tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49685132380217716412024-03-05T02:45:53.615-08:00Book, Wine and TimeThis blog is about all things I like from book reviews to places traveled. I'm also big on crafty things and party planning. And once in a while I feel the need to express an opinion or two!Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-79224956956332648952023-12-26T09:43:00.000-08:002024-01-02T06:15:19.939-08:00Mini (1.5 Quart) Slow Cooker Meals<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsuwFXyvBjjLLO528ZCJie_YlEjUH1A1biYXZ-MBHrgS6N96dVx5bi68ITVBQJn5YCzEJ-b-IJBweDGTtuNWXsxt6aj28GV5iiTbxbjOVqFqvmtA3D-hctog6OvQRdamFsYpCKUJGXssZX90K703h7OceLUsm47OC3-pELNE7W67ONAZJcC2MJxM_O3aU/s960/317433895_10226440654237049_5020765253622930692_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="808" data-original-width="960" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsuwFXyvBjjLLO528ZCJie_YlEjUH1A1biYXZ-MBHrgS6N96dVx5bi68ITVBQJn5YCzEJ-b-IJBweDGTtuNWXsxt6aj28GV5iiTbxbjOVqFqvmtA3D-hctog6OvQRdamFsYpCKUJGXssZX90K703h7OceLUsm47OC3-pELNE7W67ONAZJcC2MJxM_O3aU/s320/317433895_10226440654237049_5020765253622930692_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Now that my kiddo is off to college, I had to figure out how to cook for just one so that there is less food waste and to keep my budget on point. I'm a huge fan of slow cooker cooking as it makes the life of a busy working mom easier when it comes to making healthy home-cooked meals everyday. I wanted to find a way to make my favorite slow cooker meals but in smaller portions. That is when I stumbled across the <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Pioneer-Woman-Fiona-Floral-and-Vintage-Floral-1-5-Quart-Slow-Cookers-Set-of-2/679540583?athbdg=L1100&from=/search" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman 1.5 Quart (6 cups) slow cooker 2 set pack for $23 at Walmart</a>. I LOVE that it comes in a two pack so I don't have to wash the mini every day to use the next. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfe5l-8lGbx3y2lMTP_pfxfFKclQ7g0UtXf-tIR-eBoHaydwGnq5DU2v2qIVmrpImXd_zajjUztmPTKli8J5r01hX8MBfjRoLjdAt_c6vSKuEn07YZTbxWTzdUfHqMZCdkaT3I3y41jOdvEAbiYJcdiPrcmA2zbVIWpGBv8-QnNZL3uOmPiT12nqbLDXc/s960/317078867_10226440654437054_4698285714348018654_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfe5l-8lGbx3y2lMTP_pfxfFKclQ7g0UtXf-tIR-eBoHaydwGnq5DU2v2qIVmrpImXd_zajjUztmPTKli8J5r01hX8MBfjRoLjdAt_c6vSKuEn07YZTbxWTzdUfHqMZCdkaT3I3y41jOdvEAbiYJcdiPrcmA2zbVIWpGBv8-QnNZL3uOmPiT12nqbLDXc/s320/317078867_10226440654437054_4698285714348018654_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This picture shows the different in sizes of the larger slow cooker compared to the mini. The 1.5 quart fits nicely inside the bigger one. I have been using these slow cookers for a while now so I can honestly say they have been amazing! In the rest of the blog, I will be giving you some of my "Go To" recipes to help get you started on making smaller meals. I will keep adding to them as I make each meal so you can see pictures. </span><br /></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFdlbNqiFxniEDKlYuq7l-nvHH9EnHyaIbgPZxAgMIGUma3VpIMO9lQX-glmFckOsSIT1u0qJPHtYbcg87Q2O58Sajz2ECdDJPXAYpyj72kKk8fG1d0_u41jpfAq3sh6kCHb06RJsTRBFkIpFBpCcetltNl22Fd9P_hPKkNbKPp1AIohCmF8eCKhRb6s/s633/Mini%20Slow%20Cooker%20Recipes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="505" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFdlbNqiFxniEDKlYuq7l-nvHH9EnHyaIbgPZxAgMIGUma3VpIMO9lQX-glmFckOsSIT1u0qJPHtYbcg87Q2O58Sajz2ECdDJPXAYpyj72kKk8fG1d0_u41jpfAq3sh6kCHb06RJsTRBFkIpFBpCcetltNl22Fd9P_hPKkNbKPp1AIohCmF8eCKhRb6s/s320/Mini%20Slow%20Cooker%20Recipes.jpg" width="255" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Side note before I jump into the recipes, I want to add another product I use to help make slow cooker meals easier. I love the <a href="https://www.soupercubes.com/" target="_blank">Souper Cube</a> one cup freezer pans as it helps make some of these recipes in advance. Two frozen cubes (2 cups) fit in the mini slow cooker at a time. </span><br /></div><div> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p> </p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Recipes for 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker <br /></h1><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I signed up for a Facebook Group just for Mini Slow Cooker Recipes but after being on there for just a short week, I realized it was NOT the place for me. They do not believe in putting frozen food in a slow cooker but I don't feel the same way. My meals normally cook for 9 hours while I am at work and feel that the meals come out better when some items are put in frozen. Such as the Potato Soup below. If you put in defrosted potatoes and try to cook at these long times then the potatoes can come out mushy. You can be the judge of your own meals and feel free to just use these recipes as a guide to change and make your own. I'm no trained chef but I have been cooking with a slow cooker for many years and just want to help others who are just getting started! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhn13DpgrUsZya_OsKXD8Y6ofh037i4GSejgzgTrGJLZEYb_1pxuKPB2aOYYwH7QMFrx9Btd9mSxoesDmyQW095CTua2A0f9VZDOewwFBp5Ycw-KQqbFhQCoMgQu0mhzFg0_90RhPfMBJatvOitM12L2eiK2dOg3KgtpF3LqEwICqj7XzUGtGR7cZ8DU/s960/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="960" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhn13DpgrUsZya_OsKXD8Y6ofh037i4GSejgzgTrGJLZEYb_1pxuKPB2aOYYwH7QMFrx9Btd9mSxoesDmyQW095CTua2A0f9VZDOewwFBp5Ycw-KQqbFhQCoMgQu0mhzFg0_90RhPfMBJatvOitM12L2eiK2dOg3KgtpF3LqEwICqj7XzUGtGR7cZ8DU/w640-h390/Slide2.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wr0EFOj9WJ1Pdhpj9u4HRR52akxB2dLB3LdIbM0DrXtG_oMzRvrmb8YYjrqq66-2qPxQoUvjIfxjFOSJPyTwCQjqnbq6WbPTpy7yQ7_gFTwZ1QE0fr0FImUWdG03MtgFImuu3mLvSvuaFmfuxokkNOf7nelHWBKuzDC5gHyt2QVi0VL93K5W5Ega4f4/s960/Slide3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="960" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wr0EFOj9WJ1Pdhpj9u4HRR52akxB2dLB3LdIbM0DrXtG_oMzRvrmb8YYjrqq66-2qPxQoUvjIfxjFOSJPyTwCQjqnbq6WbPTpy7yQ7_gFTwZ1QE0fr0FImUWdG03MtgFImuu3mLvSvuaFmfuxokkNOf7nelHWBKuzDC5gHyt2QVi0VL93K5W5Ega4f4/w640-h388/Slide3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hoxCNpzsl_I4VkrAWS5TKNGAWeFMQumiipsIUYSzIUPRcspQTa0i1if_JszwOtnvjY2zgDv12d2WvKg4m7UC8-gtckrZr56TpyXNyiY4C1CFnIjN0AK7ASY7QgxMZE1l7LhtThROYLEJn9su5EeL8_vbJM7sOSF6fhnSnvTsLuBOuLSG_nV4r52W9kQ/s960/Jambalaya.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="960" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hoxCNpzsl_I4VkrAWS5TKNGAWeFMQumiipsIUYSzIUPRcspQTa0i1if_JszwOtnvjY2zgDv12d2WvKg4m7UC8-gtckrZr56TpyXNyiY4C1CFnIjN0AK7ASY7QgxMZE1l7LhtThROYLEJn9su5EeL8_vbJM7sOSF6fhnSnvTsLuBOuLSG_nV4r52W9kQ/w640-h390/Jambalaya.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lNBbchU9lr5HJ2zOLMlzH-1JELKkLGxgUQcyPZ4XNGyAJ7Z-n1jmSD1Gr53ZntdA26Q8XC1mxIOKKQnVEeyGTrUuN6jASiL-fgzcv_2GnjWC0yjsE2XRNRPWUiK_UG1ntXZY-8yHZTep0nv5C6OJD3T41hDL0FkxjiYb_FweLo6fxX1ukHttbbzJ-YA/s960/Prerogi%20&%20Sausage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="960" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lNBbchU9lr5HJ2zOLMlzH-1JELKkLGxgUQcyPZ4XNGyAJ7Z-n1jmSD1Gr53ZntdA26Q8XC1mxIOKKQnVEeyGTrUuN6jASiL-fgzcv_2GnjWC0yjsE2XRNRPWUiK_UG1ntXZY-8yHZTep0nv5C6OJD3T41hDL0FkxjiYb_FweLo6fxX1ukHttbbzJ-YA/w640-h388/Prerogi%20&%20Sausage.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-91992324955922567612022-12-12T05:46:00.000-08:002022-12-12T05:46:06.060-08:00The Convicts by Iain Lawrence<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglyUFnCUMB-_j2Uxq0WW7zA1HY44TkOcquwKDAO-iIaRvC5pVmAcX8IQqS88t70mWGsoFDG2uUBal3nHmKJiVj7_Zn3HXje2b-SuWBoFXgdXmPSopq7y3_-7LcHvRoeD3Ga4bsYYucN0eO3lvpFZ9wOQHLYBhR2kb3f7H0bD-rTVsu2I7d14BENrAp/s3281/IMG_6108.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3281" data-original-width="2633" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglyUFnCUMB-_j2Uxq0WW7zA1HY44TkOcquwKDAO-iIaRvC5pVmAcX8IQqS88t70mWGsoFDG2uUBal3nHmKJiVj7_Zn3HXje2b-SuWBoFXgdXmPSopq7y3_-7LcHvRoeD3Ga4bsYYucN0eO3lvpFZ9wOQHLYBhR2kb3f7H0bD-rTVsu2I7d14BENrAp/s320/IMG_6108.HEIC" width="257" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Convicts-Iain-Lawrence/dp/B006CDRLSI">The Convicts by Iain Lawrence</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Published by Delacorte Books on April 12, 2005</div><div style="text-align: left;">208 pages <br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">This is an easy and fast read about a 14-year old boy called Tom Tin in the late 1800s London. After Tom's father was hauled off to debtor's prison, he finds himself being accused of a crime that he didn't commit. He was sentenced to serve seven years onboard a run down ship where other boys his age is also living. He spends his time dreaming of escape and trying to survive day after day. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I found this book boring. Even though it was a short read, it took me a few weeks to finish it because I just couldn't get into it. I would pick it up and read a chapter here or there just to get to the end. There was so much packed into these 200 pages that it made it all seem unbelievable and I kept rolling my eyes with each new element was added. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">My favorite character was Midgely, one of the convicts on the ship. However, I was not happy with what happened to him and how his story was written. Without him, Tom's story wouldn't have went the way it did so I wanted to see Midgely have a happy ending.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I wouldn't recommend this for children to read as it has some touchy subjects but if you find this story for a good deal like I did ($2) then it's worth a read to pass the time. <br /></p>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-80354620999879180302022-11-29T07:51:00.003-08:002022-11-29T07:51:38.555-08:00Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarxCd8_Z4n9HbzG428eltjbOZWKMSUOiihYwvqDBXJdAp-lsV3CYF1m0R1MxM-9oL7mrIZBeDdu4wiPCuGleFzQV3ouXw3OP6ep3FWxJ_Iso6bdh5gHBW-VbF5K48jN_FO3uPuVirZ74yTK_l5F5N6igNJgw64mrMpxL2CF2NkNuFK9fNyxygVb5L/s2657/4EBD6898-FF08-4E06-9C32-6B4CA1950312.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2657" data-original-width="2177" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarxCd8_Z4n9HbzG428eltjbOZWKMSUOiihYwvqDBXJdAp-lsV3CYF1m0R1MxM-9oL7mrIZBeDdu4wiPCuGleFzQV3ouXw3OP6ep3FWxJ_Iso6bdh5gHBW-VbF5K48jN_FO3uPuVirZ74yTK_l5F5N6igNJgw64mrMpxL2CF2NkNuFK9fNyxygVb5L/s320/4EBD6898-FF08-4E06-9C32-6B4CA1950312.jpeg" width="262" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Every year, my wonderful states holds a HUGE book fair and I'm able to fill my little cart with milk crate up with some amazing books for $1-$2 each! It's every book lovers dream day and is marked on my calendar months in advance. I may also be one of those people that are the first in line to get in. This year I walked away with close to 30 books. My cart filled up fast before I even left the young adult section so I need to rethink my game plan for next year.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I just finished my first book from the fair, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Not-Drop-Drink-Mindy-McGinnis/dp/0062198505/ref=pd_ybh_a_sccl_11/133-3785806-7721108?pd_rd_w=RQEUU&content-id=amzn1.sym.67f8cf21-ade4-4299-b433-69e404eeecf1&pf_rd_p=67f8cf21-ade4-4299-b433-69e404eeecf1&pf_rd_r=1WAZWJWXNA54G8Z79P65&pd_rd_wg=HTdsa&pd_rd_r=f3f2a64f-1a9e-4cb5-8bb3-8d8c9fb4c623&pd_rd_i=0062198505&psc=1">Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis</a>. It was published on January 1, 2013 by Katherine Tegen Books. It's a fast read with only 320 pages and has four 1/2 star rating on Amazon. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The cover was what first caught my eye and had me picking up the book to find out the story that awaits inside. I'm a fan of survival stories so once I found out that this story was concerning that type of world, I was sold on getting it. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The story is based on the sixteen year old character Lynn. She lives out in the middle of nowhere Ohio with her mother and every day they have to fight off different types of threats from taking their pond after the world has a water shortage. The only other person Lynn has spoke to, besides her mother, is their neighbor Stebbs until an old threat takes them by surprise and everything changes. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">New characters are introduced, good and bad. New friendships are formed as Lynn starts to change from heartless and cold to more understanding and warm toward others. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I liked Stebbs most out of all the characters. He was old, wise and broke the book up into funny moments. He also holds a tale that will have Lynn understand a lot more about her mother and father. <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Eli plays Lynn's love interest and someone she has to teach survival skills to in order for him to take care of his family. As this is a young adult book, there is a little romance but the book focus is more on telling an amazing story that keeps you turning the pages till the end.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lucy is Eli's little niece and seems to be the one that melts everyone's heart. Being as young as she is, she reminds them of better times before innocence was lost. <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I was a little surprised at the ending and wished the book at turned out in a different way but it was a well written story and worth the read. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">There is a companion novel, In a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Handful-Dust-Mindy-McGinnis/dp/0062198548">Handful of Dust</a>, that I may read in the near future to see what else may happen to this group. <br /></p>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-30414365817228696792022-07-29T04:52:00.011-07:002022-07-29T05:23:19.633-07:004 Day Trip to St. Louis, Missouri<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GvwtPpyWAwDloVj-Ptzzx21Xz9Y4NNf52sfh7d34P52w-fvuzKYbZsN7-XjuHl6t7Z5rlOddUZZikodhJW6YRU0_ww0I6mkbL_2NYJsil0QVMzXaRZ0XWxGQLtj22pI0W0VuOAPiGIq5h-C3OlvLwQ13TY4r1ma1QUY5bVKuJjemVNdgRa41IUsr/s4032/IMG_5376.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GvwtPpyWAwDloVj-Ptzzx21Xz9Y4NNf52sfh7d34P52w-fvuzKYbZsN7-XjuHl6t7Z5rlOddUZZikodhJW6YRU0_ww0I6mkbL_2NYJsil0QVMzXaRZ0XWxGQLtj22pI0W0VuOAPiGIq5h-C3OlvLwQ13TY4r1ma1QUY5bVKuJjemVNdgRa41IUsr/w300-h400/IMG_5376.HEIC" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gateway Arch at Sunrise<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Everyone I know plans beach vacations during the summer and I find those trips BORING!!!! I'm good going to the beach once every ten years or so. 😆 I an explorer and I love going to different places to do different stuff when I'm on vacation. So with this in mind, we decided to randomly pick St. Louis, Missouri for our vacation this year since we had never been and it was on my bucket list. Keep reading to see all the fun and excited activities we were able to pack into our four days in this beautiful city. I've added links to all the places we visited to make it easier for you to view. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><h1><span style="font-size: medium;">MONDAY DAY 1 - AIRBNB, <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://www.discoverstcharles.com/things-to-do/main-street/">HISTORIC SAINT CHARLES MAIN STREET</a></span> and <a href="https://www.lewisandclarksrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">LEWIS AND CLARK RESTAURANT</a> <br /></span></h1></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Monday we arrived at our cute little Airbnb in Saint Charles around 3pm. The 2 bedrooms, 2 bath home was perfect for my little family.
St. Charles Historic Main Street
St. Charles is the first site of the permanent European Settlement on the Missouri River and where Lewis and Clark started their exploration along the Missouri. The area is filled with beautiful old homes with a total of 63 buildings listed on the national Register of Historic Places. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsI718JruddXpE0lHoHEj73K5R-M3k9LVpPHLVg2aFUXGQe-2faA8lwQUZGcmeh3xgPORlr9JKILxp9a_lJaYNBSxOSAm0VraAOKx_qmJGvZUVtcSSIbG2xJuZ2pNgrnSdWHUY2NsSIcASpvjlRDXBJMJCf_29n5RmCP2SJ2THPAjCB3rBfW59WXE/s1726/IMG_7408.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1726" data-original-width="1201" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsI718JruddXpE0lHoHEj73K5R-M3k9LVpPHLVg2aFUXGQe-2faA8lwQUZGcmeh3xgPORlr9JKILxp9a_lJaYNBSxOSAm0VraAOKx_qmJGvZUVtcSSIbG2xJuZ2pNgrnSdWHUY2NsSIcASpvjlRDXBJMJCf_29n5RmCP2SJ2THPAjCB3rBfW59WXE/s320/IMG_7408.jpg" width="223" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daniel Boone<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The house is located a few blocks away from Historic Main Street which is filled with tons of tiny mom and pop shops along with really good restaurants. I was expecting the shops to be open but they have weird hours. If you are wanting to explore this street, best time is between 10am-3pm. A lot of the shops close between 3pm-5pm. We decided to walk around anyway to get some exercise after the long drive and read up on the history of the area. I also got to meet Daniel Boone! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgazNjegKnp-uB2n2_3CX7Qodz1HQi3u5tML3_rqFAVJFTFuXXhYIOwV1KYOLO7LzlWQuESCuFZ9s2TMi5F0btY4poaCp3GQNkz9SUDqv1kY-EtIfMfk1kNPuZjKnidu0m05OfBqvGvUmPUNugIutMnuLp4ubuLPyyT-mJMJrPlZOz9VqsafZgU5kjU/s3311/IMG_5319.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3311" data-original-width="2249" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgazNjegKnp-uB2n2_3CX7Qodz1HQi3u5tML3_rqFAVJFTFuXXhYIOwV1KYOLO7LzlWQuESCuFZ9s2TMi5F0btY4poaCp3GQNkz9SUDqv1kY-EtIfMfk1kNPuZjKnidu0m05OfBqvGvUmPUNugIutMnuLp4ubuLPyyT-mJMJrPlZOz9VqsafZgU5kjU/s320/IMG_5319.HEIC" width="217" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWSAUAJluICnIZPCmrLy8tc6bm9V4I8kbtTtsb_gOLHcb05ovcXll7Sj6w_R3YNDk1Qy2nnWyilcjuLRzArSxLws_uvx2jmLhfAr7KM0h6THzDhzJQk8K3LdBe9DoHNqvKnEJ_5qt3nyB0nHQJG_d61AyVVOKw5kbdakk-YJpaTP60DFnfeMIWwxm4/s4032/IMG_5324.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWSAUAJluICnIZPCmrLy8tc6bm9V4I8kbtTtsb_gOLHcb05ovcXll7Sj6w_R3YNDk1Qy2nnWyilcjuLRzArSxLws_uvx2jmLhfAr7KM0h6THzDhzJQk8K3LdBe9DoHNqvKnEJ_5qt3nyB0nHQJG_d61AyVVOKw5kbdakk-YJpaTP60DFnfeMIWwxm4/s320/IMG_5324.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View down Historic Main Street<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Yzd-wkLz10xDmh-LyDPF-PEhFqjNsL3THUmA0N26OgVa8Bi5r2ElXqel2Pdctf6QbiWPtg8wPPPKJLS1gQRiDjggetv7FGApVHsP-9ikwPbJx4kZ-CBf-l0iUg7OOXyjy493ufYDzZe03ZdFdCEukdel2ioHTx8uR9dN9XHUk63KdF6ftoMFmXxq/s2800/IMG_5313.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2483" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Yzd-wkLz10xDmh-LyDPF-PEhFqjNsL3THUmA0N26OgVa8Bi5r2ElXqel2Pdctf6QbiWPtg8wPPPKJLS1gQRiDjggetv7FGApVHsP-9ikwPbJx4kZ-CBf-l0iUg7OOXyjy493ufYDzZe03ZdFdCEukdel2ioHTx8uR9dN9XHUk63KdF6ftoMFmXxq/s320/IMG_5313.HEIC" width="284" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It was a beautiful old building with three floors of seating. We sat on the third floor and was entertained watching the staff run up and down the stairs all night. No need for them to hit the gym! We shared the famous toasted ravioli with red sauce which had a great flavor and I ended up eating more then my fair share. If you didn't know, St. Louis is the creator of the toasted ravioli so one must try them when in town! I ordered the fish tacos which is a spicy seasoned grilled cod, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeno cheese with creole rice and cajun tartar sauce. This was an amazing meal and the tartar sauce made the meal. I wouldn’t mind eating this again right now! <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2Txj9P3EPuUa0pu1Oi_3fVIcu2b8BVtEDLN-S6ldDPTDocxwDZnZvfMq_m9HvzNV21g9oafot-9ghqC4nbraj8tjPVzD4AJ9ViYgDpGCEeaOSPK-EZ3l2I0cl3Bi_3IXewLPrtrU4arra-I6wzEcPzFBJo0XtHXtHcYgE5BkVQu5OJ0gn4KzIp_O/s4032/IMG_5308.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2Txj9P3EPuUa0pu1Oi_3fVIcu2b8BVtEDLN-S6ldDPTDocxwDZnZvfMq_m9HvzNV21g9oafot-9ghqC4nbraj8tjPVzD4AJ9ViYgDpGCEeaOSPK-EZ3l2I0cl3Bi_3IXewLPrtrU4arra-I6wzEcPzFBJo0XtHXtHcYgE5BkVQu5OJ0gn4KzIp_O/s320/IMG_5308.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3rd Floor of Lewis & Clark<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ycKaohGw4zGDrw8nvx_lKvVXUTS087EGJ8XBHZkUWiQzr8ZOAGDx1nKnIKt20uae4R4gO5RHxJhbJvZE2nuLwuDJ54znWdm-FK_SI_6X4W6-wcNXFDXbnPnCJZYp4zpEPdMcRWbGfNhvvNVyOvt6VnnXkBfBtd7WrWJG2akQerdeg17hSHx2tOuf/s4032/IMG_5309.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ycKaohGw4zGDrw8nvx_lKvVXUTS087EGJ8XBHZkUWiQzr8ZOAGDx1nKnIKt20uae4R4gO5RHxJhbJvZE2nuLwuDJ54znWdm-FK_SI_6X4W6-wcNXFDXbnPnCJZYp4zpEPdMcRWbGfNhvvNVyOvt6VnnXkBfBtd7WrWJG2akQerdeg17hSHx2tOuf/s320/IMG_5309.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxoqChh-XlK-IU-LQ2hdT9ThYfT3mmQAXtDumuR7Vwl8W9zyJROtofpy2A4PMwRI27JkLDWKWxJiwUX4x0IqN0s6tMBEjfIW2hQ1Z7QdET7274htkFu9jOP5-n8xs9TERgsk3ywTb_oj7lGKdZhBAlXXg_aPGKCt-fCRtXmmarqHA-MrzLWB4Z8IH/s4032/IMG_5310.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxoqChh-XlK-IU-LQ2hdT9ThYfT3mmQAXtDumuR7Vwl8W9zyJROtofpy2A4PMwRI27JkLDWKWxJiwUX4x0IqN0s6tMBEjfIW2hQ1Z7QdET7274htkFu9jOP5-n8xs9TERgsk3ywTb_oj7lGKdZhBAlXXg_aPGKCt-fCRtXmmarqHA-MrzLWB4Z8IH/s320/IMG_5310.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /></span><h1><span style="font-size: medium;">TUESDAY DAY 2 - FRONTIER PARK, KATY TRAIL STATE PARK, <a href="https://www.citymuseum.org/" target="_blank">CITY MUSEUM</a>, HISTORIC ST. CHARLES MAIN STREET, <a href="https://grandmascookiesonmain.com/" target="_blank">GRANDMA'S COOKIES</a>, <a href="https://sweetpoppins.com/" target="_blank">SWEET POPPINS</a> AND <a href="https://www.riversidesweets.net/" target="_blank">RIVERSIDE SWEETS</a> <br /></span></h1></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-VKHmZ3sQwE8jaiFFe6QwO5K1mV83B8FdQbt_lg-BQqzV2-aVrbN35nKVDqJtlOfXUzOKZ3oeEi07SkNOGjRgVb2iixmk3FNcRuWqbz5Ohhg6BOolkCr7IcUhC1BqVZGcGvvs_YVQNxEReOGm0jd8K_iixnhokT3PW6cgM8MVNycPVIgSTKTSwUz/s4032/IMG_5327.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-VKHmZ3sQwE8jaiFFe6QwO5K1mV83B8FdQbt_lg-BQqzV2-aVrbN35nKVDqJtlOfXUzOKZ3oeEi07SkNOGjRgVb2iixmk3FNcRuWqbz5Ohhg6BOolkCr7IcUhC1BqVZGcGvvs_YVQNxEReOGm0jd8K_iixnhokT3PW6cgM8MVNycPVIgSTKTSwUz/s320/IMG_5327.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">On Tuesday, since I'm an early riser, I decided to take Scout out for a walk and explore more of the area while watching the sunrise.
Frontier Park is part of the Katy Trail State Park and only a few blocks away from our rental. It is a beautiful park that is well maintained and filled with cute little bunnies. The sunrise was amazing, and I even found someone watching the sun come up while playing his guitar. 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There is a paid parking lot across from the building so that made it easy. I can't remember the cost though. We got there bright and early because I had read that it can get really hot so we wanted to beat the heat. It was a fun time and makes any age feel like a kid again. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I was under the impression that the full building was filled with things to explore when in reality it is only 4 floors and then you must climb this dark spiral staircase to get to the 10 story side. It was a struggle because by this time it was really hot and hard to breath but with plenty of stops we made it to the top and was able to take the slide down. It reminds me of something out of Harry Potter. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There are tons of things to climb on outside the building and the kids were all having so much fun. They were fearless!
To get to the top, you must take an elevator on the 4/5 floor and it does not open until 11am. We were lucky enough to be the 2nd in line but by the time we came down, there was a long line waiting to get up. Visiting the bus and the bird nest was pretty fun as well.
All and all this is a must do at least once! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I had read in reviews that you should bring knee pads. I didn’t really think that was needed. Maybe for kids as they can get into the tight spaces that adults cannot. I would recommend bringing your own drinks. We bought two lemonades for $7 but they tasted like water with a tiny amount of lemon flavor. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVOidhxIeIG4LwX3qUEvFLkYFLEWB4MFfFTa-07ngWfY4I2rYwj0PbaZ-Hne4ANFkO4bi-_6OjSjwtvo5I8bvBVOWnT-4N_bOJs3WARcNG_Ih1inaJSEnYXRbPJX6EV4uGu3B75lBaOvatLcJl5X7CFtVSKjJoOuePFp9hnqjAUSVYdxbJOQ5iuCB/s4032/IMG_5348.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVOidhxIeIG4LwX3qUEvFLkYFLEWB4MFfFTa-07ngWfY4I2rYwj0PbaZ-Hne4ANFkO4bi-_6OjSjwtvo5I8bvBVOWnT-4N_bOJs3WARcNG_Ih1inaJSEnYXRbPJX6EV4uGu3B75lBaOvatLcJl5X7CFtVSKjJoOuePFp9hnqjAUSVYdxbJOQ5iuCB/s320/IMG_5348.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front Doors! Buy tickets online and save $<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxU7vCH1NSE0UngIUjdn3x6x83KUS4c4Ex2rqNoYkPYpEZcZUcPkBJGfIcCMFoQGTjnqkNxV6cuAj4QaIaSL6puWbqKW6Ai33Nsws3AWw1ec7MsH8UrKe_xLRcuE5-k8D0qY4PtU0V0jWSd9KTdMmc8nX_kB49UFTHStFgeKLU0QKD7BmGuhn45Fu/s4032/IMG_5349.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxU7vCH1NSE0UngIUjdn3x6x83KUS4c4Ex2rqNoYkPYpEZcZUcPkBJGfIcCMFoQGTjnqkNxV6cuAj4QaIaSL6puWbqKW6Ai33Nsws3AWw1ec7MsH8UrKe_xLRcuE5-k8D0qY4PtU0V0jWSd9KTdMmc8nX_kB49UFTHStFgeKLU0QKD7BmGuhn45Fu/s320/IMG_5349.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1u8NjOpYHaH7OpCLCbmkcxEWKva0URJd0SpOJbUYWQzgeg7kBuxcVMFl1Kj-dw-VMac94zHhS20ZV6z2x1ufjykRT1i0VDD4VTuS4SjrwoPXOkOf6Yv7PjyqS2IfQ4K3cV16zbeDmhYHauz365B3h4OTFfIZlB1xgIxeiQDRd5Oh0AlX9Ny53WoL/s4032/IMG_5347.