.</p><p><b>My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 ⭐️ (Underestimated) </b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRjqqo9MYXe3gAczXz0YwG_oM0iO5Ax0uIc0B6zC4ajG49xCdEZn2H5-oYo2mV1uebPL3A6JJzdNqPM5r1aKeuaHeW__Ij0y0cAyO5E9rD21l-cFycCH7NCrToJYJp9T_cDfTdnYQ4AQ/s2048/IMG_1216.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRjqqo9MYXe3gAczXz0YwG_oM0iO5Ax0uIc0B6zC4ajG49xCdEZn2H5-oYo2mV1uebPL3A6JJzdNqPM5r1aKeuaHeW__Ij0y0cAyO5E9rD21l-cFycCH7NCrToJYJp9T_cDfTdnYQ4AQ/s16000/IMG_1216.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>This brand definitely passed my expectations all around. Everything tastes so good, is easy to cook, and the customer service experiences I have had have all been amazing and they always seem willing to help. I got a refund for a missing item once and they let me change my meals once even though my window for picking was technically up. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because I did have a box arrive late last week and I have run into a few times where one of the ingredients was missing from the box.</p><p><b>1. Are the portion sizes big enough? </b>I have never gone hungry or wished the portions were bigger. The 2 person portions are enough to get at least two meals out of for just me. Sometimes I can even get 2 dinners and a small lunch depending on the meal. I find the pasta dishes are really filling. </p><p><b>2. Can you skip a week? </b>Yes, you can skip any week you wish as long as it is a week out from the shipment. I have skipped I think two weeks so far when I was out of town. </p><p><b>3. Are the items gluten-free? </b>This was my main hesitation with choosing this brand and I will say I have not really had too many issues. Obviously, I would not recommend this to someone who is celiac necessarily but if you are like me and just avoid gluten I would say it is totally fine. There are plenty of meals that have rice or potatoes as a side. Some of the pasta dishes even have an option of choosing Banza pasta instead of regular pasta. The only things I have avoided are pizzas and sandwiches for the most part. I had tried two pasta dishes that were both really good. You can view the full recipe and nutrition info before ordering so I normally pick my meals that way. A lot of the Asian recipes just have soy sauce so I simply use my own GF soy sauce and then it is is totally GF. I tried tacos this past week and I did have to use my own tortillas but I didn't mind doing that because to me that is an easy thing to swap. The only other thing I would say might be helpful is GF bread crumbs but that really is it. All in all, I have never had a week where I am lacking choices because of my diet. </p><p><b>4. Do they really send you everything you need? </b>Yes! It seriously is the best they will send every single ingredient in the correct amount. The only thing they don't include is olive oil and salt/pepper. They will even include the spices, honey, butter, sugar, etc. </p><p><b>5. Are the recipes easy to follow? </b>Each order comes with a printed out recipe card. I would say the recipes are easy to follow except I do have a few comments to make on this. Sometimes some of the steps are completely unnecessary and make more work than what is really needed. For example, the recipe might say to shred the cheese but then you are just melting it into something so that is really not needed. I have also had a recipe say to chop up peanuts but they are just getting sprinkled on top so again not really needed. I also think that sometimes it is best to go right into steps 2 or 3. It will always start with what needs to be chopped, peeled, etc but sometimes it saves time to just do that step while you start prepping the meat or other items you can start on first. With all that said I think the instructions are super clear. My dad even successfully made a meal when my mom was out of town and he NEVER does the cooking. </p><p><b>6. What happens if you forget to pick your meals for the week? </b>So you are supposed to pick your meals a week before the scheduled delivery but one week I totally forgot until like a day or so after and I chatted with them and they still let me change my choices. It had auto-selected meals that I really didn't want. Obviously, if I waited until the very last minute I would have been out of luck but they were really helpful. Also, I now have the app on my phone which reminds me to pick my meals each week. You can also pick them way ahead of time if you wanted to do one large batch for the upcoming month. </p><p><b>7. What if you are missing items in your box? </b>I had this happen once to me and I did have to run to the store to get potatoes. While it was annoying they ended up giving me a pretty generous credit that applied to my next order. So if you ever run into issues when ordering definitely take advantage of the chat feature on the app and website. </p><p><b>8. What day does it get delivered? </b>You can pick what day of the week you want it to come. It will come on the same day each week unless you go in and change the day it gets delivered. I could choose any day except Monday so I chose Tuesday for mine. They even do weekend deliveries too. </p><p><b>9. Is it really expensive? </b>No, I think considering it comes with everything you need and includes free shipping when you spend $50. To me, it is so affordable considering the quality of food, portions, and convivence. I 100% would spend just as much per week at the grocery store for dinners. </p><p><b>10. Are the meals similar week to week? </b>This was one thing I was worried about but so far there seems to be a really good variety from week to week. I have been getting weekly boxes for about 2 months now. The protein or side might be the same but they really mix up the flavors and spices which makes it always feel different. I also noticed now that the summer months are upon us they have been adding meals that you can grill out with which is really cool that they adjust meals to the season too. </p><p><b>11. How much is shipping? </b>Shipping is free over $50 otherwise it is $5.99. I get three meals each week which is about $60 so shipping is always free for me! </p><p><b>12. Does the box get shipped in ice?</b> Yes, it is shipped with two large freezer packs in a padded bag. The thing I really love though is the ice packs are sink safe so you can dump them down the drain and not have to worry about what to do with them each week. </p><p><u><b>Some of my favorite meals I have tried so far:</b></u></p><p><img alt="Tomatillo Pork Tacos with Lime Cabbage Slaw" class="img-max" src="https://media.blueapron.com/recipes/27314/square_newsletter_images/1618501389-29-0013-2963/0624_2PRE08_Tacos_1569_Square_Web.jpg?quality=80&width=850" /> </p><p>Pork Tacos with Lime Cabbage Slaw </p><p><img alt="Beef over Curry-Spiced Rice with Creamy Cilantro Sauce" class="img-max" src="https://media.blueapron.com/recipes/27230/square_newsletter_images/1617896694-28-0020-6757/0924_2PRE08_Curry-Beef_0014_No-Onions_SQ.jpg?quality=80&width=850" /></p><p>Beef Over Curry Spiced Rice with Cilantro Sauce </p><p><img alt="Seared Pork Chops & Apple Salsa with Pimento Cheese Mashed Potatoes" class="img-max" src="https://media.blueapron.com/recipes/26697/square_newsletter_images/1613675908-28-0006-4941/0805_2PM_Pork-Chops_3946_Square_Web.jpg?quality=80&width=850" /></p><p>Seared Pork Chop & Apple Salsa with Mashed Potatoes </p><p><img alt="Soy-Ginger Marinated Shrimp with Crispy Garlic & Lemongrass Rice" class="img-max" src="https://media.blueapron.com/recipes/26897/square_newsletter_images/1617034514-23743-0072-8705/0503_2PF_Vietnamese-Shrimp-Crispy-Garlic_514_SQ_Web.jpg?quality=80&width=850" /></p><p>Soy-Ginger Shrimp with Garlic Lemongrass Rice </p>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-763660256210676492021-05-22T21:47:00.003-05:002021-05-22T21:48:21.824-05:00Saturday Shopping: Summer WantsI have been a little MIA on here the last few weeks. My mom was in town the first week in May for her birthday and we had tons of fun. I also have had a few days I have not felt amazing and have just kind of been feeling unmotivated to write a post. I have a few things I have been meaning to post I just have not gotten around to writing them. The weather is rainy tonight so I thought it was the perfect night to work on a new post. I stopped by the mall this afternoon looking for this <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buITy" target="_blank">J Crew tank</a>. I also took a look in Loft and Lilly and spotted a few really cute items so I thought I would put together a summer inspiration board. I am loving all the breezy midi dresses this summer!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSlKHnb36k85LE2-D4jS83LeES3IP3eKht29czzmDcNLUAhv6LcPEMtW8Ll85zb27m4Y9qe3_uoixtvcZbFzHD55S8ZLdoMNaVAarJJu2T8kxJ9XeX2gMHkI1eX1JVqcl1P6thwKr8BT8/s1588/Screen+Shot+2021-05-22+at+9.12.35+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSlKHnb36k85LE2-D4jS83LeES3IP3eKht29czzmDcNLUAhv6LcPEMtW8Ll85zb27m4Y9qe3_uoixtvcZbFzHD55S8ZLdoMNaVAarJJu2T8kxJ9XeX2gMHkI1eX1JVqcl1P6thwKr8BT8/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-05-22+at+9.12.35+PM.png" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buIRA" target="_blank">Tuckernuck Gingham Dress</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buISN" target="_blank">Lou & Grey Terry Sweatshirt</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buISY">Lilly Pulitzer Athletic Dress</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buIRN" target="_blank">Target Smocked Dress</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buIST" target="_blank">J Crew Smocked Dress</a> <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buITy" target="_blank"> </a>// <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buITI" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer Pink Midi Dress</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buITy" target="_blank">J Crew Ruffle Tank Top</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buISH" target="_blank">Lou & Grey Terry Shorts</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buITR" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer Scalloped Tank</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buITP" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer Blue Eyelet Dress</a> // <a href="https://www.dillards.com/p/bogg-bag-large-bogg-tote-bag/510857298" target="_blank">Bogg Bag</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buITs" target="_blank">J Crew Espadrilles</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buISB" target="_blank">Loft Tropical Midi Dress</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buISS" target="_blank">J Crew Striped Linen Shirt</a> //<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/buIRF" target="_blank"> Loft Eyelet Swing Dress</a></div><br />Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-18147371509176310882021-05-03T00:41:00.000-05:002021-05-04T00:41:41.641-05:00March & April 2021 Favorites <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I feel like April flew by because Easter does not feel like it was a month ago. I never got around to posting my favorites for the month of March so I am combining it with April. I think this may be the most random assortment of products to date but I have been loving them all. Can you tell I was in the Spring cleaning mode? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHW_4nGemF8F_uTow7y1Sm4fTUxHlffq91dJ3-zOaNsJykM8jM7FnVW-jkI4QO84n7Ab2B4RStqV6CiEadOXkIectwNpo-WvBbUf42aF-cP79mrH5lhphS_iNFLyufDb-zzATrB6A2YIk/s1474/Screen+Shot+2021-05-03+at+9.52.52+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="984" data-original-width="1474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHW_4nGemF8F_uTow7y1Sm4fTUxHlffq91dJ3-zOaNsJykM8jM7FnVW-jkI4QO84n7Ab2B4RStqV6CiEadOXkIectwNpo-WvBbUf42aF-cP79mrH5lhphS_iNFLyufDb-zzATrB6A2YIk/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-05-03+at+9.52.52+PM.png" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bubG6" target="_blank">Kind Frozen Ice Cream Bars</a> // OMG I think these are the best non-dairy ice cream bars I have ever tried. I found them at Target and tried them on a whim. They come in a salted caramel and peanut butter flavor and are relatively "healthy" for ice cream. You have to give them a try if you have a sweet tooth!