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1u8NjOpYHaH7OpCLCbmkcxEWKva0URJd0SpOJbUYWQzgeg7kBuxcVMFl1Kj-dw-VMac94zHhS20ZV6z2x1ufjykRT1i0VDD4VTuS4SjrwoPXOkOf6Yv7PjyqS2IfQ4K3cV16zbeDmhYHauz365B3h4OTFfIZlB1xgIxeiQDRd5Oh0AlX9Ny53WoL/s320/IMG_5347.HEIC" width="240" /></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKwy-jxPMbgqi7b5Uqh9xYxAHir3ngXu7p3Pw1ZTOR4GxMoX1JLCShO-cGWW4tZdSXOCvQzJT80r0PYFqaMBcJO7Eq1pWfzKEf-UGwmRRt8WfjTc8HGhrD857aQejsy-fE1XCEC4jQFg23SMxbPRaP5Tm3YTQ9XbTM93pBCh47jaQJvYif55q7tyaa/s4032/IMG_5350.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKwy-jxPMbgqi7b5Uqh9xYxAHir3ngXu7p3Pw1ZTOR4GxMoX1JLCShO-cGWW4tZdSXOCvQzJT80r0PYFqaMBcJO7Eq1pWfzKEf-UGwmRRt8WfjTc8HGhrD857aQejsy-fE1XCEC4jQFg23SMxbPRaP5Tm3YTQ9XbTM93pBCh47jaQJvYif55q7tyaa/s320/IMG_5350.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See the bus!!!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2tZNJy9PxAWQEmgXbL-oKt1b3lJ2YE2U5WuW57wXyxQfRoVfFwfG8HXBKbP2TptQpd4MnljEqq6qTo05nSlTWQiAAeTzytYUSaxuv_rHx8D7xIGi74hh3Gdzv2sokn60Fakjl226lDHn1p-ZXpl6pRtycmYIk0EMbrFTIQWpf_ewMpClX1SuQ0ox_/s3806/IMG_5355.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3806" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2tZNJy9PxAWQEmgXbL-oKt1b3lJ2YE2U5WuW57wXyxQfRoVfFwfG8HXBKbP2TptQpd4MnljEqq6qTo05nSlTWQiAAeTzytYUSaxuv_rHx8D7xIGi74hh3Gdzv2sokn60Fakjl226lDHn1p-ZXpl6pRtycmYIk0EMbrFTIQWpf_ewMpClX1SuQ0ox_/s320/IMG_5355.HEIC" width="254" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I may look dorky with my "fanny pack" but it was perfect to carry my phone and money while keeping my hands free to explore! Highly recommend. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2tZNJy9PxAWQEmgXbL-oKt1b3lJ2YE2U5WuW57wXyxQfRoVfFwfG8HXBKbP2TptQpd4MnljEqq6qTo05nSlTWQiAAeTzytYUSaxuv_rHx8D7xIGi74hh3Gdzv2sokn60Fakjl226lDHn1p-ZXpl6pRtycmYIk0EMbrFTIQWpf_ewMpClX1SuQ0ox_/s3806/IMG_5355.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8zL19qBgxrBSi5rJZePv2LD1PO-TMQwg0y95igYj-OAUnhOoodERV_svwpvnm9aBULol_b2ByGvEeSuITnBH7b0ow4_cItAyzdWeB-ajkOu8W7Et4cHYI6I8LusVzGUJ0NQjarEla0PLVQYmXJqNdmN3vvqrOYFeMa4eX_CRjdB8WFhJEmQ7Y6i2/s4032/IMG_5364.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8zL19qBgxrBSi5rJZePv2LD1PO-TMQwg0y95igYj-OAUnhOoodERV_svwpvnm9aBULol_b2ByGvEeSuITnBH7b0ow4_cItAyzdWeB-ajkOu8W7Et4cHYI6I8LusVzGUJ0NQjarEla0PLVQYmXJqNdmN3vvqrOYFeMa4eX_CRjdB8WFhJEmQ7Y6i2/s320/IMG_5364.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div></div> <br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJ2Hy4t4WCU0EptAhl2S_5sKR0TaiQRylM5NE6TmZ0bmSdZiHZuc2krYio49In9Sdg6e72pj_xLKz8T4RyNRmS5dXVxyRALwK_ALGi33lfOWAH2BLEg60mXNmWFnt57ilHu3cMd7W9qn5yzqtavo6ZxBbjuF8oPbDd8yUAkunppWJblY2a2DCNLIo/s4032/IMG_5365.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJ2Hy4t4WCU0EptAhl2S_5sKR0TaiQRylM5NE6TmZ0bmSdZiHZuc2krYio49In9Sdg6e72pj_xLKz8T4RyNRmS5dXVxyRALwK_ALGi33lfOWAH2BLEg60mXNmWFnt57ilHu3cMd7W9qn5yzqtavo6ZxBbjuF8oPbDd8yUAkunppWJblY2a2DCNLIo/s320/IMG_5365.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My kid the daredevil. I stayed safety on the bridge. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0vrjSyGFrfSjaTxiJ7lUk2-zi4OCP2iPUN-2Y8mpPWNjPFvcqGWnckBtv1D8NSLbAImouXvTcEVvZe59bSdOE8B4_4T6dp6KI8db_rNEERKte1Jhuxy9VnGar4aKklcEeLk6yCNAptk4GoW_W_wbcF7R-D2sUnccbxTDLV61j-4YFjPl_yytnVtm/s4032/IMG_5357.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQ-wsTzS3VGqJHhb_NoibX_XhkVgOXqMELsVH6Q8l3dVGlC6kK7Z5zx_W0STBaTF8ifl4_z7G1hOpNa1OyqU9l6tprUdoTc1m_lmwyYExpgCdIyw0QOD1g7cJJ1YEpjGTFU0fS6a_5c76JsHei8_tUjfzVJwIGNx_aJIYtgph08_If63MM4-5DbLm/s4032/IMG_5357.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQ-wsTzS3VGqJHhb_NoibX_XhkVgOXqMELsVH6Q8l3dVGlC6kK7Z5zx_W0STBaTF8ifl4_z7G1hOpNa1OyqU9l6tprUdoTc1m_lmwyYExpgCdIyw0QOD1g7cJJ1YEpjGTFU0fS6a_5c76JsHei8_tUjfzVJwIGNx_aJIYtgph08_If63MM4-5DbLm/s320/IMG_5357.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stairs to the slide<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After a long day of playing at City Museum, we decided to walk around the Historic Main Street before the shops closed.
I picked up some cookies from Grandma’s Cookies which has been making one-of-a-kind cookies since 1976. I had a Chocolate Chip Cookie, Oatmeal Cookie and Peanut Butter Cookie. My favorite is the Peanut Butter Cookie or maybe the Chocolate Chip! The kiddo ate all the chocolate chip cookies before I could try another one! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKTZFuYs4oeWOERZJf-W8Y7s5eKCIRVbtblRzSQ8WBmUXUDTckIFQCuwZGbFxJ2SRx_HdQKOgPLD_4txgcZ0Gnd3OVp3Uu2YyJFijw6ZjyiYBHFiugKCXrkpMJy970_ba9MRZ4ZrAoVfupV963WWZc_a8PNAsNkHVsLybMJhhgwdSDwtvsYOi7UIV/s4032/IMG_5367.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKTZFuYs4oeWOERZJf-W8Y7s5eKCIRVbtblRzSQ8WBmUXUDTckIFQCuwZGbFxJ2SRx_HdQKOgPLD_4txgcZ0Gnd3OVp3Uu2YyJFijw6ZjyiYBHFiugKCXrkpMJy970_ba9MRZ4ZrAoVfupV963WWZc_a8PNAsNkHVsLybMJhhgwdSDwtvsYOi7UIV/s320/IMG_5367.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>How could I pass up trying Cajun Popcorn since it's my favorite flavor?!?! It was so good. I really wished I would have bought the extra big bag since I ate it all within a few days. I wanted to go back and get more but ran out of time. I will have to figure out how to make some of that or have it shipped to me. I also grabbed some Cheddar because it’s also a favorite and was really cheesy.
It was such a hot day that we also grabbed some ice cream at Riverside Sweets (which I ate before a picture), Peanut Brittle and Carmel. 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However, this place had just lost their air condition and it was so hot. The managers would not close the dinner down or let the ladies use fans. I felt so bad for them and shame on those managers. We ate our meal and was glad to leave as fast as possible. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><h1><span style="font-size: medium;">WEDNESDAY DAY 3 - <a href="https://www.gatewayarch.com/" target="_blank">GATEWAY ARCH</a>, <a href="https://www.thestlouiswheel.com/" target="_blank">ST LOUIS WHEEL</a>, MINI GOLF, <a href="https://www.stlouisaquarium.com/" target="_blank">ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM</a>, <a href="https://www.trainshed-stl.com/" target="_blank">THE TRAIN SHED</a>, <a href="https://www.escapeonmain.com/" target="_blank">ESCAPE ON MAIN</a> AND <a href="http://frankietoccospizzeria.com/" target="_blank">FRANKIE TOCCO'S PIZZERIA</a></span><br /></h1></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWHNt8P9RVcyq04VR-bmgo1bPRpYWFmcJvEvx5Du7RPhULQo72E64dsdhKp-HvoGxMcCKzWX954Xu8l5jszIntHSAkviR2gCGsGU_tZ8mr1TjLY-yi6a-AyTMxn0kE3AlsWI-kyEHm49k-ljGHepk82KywW-9CHKzD2cLEbNyKmHwRZUNk_HDGgo2/s4032/IMG_5408.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWHNt8P9RVcyq04VR-bmgo1bPRpYWFmcJvEvx5Du7RPhULQo72E64dsdhKp-HvoGxMcCKzWX954Xu8l5jszIntHSAkviR2gCGsGU_tZ8mr1TjLY-yi6a-AyTMxn0kE3AlsWI-kyEHm49k-ljGHepk82KywW-9CHKzD2cLEbNyKmHwRZUNk_HDGgo2/s320/IMG_5408.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Today’s adventure is visiting the Gateway Arch which is 630 feet high! The best place to park is at Stadium East which is only a short walk to the Arch. It cost us around $8. I recommend buying your tickets to the Gateway Arch online. It saves you a little bit and you don’t have to wait in line to buy tickets. Your tickets have different times which tells you when you can go up. Once the doors open, you make your way downstairs and walk through the museum. At the end of the museum is the North and South entrance tunnels. Although our tickets were for North, it was shut down and only South was working. We got their early, so we enjoyed the gift shop while we waited for our time. After shopping, we made our way to the gate and was allowed to go up early since everyone else had checked in. While you are waiting in line, you will be given a Boarding Pass. This will tell you what “Pod” you will be taking. Once you are let in, you find the spot on the floor with your Boarding Pass Number. From here you get to watch a short film before getting your picture taken and lining up in front of your Pod. The doors remind me of something out of Willy Wonka. Same can be said about the Pods. They are tight and fit five people. Dogs as well since we saw someone taking their service animal up on one of these. The ride is cool. The Pods are on a roller coaster track which helps keep the Pods straight while you are climbing the curves of the Arch. After getting out of the Pods, you have a few steps to climb to get to the very top. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You only have 10 minutes at the top so use it wisely. </span>The windows are tiny and you have to lean over to see out of them but the view is amazing! When it’s times up, you board your Pod and take the ride back down. 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRhE5uU2OiDCiHHo1zIT-aCueBuhrQdoBBOBIdLLt84PgSE8ilvnjiY-4SVatilIsOyg2Adro-S2J91PpUoArvVFs9It2o6Hrw_j7gWrX-CdHPttPivAG1Adb3pxHNehjB6hpvys_RwZ-T7AE6gqeXLHsALXfiFhiulnzxxilkiWdxK7fFAbRwuzsS/s4032/IMG_5392.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRhE5uU2OiDCiHHo1zIT-aCueBuhrQdoBBOBIdLLt84PgSE8ilvnjiY-4SVatilIsOyg2Adro-S2J91PpUoArvVFs9It2o6Hrw_j7gWrX-CdHPttPivAG1Adb3pxHNehjB6hpvys_RwZ-T7AE6gqeXLHsALXfiFhiulnzxxilkiWdxK7fFAbRwuzsS/s320/IMG_5392.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the top of the City<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-s9KDv1tXB2iP5_EeUMhErHl2Wxy4zeC1NhNwMdv4gmzvK7j8WVTnWltppAnVRaTCpavYE1qSdB2oFRHXe1LlUYCfZmwZZO4wJzKJk0cz-dLMz-ZSr5oQFczBSzn28DpNBr47_bW3XW67kafwfAspSp_qYPhGIGAbyGrfKoR63XPqeCdJXihOfHZ/s4032/IMG_5393.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-s9KDv1tXB2iP5_EeUMhErHl2Wxy4zeC1NhNwMdv4gmzvK7j8WVTnWltppAnVRaTCpavYE1qSdB2oFRHXe1LlUYCfZmwZZO4wJzKJk0cz-dLMz-ZSr5oQFczBSzn28DpNBr47_bW3XW67kafwfAspSp_qYPhGIGAbyGrfKoR63XPqeCdJXihOfHZ/s320/IMG_5393.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the top of the water<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRKdTwkjrq3s3GnfEy-tiv5S6mYiNQZqdiKKMbsasCfJaB7EqaspSYEAYB9RvirKw0cYWYM84x-jAB3G8EuuGMV59ZfAjFMDFfY36wbIYtBlxqgJEGdaPosrNi2gI8jgoNpO1aQEkvYMmneP3u6aTl3TEUvjTzR0tmAH-vKcZDh59cwej4Bl6ETzxf/s4032/IMG_5409.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRKdTwkjrq3s3GnfEy-tiv5S6mYiNQZqdiKKMbsasCfJaB7EqaspSYEAYB9RvirKw0cYWYM84x-jAB3G8EuuGMV59ZfAjFMDFfY36wbIYtBlxqgJEGdaPosrNi2gI8jgoNpO1aQEkvYMmneP3u6aTl3TEUvjTzR0tmAH-vKcZDh59cwej4Bl6ETzxf/s320/IMG_5409.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Old Courthouse across from the Gateway Arch<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Our next stop is the Wheel which is attached to the Aquarium. I was hoping we could explore the city on electric scooters but right before we arrived, I read an article that the mayor had banded the scooters because it was causing issued within the city. It was way to hot to walk from the Arch, so we decided to just drive. Thank goodness we did! It was a short trip but there is a parking lot attached to the Aquarium and was only around $7. Well worth the price to avoid the heat. We road the Wheel which was pretty cool. The pods are air conditioned and play music as you went round and round. I hate heights but it really wasn’t bad. I think being enclosed in a pod helped with the height issue. I felt more secure. We went around maybe 4-5 times and it was a fun ride. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuo6Oz5Qs5NZfhxh6gxQp-Trq_h3VylAqTB70QvLGorZBW4G8ffgPgbzzlpeLqBF4Le9ZKr28XQbbuNh_uJdojy3n3fbWVD_1pqQ4iG6S41QySi2OWMMI_l4MFdNZdzTWSnJIisAVEvCQyDK64JTEoiia6poLm9GeYmVE_VspDmkIJMBbkVM1AIn7L/s4032/IMG_5410.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuo6Oz5Qs5NZfhxh6gxQp-Trq_h3VylAqTB70QvLGorZBW4G8ffgPgbzzlpeLqBF4Le9ZKr28XQbbuNh_uJdojy3n3fbWVD_1pqQ4iG6S41QySi2OWMMI_l4MFdNZdzTWSnJIisAVEvCQyDK64JTEoiia6poLm9GeYmVE_VspDmkIJMBbkVM1AIn7L/s320/IMG_5410.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56uvHa1G0HnJrHF-iCb1s4B_UWBu3AQkywvBozZGAibPqlNprPoKwy293JAx6JfTPzb0jjzDBYmIJgWpyk5tr3LgiCIJ0lyB0qBWxekpSI9Mt995OyBuqQWyqiMNELrfuajMGsAsLYGkPmt2GfKrPDSBxAXDgu8DC40-ZsJSI9I6ogYtmMWgNBUsb/s4032/IMG_5416.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56uvHa1G0HnJrHF-iCb1s4B_UWBu3AQkywvBozZGAibPqlNprPoKwy293JAx6JfTPzb0jjzDBYmIJgWpyk5tr3LgiCIJ0lyB0qBWxekpSI9Mt995OyBuqQWyqiMNELrfuajMGsAsLYGkPmt2GfKrPDSBxAXDgu8DC40-ZsJSI9I6ogYtmMWgNBUsb/s320/IMG_5416.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the from the top of the Wheel<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After the Wheel ride we decided to play a game of miniature golf before hitting the Aquarium. The course is located right beside the Wheel. It was a nice course but again, really hot. We decided to just play for fun instead of counting holes and also skipped a few holes because of large families playing in front of us. It was a lot of laughs as we made up different moves to hit the ball instead of your regular way of playing. We looked pretty goofy but the laughs was well worth it. We both hit a hole-in-one though!<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgO0zD0HwVhAadenacesDLGrJSlUYdWdtnDvZ1SVdJgK1nj1oZcf1r8DDWtvD5AiQI88yqTUn8QxvgxJRZs6U5e_CC8i1lq8gfqZ08gQN9CaaYhP0Mq6cvzJko_0zciGporbo7N-t8Fst_IgTO6yAbv32-Q-NR2QZS8McSkY7KVGb4y4Yj7W2nFcg/s4032/IMG_5418.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgO0zD0HwVhAadenacesDLGrJSlUYdWdtnDvZ1SVdJgK1nj1oZcf1r8DDWtvD5AiQI88yqTUn8QxvgxJRZs6U5e_CC8i1lq8gfqZ08gQN9CaaYhP0Mq6cvzJko_0zciGporbo7N-t8Fst_IgTO6yAbv32-Q-NR2QZS8McSkY7KVGb4y4Yj7W2nFcg/s320/IMG_5418.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To get to the Aquarium, you walk through this outdoor section of vendors, shops and a large fish pond. The Aquarium wasn’t as big as I thought. They make it seem much bigger by putting you on a “Train” which is just a room playing a movie before letting you out the other side. The top floor is more like a petting zoo as there is tons of things people can touch and explore. There is also a small play area for kids. Then you walk into the fish tanks which was really cool. However, there was so many people there trying to get pictures of their kids in front of the tanks that it wasn’t really enjoyable. There is even signs saying “No Flash” yet everyone was still using the flash just to grab that Instagram picture. We jumped ahead of the mob and was able to enjoy a few of the tanks before they caught up. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1b4gVs51_3gCX0lDdO4iJdndUa4x4XwHLOmIQF0gA1lGJKADtyqXR2OgFmF7DppZclgyL8XIyRtcQ9SQzqAbBQKIz9NSyKa3z61F3oOslfl9A__5WOZ6qRbKqSAlX-pwF7MePwk1snL1L4pXZyZFaKdRnbnaYVCyiPvxMh1-Y4hXWtD3p9-9-bCb/s4032/IMG_5433.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1b4gVs51_3gCX0lDdO4iJdndUa4x4XwHLOmIQF0gA1lGJKADtyqXR2OgFmF7DppZclgyL8XIyRtcQ9SQzqAbBQKIz9NSyKa3z61F3oOslfl9A__5WOZ6qRbKqSAlX-pwF7MePwk1snL1L4pXZyZFaKdRnbnaYVCyiPvxMh1-Y4hXWtD3p9-9-bCb/s320/IMG_5433.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can just make out the octopus face between his arms<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I have noticed that most restaurants offer deviled eggs as an appetizer, which isn’t normal for us, so I decided to give them a try. We also ordered the Fried Mac N' Cheese balls because my kiddo just loves Mac N' Cheese. However both appetizers did not show up until after our meals did so we didn't get to enjoy them prior. The deviled eggs, which was filled with bacon, chive and paprika, was good and had a kick to them. Not really sure 3 eggs are worth $8 though. The Mac N' Cheese was made out of smoked gouda, bacon, and campfire sauce. It wasn’t that good and we ended up tossing them out. The outer coating had a weird taste. I had the Smash Burger and it was really good with its white american cheese, griddled onions, campfire sauce, pickle on a brioche bun. 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For the afternoon, we decided to try our hand at an Escape Room and Escape On Main had an opening for the Pirate Blackbeards Treasure Room. We had a little issue with the markers not working so we had to try and remember every puzzle in our heads which was hard. We were still able to solve the puzzle with three minutes to go. They also allow you to sign their walls so it was filled with tons of people who had played before us. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After the escape room we hit up a local pizza place, Fankie Tocco's Pizzeria on our walk back to the rental. I hadn’t had a lot of veggies on this trip and was craving a salad so I had a really good side salad with their homemade dressing and the Pasta Con Broccoli (I think) which is Cavatappi and diced broccoli in a homemade tomato cream sauce. I loved my meal. The bowl was so big that I had to take most of it home. My kiddo had just a Single Topping Pizza and he didn’t really care for it. The crust was thin so he kept calling it the "cracker pizza". </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovVBE97t0kCLZU7e4rZnMnYZAdDuyp7i_CXbn0ToCvBMNngP-Zb9d2K-cTzzkxOdISnd_J9u0S15BWkOMMW3qudzcnHGzYhfOT4_SePXVg-T_ZKLURUc9zqg5cU5qGOpBpGyYDvBMZ_KWad809U0i6CeNcqDU9OGpGz72ZWXXjc7OeU4Pg5xlNrA7/s4032/IMG_5442.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovVBE97t0kCLZU7e4rZnMnYZAdDuyp7i_CXbn0ToCvBMNngP-Zb9d2K-cTzzkxOdISnd_J9u0S15BWkOMMW3qudzcnHGzYhfOT4_SePXVg-T_ZKLURUc9zqg5cU5qGOpBpGyYDvBMZ_KWad809U0i6CeNcqDU9OGpGz72ZWXXjc7OeU4Pg5xlNrA7/s4032/IMG_5442.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKBBP9imKoaf9FtzoKhL_aqxQCeQ7aNX9mnGJn7fXHNzGfiqzKjRcvdt0vLMegl_fWZ5WtGCpfIq86FUtTmASOkuZEVLbqIo4Ghl5_vpVxXX5Hj16gEHaus7ea6rMEW7lDFtAea8-BB430cDpqLxlZTXg7Hkd3Mj4_WtfYsPSFXYILdO44KfsvcUy/s4032/IMG_5441.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKBBP9imKoaf9FtzoKhL_aqxQCeQ7aNX9mnGJn7fXHNzGfiqzKjRcvdt0vLMegl_fWZ5WtGCpfIq86FUtTmASOkuZEVLbqIo4Ghl5_vpVxXX5Hj16gEHaus7ea6rMEW7lDFtAea8-BB430cDpqLxlZTXg7Hkd3Mj4_WtfYsPSFXYILdO44KfsvcUy/s320/IMG_5441.