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bubG7" target="_blank">Scrub Daddy Sponge</a> // My favorite cleaning TikTok @Vanesamaro91 is always talking about how amazing the Scrub Daddy Sponges are for cleaning. I saw them in stock at Target a few weeks ago and decided to give it a try. I would say that this sponge is definitely worth the hype. It does not seem to soak up any weird smells when doing dishes. I even put it in the dishwasher and it came out perfectly fine. It is like a magic eraser but even better because it does not disintegrate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bubIr" target="_blank">Dawn Power Wash</a> // This is another TikTok influenced cleaning purchase and I have used it for a bunch of things. Cleaning dishes, cleaning the stove, and cleaning the baseboards. It smells fresh and seems to really do the trick. I like it because it is soap but the sprayer makes it not so soapy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bubIv" target="_blank">Hoover Carpet Cleaner</a> // I have lived in my apartment going on two years and just re-signed for a third year. Most of my apartment is carpet so it was looking a little dull and had a few stains from Cooper. I did some reach and found this one from Hoover that has tons of Amazon reviews. I ended up cleaning my whole apartment with it. It took me two nights to do it all but the dirty water literally came out black. It dried really fast and my carpet looks way more fluffy now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. <a href="https://www.trypura.com/products/cashmere-sweater?_pos=1&_sid=ba4dbb07c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Pura Scent: Cashmere Sweater</a> // I have had my Pura since Christmas and have loved all the scents I have tried but this one definitely is my #1 so far. It smells amazing! I am horrible at being able to describe scents so check out the description in the link. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bubIz" target="_blank">Wilson Magnolia Golf Set</a> // In the past few months I have been getting back into golf and wanted to invest in a used golf set. I have taken lessons in the past but have never had a full set of clubs. I did tons of research and decided I wanted to get a women's set that included all the basic clubs. I found <a href="https://lynnonthelinks.com/best-womens-beginner-golf-club-sets/" target="_blank">this webpage</a> super helpful. I did all kinds of looking on eBay and ended up finding this set used on Facebook marketplace for a super good deal and they shipped it to me. The shipping was not cheap but it was still much less than a new set. I have been using this set for about a month and really like it. It seems to have everything I need as a beginner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. <a href="https://www.buffcitysoap.com/pages/bodybutter-oos" target="_blank">Buff City Soap Lotion</a> & <a href="https://www.buffcitysoap.com/products/foaming-hand-soap" target="_blank">Foaming Hand Soap</a> // They recently open a Buff City store in Dallas and I had never heard of it. After Googling it I was interested in checking out the store. I was totally surprised by how much I loved this store. They have natural/handmade beauty and bath products. Everything smells AMAZING and is really affordable. I picked up their body cream and foaming hand soap. I have been loving both products and can't wait to go back and try a few more things. I got the All Hail The Queen scent and the Island Nectar scent. </div><br />Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-56900249601391521502021-04-19T23:12:00.010-05:002021-04-20T00:41:29.464-05:00Recent Skincare Tool Favorites & Dupes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the last few months, I have discovered two amazing skincare tools that are pretty affordable! I bought a Clarisonic way back in the day when they were super popular on Youtube. While I did enjoy using it I hated spending the money on the brush heads. I always kept them probably way longer than I should have. Over the holidays I had gone to Ulta thinking I was going to buy a new brush head. Come to find out the company is now out of business and you can't buy the brush heads anymore. I stumbled upon <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/btMag" target="_blank">this Flawless one</a> which looked a lot like the Foreo but way cheaper. I have been using this since Christmas time and really don't have anything bad to say about it. The charge lasts a really long time, it has multiple settings/speeds, it is small enough to travel with, and it has a handle. Plus it is all silicon so you don't have to worry about the brush head getting dirty like the Clarisonic. I think I have charged it once since I got it months ago. While I don't use it every day on my skin it is gentle enough you definitely could. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The second tool I discovered more recently within the last month. It is this skin scraper that uses vibration to extract the gunk from your pores. I first saw the expensive Dermapore version on a few Instagram stories. Though I was definitely not wanting to spend $100 on a skincare tool that is only used about once a week. I ended up finding <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/btL9l" target="_blank">this dupe on Amazon</a> that has tons of reviews. It seems to work great and it can be recharged. I have been using it around my nose because I hate how big my pores are. For how often you use it I think the Amazon version works just as well. Let me know if you have tried either of these before and what you think! </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/AVvXsEjuRnjPtq4ATv73UdOtPAwIDlrZRd2Ke-aXBWoePqp-bqrZ43z3C-998oRoJNNuL3-eAKcC_PkyG31E1oDB8yc74UVrUIkl9RdskSL4kU-5k3N9weD5rUbBYmEb90caF4QYDkiuxN3ED1Q/s1500/Screen+Shot+2021-04-19+at+11.09.42+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1382" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRnjPtq4ATv73UdOtPAwIDlrZRd2Ke-aXBWoePqp-bqrZ43z3C-998oRoJNNuL3-eAKcC_PkyG31E1oDB8yc74UVrUIkl9RdskSL4kU-5k3N9weD5rUbBYmEb90caF4QYDkiuxN3ED1Q/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-04-19+at+11.09.42+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/btL9l" target="_blank">GUGUG Skin Spatula</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/btMag" target="_blank">Flawless Facial Cleaner</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/btMae" target="_blank">Dermapore Pore Extractor</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/btMad" target="_blank">Foreo Luna</a> </div><div><br /></div>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-31368525241603226312021-04-13T23:58:00.008-05:002021-04-15T22:05:58.991-05:00Weekend in Newport, Rhode Island | Travel Guide For Easter weekend I flew to Newport, RH and my family drove up and we spent the weekend exploring the town. We all really loved it I would love to go back in the summer when it is a bit warmer. The weather was sunny but definitely chilly. Between Covid and it being off-season not everything was open but we still got to see a lot of the town. The only thing we would have done differently is to make sure we made more dinner reservations earlier in the week because things booked up really quickly that weekend. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEEf-fF54OL7CC0RZUqpwk3zHlFesfb2wZUmS4PZASsms5X615egu2a_CJbm1bKbBQbWKXOAvcGbl6RbIeIL7d1xPHSxyVch1R9QNlVJyA6FFTrqz6Dh7RTJT6Xqj9EDDKZK283oo60M/s2048/IMG_0782.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEEf-fF54OL7CC0RZUqpwk3zHlFesfb2wZUmS4PZASsms5X615egu2a_CJbm1bKbBQbWKXOAvcGbl6RbIeIL7d1xPHSxyVch1R9QNlVJyA6FFTrqz6Dh7RTJT6Xqj9EDDKZK283oo60M/s16000/IMG_0782.jpg" /></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><div><u><b>Where we stayed?</b> </u></div><div><u><br /></u></div><div>We stayed at <a href="https://www.hotelviking.com" target="_blank">Hotel Viking</a> right in the center of town. It is an older hotel but very well kept. The room we had was very nice. We had drinks at the restaurant Saturday night and went to the pool/spa. You had to sign up for a time but it was a really nice pool. They have a really cool rooftop bar open in the summer but sadly that was not up and running yet. They also have bikes you can check out free of charge. The location was central to everything in both directions of town. I would definitely stay here again when visiting! They even had free parking behind the hotel. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdhdVkp62XTodL7tp8IwS63MbXGnxe4DgwfpefMR3UK1Ptya0IMoUbm1Adk9Li0hW7PSf_uH62CYnCup-Ons1qNc5yP2PRH63m-B4y1_MEkG3EuJVROULVLDyhyphenhyphenYFWQ6AgCOWh-jggok/s2048/IMG_1004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdhdVkp62XTodL7tp8IwS63MbXGnxe4DgwfpefMR3UK1Ptya0IMoUbm1Adk9Li0hW7PSf_uH62CYnCup-Ons1qNc5yP2PRH63m-B4y1_MEkG3EuJVROULVLDyhyphenhyphenYFWQ6AgCOWh-jggok/s16000/IMG_1004.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQBYdB3hVUW_TqzPLm4ObWRqO0HRawcSTd4x9PGEaP1sMa2qIbejOh4nUjfu0Aacn05JrD_2eXUfQJkiGMYze8IojFQDjGkGm6pual0GxJfL9OHiT3GaN6fY7KJKLRicD29dbT3pnr2g/s2048/IMG_1005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQBYdB3hVUW_TqzPLm4ObWRqO0HRawcSTd4x9PGEaP1sMa2qIbejOh4nUjfu0Aacn05JrD_2eXUfQJkiGMYze8IojFQDjGkGm6pual0GxJfL9OHiT3GaN6fY7KJKLRicD29dbT3pnr2g/s16000/IMG_1005.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Friday Night </u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div>After my parents picked me up from the airport we headed to the hotel and checked-in. We had dinner at the <a href="https://www.brickalley.com" target="_blank">Brick Alley Pub</a>. This was one of the only places in town that was still open later and that we didn't need a reservation for. We did have to wait quite a while for a table but the food was very good. I had a hamburger which I almost never order at a restaurant but it had bacon jam on it so I couldn't pass it up. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtuvdrbK3ptgAAzni3CnQHrDgybK2KspSvHvfrPpKRKkTRw0KWp7qzdk2YhSi_u6gNCqijrRqDjdQ64e-fz0cBiEkKCD-fP28gdi9Vpo6_x2wmrUd-jMcGjL4DaQgHMUpVkv2jcnkWU0/s2048/IMG_0803.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtuvdrbK3ptgAAzni3CnQHrDgybK2KspSvHvfrPpKRKkTRw0KWp7qzdk2YhSi_u6gNCqijrRqDjdQ64e-fz0cBiEkKCD-fP28gdi9Vpo6_x2wmrUd-jMcGjL4DaQgHMUpVkv2jcnkWU0/s16000/IMG_0803.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Saturday</u> </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We started with breakfast at <a href="http://www.crucafenewport.com/" target="_blank">Cru Cafe</a> in town. They had tables to sit outside and you could order up at the counter. They had a large menu and some amazing looking baked goods. I had a chai tea and egg breakfast. The chai tea was so good! </div><div><br /></div><div>After breakfast, we checked out some of the shops along the main road including a nice J McLaughlin that was in town. After that, we made our way down to the <a href="https://bowenswharf.com" target="_blank">Bowen's wharf area</a>. There is tons of shopping down that way including Black Dog, Sea Bags, Kiel James Patrick, Soft As A Grape, and Southern Tide. We also walked down to the Lilly signature store Anchored in Pink. Which I didn't get anything but I always love to try on items I think I might want to pick up during the after-party sale. I did get one shirt from Southern Tide I couldn't pass up. </div><div><br /></div><div>We had a really early dinner at <a href="https://www.midtownoyster.com" target="_blank">Midtown Oyster Bar</a>. We made a reservation on Open Table Friday night but options were VERY limited so we couldn't be picky with our time slot. We sat upstairs and I had a lobster roll (minus the bun). The food was very good and would recommend this place. They did even have an outside seating area but it was a bit chilly for that. </div><div><br /></div><div>After our early dinner, we walked down to the waterfront and checked that area out. Before heading back to the hotel for a swim and dinner at the bar we got dessert at <a href="http://www.cupcakecharlies.com/" target="_blank">Charlie's Cupcakes</a>. They actually had a lot of gluten-free options. I got a cupcake and it was amazing especially as a late-night snack! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQ_nvrVcV1xkCndLKsGt7c264Ynf3Q-PQDIJ6sV-R4PKXVXfnuQTa4T4WzGqN1wXsjq_nSwVG-hhCBc-DZ-MG_6oaHdODXIFhdht1CPj6LN8GzsWqRgJqRMBJ6EWKJg7EIjtkGK7MKV8/s2048/IMG_0794.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQ_nvrVcV1xkCndLKsGt7c264Ynf3Q-PQDIJ6sV-R4PKXVXfnuQTa4T4WzGqN1wXsjq_nSwVG-hhCBc-DZ-MG_6oaHdODXIFhdht1CPj6LN8GzsWqRgJqRMBJ6EWKJg7EIjtkGK7MKV8/s16000/IMG_0794.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9YuWRVOZsMZ07EOjNDxN8IZ6zCy7tpMFOQo-98oe4TvFmk6KceexTLeXkhLnxHPIMIx9_lyRXkqpocOwjXszSiEBJoV5vT3NLB0RnOHJgMvYequvm7PfH0ERucY1XKtgmHmQDk4KFpE/s2048/IMG_0792.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9YuWRVOZsMZ07EOjNDxN8IZ6zCy7tpMFOQo-98oe4TvFmk6KceexTLeXkhLnxHPIMIx9_lyRXkqpocOwjXszSiEBJoV5vT3NLB0RnOHJgMvYequvm7PfH0ERucY1XKtgmHmQDk4KFpE/s16000/IMG_0792.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVolUsUOmn5xOTxbaMUKwJcWpVQ8RS7Fb08lXOYGrEE0sw_07ne4gNp947qrTAIPhGdTG1_vbxGcxzqTq9YaNdwYi8LnJAULWWBHVrJS_5KhIFx2vz3ajkWUsWXRxoBtiCZErAc5Df5ng/s2048/IMG_0811.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVolUsUOmn5xOTxbaMUKwJcWpVQ8RS7Fb08lXOYGrEE0sw_07ne4gNp947qrTAIPhGdTG1_vbxGcxzqTq9YaNdwYi8LnJAULWWBHVrJS_5KhIFx2vz3ajkWUsWXRxoBtiCZErAc5Df5ng/s16000/IMG_0811.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwhjrz5reYb9vkwOz7xtqBEJTN4i6euh9DOu70gctqIOGgyUAN4lDcmtD2zuQ24G2K5mZf9aEpyIc7mTk4-riAdOUtrM7YdUMqSkBoRaWAC00jvXGbXZRdIAHVn79okc8o3FTlYu12Ic/s2048/IMG_0810.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwhjrz5reYb9vkwOz7xtqBEJTN4i6euh9DOu70gctqIOGgyUAN4lDcmtD2zuQ24G2K5mZf9aEpyIc7mTk4-riAdOUtrM7YdUMqSkBoRaWAC00jvXGbXZRdIAHVn79okc8o3FTlYu12Ic/s16000/IMG_0810.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQM-kuPUGJgLM1eXdox0Od-Y7QsDeMQfQ6UXXSheGT45IkktfKylUSXtz3VFg7ibAuIz7ecyOuiqlmMGkoutNeyqOosbJrBtFAGsjkpmbUe4Tvwmog7NgaJalVczTayQg3AIUjH1PN-Ao/s2048/IMG_0815.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQM-kuPUGJgLM1eXdox0Od-Y7QsDeMQfQ6UXXSheGT45IkktfKylUSXtz3VFg7ibAuIz7ecyOuiqlmMGkoutNeyqOosbJrBtFAGsjkpmbUe4Tvwmog7NgaJalVczTayQg3AIUjH1PN-Ao/s16000/IMG_0815.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Sunday</u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div>It was Easter so not a ton of options were open in town for breakfast so we ended up back at Cru Cafe because we all loved it and they had GF bread (major plus for me)! </div><div><br /></div><div>After breakfast, we headed to the <a href="https://www.tennisfame.com" target="_blank">International Tennis hall of fame</a> right next to Cru. No one in my family is a huge tennis freak but it was really cool. You could walk around the grounds where all the tennis courts are. We also went into the hall of fame which was way bigger than we thought it would be. Even better we ended up getting in free because we are Bank of America card members. I don't know if this was a special for the weekend but worth asking because the tickets were fairly expensive. </div><div><br /></div><div>From there we toured the <a href="https://www.newportmansions.org/explore/marble-house" target="_blank">Marble Mansion</a> which was right on the waterfront. It was owned by the Vanderbilt family and was a summer home. The inside and grounds of the house were open to view. The house had major Bridgerton vibes. There are a few other mansions in town you can tour but this was the only one that was open when we went. </div><div><br /></div><div>Our last stop before heading back to the hotel was the <a href="http://www.cliffwalk.com" target="_blank">cliff walks</a>. We didn't walk the entire thing but it was worth seeing and the views were amazing. </div><div><br /></div><div>For Easter dinner, we had reservations at <a href="https://www.15pointroad.com" target="_blank">15 Point Road</a>. It was about 20 minutes from downtown Newport in Portsmouth. It was right on the waterfront. We all agreed this was one of the best meals we had all had in a long time. The drinks and dinner were fantastic. We also got dessert too which they had lots to choose from. I had a flourless chocolate torte which was one of the best I have had. 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Then we quickly checked out the beaches before hitting the road. We all said we would go back again and visit! </div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Places We Wanted To Check Out But Didn't: </u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>1. <a href="https://newportlobstershack.com" target="_blank">Newport Lobster Shack</a> - They were closed because of low fish supply. Their lobster rolls looked really good! </div><div>2. <a href="https://www.clarkecooke.com" target="_blank">Clarke Cooke House</a> - They kept coming up on Google </div><div>3. <a href="https://www.blackpearlnewport.com" target="_blank">Black Pearl </a></div><div>4. <a href="https://www.mooringrestaurant.com" target="_blank">The Mooring</a> </div><div>5. <a href="https://dels.com" target="_blank">Del's Lemonade</a> - Sadly they were not open yet for the season </div><div>6. <a href="https://www.benjerry.com/thamesstreet" target="_blank">Ben & Jerry's</a> - Also not open </div><div>7. <a href="https://www.nptpolo.com" target="_blank">Polo Match</a> - Only in the summer </div><div>8. Spend time at the beach</div>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-25667783229924538722021-04-12T21:10:00.001-05:002021-04-12T21:10:36.020-05:00The Perfect Spring DressI am so behind on blog posts! I have a whole list in my planner of post ideas but lately I have been so busy after work. Last week after I got back from a weekend away things were kind of crazy with some work emergencies and taking Cooper to the vet for his annual appointment. I will be sharing a travel guide for Newport tomorrow. In the meantime I wanted to share what I wore on Easter. Yes I know it is a few weeks late but this dress so cute. It is not available online from Target anymore but I did a quick search and there seems to be lots for sale on Poshmark. <div><br /></div><div>I got this dress last year after Lonestar Southern had posted about it. The quality of it is amazing and it looks so cute on. It was from last summers Lisa Maria Fernandez clothing line at Target. I had never heard of her brand before then. I got another dress too which I shared a picture of <a href="http://www.missmelaniemay.com/2020/07/life-lately.html" target="_blank">last year</a>! </div><div><br /></div><div>I wore these wedges for my college graduation and I forgot how much I love them. They were a total splurge for me considering I can't wear them very often but they are so cute and actually pretty comfortable considering how high they are. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_LFRjfLs8yRyLvqJccWzZ9PXATBDK-pXX_lC90w5ULSBlAUwbEBv_mki5JPnKWxWg56IciOjvqKQoo1aaX9XsIZGrHE00tk_eDyQTYwPKsbC1T9MGszqQHXAedJo4TkCncKmpB-HNHo/s2048/IMG_0931.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_LFRjfLs8yRyLvqJccWzZ9PXATBDK-pXX_lC90w5ULSBlAUwbEBv_mki5JPnKWxWg56IciOjvqKQoo1aaX9XsIZGrHE00tk_eDyQTYwPKsbC1T9MGszqQHXAedJo4TkCncKmpB-HNHo/s16000/IMG_0931.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Dress:</b> <a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/NWT-Lisa-Marie-Fernandez-Ric-Rac-Dress-5f8274c0ff7c5af4f0ef9771?l_con=NWT%2FNEW&gclsrc=aw.ds&utm_source=gdm&utm_campaign=10323657962&campaign_id=10323657962&ad_partner=google&gskid=pla-888068143402&gcid=442884955581&ggid=101677561574&gdid=c&g_network=g&enable_guest_buy_flow=true&gclid=Cj0KCQjw38-DBhDpARIsADJ3kjkTm-JMRTcKtvmCsYlKejFcdok-Yet170BAr1WhBMing1YASfbhtb0aAi5rEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Lisa Maria Fernandez Ric Rac Dress</a> //<b> Shoes: </b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/btysy" target="_blank">Marc Fisher</a> // <b>Jacket: // Necklace: </b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/btytD" target="_blank">Kendra Scott</a> // <b>Earrings: </b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/btytO" target="_blank">Kendar Scott</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">I 100% do not consider myself a "Dallas blogger" by any means but I do enjoy sharing some Dallas related things every now and then. This is one of those fun things I had to share! I have shared about the <a href="https://www.dallasarboretum.org" target="_blank">arboretum</a> before as it is a great outdoor activity throughout the different seasons. Last year with Covid I never made it to see the tulips at the arboretum. So this year I made sure to check them out. The weather this past weekend was perfect and it was the perfect day to take my camera and get some pictures. I expected there to be quite a lot of tulips but wow there was a TON. It was definitely worth checking out! If you live in Dallas or ever visit between February-April I highly recommend checking out the tulips. They have different tulips that bloom throughout this time 🌷 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I thought I would simply share with you these pretty pictures I got of them! </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/AVvXsEjdhJfejGXqt9K3JUF9ZkSzJVgUamk8EX0JqBQWynjrOc5BfLxJCbSNrNvIMWr_0RJwLO-bQWxgTs8wTl3CJjpxOx6XWlGghY3k-RyoNjBHeV9nNiOGFsoPAIWcXaV3e0tD1soi5I-5uk0/s2048/IMG_4372.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhJfejGXqt9K3JUF9ZkSzJVgUamk8EX0JqBQWynjrOc5BfLxJCbSNrNvIMWr_0RJwLO-bQWxgTs8wTl3CJjpxOx6XWlGghY3k-RyoNjBHeV9nNiOGFsoPAIWcXaV3e0tD1soi5I-5uk0/s16000/IMG_4372.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I feel like I have been really busy or resting from not feeling great so I have not gotten around to posting recently. I have a few post ideas I have been meaning to work on but they are more in-depth review type posts. So I thought it would be fun just to catch up and chat on a bunch of random things. <div><br /></div><div><b>1. I Got The Covid Vaccine</b> // I really can't believe it worked out but I was able to get an appointment an hour outside of Dallas at a CVS. A few weeks ago a Dallas blogger I follow posted some places that were offering the vaccine. I technically was able to qualify due to my autoimmune conditions so I went on the CVS website that night but nothing was open. So I signed up for the local county list too but never thought I would get an appointment. The next day I decided to check the CVS website again and they had appointments available. I quickly booked the two appointments and had my first Pfizer shot about two weeks ago and I go back for the next round this weekend. CVS made it super easy and was really happy with their service. I did end up getting a text the following week from the county but CVS seemed easier anyway. I did feel pretty crappy for the next two days after but I also have a lot of health issues so take my experience with a grain of salt. I am glad to be able to maybe start to get back to the gym at least after my second dose! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirf5f7MmLVek39qEYyMfgs_tnkyeiF1IAEmxfji46olO0YL6_waF6UhuoWCQ0_17EsUXQM3YXdrWzV0EC7Sxfqd_TxxiUp_s4ji6n5ZrrPWzi6RSX-LObtu6HPMj4X2PhXJjxanLLmD_E/s2048/D49A8B91-4A18-4962-BD7B-837372F07781.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirf5f7MmLVek39qEYyMfgs_tnkyeiF1IAEmxfji46olO0YL6_waF6UhuoWCQ0_17EsUXQM3YXdrWzV0EC7Sxfqd_TxxiUp_s4ji6n5ZrrPWzi6RSX-LObtu6HPMj4X2PhXJjxanLLmD_E/w360-h640/D49A8B91-4A18-4962-BD7B-837372F07781.jpeg" width="360" /></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><div><b>2. I Am Getting Back Into Golf</b> // I don't think I ever really shared much on here but a few years ago before I moved to Dallas I was taking golf lessons. I had been interested since I was a kid and took some community lessons when I was in middle school. I didn't join any groups or keep up with it so I lost any skill I had. A few years ago I started taking classes and was really enjoying it. Then I moved to Dallas, life happened, and Covid hit. I am just now getting back into it again and I am really enjoying it. I am going to start taking lessons again next month. I have been trying to go to the driving range on the weekends and I just bought a used complete club set on Facebook Marketplace for a really good deal! These last few months have definitely made me try to get back into hobbies I have been missing. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>3. <a href="https://www.blueapron.com" target="_blank">I Am Trying Blue Apron</a></b> // This is 100% influenced by my mom who recently has been trying it and loving it. I have been enjoying cooking more in the last year since Covid but I hate how I have to eat the same thing for days when I cook a meal. My mom suggested I give this a try and surprisingly it is not that expensive per meal. I just tried my first one tonight and so far so good. I will do a full review on the blog eventually! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3ejHHhJcRatcbCHIsDwNWMvWDGRMU4HMKONGJHbCQ8D1v8eVsS_UzKoWfJu60_yRcej6gpBriA025aE94GhXYX9VCLgk-jXWbqT6-03aawNhF0Pg5zjaJditdu_fHgDvCVygoYs0sM4/s2048/IMG_4810.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3ejHHhJcRatcbCHIsDwNWMvWDGRMU4HMKONGJHbCQ8D1v8eVsS_UzKoWfJu60_yRcej6gpBriA025aE94GhXYX9VCLgk-jXWbqT6-03aawNhF0Pg5zjaJditdu_fHgDvCVygoYs0sM4/w480-h640/IMG_4810.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>4. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bsY2R" target="_blank">Emily Ley's New Book Is Out</a> </b>// I was so busy with work today that I forgot that her new book Growing Boldly came out today. I pre-ordered it on Amazon and it got delivered today. I love her self-help books and can't wait to dive into this one.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>5. I Am Going to Newport, RH For Easter</b> // After much back and forth we finally landed on a small Easter getaway destination. I am flying to Newport, Rhode Island next weekend and my family is driving up! None of us have ever been so we are excited to check out the nautical town. I will be sure to post a travel guide all about our trip. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>6. Starbucks Brown Sugar Syrup</b> // My sister texted me last week that I had to try a Starbucks Chai with their new brown sugar syrup and oat milk. So when I was at Target this weekend I decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint! The brown sugar syrup and oat milk gives it such a creamy flavor. I think this might be my new go-to drink there. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Dq7vX6dYAovd9Jw4g1ukJAzZeCrCShj_FugrrlOboIzDMt0MeW1VLBgMsLHmtxPQt5l9_0bZkq_Cu1AHOsQ_tHDUy_Es2NFim1Ebn2vfO5fGNDDsgAQvYUhsIRGtlRnPa2b02ue5wbU/s2048/63794645930__849BEC3A-B131-451F-B981-E7FC5D2DFC8F+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Dq7vX6dYAovd9Jw4g1ukJAzZeCrCShj_FugrrlOboIzDMt0MeW1VLBgMsLHmtxPQt5l9_0bZkq_Cu1AHOsQ_tHDUy_Es2NFim1Ebn2vfO5fGNDDsgAQvYUhsIRGtlRnPa2b02ue5wbU/w480-h640/63794645930__849BEC3A-B131-451F-B981-E7FC5D2DFC8F+2.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>7. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bsY47" target="_blank">It's Cadbury Mini Egg Season</a></b> // I added these dark chocolate ones to my Target delivery last week. I put them in a candy dish and I hate to admit that I have been snacking on these way too much. The dark chocolate ones are so good. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>8. <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81130691" target="_blank">Netflix Operation Varsity Blues</a></b> // I watched this over the weekend and had to include it become I don't know if I would have picked this to watch but the preview seemed interesting. I thought it was well done and really eye-opening to the world of college admissions. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonuuhui_0vGAdJdCn6LulYo79KJCvDGO2oVTX_BVRscGu8aubhXalUdJ95hSyKSW5YTF48uo6X4qmmJrVy6qioFe6m3FYMqXIMApzFZk-2oGlAdci1rOItYM_vpf-1XBMkw41_hu_pHA/s2609/IMG_0751.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2609" data-original-width="1205" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonuuhui_0vGAdJdCn6LulYo79KJCvDGO2oVTX_BVRscGu8aubhXalUdJ95hSyKSW5YTF48uo6X4qmmJrVy6qioFe6m3FYMqXIMApzFZk-2oGlAdci1rOItYM_vpf-1XBMkw41_hu_pHA/w296-h640/IMG_0751.png" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b>9. <a href="https://bromabakery.com/best-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies</a></b> // A few weeks ago I was craving a warm soft chocolate chip cookie. I found this recipe on Pinterest and decided to give them a try. The recipe says to brown the butter over the stove to give it more of a complex flavor. I really debated if this extra step was worth it but I decided to go all in and it was definitely worth the effort. These are hands down some of the best cookies I have ever made. Maybe even the best? </div>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-86267908366061517462021-03-03T20:43:00.002-06:002021-03-03T20:44:00.497-06:00February Favorites 2021<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzSO430btVNaELJ5O37ub6Qgoa8x0hR5kbYJHvdKEHywu_3YftLH-y1cdy4oedtaT8gmNr1tBhH6qMFKJc18-1CS6QWJZkCKGAMFGbZyLVAiwRHJDSxzE5CbVL0PvmCoc-QOVYg-50Gg/s1508/Screen+Shot+2021-03-02+at+8.28.30+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="938" data-original-width="1508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzSO430btVNaELJ5O37ub6Qgoa8x0hR5kbYJHvdKEHywu_3YftLH-y1cdy4oedtaT8gmNr1tBhH6qMFKJc18-1CS6QWJZkCKGAMFGbZyLVAiwRHJDSxzE5CbVL0PvmCoc-QOVYg-50Gg/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-03-02+at+8.28.30+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bskN7" target="_blank">Simple Mills Brownie Mix</a></b> // I picked up this brownie mix last week at Whole Foods. I have tried a few of this brands products before but had never tried this. I was pleasantly surprised with how good these tasted! The ingredients are relatively "healthy". I will definitely be making these again soon. The only downside is the mix is on the pricy side but all you need to make them is butter, water, and eggs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bskOm">Gluten Free Oreos</a></b> // I had to give these a try after seeing lots of people saying they tasted really good. I honestly thought they tasted exactly like regular Oreos. I have tried the Trader Joes GF version and I would say these are definitely better. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bskOf" target="_blank">Dash Mini Waffle Maker</a></b> // My mom and sister convinced me to get this because I didn't have a waffle maker in my apartment but I didn't want one that was going to take up a ton of space. This mini one is only $10 and actually works really well! I made waffles in it the other week and they turned out amazing. I just followed the recipe in the book it came with and it made quite a few. I froze a few and just reheated them later in the week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bskM4" target="_blank">Dior Lip Glow in Ultra Pink</a></b> // This was kind of my Valentine treat to myself. I had to go to Sephora to pick up more of my face moisturizer. I had never tried one of these before and had seen this color a few years ago but then they discontinued it. Sephora has brought it back as a special limited edition color. I am loving it! It is super moisturizing and the color is perfect. My mom also picked it up and she ended up finding it right on the Dior website with free shipping. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bskOg" target="_blank">Honey Pot Sensitive Foaming Feminine Wash</a></b> // I saw this at Target a few weeks ago and decided to give it a try instead of the Target brand I usually buy. This interested me because it says it is all plant-based. Honestly, the packaging caught my eye. I have been using it and loving it. I love the light foaming texture and it has a nice clean scent. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bskOo" target="_blank">Berry Storage Container</a></b> // I found this at Home Goods the other week coincidentally having looked for one online. I actually found the same one linked on Amazon! I have been wanting to do a few things to make my fridge more organized after watching The Home Edit. Nothing crazy but just a few useful items. I thought having a container to store my berries in would be helpful. I have been washing them and putting them right in this weekly. I find myself eating more berries because I don't have to wash them and deal with all the different containers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://blog.onepeloton.com/peloton-pilates/" target="_blank">Peloton Pilates</a></b> // I have been taking a bunch of these pilates classes this past month after missing the weekly one I was going to before Covid at the gym. These classes are actually pretty similar to the ones I was taking at Equinox. I have mostly been doing the intermediate classes. I did try two advanced classes... man they are definitely advanced! My favorite classes are with Hannah Corbin I love her music playlists! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsJJkZu1ptY" target="_blank">Song: Famous Friends</a></b> // I didn't include this on my IGTV I posted but wanted to include it here. I have been loving this song recently. I have been a fan of Chris Young for some time. I went to one of his concerts in college! </div>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-59059041773564741312021-02-27T20:42:00.002-06:002021-02-27T20:45:40.999-06:00Spring Target Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think it was two weeks ago now Target was having 20% off their clothes which they usually don't do. I go in spurts with their clothes but lately, I have been loving what I see. Their loungewear is amazing! I do find that the stores are normally pretty picked over and they had the dressing closed with Covid. Not sure if they are open now. I have a Red Card which I highly recommend if you shop at Target a lot. So I get free shipping so it was easy just to order everything online. I had zero clue if any of this stuff was going to look good but most of it was actually really cute. I also filmed a video over on Instagram if you want a better look at any of these items! </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/AVvXsEglEuDotJ19q76Fp3CwgdfALQaLGCE1tQ1hhl2l6h9sWknOI0cD2Y2gDMFltc_M8mBukZJCAhAs3SXXOc_WsFN9skvY8pRupvss0VNcyW-wqHRBcvVsBgQlSeb7gNC9R84I1SVm8ffL8uQ/s2048/IMG_0696.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglEuDotJ19q76Fp3CwgdfALQaLGCE1tQ1hhl2l6h9sWknOI0cD2Y2gDMFltc_M8mBukZJCAhAs3SXXOc_WsFN9skvY8pRupvss0VNcyW-wqHRBcvVsBgQlSeb7gNC9R84I1SVm8ffL8uQ/s16000/IMG_0696.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bscpB" target="_blank">Target Universal Threads Embroidered Top</a> // I think this is my favorite top out of all of them. I love the eyelet detailing and the ruffle. I was not sure if the ruffle was going to be too much but I am loving this all around. It also comes in black and a blue floral. </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><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YdlIdNZFlLDw48HNq0ousV61QmSua7cr_Olh0VtB5Tw0HIFXh7eqZJc7ECacFBbXQc_m2x50zbxQViabKlGxfl3utYepPSKiqqmPWBJwKxICfAsclpykPF_HOg8EkJgX24EJBIqEfTM/s2048/IMG_0691.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YdlIdNZFlLDw48HNq0ousV61QmSua7cr_Olh0VtB5Tw0HIFXh7eqZJc7ECacFBbXQc_m2x50zbxQViabKlGxfl3utYepPSKiqqmPWBJwKxICfAsclpykPF_HOg8EkJgX24EJBIqEfTM/s16000/IMG_0691.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqsgz9aiG_EtV7KGRSct5-GyAG67y3QhECW69fKur0cZudTOVrp0rlmT3r0EAqgR6NipEYyHzMDluCEKu7vA1ZmcBN8WYDQZhX0NHbeC5nB9shtwYTIBeD4vcXxaQoK1nP1xxt6uSN6w/s2048/IMG_0695.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqsgz9aiG_EtV7KGRSct5-GyAG67y3QhECW69fKur0cZudTOVrp0rlmT3r0EAqgR6NipEYyHzMDluCEKu7vA1ZmcBN8WYDQZhX0NHbeC5nB9shtwYTIBeD4vcXxaQoK1nP1xxt6uSN6w/s16000/IMG_0695.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUnC1eI5AqRTZoPACgbQjklVUJZZXK-6kY9zuxPCrxn_pkX3-ZfcjlfQTEKRFj4eosIrXrsjHJuR-83kL-yNs554igxOZz1jmKvoWFQ17fLNBHsIT8e_98tbQ2QcP8qEnDvK0Z_qJTHr4/s2048/IMG_0693.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUnC1eI5AqRTZoPACgbQjklVUJZZXK-6kY9zuxPCrxn_pkX3-ZfcjlfQTEKRFj4eosIrXrsjHJuR-83kL-yNs554igxOZz1jmKvoWFQ17fLNBHsIT8e_98tbQ2QcP8qEnDvK0Z_qJTHr4/s16000/IMG_0693.