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovVBE97t0kCLZU7e4rZnMnYZAdDuyp7i_CXbn0ToCvBMNngP-Zb9d2K-cTzzkxOdISnd_J9u0S15BWkOMMW3qudzcnHGzYhfOT4_SePXVg-T_ZKLURUc9zqg5cU5qGOpBpGyYDvBMZ_KWad809U0i6CeNcqDU9OGpGz72ZWXXjc7OeU4Pg5xlNrA7/s320/IMG_5442.HEIC" width="240" /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZh7X_NF4IuuQDaavuAD-uRW-K0GB7a-92d4BI3ILw-LHuGyOb5i9Bvjoz7WGUl8jg_dOWTubhqDnL-n1b5TDPCvCQxWT6v3SPk-50beUey88H1bWGNryFXRmVU9cjIZ1uFuKC1U_q-cpQjwhSpPMy-pLhh0qIUcS5x3TjSp489dAhuytoJ0458nM/s4032/IMG_5443.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZh7X_NF4IuuQDaavuAD-uRW-K0GB7a-92d4BI3ILw-LHuGyOb5i9Bvjoz7WGUl8jg_dOWTubhqDnL-n1b5TDPCvCQxWT6v3SPk-50beUey88H1bWGNryFXRmVU9cjIZ1uFuKC1U_q-cpQjwhSpPMy-pLhh0qIUcS5x3TjSp489dAhuytoJ0458nM/s320/IMG_5443.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><h1><span style="font-size: medium;">THURSDAY DAY 4 -<a href="https://www.stlzoo.org/" target="_blank"> ST LOUIS ZOO</a>, <a href="https://deweyspizza.com/" target="_blank">DEWEY'S PIZZA</a> AND <a href="https://fitzsrootbeer.com/" target="_blank">FITZ'S ROOT BEER</a> <br /></span></h1></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3jzj-OfSxOF3ja7kVeHYZxqlehUULoMdUYfiC-TbtEGFFNmg7k-O30kZvR2HxpLdO5H4tug82sklUptdav5uL7GLcWIOBUKmwkyCVsdjfbw05KrAwlmBPAOFaHFv1D6vcgg-YlbY-1NwXaIzK5HsKrPVUD4_6C_QyCEAMFrfmh9O7UrXffdJK-Ap/s4032/IMG_5462.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3jzj-OfSxOF3ja7kVeHYZxqlehUULoMdUYfiC-TbtEGFFNmg7k-O30kZvR2HxpLdO5H4tug82sklUptdav5uL7GLcWIOBUKmwkyCVsdjfbw05KrAwlmBPAOFaHFv1D6vcgg-YlbY-1NwXaIzK5HsKrPVUD4_6C_QyCEAMFrfmh9O7UrXffdJK-Ap/s320/IMG_5462.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Today was Zoo day! Even though it was another REALLY hot day, we sucked it up to visit the St. Louis Zoo. This zoo is free, however, the parking will cost you $15. I was pleasantly surprised at how big the zoo was. It is divided into six different colored sections which made it easy to keep track of where you were. I didn't take a lot of picture here because if you seen one zoo picture....you seen them all! I was so looking forward to seeing the Polar Bears BUT either they didn't have any or they were not out. Midway through exploring, we found the Penguin & Puffin Coast area. If you need a break from the heat, THIS is the place to go as inside the building the temperature is very low for the Penguins. You also get really close to the penguins with no glass separating you, but no touching is allowed. I had one swim right up to me. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyL8YVPFcyzkvwGhZ45oiAaLq_FBYVcUdls7aocw_gY5jDzjwH7Km9xP1yicp3djC9yr0w5UqSmW5Ulknu04wCgFcf8jgPiEU_ZatkSW846fGP_tUFGYVTjf_a9eP2XOVYJlQW2eaoxdDSJOPGIGkdg5dXDzC0PuKSK2BOR_GBTOFijo2Crl28X_Ev/s4032/IMG_5455.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyL8YVPFcyzkvwGhZ45oiAaLq_FBYVcUdls7aocw_gY5jDzjwH7Km9xP1yicp3djC9yr0w5UqSmW5Ulknu04wCgFcf8jgPiEU_ZatkSW846fGP_tUFGYVTjf_a9eP2XOVYJlQW2eaoxdDSJOPGIGkdg5dXDzC0PuKSK2BOR_GBTOFijo2Crl28X_Ev/s320/IMG_5455.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-epi1HNkh4Q856jCJNuUjpt7DqRPtawDJw0-FNdAfP390AF5ZnKGnMzV5E4i165IrMVoqyFevD2Ifhk8EiN93BsaqN-cn-clYD1Wy59lqbce9iXnuCTxbmJo8HZvIvVLHkFJS-jWwrBkrlilmwBmdhukZ483gR0M0b4ZpRgvOE9k8fuQu8-GKocxz/s4032/IMG_5454.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; 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If you look close you can see large ones watching the little ones work.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We decided to stop at another pizza place and this place didn’t disappoint. It was really clean and busy. I wasn’t feeling pizza so I just had a nice big chicken salad. It was fresh and very good. My kiddo loved this pizza. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjedQonvUasKiJTmaC7xf4ZwL2wsB_cqBvGaF9XwJ4b2X3docPxwFpSJojcAjJw_rHQP5DWPrxPFhE2DR2B15sONPp7prBTzuQpjXiT3_B8SYoSxuOSEQjqrPmoRLSWaT2gEcDxVC0ag_wJz0iiO7POG_8s24IfIGLlQ5tgXedT4SEed2YVlCFl98/s4032/IMG_5471.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjedQonvUasKiJTmaC7xf4ZwL2wsB_cqBvGaF9XwJ4b2X3docPxwFpSJojcAjJw_rHQP5DWPrxPFhE2DR2B15sONPp7prBTzuQpjXiT3_B8SYoSxuOSEQjqrPmoRLSWaT2gEcDxVC0ag_wJz0iiO7POG_8s24IfIGLlQ5tgXedT4SEed2YVlCFl98/s320/IMG_5471.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC20HtFiTZt20Mxn-Jxad807LYYsdYurUzK5xP0gZawV5KSsTj4gmBADoJlpbLLNqCgbPCzHba4PBKPQhbyZxzHX5LcVgYGYJeZAgrali0Pjp64S0VGb9YHgd62VfMJ4fpatUmVwwzXDczPyiwSx_lH-pc2R7ABZBbtiXtEAUrp_wjc9r5xNzsqpPw/s4032/IMG_5463.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC20HtFiTZt20Mxn-Jxad807LYYsdYurUzK5xP0gZawV5KSsTj4gmBADoJlpbLLNqCgbPCzHba4PBKPQhbyZxzHX5LcVgYGYJeZAgrali0Pjp64S0VGb9YHgd62VfMJ4fpatUmVwwzXDczPyiwSx_lH-pc2R7ABZBbtiXtEAUrp_wjc9r5xNzsqpPw/s320/IMG_5463.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Before heading home, we had to stop at Fitz’s to try one of their famous Root Beer Floats. Fitz's opened this shop in 1993 and installed a 1940's vintage bottling line found in an old barn in Shawano, Wisconsin. As you sit at your table, you are able to watch this refurbished bottling line turn out one bottle of root beer every second. We got the Ghostbuster and it was amazing! I ate as much as I could but there was still plenty of ice cream left in the mug. We also picked up a few cases of our favorite root beer to take home. My kid had to roll me out of the restaurant but it was well worth it. You only live once so enjoy life to the fullest!<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszVIWFFxgcvzljL9Lhd-Yhr5VtqHVHqd64Bg7Hiq48BCoWMI3QPIhz6pUnr-bxDbOXOtL-EKS0wjyyS1O9d23LZfvI70Ej-ip7Twh3Z36fDqqjNOE4W5Kxf3M4hZTiqbrYSnhphLsvvL5JqJIi7OSm3ktk9POJDUaaZN5zy4hnSsJ1IDUfM8xOAkp/s2000/IMG_3106.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszVIWFFxgcvzljL9Lhd-Yhr5VtqHVHqd64Bg7Hiq48BCoWMI3QPIhz6pUnr-bxDbOXOtL-EKS0wjyyS1O9d23LZfvI70Ej-ip7Twh3Z36fDqqjNOE4W5Kxf3M4hZTiqbrYSnhphLsvvL5JqJIi7OSm3ktk9POJDUaaZN5zy4hnSsJ1IDUfM8xOAkp/s320/IMG_3106.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZGz3I6oa6T8dJrRbvEYQsod4rglFFmKuzKEB-Tk_Sj8ioEOKUCuER2oouY2vdij3CL2nHc_RXKkniA4_cqvl1l7l4Flj4lbmB4zDy2RZPrmAaPT0M9jX6PtQYQe5KaMesTv26rzD3fhdfRChs21YyWXAB4joNbiS_PFzCorCDvrTgDrXXhiSq-ME/s4032/IMG_5466.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZGz3I6oa6T8dJrRbvEYQsod4rglFFmKuzKEB-Tk_Sj8ioEOKUCuER2oouY2vdij3CL2nHc_RXKkniA4_cqvl1l7l4Flj4lbmB4zDy2RZPrmAaPT0M9jX6PtQYQe5KaMesTv26rzD3fhdfRChs21YyWXAB4joNbiS_PFzCorCDvrTgDrXXhiSq-ME/s320/IMG_5466.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2pcM-i8xQ-HYwdZwpZhYzbOnr7U1pxHmhOqg9CDqNENfT7gMUiC2rR8Cr-XNCWfcLrYhdvqg6umYZEshe7-Ui3uwSjt5eayCfryxv4Z8DLM8kIy1i2rV5VoyFwAZVRv25mnJwEnTtqYN8vH-TjthY-VBEXhZ8NuqKyZ8yVLQIsM2hBAPJtCpBJlE/s4032/IMG_5467.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2pcM-i8xQ-HYwdZwpZhYzbOnr7U1pxHmhOqg9CDqNENfT7gMUiC2rR8Cr-XNCWfcLrYhdvqg6umYZEshe7-Ui3uwSjt5eayCfryxv4Z8DLM8kIy1i2rV5VoyFwAZVRv25mnJwEnTtqYN8vH-TjthY-VBEXhZ8NuqKyZ8yVLQIsM2hBAPJtCpBJlE/s320/IMG_5467.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99gxBZ58BYqyDcAFjmxUoeyAlhfQkWkquoLs8yf49hx6wGpAXQQoB-c9T3W58tyR6jGv__3EzRa9HxD32KGXGy4aMeCxutpPja5Gzei49PZF9KChKAeapKt2i1cl9-sbSAVxYl3-TmLeAJEcQaBCY2zeV_VObEfJOfcCvX-oZEp9h-kCqWUz_J3UD/s4032/IMG_5469.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99gxBZ58BYqyDcAFjmxUoeyAlhfQkWkquoLs8yf49hx6wGpAXQQoB-c9T3W58tyR6jGv__3EzRa9HxD32KGXGy4aMeCxutpPja5Gzei49PZF9KChKAeapKt2i1cl9-sbSAVxYl3-TmLeAJEcQaBCY2zeV_VObEfJOfcCvX-oZEp9h-kCqWUz_J3UD/s320/IMG_5469.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></h1><h1><span style="font-size: medium;">DAY 5 - TIME TO GO HOME :-( <br /></span></h1></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Friday
Time to go home. There was only a few things we didn't have time for like the Citygarden Sculpture Park and the Glass House. All and all, this was an amazing and fun filled trip for anyone. I highly recommend everyone take this trip at least once to explore this wonderful city filled with so much stuff to do with or without kids. Don't forget those bottles of root beer to take home!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KoQzAucSjitKlh74SMb7Nj5DeUjoiVsIc3unHCGMObskF2Yp8X67d296V3Pm0NnOTJiAz1P8IKiiacL7j7qz1CrXurSvn98_qwiC4osUEoi1XoZ_GTHc_XzKWiUeAH0Wz7ipJHfXBtDuYlQKHbMMc6jZab1829Z4jLlBSLBcLTHm64_UJ1uOBTxG/s4032/IMG_5445.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KoQzAucSjitKlh74SMb7Nj5DeUjoiVsIc3unHCGMObskF2Yp8X67d296V3Pm0NnOTJiAz1P8IKiiacL7j7qz1CrXurSvn98_qwiC4osUEoi1XoZ_GTHc_XzKWiUeAH0Wz7ipJHfXBtDuYlQKHbMMc6jZab1829Z4jLlBSLBcLTHm64_UJ1uOBTxG/s320/IMG_5445.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scout enjoyed most of the trip in the air condition while watching a movie or two. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8R2QVGgIQ0-uwkp6GyI9x1YXq_6wlOBm1qnK1F-QLBxYywdojBxWouAFksGWZ1d7vKzo25AVGM_H3zhebVrYuIJYj6N7H_bnq0xjLi_m2fGjR3xL-vaSh-Yb_pZcmYd8KtgsSkcPSM80lrF6xPp91f66NJ2b4gMPhJVDUhSCxjbNixqzHUxAtMImL/s4032/IMG_5373.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8R2QVGgIQ0-uwkp6GyI9x1YXq_6wlOBm1qnK1F-QLBxYywdojBxWouAFksGWZ1d7vKzo25AVGM_H3zhebVrYuIJYj6N7H_bnq0xjLi_m2fGjR3xL-vaSh-Yb_pZcmYd8KtgsSkcPSM80lrF6xPp91f66NJ2b4gMPhJVDUhSCxjbNixqzHUxAtMImL/w480-h640/IMG_5373.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-21258146272456410062022-02-17T04:23:00.006-08:002022-02-17T12:05:29.187-08:00Portions Master All in One Plate Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_JDD3_k8_g18kGvb93cwlvVTSa3Jtf3_fPV_hXGeXrXcVLhaubDpSMAMjIAbhqnsd-0slv2lPGGWoN_drBm6VYCZ5iHFjWMDOK9Jd2vaEk4NurpmEgR-XrH0z2kG2lnmD1gnfBzt3cN1HFasCIiJpd1nWR8bcOaIvcRvq4XLOlndUY7j3GhBJGw3/s4032/IMG_4553.HEIC" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_JDD3_k8_g18kGvb93cwlvVTSa3Jtf3_fPV_hXGeXrXcVLhaubDpSMAMjIAbhqnsd-0slv2lPGGWoN_drBm6VYCZ5iHFjWMDOK9Jd2vaEk4NurpmEgR-XrH0z2kG2lnmD1gnfBzt3cN1HFasCIiJpd1nWR8bcOaIvcRvq4XLOlndUY7j3GhBJGw3/s400/IMG_4553.HEIC" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I stumbled across this product and found it interesting enough to buy to try out. I purchased it from <b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJ5MG2F?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Amazon</a></span></b> in February for around $30. I've been using 21 Day Fix containers for many years now but I have to confuse that trying to keep track of how many containers I have used and what foods go into each one, wasn't that easy. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTaC6zfVdQEzN7va84ao1bL9O4Yz_56ncUiOPkWjH6uKmJwe8u2l1be3HxQeb2KDw8GFTrItU5AtzH71TyZhEBq7O4mdpd-XYBZydqOS47ohjuesM6Yzc5FZCDvRb-_ovf4Dszpf2GkjNDcrTRA2XkkYs54ku3is4r5280h6qR3Sej51xv_uFga6Q/s4032/IMG_4555.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTaC6zfVdQEzN7va84ao1bL9O4Yz_56ncUiOPkWjH6uKmJwe8u2l1be3HxQeb2KDw8GFTrItU5AtzH71TyZhEBq7O4mdpd-XYBZydqOS47ohjuesM6Yzc5FZCDvRb-_ovf4Dszpf2GkjNDcrTRA2XkkYs54ku3is4r5280h6qR3Sej51xv_uFga6Q/s320/IMG_4555.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What I really liked about the product is that it was made in the USA. However, when I got the product and opened the package, it is really made in Canada. That was a little confusing and should be fixed. I also read that this company is a Veteran owned one, but I can't really find any information on that either as a way to confirm it. Most Veteran owned companies has that posted all over their website. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaZf7m-sAECt4NFYpj78_xdx8iYlk_ykFW8CAfhMyaQXYo6juF05w03tP8MJdir-LsmBUBBxxb3eQOAU2Xlm6PiJtHq3s4evQT5qcth-OvTZglxmZPPCcGnWXObZ5FmfY-ebA8y2HwFpnouUZGyIS44wP8znU3VO05QyRafxQ19g6otRLQHtVS1tR/s4032/IMG_4572.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaZf7m-sAECt4NFYpj78_xdx8iYlk_ykFW8CAfhMyaQXYo6juF05w03tP8MJdir-LsmBUBBxxb3eQOAU2Xlm6PiJtHq3s4evQT5qcth-OvTZglxmZPPCcGnWXObZ5FmfY-ebA8y2HwFpnouUZGyIS44wP8znU3VO05QyRafxQ19g6otRLQHtVS1tR/s320/IMG_4572.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Instead of counting calories, you just need to dial to the goal weight you wish to be and fill the container with the right around of veggies, protein and carbs. The preset goal weights listed are 225, 200, 175, 150, and 125 pounds. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSlJW3Oskg-2Xk66IbiNtpePfKUeA-OZuGkJ6kITxsSUUtPDXUMkq2rauDoD2oLRmSdKNRAvE6kO3VqiouGkWM5kP6aQGAI9pGank-orKGcc6I1OFpLt6UKcBW7NZCUVn2n4msaowSTiPnWNFWYCJU9I0K8nyclB1o_n9X-AAQ1TgYhmRLqrOxIxi/s4032/IMG_4570.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixKrY2xIojRaf4xMghq1H1ziogoeki6BFfKhooGHsd4aD6UylL9YRQJ9XbBblhvrGSlNR4GEz0iiIiCtQnqTWCBMsezCPr5PYwdY7Nkrfj1ZbNxj3QR7LymayGoaKeXevnxExze4M4jBH9W-0gYgJEGXEl6d0cGM9i2xsDRnwLvNC8B7r1W0DX5IbL/s320/IMG_4571.HEIC" width="240" /><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSlJW3Oskg-2Xk66IbiNtpePfKUeA-OZuGkJ6kITxsSUUtPDXUMkq2rauDoD2oLRmSdKNRAvE6kO3VqiouGkWM5kP6aQGAI9pGank-orKGcc6I1OFpLt6UKcBW7NZCUVn2n4msaowSTiPnWNFWYCJU9I0K8nyclB1o_n9X-AAQ1TgYhmRLqrOxIxi/s320/IMG_4570.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQytTNri2SAStJLAM9Weg72oPOMNe-KzI9rpe6NnroGI7fAtdxeF2DCN1BYKrNFzZ4T_jslghL9cNF5jawfskT2iLEsT2sQ-BNtC6wg1tLWQtsBHBzsOcDRbeZG9NJ1XkQgVSobJNpZjdjgMOsKylq28V1yDlCmfx4Q6c015gtsmgvU6wYuHae0ZPQ/s4032/IMG_4568.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJS8UcWscQuuPwmPYbo34htzpuVP7uqOnb8oHcRD_Vi4dmuEdiX2SPeLfowXoTajFn0b3BxNaMcNYU92ltYyQntzVxJuKmIoOFdce6VNIOdZFwz-SGtK3iqnVgqT1sazbOnDkNHwJwYlrpC0QJsaC30iUL_cgPSHDhQ8hlCZXJJLhs74DWYiWAjFr/s320/IMG_4569.HEIC" width="240" /><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQytTNri2SAStJLAM9Weg72oPOMNe-KzI9rpe6NnroGI7fAtdxeF2DCN1BYKrNFzZ4T_jslghL9cNF5jawfskT2iLEsT2sQ-BNtC6wg1tLWQtsBHBzsOcDRbeZG9NJ1XkQgVSobJNpZjdjgMOsKylq28V1yDlCmfx4Q6c015gtsmgvU6wYuHae0ZPQ/s320/IMG_4568.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSvcRRiXTGzcFQOqMM-WloGJbhOPW_zZ_KhrUHDqYwNgS2zYo8m42iwsO8FRbBElBO53GplRM4BcVHajpSgYlHVJt2g5KGdBqBQSeEp8ZevRYX8-dsGJeJUY0GbTnxRgEkSL0Ne-I8ncQTGLjR6t7df5bpTfWYS2Hc6RnA4OIp9WFWXNbGWBKh5Ev/s4032/IMG_4567.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSvcRRiXTGzcFQOqMM-WloGJbhOPW_zZ_KhrUHDqYwNgS2zYo8m42iwsO8FRbBElBO53GplRM4BcVHajpSgYlHVJt2g5KGdBqBQSeEp8ZevRYX8-dsGJeJUY0GbTnxRgEkSL0Ne-I8ncQTGLjR6t7df5bpTfWYS2Hc6RnA4OIp9WFWXNbGWBKh5Ev/s320/IMG_4567.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For my experiment, I am using the goal weight of 125 pounds. I was interested in how much food each container held so I used dry beans to measure it out. At the 125 goal weight, you will be eating around 1/2 cup protein, 1/3 cup carbs, and 1cup veggies.
My breakfast is normally always the same. One fresh egg (I'm lucky to have a friend that raises chickens!) with pepper and hot sauce, one piece of bacon (I use Great Value precooked bacon and pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds), sauteed spinach with red paper flakes and garlic and a glass of water (125 calories). </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoRjyCWc1xJCWanyHTn52SkMEoirPzeWzud6Dwq7gx7vGZRsrzfL7TjvWFpEVIdHHpDT8Md_pGAQm5MkrBxVq50q-vy0NTCU-SIqOh7r0QiwmDUwJFj5k5FSxqL1yQxkRmxo_kKTb7gdaYg0BBc12dzXiA59JkGBNLwB299hNFEsEkejw_nTSpLaeo=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgadi70ztSVyXFLkfE5qV1jhGbnQSML6jcq-13opJy7r9Y_es1mWejXTAYrYQ5N6jSg5CRev4djyMiIDhvvKK4665UbPMdSTHLhVKjPLgUXCr1wfZ9ggH-X60yWm4_t8F058iMR0TtNavqi_q3P36aZvbVzNBF0IOyeGFMd0zRIphO0N2d53cx9OPbv=s320" width="240" /><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoRjyCWc1xJCWanyHTn52SkMEoirPzeWzud6Dwq7gx7vGZRsrzfL7TjvWFpEVIdHHpDT8Md_pGAQm5MkrBxVq50q-vy0NTCU-SIqOh7r0QiwmDUwJFj5k5FSxqL1yQxkRmxo_kKTb7gdaYg0BBc12dzXiA59JkGBNLwB299hNFEsEkejw_nTSpLaeo=s320" width="240" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For lunch, I would normally eat leftovers from dinner. For the days I didn't have any leftovers, my go to was a packet of Starkist Bold Tuna Creations Jalapeno, one red, yellow or orange bell pepper, four Triscuit Roasted Garlic Crackers and a banana (not pictured) (310 calories). </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqYEOjZnubbM9MELlzORzMWmhELSDALOFXvsZ6EIpCT_13NmyZCbbW7awg1LxnnijmI5JWf8JGEwQESLM_cyRyburcpg9uXbqigB9J9cVEHA2hFlVIEX1E40j9Nn6elSf2-3AXB2wbsW_zRioZn8YIRWEh5l9EKzlET_EikhfwlN1E8DRredrSk2lc/s4032/IMG_4590.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCrHOjnSFBZK6aiYUF39JjDkVu35kJQrT6WpdT71yWz8dVAalF_c533wgNsi0G8i2s0ORW6918M-91XVM1jMQLbJZ2uN0Q0-SAPYVyKPRxQiiGHZVaTwdWiCPbvoTcfMGxdaQY_EY2O5WfhZMmON5jfleO2nxCVPBOrZuegBv4UnfzCQDI1B8Jww9/s320/IMG_4589.HEIC" width="240" /><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqYEOjZnubbM9MELlzORzMWmhELSDALOFXvsZ6EIpCT_13NmyZCbbW7awg1LxnnijmI5JWf8JGEwQESLM_cyRyburcpg9uXbqigB9J9cVEHA2hFlVIEX1E40j9Nn6elSf2-3AXB2wbsW_zRioZn8YIRWEh5l9EKzlET_EikhfwlN1E8DRredrSk2lc/s320/IMG_4590.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For dinner, so far I have had steak bites, roasted potatoes and ten spears of asparagus (350 calories) or 2 slices of Oscar Mayer Carved turkey breast, buffalo cauliflower bites and homemade mac & cheese (300 calories). </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4X7vN6WEVlcqbinymxSKbmxOEcr0yrnxoMzmSEcnLN8se6WWAyM6j4LyZZeb7NS3eWWtlP5e51wlzmVUSoOVt4wiu46NEte8ex7XCIt6rHK0mDlVTliTh9OJ92J49U-o6HXh_NtgaQ1B05i4zXs7ZhYfBEcvzwvjhRhJmEm3i4BBx7dUqOm50ibNT/s320/IMG_4575.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div></div></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Using these plates, you are not supposed to snack but I do add a piece of fruit some time during the day and it hasn't seemed to hurt my weightless with this product.