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4rY7BRn2AQ1SjRqIF4zIM3AHIIX9QCIIxquvYF1eWMGktd418KuHDC5XkDuTfb7IVntvTjarGj-uD6K-xvWlcrXzxWVHHP0c1jTGG-0OBoox3WZHGmwttoFnBR5IdizKo3trUE7hf6Q/s2048/IMG_0698.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4rY7BRn2AQ1SjRqIF4zIM3AHIIX9QCIIxquvYF1eWMGktd418KuHDC5XkDuTfb7IVntvTjarGj-uD6K-xvWlcrXzxWVHHP0c1jTGG-0OBoox3WZHGmwttoFnBR5IdizKo3trUE7hf6Q/s16000/IMG_0698.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS81q7lpyN5pMcYWfK_N2Gl0AVSQ3iWQ1o7G4allcRZBVD7xI8YxQ40mS1Hp25g96lYZe2e3tFFB3UKpmddHcdxMIMiqE-nbw7_-7r_Eb2EgmBZAIAu1vs4Ru-FE0far_sHF46phJmZfI/s2048/IMG_0682.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS81q7lpyN5pMcYWfK_N2Gl0AVSQ3iWQ1o7G4allcRZBVD7xI8YxQ40mS1Hp25g96lYZe2e3tFFB3UKpmddHcdxMIMiqE-nbw7_-7r_Eb2EgmBZAIAu1vs4Ru-FE0far_sHF46phJmZfI/s16000/IMG_0682.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bscmt" target="_blank">Target Universal Threads Smocked Blouse</a> // I feel like I have been seeing this style blouse quit a bit lately. I love the pattern I am just a little unsure if it is super flattering or that opposite in the chest. I definitely don't have any other blouses this style. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQI4rw_vu_Dd9Bm6Mfly6F8QUJoSHw48arbX-P5QJ_Yz_GK7AH8CqkJkVzVvC_8yifXPpn_Lh2pCf1LX5N79ijWQ1lCyiK_TJWnmVxLzNyxbcjilHHez5VoL_t55ZPUvNZs4hhiwTtno/s2048/IMG_0684.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQI4rw_vu_Dd9Bm6Mfly6F8QUJoSHw48arbX-P5QJ_Yz_GK7AH8CqkJkVzVvC_8yifXPpn_Lh2pCf1LX5N79ijWQ1lCyiK_TJWnmVxLzNyxbcjilHHez5VoL_t55ZPUvNZs4hhiwTtno/s16000/IMG_0684.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkv0jjX4iLNgbhIjbf_thx90nxnpu9PlEX1IzBsG23EI9rLErqa5uRF3QwgKrPbeb54_Kax4YCcJRyMRg2cpL7opn0Ay1_F838mhuqHllsoHJlRvUca1t7hJoC-ReWIfi3SlGU-fYEVQ/s2048/IMG_0683.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkv0jjX4iLNgbhIjbf_thx90nxnpu9PlEX1IzBsG23EI9rLErqa5uRF3QwgKrPbeb54_Kax4YCcJRyMRg2cpL7opn0Ay1_F838mhuqHllsoHJlRvUca1t7hJoC-ReWIfi3SlGU-fYEVQ/s16000/IMG_0683.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCZf6LStzOpgy_Ib3-ibyZijS54RB5u467OhXUd02585u-p0EYmCDjK4pCq_HclDxKjzVml9VWP9MzJcPjIjO2kUq_-UEh6X0mdzgC0eOMLm9KyovohcD3H_VcFK1bOCJGt6bOgggnoE/s2048/IMG_0686.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCZf6LStzOpgy_Ib3-ibyZijS54RB5u467OhXUd02585u-p0EYmCDjK4pCq_HclDxKjzVml9VWP9MzJcPjIjO2kUq_-UEh6X0mdzgC0eOMLm9KyovohcD3H_VcFK1bOCJGt6bOgggnoE/s16000/IMG_0686.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bscqm" target="_blank">Target Universal Thread Ballon Sleeve Blouse</a> // I am loving the pattern and sleeve cut on this. This is another top that is pretty different than most of mine. I actually think it is really cute. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeBvsSQgjivgI-RUREY0UU9Qlrz_DaPxt_J1NtZkTSND4KKYtMUd8sAIj0sACkTNYxLH6cPv0QuB97JH80wwRBu-BJGY__KtjPjfVlx51bTses5OUWbahziHk8JMeB6LwchM3F5Ei9yHY/s2048/IMG_0687.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeBvsSQgjivgI-RUREY0UU9Qlrz_DaPxt_J1NtZkTSND4KKYtMUd8sAIj0sACkTNYxLH6cPv0QuB97JH80wwRBu-BJGY__KtjPjfVlx51bTses5OUWbahziHk8JMeB6LwchM3F5Ei9yHY/s16000/IMG_0687.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ylguF7wJG6lghyphenhyphene86y6V_IV2NHdENMAINT6t3M6Tuf5gWEYlRUgkPW6Y_vm-244AGPsY60nR_1Pf1CHUwyTkE_L1r7I8YOFhPixdJdOUjarz0PrDeStm4Py_r5WwAwPqk__qaELEZ6s/s2048/IMG_0690.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ylguF7wJG6lghyphenhyphene86y6V_IV2NHdENMAINT6t3M6Tuf5gWEYlRUgkPW6Y_vm-244AGPsY60nR_1Pf1CHUwyTkE_L1r7I8YOFhPixdJdOUjarz0PrDeStm4Py_r5WwAwPqk__qaELEZ6s/s16000/IMG_0690.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6XWWF5Ipno-PLcyUA3rU_9T2Tv3Zrm2oYTDfkT4MVBz4Osq_oJgnttsIGildZ6yYYgTsHWdddUgIqC4DKFKtqglryI_eVuqy-6JSayo-xDok35qcExUqseF-ABCWgVgqqpbc7ZgO6_8/s2048/IMG_0688.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6XWWF5Ipno-PLcyUA3rU_9T2Tv3Zrm2oYTDfkT4MVBz4Osq_oJgnttsIGildZ6yYYgTsHWdddUgIqC4DKFKtqglryI_eVuqy-6JSayo-xDok35qcExUqseF-ABCWgVgqqpbc7ZgO6_8/s16000/IMG_0688.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifC_LCPW2sqtqArh6FphoSUrwkdcEpwRU7DahA6LsUfU9R2WXLI_zxK2xAERufSWZngUXOIaTtIvzYt7m3Dg976CgMWCR1VGM4BmFvN6uUyBNmXpf-PKgCDw5j9cA7_hyphenhyphenV4j-OWigbatk/s2048/IMG_0702.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifC_LCPW2sqtqArh6FphoSUrwkdcEpwRU7DahA6LsUfU9R2WXLI_zxK2xAERufSWZngUXOIaTtIvzYt7m3Dg976CgMWCR1VGM4BmFvN6uUyBNmXpf-PKgCDw5j9cA7_hyphenhyphenV4j-OWigbatk/s16000/IMG_0702.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bscqG" target="_blank">Target Wild Fable Tie-Dye Dress</a> // I was pretty close to not even bothering to order this because I just thought it would really not look cute on me. But I am totally wrong I love the cut of it and it is so comfortable. I am definitely keeping this one! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoGYY3AJzrYBvE36V5M0eBwA7kmZPDM8F4l72XR2gBxtlcrhmC2dmdUjPp3KUo9MmX1DaUXR-J8ezzIyCALChungYidJV-fob1tJhJYBqJUBvDCAO1ZO5e08TAXiUkdPrpwnSqR-s5B4/s2048/IMG_0700.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoGYY3AJzrYBvE36V5M0eBwA7kmZPDM8F4l72XR2gBxtlcrhmC2dmdUjPp3KUo9MmX1DaUXR-J8ezzIyCALChungYidJV-fob1tJhJYBqJUBvDCAO1ZO5e08TAXiUkdPrpwnSqR-s5B4/s16000/IMG_0700.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDuQfcGGkg-6k557vIw4iMxlTSZaVp-lmYOn_0dXpVNUhZtn-vSDP1pBWuM8jaj9grNfKZm4CXRkZfXNGNENdCKB5r5f5gO8fu4Uccu2LqAoyHE8Oxh3pjyaZmSOTnEvApAV3HREm15Fs/s2048/IMG_0699.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDuQfcGGkg-6k557vIw4iMxlTSZaVp-lmYOn_0dXpVNUhZtn-vSDP1pBWuM8jaj9grNfKZm4CXRkZfXNGNENdCKB5r5f5gO8fu4Uccu2LqAoyHE8Oxh3pjyaZmSOTnEvApAV3HREm15Fs/s16000/IMG_0699.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpjEHCtpJC1HNACFmeI0lma-AbixR2Vj7_95Rk4r0rHZ8jTx2k50mrdtfvz24bcWTAmqmncqFGjOGLfstjdKjzk8_zD9myB9pz3aXLfA6Y3lkkoAAwiHtjCeESldIFmKXnZYKhJzJJao/s2048/IMG_0709.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpjEHCtpJC1HNACFmeI0lma-AbixR2Vj7_95Rk4r0rHZ8jTx2k50mrdtfvz24bcWTAmqmncqFGjOGLfstjdKjzk8_zD9myB9pz3aXLfA6Y3lkkoAAwiHtjCeESldIFmKXnZYKhJzJJao/s16000/IMG_0709.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bscqR" target="_blank">Target A New Day Sleeveless Dress</a> // This is my least favorite item I got which is funny because I really thought I would like it. I like the style of the dress but really not liking the color. I think I am going to try it in a different color. They have a few different fun colors like a lavender purple and bright pink. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcidUGNw5Td9WDBlkvplDvzt5twB_QWviVdR2j5llZV6k0pZarTKvnh2Nyl6j7LI7_ozXsFZV-XjfiIU-JjThVAJFD0p6P5dljnIDdF6FecrIS7Ksk4P2JdPgfWFff2RenMIcpWjG7oaM/s2048/IMG_0707.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcidUGNw5Td9WDBlkvplDvzt5twB_QWviVdR2j5llZV6k0pZarTKvnh2Nyl6j7LI7_ozXsFZV-XjfiIU-JjThVAJFD0p6P5dljnIDdF6FecrIS7Ksk4P2JdPgfWFff2RenMIcpWjG7oaM/s16000/IMG_0707.jpg" /></a></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/AVvXsEhgLlqYfIJmXThJLa0OZPCsfxUFISg4uapZU6RZysdEM1Be_DtlGZAvl-0BqSVb2u5qYVNeBrnM6tCkQ-IDUI3TiqJ4o2k3ensHWYFMdoseDGrwhn1Rv6dJ1uuOFaB0iCG2SucF7TjNONE/s2048/IMG_0706.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLlqYfIJmXThJLa0OZPCsfxUFISg4uapZU6RZysdEM1Be_DtlGZAvl-0BqSVb2u5qYVNeBrnM6tCkQ-IDUI3TiqJ4o2k3ensHWYFMdoseDGrwhn1Rv6dJ1uuOFaB0iCG2SucF7TjNONE/s16000/IMG_0706.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Women's Short Sleeve T-Shirt - Universal Thread™ - image 1 of 8" class="ZoomImage__ImageFadeIn-sc-437o28-0 dkmzsf" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_38a3e873-f977-451f-8a8c-7ff6bfeb7101?fmt=pjpeg&wid=1400&qlt=80" style="text-align: start; transform: scale(1) translate(0px, 0px); transition: transform 0s;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did also get <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bscuy" target="_blank">this t-shirt</a> but it has not come in yet. I am thinking I will like it!</div><span><br /></span>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-51233295699094165002021-02-25T13:12:00.005-06:002021-02-25T13:14:03.558-06:00 Spring Inspiration <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week the weather has been the perfect spring temperature and the sun has been shinning. A complete 360 from last weeks winter storm. It seems maybe a bit early to be jumping into spring but it is a nice change from all the cold weather. I wanted to share a few spring pieces I have seen from some of my favorite brands. How cure are <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/br3JG" target="_blank">these gingham sandals</a>? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5j2ep7ueq_EY4_f7vfcyF3VtCjEHg-Xe19c9m0K1H9QwNyXNpo01LmFj3-Dlfj_gaAB7JndO6xULlu0B0AC5S00eWo5LhANtbal7iilgQ2CahTLXntO0S5cKO79WOtnk-XeDC-QzjyU/s1508/Screen+Shot+2021-02-24+at+9.23.42+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1098" data-original-width="1508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5j2ep7ueq_EY4_f7vfcyF3VtCjEHg-Xe19c9m0K1H9QwNyXNpo01LmFj3-Dlfj_gaAB7JndO6xULlu0B0AC5S00eWo5LhANtbal7iilgQ2CahTLXntO0S5cKO79WOtnk-XeDC-QzjyU/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-02-24+at+9.23.42+PM.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/br3JG" target="_blank">J Crew Chaco Sandals</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/br57p" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer Geanna Swing Dress</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/br575">Target Sweatpants</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/br571" target="_blank">Target Swing Dress</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/br570" target="_blank">Vineyard Vines Chambray Dress </a> // <a href="https://kellywynne.com/products/beach-tote" target="_blank">Kelly Wynne Beach Tote</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/br57B" target="_blank">J Crew Factory Sweater</a> // <a href="https://www.spartina449.com/alice-bucket-garden-house.html" target="_blank">Spartina Crossbody</a> // <span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); color: #0000ee;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/br57N" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer Olivet Midi Dress</a></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); color: #0000ee;"> </span>//<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); color: #0000ee;"> <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/br59a" target="_blank">J Crew Staycation T-Shirt</a> // <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/br578" target="_blank">Aerie Bikini Top</a> </span><div></div>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-48369450658584849832021-02-21T21:12:00.001-06:002021-02-21T21:12:10.402-06:00Weekly Wellness: Health Update 2021 <p>Wow this past week ended up turning into a crazy and some what stressful week. Sunday it started snowing here in Dallas which lead to millions waking up Monday without power and many without water. It was a crazy storm I was not expecting to get that bad especially growing up in the north but the city is not equipped for a few inches of snow. I luckily didn't lose power or have any damage from the storm but it was still very stressful not knowing. I filmed this health update video last week but I really just didn't have any energy to be posting this past week. I am rested up from the weekend and ready to get back into the swing of things. </p><p>It has been a LONG time since I last posted any type of health content so I thought it was about time for a health update. I have a bunch of other posts you can <a href="http://www.missmelaniemay.com/search/label/Autoimmune" target="_blank">check out here</a>! I also linked everything I mention in this video down below at the bottom of this post. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUicYh-qQ5vdIoPTINvTU75LlnXnGSNiJeXJFmZm3leYIF4nSydoouOEYf_7RRIZTjfSo60YGIcLJRounGddGsi6Apz9fvQLx8B7MhmoG7hXuUu0V8D69iPjKJjEmNkuVcZ2FHisVzQc/s1046/Screen+Shot+2018-09-28+at+8.57.15+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1044" data-original-width="1046" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUicYh-qQ5vdIoPTINvTU75LlnXnGSNiJeXJFmZm3leYIF4nSydoouOEYf_7RRIZTjfSo60YGIcLJRounGddGsi6Apz9fvQLx8B7MhmoG7hXuUu0V8D69iPjKJjEmNkuVcZ2FHisVzQc/s16000/Screen+Shot+2018-09-28+at+8.57.15+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/04eL34PQprk" width="320" youtube-src-id="04eL34PQprk"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><b>Things Mentioned:</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://avisetest.com/patient/ctd/" target="_blank">Advise Test</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="Ankylosing spondylitis" target="_blank">Ankylosing Spondylitis</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.botoxchronicmigraine.com/chronic-migraine-facts" target="_blank">Botox for Migraines</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80201543" target="_blank">Diagnosis Netflix Show</a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-78019841357218679622021-02-15T12:49:00.004-06:002021-02-15T12:49:52.393-06:00President's Day Sales 2021<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is still crazy cold here in Dallas and for some it is a holiday for President's Day so I thought I would round up some sales that are going on today. Target is having 20% off clothing which they normally don't have and J Crew Factory is having free shipping which is rare. I hate paying for shipping. </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/AVvXsEhXvEwt9BzQTPz-Biuc9RVUwDT1yYG4WCw9uCLPGMZ5Y7kmoYX6hibfoFyWg67gcadliXujMGyhQG3m81hRxifXzH_FrVS498bd6rVWW8zmtNMKzeF_u8naU6sTDhAAzU1My2S3M2B9ego/s885/President%2527%2527s+Day+Sales.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="885" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvEwt9BzQTPz-Biuc9RVUwDT1yYG4WCw9uCLPGMZ5Y7kmoYX6hibfoFyWg67gcadliXujMGyhQG3m81hRxifXzH_FrVS498bd6rVWW8zmtNMKzeF_u8naU6sTDhAAzU1My2S3M2B9ego/s16000/President%2527%2527s+Day+Sales.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>1. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/brMQr" target="_blank">J Crew</a></b> // 30% off most items and 50% off sale items with code SPRING </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>2. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/brMQt" target="_blank">J Crew Factory</a></b> // 50% off everything plus free shipping (no code needed). They rarely have free shipping anymore so this is a deal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>3. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/brMO7" target="_blank">Loft</a></b> // 40% off or 60% off with 3 plus styles with code WANT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>4. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/brMPe" target="_blank">Old Navy</a></b> // Up to 50% off (no code needed)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>5. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/brMQB" target="_blank">Target</a></b> // 20% off clothes and shoes with target circle at checkout</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>6. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/brMQD" target="_blank">Vineyard Vines</a></b> // Up to 60% off with code BIGSALE </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-26888653607010797632021-02-14T21:32:00.002-06:002021-03-30T12:03:15.403-05:00My Go To Dinner Receipes (Dairy & Gluten Free) - Part 3<div>Happy Valentine's Day! I had a day inside relaxing because Dallas got snow today which is crazy. I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the holiday in a special way. I am about to dive into a red velvet cupcake so yep... </div><div><br /></div><div>This will be my third installment in this series but I love to continue to share recipes I have tried and loved. Adding my take on how to make them dairy and gluten-free. With the holidays I had a long few months where I did not have to find recipes and cook. So I am sharing some recipes I tried this fall along with some more recent recipes I have tried. I have been loving Half Baked Harvest recipes lately. They all seem to have so much flavor but don't require a lot of crazy ingredients. </div><div><br /></div><div>Check out version <a href="http://www.missmelaniemay.com/2020/04/my-go-to-dinner-recipes.html" target="_blank">#one</a> and <a href="http://www.missmelaniemay.com/2020/09/my-go-to-dinner-recipes-dairy-gluten.html" target="_blank">#two</a> of my posts! </div><div><br /></div><div>* Note all images are from the recipe blogs </div><div><br /></div>1. <a href="https://thevegan8.com/vegan-garlic-alfredo-sauce/" target="_blank">Vegan Alfredo Pasta</a> // I just made this the other week and it turned out really good. It is naturally dairy-free and does not require too many ingredients. I used to be allergic to cashews but grew out of that nut which is great because a lot of dairy-free items often use cashews. It really is creamy and was easy to make with my Vitamix blender. I paired it with shrimp and broccoli. <div><br /></div><div><img alt="Bowl of creamy vegan garlic alfredo sauce dripping off spoon" class="alignnone wp-image-7168 size-full lazyloaded" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px" data-lazy-src="https://thevegan8.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_8015.jpg" data-lazy-srcset="https://thevegan8.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_8015.jpg 588w, https://thevegan8.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_8015-300x495.jpg 300w, https://thevegan8.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_8015-181x300.jpg 181w" data-pin-description="Bowl of creamy vegan garlic alfredo sauce dripping off spoon" data-was-processed="true" height="970" sizes="(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px" src="https://thevegan8.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_8015.jpg" srcset="https://thevegan8.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_8015.jpg 588w, https://thevegan8.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_8015-300x495.jpg 300w, https://thevegan8.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_8015-181x300.jpg 181w" width="588" /></div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>2. <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/sticky-pomegranate-chicken/" target="_blank">Half Baked Harvest Sticky Pomegranate Chicken</a> // I loved this recipe and need to make it again soon. It was pretty easy to do on the cookie sheet and tasted so good. For the acorn squash, I bought the frozen Trader Joe's kind (#lazy). For breadcrumbs, I used Trader Joe's rice crumbs and coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to make it gluten free. I used the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Sweet-Chili-Sauce/dp/B00C3JHELE" target="_blank">Trader Joe's sweet chili sauce</a> and left out the ginger only because I am not a huge ginger lover. <br /><div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_LTliVh9LUXU5XdsBVw9AjKWW1gpUiE1WGv_pwH62MQlajbelKYLkNdShc5Xb1ZKoetmwwoaiW3gJRspqPCStpYVsBbz_fVgALbLjVuNiPhCdU0TSHT-GrIk7CBXcnKukKw7UUltdW0/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_LTliVh9LUXU5XdsBVw9AjKWW1gpUiE1WGv_pwH62MQlajbelKYLkNdShc5Xb1ZKoetmwwoaiW3gJRspqPCStpYVsBbz_fVgALbLjVuNiPhCdU0TSHT-GrIk7CBXcnKukKw7UUltdW0/s16000/image.png" /></a></div><br /></div><div>3. <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/butternut-squash-pasta-carbonara/" target="_blank">Half Baked Harvest Butternut Squash Pasta</a> // This recipe is very fall-inspired but it was amazing. So filling and the flavor was so good! I bought the butternut squash they have at Trader Joe's already cut up in the bags. For pasta, I used the Trader Joe's gluten-free fettuccine that is in the fridge and this <a href="https://products.wholefoodsmarket.com/product/365-everyday-value-parmesan-style-shreds-662f45" target="_blank">dairy free parm cheese </a>from Whole Foods. Instead of a food processor, I used my Vitamix blender and it worked great. </div><div><br /></div><div><img alt="overhead photo of Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara with Rosemary Bacon" class="aligncenter wp-image-95736 size-large lazy-loaded" data-lazy-type="image" data-pin-title="Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara with Rosemary Bacon | halfbakedharvest.com" data-src="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Butternut-Squash-Pasta-Carbonara-with-Rosemary-Bacon-1-700x1050.jpg" data-srcset="" height="1050" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" src="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Butternut-Squash-Pasta-Carbonara-with-Rosemary-Bacon-1-700x1050.jpg" srcset="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Butternut-Squash-Pasta-Carbonara-with-Rosemary-Bacon-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Butternut-Squash-Pasta-Carbonara-with-Rosemary-Bacon-1-350x525.jpg 350w, https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Butternut-Squash-Pasta-Carbonara-with-Rosemary-Bacon-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Butternut-Squash-Pasta-Carbonara-with-Rosemary-Bacon-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Butternut-Squash-Pasta-Carbonara-with-Rosemary-Bacon-1.jpg 1200w" title="Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara with Rosemary Bacon | halfbakedharvest.com" width="700" /></div><div><br /></div><div>4. <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/sheet-pan-sticky-ginger-sesame-chicken/" target="_blank">Sheet Pan Sticky Chicken</a> // I think this is my favorite recipe I am sharing today. I love sheet pan recipes because you don't use so many dishes. I followed this recipe exactly except I used coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and I left out the ginger just because I don't love the flavor. The recipes pairs it with rice and Brussel sprouts which is the perfect combo. </div><div> <img alt="overhead photo of Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken and Crispy Brussels Sprouts and chopsticks in bowl " class="aligncenter wp-image-95702 size-large lazy-loaded" data-lazy-type="image" data-pin-title="Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken and Crispy Brussels Sprouts | halfbakedharvest.com" data-src="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sheet-Pan-Sticky-Ginger-Sesame-Chicken-and-Crispy-Brussels-Sprouts-1-700x1050.jpg" data-srcset="" height="1050" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" src="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sheet-Pan-Sticky-Ginger-Sesame-Chicken-and-Crispy-Brussels-Sprouts-1-700x1050.jpg" srcset="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sheet-Pan-Sticky-Ginger-Sesame-Chicken-and-Crispy-Brussels-Sprouts-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sheet-Pan-Sticky-Ginger-Sesame-Chicken-and-Crispy-Brussels-Sprouts-1-350x525.jpg 350w, https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sheet-Pan-Sticky-Ginger-Sesame-Chicken-and-Crispy-Brussels-Sprouts-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sheet-Pan-Sticky-Ginger-Sesame-Chicken-and-Crispy-Brussels-Sprouts-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sheet-Pan-Sticky-Ginger-Sesame-Chicken-and-Crispy-Brussels-Sprouts-1.jpg 1200w" title="Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken and Crispy Brussels Sprouts | halfbakedharvest.com" width="700" /></div><div><br /></div><div>5. <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/ginger-sesame-noodles/" target="_blank">Mushroom with Rice Noodles</a> // This is my least favorite recipe I am sharing but I still wanted to include it. The main reason I didn't like it is that it did not do as well reheated and I normally make a dinner to last most of the week. The spinach in it just got super soggy and I couldn't eat the spinach after the first night. It also was kind of salty to me but all in it had good flavor. </div><div><br /></div><div><img alt="overhead photo of 30 Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms" class="lazy-loaded" data-lazy-type="image" data-pin-description="30 Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms | halfbakedharvest.com" data-pin-title="30 Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms | halfbakedharvest.com" data-pin-url="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/ginger-sesame-noodles/" data-src="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/30-Minute-Saucy-Ginger-Sesame-Noodles-with-Caramelized-Mushrooms-6-700x1050.jpg" data-srcset="" height="1050" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" src="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/30-Minute-Saucy-Ginger-Sesame-Noodles-with-Caramelized-Mushrooms-6-700x1050.jpg" srcset="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/30-Minute-Saucy-Ginger-Sesame-Noodles-with-Caramelized-Mushrooms-6-700x1050.jpg 700w, https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/30-Minute-Saucy-Ginger-Sesame-Noodles-with-Caramelized-Mushrooms-6-350x525.jpg 350w, https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/30-Minute-Saucy-Ginger-Sesame-Noodles-with-Caramelized-Mushrooms-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/30-Minute-Saucy-Ginger-Sesame-Noodles-with-Caramelized-Mushrooms-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/30-Minute-Saucy-Ginger-Sesame-Noodles-with-Caramelized-Mushrooms-6.jpg 1200w" title="30 Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms | halfbakedharvest.com" width="700" /></div><div><br /></div><div>6. <a href="https://www.spendwithpennies.com/beef-stew-recipe/" target="_blank">Beef Stew</a> // This is a pretty easy to follow recipe and I made this last week. It was perfect for the cold weather we have been having here in Dallas. I put everything in a big pot and let it simmer on the stove while I worked out so it was pretty easy with little cleanup and had good flavor. </div><div><br /></div><div><img alt="Overhead shot of Beef Stew in a big white pot" class="skip-lazy aligncenter wp-image-140864 size-full" height="1050" loading="eager" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" src="https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SpendWithPennies-Homemade-Beef-Stew-21.jpg" srcset="https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SpendWithPennies-Homemade-Beef-Stew-21.jpg 700w, https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SpendWithPennies-Homemade-Beef-Stew-21-350x525.jpg 350w, https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SpendWithPennies-Homemade-Beef-Stew-21-500x750.jpg 500w, https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SpendWithPennies-Homemade-Beef-Stew-21-200x300.jpg 200w" title="This beef stew couldn't be easier or more flavorful. Tender stewing beef, carrots and potatoes in a rich brothy gravy. This is a favorite beef soup recipe. #spendwithpennies #stew #soup #beef #beefstew #carrots #potatoes" width="700" /></div><div><br /></div><div>7. <a href="https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/30-minute-skinny-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/" target="_blank">Chocolate Banana Muffins</a> // I just made these the other week and they tasted really good for not having white sugar in them and being semi-healthy. They were very moist the only thing was I used paper cupcake liners and they kind of stuck to the paper. I just used gluten-free baking flour instead of whole wheat flour. </div><div><br /></div><div><img alt="healthy banana muffins with chocolate chips in a baking tray" class="aligncenter wp-image-23240 size-full pinit-hover" data-jpibfi-indexer="0" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="" data-jpibfi-post-title="Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/30-minute-skinny-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/" data-jpibfi-src="https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412.jpg" data-pin-description="Healthy banana muffins with chocolate chips for a little indulgence. The greek yogurt adds protein and keeps the muffins moist. You'll love these easy banana muffins -- made without butter or refined sugar! This is the only banana muffin recipe you'll ever need!" data-pin-title="Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins" height="1145" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" src="https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412.jpg" srcset="https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412.jpg 800w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-210x300.jpg 210w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-715x1024.jpg 715w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-768x1099.jpg 768w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-708x1013.jpg 708w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-582x833.jpg 582w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-458x656.jpg 458w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-306x438.jpg 306w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-612x876.jpg 612w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-216x309.jpg 216w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-432x618.jpg 432w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-760x1088.jpg 760w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-145x208.jpg 145w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-291x416.jpg 291w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-694x993.jpg 694w, https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Skinny-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-2-e1551654633412-336x480.jpg 336w" title="Healthy banana muffins with chocolate chips for a little indulgence. The greek yogurt adds protein and keeps the muffins moist. You'll love these easy banana muffins -- made without butter or refined sugar! This is the only banana muffin recipe you'll ever need!" width="800" /></div><div><br /></div><div>8. <a href="https://www.crazyforcrust.com/pumpkin-cream-cheese-muffins/" target="_blank">Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins</a> // I made these this fall and they were amazing. I used to love these from Starbucks before going gluten-free. I found this recipe and just used gluten-free flour. They tasted so good. I even used vegan cream cheese and you couldn't tell. I 100% will be making these again. </div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><img alt="Close up of pumpkin cream cheese muffins stacked on top of eachother" class="wp-image-55999 lazyloaded" data-ll-status="loaded" data-pin-description="Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the best muffins and you don’t have to go out to get them! Bake these Starbucks copycat muffins in your own home with all the same amazing flavors!" data-pin-title="Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins" height="960" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="https://www.crazyforcrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pumpkin-cream-cheese-muffins-5.jpg" srcset="https://www.crazyforcrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pumpkin-cream-cheese-muffins-5.jpg 640w, https://www.crazyforcrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pumpkin-cream-cheese-muffins-5-500x750.jpg 500w" width="640" /></div>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-41417096154037642492021-02-05T10:57:00.004-06:002021-02-05T11:01:02.083-06:00January Favorites 2021<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have not shared a favorites post since I think November so these are my favorites combined over the last few months or so. Check out me last one <a href="http://www.missmelaniemay.com/2020/11/september-october-favorites.html" target="_blank">here</a>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJyse8iNFfTPqtWDYcql2zBRBf9_GDDrOeL83Kk78C0l0aD93RjH5-sITRCXGIVaPV9LQ46fzq92hio1vcR4fUW1xaScA8O5-QZVVERYc8AJvf33PzFFaA7J4mdUQGnyKsCpdRU5zT86o/s904/Screen+Shot+2021-02-05+at+11.00.11+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="904" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJyse8iNFfTPqtWDYcql2zBRBf9_GDDrOeL83Kk78C0l0aD93RjH5-sITRCXGIVaPV9LQ46fzq92hio1vcR4fUW1xaScA8O5-QZVVERYc8AJvf33PzFFaA7J4mdUQGnyKsCpdRU5zT86o/s16000/Screen+Shot+2021-02-05+at+11.00.11+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><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: left;">1. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/brsDR" target="_blank">Tula Brightening Eye Balm</a> // I have heard so many bloggers talking about this Tula product. I had never tried any other Tula products but was a bit skeptical. It seemed like it might be one of those things that are overhyped. Though I am always looking for a product for my dark under eyes. I got it for Christmas and I am in love. I love the cooling effect it gives and it leaves this perfect small amount of shimmer. I am 100% hooked. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/brsC4" target="_blank">Veja Sneakers</a> // These sneakers are another item I got for Christmas. I didn't know what to expect with these because I had never even tried them on before. I literally saw someone in a coffee shop wearing them and I fell in love. Well boy was I surprised! These are some of the most comfortable fashion sneakers I have ever tried. I wore these all around San Antonio and my feet never really hurt. I even got my mom into them. I highly recommend plus they are not canvas so you can easily wipe them clean. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/brsEN" target="_blank">O'Keefe's Working Hands Cream</a> // I always used to get super dry hands during the winter months but didn't have the issues as much once moving to Texas. Well, now that I wash my hands 10 million times a day they have been DRY. Out of sheer desperation, I picked this up at the store when we were away for the weekend. It is super thick and you only need a very small amount but it has made my hands much softer. It does not have any strong scent and it is not super greasy. All in all, I am impressed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. <a href="https://www.secondlifepod.com" target="_blank">Second Life Podcast</a> // In the last few weeks I have been listening to this podcast when on a walk. My mom introduced me to it like last year before Covid. I think I listened to one episode or so on my way into work. Well, I picked it back up again and I have been loving it. It is an easy listen all about women who have started their own well-known companies or are known in their career field. I just listened to one the other day from the founder of Daily Harvest. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/brsDW" target="_blank">Nest Wild Poppy Perfume</a> // The sample I got at Sephora totally sucked me into purchasing this. I went in for my usual cream and they gave me a sample of this. The sent didn't sound all that great but I tried it on and fell in love with it. I wore it a few times before I got the rollerball. Side note bottles of perfume I just don't think are worth it. The roller balls are where it is at. This sent definitely has a flower sent but I don't find it granny or overpowering. I will say I am not great at describing scents. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/brsC6" target="_blank">Mission Wraps</a> // I first bought these when I was back home over the holidays to make breakfast wraps with egg/bacon. I love the flavor of them and they worked great for that. More recently I have been having them at lunch with turkey. I have been enjoying doing a wrap for something different plus they are GF. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. <a href="https://milkandhoney.com/collections/deodorant/products/extra-strength-deodorant" target="_blank">Milk & Honey Deodorant</a> // I have been using this for a few months now and I am impressed. It is a really good natural deodorant. I don't find myself sweating as much as I did with the Dove aluminum-free one. I like the smell but don't love it although they do have another sent I could try. All in all, I think it works great. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">8. <a href="https://siggis.com/categories/plant-based" target="_blank">Siggi's Diary-Free Yogurt</a> // I saw this at Whole Foods one day and decided to give it a try. I had not had yogurt in a long time due to the usually high sugar content. Unless I had plain dairy-free and added honey or something. The flavors on these sounded good and they seemed fairly healthy. I have been loving them. The yogurt is super thick and has great flavor. They do have nuts in them so not great for everyone but luckily the nuts I am still allergic to are not in this. The only thing that stinks is about the only place I have seen these yogurts is Whole Foods. I have yet to see them any other grocery store at least here in Dallas. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">9. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/brsDV" target="_blank">San Pellegrino Sparkling Water</a> // Traditional San Pellegrino is another thing that normally has tons of sugar so I was intrigued when I saw these unsweetened sparkling waters. I have only tried this flavor but I love it. It is a different flavor than the usual options and the can is a cool shape. I have found these at both Target and Whole Foods so I am guessing most places would have them. </div><br />Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247410020052327715.post-1664141311252601642021-01-29T14:33:00.001-06:002021-01-30T22:00:47.085-06:00Weekend In San Antonio, TX | Travel Guide Happy Friday! It has felt like a pretty slow week and I am ready for the weekend. After the holidays I drove back from NY to Dallas with my sister and mom. They stayed for about two weeks and we got to do some fun things in Texas while they were here. My sister's birthday also happened to be when they were here. Back in October, I had the idea to take my sister to San Antonio for a fun weekend getaway. At the time I booked the Airbnb I didn't know what Covid would be like but it was a great city to visit because we were pretty much able to do everything outside. <div><br /></div><div>It definitely had a different "vibe" then Dallas but we all enjoyed the weekend and had a lot of fun. I wanted to share what we did for the weekend in case you are looking for suggestions. I must admit though most of these suggestions came from one my friends and she did not steer us wrong. <br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Friday</b></div></div><div><br /></div><div>From Dallas to San Antonio it is about a four-hour drive. We left after the workday on Friday and got in around 11ish. We were glad we didn't leave in the early afternoon because we were able to avoid pretty much all the traffic going into Austin. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Saturday </b></div><div><br /></div><div>We started our day eating breakfast at <a href="https://www.supperatemma.com" target="_blank">Supper</a> inside <a href="https://www.thehotelemma.com" target="_blank">Hotel Emma</a>. This was one of the places that was recommended to me and let me tell you it did not disappoint. We did make reservations which was probably a good idea because it was fairly busy. We ate outside which overlooks the river. It was very cold that weekend but they provided us with blankets and there were heaters outside so it was not too bad. I had this really good omelette and herbal tea. We also tried the million-dollar bacon they are known for which was very good. My mom and sister got the beignets which they said were awesome but I couldn't have them so I guess I will have to take their word. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh621teccbzM9MF_esa9sqabeuicHlrJwJwXTtXis8HfAjDt2986eAdbdt4wdEEq03H626ESpMEfPF9TiIf8RYq2K8UrOAJ4QzzIv-4bfCea8Qn505gTsmpGuNtBaiFpelHcuRoTBC6PWI/s2048/IMG_0425.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh621teccbzM9MF_esa9sqabeuicHlrJwJwXTtXis8HfAjDt2986eAdbdt4wdEEq03H626ESpMEfPF9TiIf8RYq2K8UrOAJ4QzzIv-4bfCea8Qn505gTsmpGuNtBaiFpelHcuRoTBC6PWI/s16000/IMG_0425.jpg" /></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><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP910V1TwffMCwkp1dZBzByZ3BW_d-P4CCiW10usjCrGmLuHE0THFPO2IGGNl2l454fp6wQJYZpPN5cAXJImPela_JsH_P7_IQGf258hIfmDK-_qRdapq7wMtQmgSdUiBWKOprESC5ImI/s2048/IMG_0416.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP910V1TwffMCwkp1dZBzByZ3BW_d-P4CCiW10usjCrGmLuHE0THFPO2IGGNl2l454fp6wQJYZpPN5cAXJImPela_JsH_P7_IQGf258hIfmDK-_qRdapq7wMtQmgSdUiBWKOprESC5ImI/s16000/IMG_0416.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After breakfast we walked around the area which happened to have the Saturday farmers market going on. There was lots of good looking good and a few stores to look around in. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAqSZDbT6fkecJuYg-7MMzywxXqLq3oFoqmRzNSHd80mr2rrFT1fwR1EMCcyQmUqRz-uNFjAs38QqFntMXOVGWRlcocvFBcCa47tP3fY37jv2KBjeWMWmuVWoa27idxp10lnjmauUSEw/s2048/IMG_0418.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAqSZDbT6fkecJuYg-7MMzywxXqLq3oFoqmRzNSHd80mr2rrFT1fwR1EMCcyQmUqRz-uNFjAs38QqFntMXOVGWRlcocvFBcCa47tP3fY37jv2KBjeWMWmuVWoa27idxp10lnjmauUSEw/s16000/IMG_0418.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>From there we headed back to our Airbnb because I had Cooper with us on the trip and he needed a quick walk. After that, we headed to the market square where the popup indoor Mexican market was. It was so cool but I will say I am not sure if this was different than what it normally is due to Covid. Some of the buildings seemed to be closed. It was really cool to check out all the stores and I was able to find a few things myself including a huge bottle of vanilla for $10 and an embroidered top. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJPMgWDzLSeEE2-yYl3GaKlA_QQIAzNO9MmK49eSu1xvsNQVG3tIeImJ2bUA-uxgh0TyCvqdpUoJLbxYfg4Ps1qCCy_W5OlVgs0ERuU42wWz6bHH_-IHQ1PmHwDE14XBJ9M17_Joxks0/s2048/IMG_0445.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJPMgWDzLSeEE2-yYl3GaKlA_QQIAzNO9MmK49eSu1xvsNQVG3tIeImJ2bUA-uxgh0TyCvqdpUoJLbxYfg4Ps1qCCy_W5OlVgs0ERuU42wWz6bHH_-IHQ1PmHwDE14XBJ9M17_Joxks0/s16000/IMG_0445.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3-mURpcE_z6d45jbNsKyegYfBRP2FkdWCQIlYrmv5cAZeTevg6dqm0qfBk1t0z6XqOR8r1CpkfmDeW2nMriLBO76NbTtTsqwSvxNEfHoUUYouIyoG_J8Dyzc25A-dHN8si1W8m0vnq0/s2048/IMG_0448.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3-mURpcE_z6d45jbNsKyegYfBRP2FkdWCQIlYrmv5cAZeTevg6dqm0qfBk1t0z6XqOR8r1CpkfmDeW2nMriLBO76NbTtTsqwSvxNEfHoUUYouIyoG_J8Dyzc25A-dHN8si1W8m0vnq0/s16000/IMG_0448.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHU5ooWA-F8hkAQdmedJquVTdiy7r9m3_IwHGXOQLFLLAPB4yubcg6loXamgb7erlyh8llh9tB9E5Wp3k7qGhihKZoMDrr4OPM0P-nWewq1l7EmjAxcNI7rATqfhUn1y2dEwOXrpHIDc/s2048/IMG_0430.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHU5ooWA-F8hkAQdmedJquVTdiy7r9m3_IwHGXOQLFLLAPB4yubcg6loXamgb7erlyh8llh9tB9E5Wp3k7qGhihKZoMDrr4OPM0P-nWewq1l7EmjAxcNI7rATqfhUn1y2dEwOXrpHIDc/s16000/IMG_0430.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After that, we headed to take a <a href="https://www.goriocruises.com" target="_blank">riverboat cruise</a>. I will say we had a bit of trouble finding where to pick the boat up which I also think was limited due to Covid. We finally found on the website it said to park near the shops at Rivercenter and walk down to the river. We finally found it that way. I was not sure what to expect but it was really cool and I am glad we tried it out. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjda9I18YmQpspJFfAfAYVXUjJ3BaqDbyFY6eJ6piIa2GCdj1CJVRYus0xv3Qp_zLzEhRBfLaL-YnfOdldQ7zVeNonAUv1Fx_HIcPFjtnQARinDfNNlLZegYx7bNAM921quCLuvcuieNBw/s2048/IMG_0459.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjda9I18YmQpspJFfAfAYVXUjJ3BaqDbyFY6eJ6piIa2GCdj1CJVRYus0xv3Qp_zLzEhRBfLaL-YnfOdldQ7zVeNonAUv1Fx_HIcPFjtnQARinDfNNlLZegYx7bNAM921quCLuvcuieNBw/s16000/IMG_0459.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ADZ2OHUxh2op04rX-mzXKjdoRziouoXwuGE5JKwaQ1DrYByUum-iPRhaILPY3_eETdZdhjk2QsqTumEastaovb2kh0TQA-s28w6FzZQ6ycZVn0zEfuexWS_5XINiApB5ju3jKYIJYA4/s2048/IMG_0460.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ADZ2OHUxh2op04rX-mzXKjdoRziouoXwuGE5JKwaQ1DrYByUum-iPRhaILPY3_eETdZdhjk2QsqTumEastaovb2kh0TQA-s28w6FzZQ6ycZVn0zEfuexWS_5XINiApB5ju3jKYIJYA4/s16000/IMG_0460.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, we went back to freshen up for dinner and we then went to <a href="https://www.lafondaonmain.com" target="_blank">La Fonda on Main</a>. We were able to eat outside on the back patio which was beautifully lit up with lights and was also heated. I know there are tons of Mexican places to pick from but I must say the food here was amazing and I highly recommend it. If weren't full enough we made one last stop at <a href="https://www.ilikelick.com" target="_blank">Lick</a> for a nightcap of ice cream. We had walked by this place earlier in the day and thought it looked good. They had a gluten and dairy-free ice cream sandwich which was delicious. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTsroO2SizngGcRSwpwa6OtGrElxxz_W447-9gjT-sIHWWhdFG3w_Dg32qWlaiVlOV6O02iB25afSQoDGxDUo_TcKZ_Z2yLF-jxi7lXfXIvwO1QD9OEdFhHcqrO4RokfY52V9JTzMeoMk/s2048/IMG_0472.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTsroO2SizngGcRSwpwa6OtGrElxxz_W447-9gjT-sIHWWhdFG3w_Dg32qWlaiVlOV6O02iB25afSQoDGxDUo_TcKZ_Z2yLF-jxi7lXfXIvwO1QD9OEdFhHcqrO4RokfY52V9JTzMeoMk/s16000/IMG_0472.jpg" /></a></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/AVvXsEgc3cqH1Cd7TwlgkmB4uouDz-kp2TBVsW2Sezo30mzYOAsvek8PGAdOvTVpCr8kIbiIfxvEqyIyRIIKi3K3Mq8urTT9t2kcZzjMPal4UBn_fCglvNMTexFhWLOlU9ixVL6RL3b_u7JF8J8/s2048/IMG_0477.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3cqH1Cd7TwlgkmB4uouDz-kp2TBVsW2Sezo30mzYOAsvek8PGAdOvTVpCr8kIbiIfxvEqyIyRIIKi3K3Mq8urTT9t2kcZzjMPal4UBn_fCglvNMTexFhWLOlU9ixVL6RL3b_u7JF8J8/s16000/IMG_0477.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>Sunday </b></div><div><br /></div><div>We packed quite a bit of stuff into Saturday because Sunday was a wash out for most of the day. We went and got breakfast from <a href="https://www.bakerylorraine.com/menu1" target="_blank">Bakery Lorraine</a> to go. The breakfast was really good and all the baked goods looked amazing. I tried the gluten-free cranberry orange muffin and it was SO GOOD! 😊 </div><div>In the afternoon we went and picked up cupcakes to celebrate from <a href="https://www.birdbakery.com" target="_blank">Bird Bakery</a>. They have one in Dallas but the original location is in San Antonio. They have some of the best cupcakes and cookies. We also picked up a coffee from <a href="https://meritcoffee.com" target="_blank">Merit</a> which was across the street. </div><div><br /></div><div>The rain finally let up a bit in the afternoon so we went and check out the Alamo. None of us are huge history nerds but it was cool to see. After that, we went over to the <a href="https://www.quarrymarket.com" target="_blank">Alamo Quarry Market</a> area. We didn't do any major shopping but it was a cool area to look around especially with the weather being so crappy most of the day. Finally, we picked up take-out dinner from <a href="http://downongrayson.com/" target="_blank">Down on Grayson</a>. We sadly couldn't sit outside because of the rain but it looked so cute. The portions were huge but the food was very good. We ended the night with champagne and cupcakes back home. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTMfommYuSoy9c2IGszliISOSCF2KTPo3QGhUynooh95HijM9BNx3JIzuRWpxJ0o1J4-d1ToK0V_blVHjV-N8eJAJb1hbBP9olYmQo-CWkNTcXLDaYp-72lCYx-QUL22a4k-_0eAQG64Q/s2048/IMG_0482.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTMfommYuSoy9c2IGszliISOSCF2KTPo3QGhUynooh95HijM9BNx3JIzuRWpxJ0o1J4-d1ToK0V_blVHjV-N8eJAJb1hbBP9olYmQo-CWkNTcXLDaYp-72lCYx-QUL22a4k-_0eAQG64Q/s16000/IMG_0482.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5bluRaLZyWaFLzQ3TL66zEpNMf4ylmQhMJ__RBJP6PVZyhEwaK3_wg6e9_6O3eWgT2v9ZLP6C4yAGruwcVJrqhdb8s_FtQ7CUnypOxs5XFxii_3IdKdxosMVh5WUID4yBrzPZgRPRM0/s2048/IMG_0202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5bluRaLZyWaFLzQ3TL66zEpNMf4ylmQhMJ__RBJP6PVZyhEwaK3_wg6e9_6O3eWgT2v9ZLP6C4yAGruwcVJrqhdb8s_FtQ7CUnypOxs5XFxii_3IdKdxosMVh5WUID4yBrzPZgRPRM0/s16000/IMG_0202.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLDG5CVYLV-1sf91UZfz7OZDAUUk42Qz5I2rWBJm2D5Wku5BUAlF-jwRUtIX4eQHq6iMWRrYD_imQXK6mpaheOX3dyGJj96iLFpMb0oUo2-pYC9pQ40KM2-zn-Ns9uNCL3Ki6uHBtFnaE/s2048/IMG_0478.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLDG5CVYLV-1sf91UZfz7OZDAUUk42Qz5I2rWBJm2D5Wku5BUAlF-jwRUtIX4eQHq6iMWRrYD_imQXK6mpaheOX3dyGJj96iLFpMb0oUo2-pYC9pQ40KM2-zn-Ns9uNCL3Ki6uHBtFnaE/s16000/IMG_0478.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Monday </b></div><div><br /></div><div>We pretty much just packed up and hit the road! It was such fun weekend especially if you are in Texas it makes for a perfect weekend trip. Leave your suggestions down below too so I have ideas for the future. </div><div><br /></div><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span>Melanie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868174413035081468noreply@blogger.com0