In the first week, I have lost a total of 4 pounds without any real gym time, just using this product. I have even allowed myself a zero sugar soda once a day as well. I know this isn't good for you but I love the taste and can't see giving up soda for life. I also make sure to drink plenty of water and green tea. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Overall, I LOVE this product. It is a great tool to use in your weightless journey. There is no calorie counting or cooking special meals that your family will not eat. This just opens your eyes to how much food you are really eating at one meal. If you eat out a lot, you will notice that one of those fast food meals is close to ALL the calories you are supposed to eat all day. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span>Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Bits </span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Steak </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Potatoes </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Olive Oil </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Salt/Pepper </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4 tablespoon salted butter </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">5 Garlic cloves (minced) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Chop potatoes into bite size pieces. In a bowl, mix olive oil and salt/pepper. Cook in preheated air fryer for 5 minutes at 320f. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2. While potatoes are cooking, cut steak into bite size pieces. In a bowl, mix with olive oil, parsley and salt/pepper. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Add steak on top of potatoes and cook for 6 minutes at 320f. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Give the pan a shake and cook for an additional 5 minutes at 400f. Check to make sure potatoes is cooked and steak is at 165f. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">5. While steak is cooking, melt butter in a pan with garlic for approximately 1 minute. Cover steak before eating. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span>Homemade Mac and Cheese </span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3 cups Macaroni, cooked </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup Heavy Cream </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3/4 small box of Velveeta Cheese, cut into small chunks <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup Shredded Cheese (I like Mexican blend) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon Butter </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Cook Macaroni, drain. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Add butter. After butter has melted, add heavy cream and velveeta. Mix until velveeta chunks have melted. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Pour into 9x9 greased glass dish. Add shredded cheese to top. Put into preheated oven until cheese melts (350f for 10 minutes or longer for a darker crust).
</span></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-22002244319156744272021-07-14T06:27:00.008-07:002021-07-14T06:36:51.106-07:00Peel and Stick Bricks with Paintable Wallpaper Remodel<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2DsDGruj7gmQTlr-7J2oIh5fGW1EyYX_kGlUT2Y5KAJpHy0T47PyfNEbePwj_z-rQLgQIVa_-CKDb-vERRn_3N3zQe6BPPcVvkvA7vMgw5b-4ymbrBRDOcuszPskulNtkfeFAJskqUY/s979/Slide1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="979" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2DsDGruj7gmQTlr-7J2oIh5fGW1EyYX_kGlUT2Y5KAJpHy0T47PyfNEbePwj_z-rQLgQIVa_-CKDb-vERRn_3N3zQe6BPPcVvkvA7vMgw5b-4ymbrBRDOcuszPskulNtkfeFAJskqUY/w640-h470/Slide1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>I bought a fixer-upper home and have been slowly remolding it one project at a time on a limited budget. I got my house at a great deal but in exchange it has been a lot of elbow work to get it to where it is today. In fact, I lived in my tent inside my house for the first week until I could get it cleaned enough to be comfortable.</span> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">One of the most hated rooms in my house is the bathroom! It was very outdated with even an old fashioned wood toilet. The walls were another issue with two different types of texture. First thing I did was replace the toilet. The walls took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do on a budget. I covered the walls with wallpaper just until I could come up with a plan. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYUPYs9zizrMd4R-iUBECvcQzjGlswNd1p4CgZRyF5oM33d0mzT9JV5tRNG5l8ebE34UT1AeEGqM4LEVsmJxttodja3Qgk8UlvpQpDXg1YIQK5UQgRZ_XQ80ySpXbfbn9wXLeLsr0nlE/s4032/IMG_2449.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYUPYs9zizrMd4R-iUBECvcQzjGlswNd1p4CgZRyF5oM33d0mzT9JV5tRNG5l8ebE34UT1AeEGqM4LEVsmJxttodja3Qgk8UlvpQpDXg1YIQK5UQgRZ_XQ80ySpXbfbn9wXLeLsr0nlE/w300-h400/IMG_2449.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>I love the bead board look but not the price. Luckily, I found a cheaper <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026SUA1S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">paintable wallpaper</span></a> on Amazon for $24. Ignore the bubbles in the wallpaper 😕 because I found out that I'm not very good at hanging it BUT I have plans to cover the flaws with pictures. I also love the brick look but again, not the cost. I found <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07873QL6K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">peel and stick 3D foam bricks</span></a> on Amazon. I would have loved if they were colored like real bricks but as this is a bathroom, the white works for me.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5qk25tCk6CwfKsmgjPkJ_gYJvmk74oFfUcnzJgy6iGo8mo3oSEkuv7g7YPfgdpiPZIbEwyyFJNv3HgaksqEi3-jXGsfijFJPOsKDTucFeDggGXlEzS6Je93M75aZ0Aoy9rHeU8CW-aw/s4032/IMG_2450.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5qk25tCk6CwfKsmgjPkJ_gYJvmk74oFfUcnzJgy6iGo8mo3oSEkuv7g7YPfgdpiPZIbEwyyFJNv3HgaksqEi3-jXGsfijFJPOsKDTucFeDggGXlEzS6Je93M75aZ0Aoy9rHeU8CW-aw/w300-h400/IMG_2450.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">They were really simple to put up. I took the extra step to cut out bricks on the end of the sheets so there was no breaks in the bricks. You just peel the sheet off the back, like a sticker, and apply to the wall. After it was up, I took caulk to the lines to hide where they connected. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIltSJ_dcwT5NMIu4WhaR1igG6sQab1GVwvJwoDt_gau9LUHPR2vI9lW0J5J_KQkIwXgKvxPjDvKB4bIh7l0ibvEXKMMc2-2aU1GKybwvPfWGHdf-bHqIMLB3Sdn1RS03SgBECJMc-Jb8/s4032/IMG_2457.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIltSJ_dcwT5NMIu4WhaR1igG6sQab1GVwvJwoDt_gau9LUHPR2vI9lW0J5J_KQkIwXgKvxPjDvKB4bIh7l0ibvEXKMMc2-2aU1GKybwvPfWGHdf-bHqIMLB3Sdn1RS03SgBECJMc-Jb8/w300-h400/IMG_2457.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As for the wallpaper, I used the same trick of applying caulk to hide the connecting sheets. Unfortunately, I didn't look close enough to the caulk and applied a nonpaintable brand (insert head smack). I tried several ways to try and fix this problem but the only thing that worked for me was adding paintable caulk overtop the nonpaintable. It took a while to cover every spot but it worked!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgHnFcfRdPsYxkt2KCdwsKPK_sizmUFL0Ch6BurdRQH39EUuIT5rSFKL0mdutmAYmTpCyQCYzZanENY6a7n9PHVJ11N_wVWgt6BrlqrTTTCO1JIDtq7zRtjmIb5YFf2MzFgsr76G8jq1o/s4032/IMG_2481.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgHnFcfRdPsYxkt2KCdwsKPK_sizmUFL0Ch6BurdRQH39EUuIT5rSFKL0mdutmAYmTpCyQCYzZanENY6a7n9PHVJ11N_wVWgt6BrlqrTTTCO1JIDtq7zRtjmIb5YFf2MzFgsr76G8jq1o/w300-h400/IMG_2481.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I liked the look so much that I bought extra white bricks to add on a wall in another room to cover a flaw in the drywall. I might paint the walls again because I wanted the color of the shower curtain but I also suck at picking out colors so I never get what I really want. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This really was a pretty simple project that was cheap and easy instead of doing a full remodel. I plan to do a remodel in the future but for now, this look works!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-82475187817205675322021-07-13T10:23:00.001-07:002021-07-13T10:23:34.499-07:00One Month Meal Plan for a Better HEALTHIER YOU!<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEPlugijA1rC8V7rilCi3Ojr2FEI62OFNCbZocbKlZhyphenhyphenZfeRnzlt8p9Q8_zq3bjINcQR8P741omv8QyAJXX4uwUWY0SkDXZxCQfVpA8xDyscT7UFFN1FX8iI2KjEgYKq03Qs4oxo8hKA/s812/Weight+Loss.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="702" data-original-width="812" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEPlugijA1rC8V7rilCi3Ojr2FEI62OFNCbZocbKlZhyphenhyphenZfeRnzlt8p9Q8_zq3bjINcQR8P741omv8QyAJXX4uwUWY0SkDXZxCQfVpA8xDyscT7UFFN1FX8iI2KjEgYKq03Qs4oxo8hKA/w640-h554/Weight+Loss.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left picture taken around 2013 and Right picture taken around 2015. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As you can see from the above picture, I have been on this weight loss journey before and was able to come out ahead a handful of years ago. But then life happened; kidney stones, broken tailbone, death in the family, broke up with my boyfriend, work, kiddo and that small little pandemic that shut down the World! Things started getting back to somewhat a normal life last month and I realized <i>as I was trying to fit back into my work clothes</i> that I had somehow reversed all the work I had done and am now back to the first picture without even realizing! Darn those stretchy pants! So now my journey starts over to work my way back to picture number 2! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I started posting my weekly meal plan picture on Facebook and a few friends have reached out to ask for more information, since the meal planning is the hardest part. I decided to use this post to help anyone that wants to start their own weight loss journey but is a little overwhelmed. I admit that I am NO weight loss expert, just someone who has been in your shoes and knows how hard it is. Fad diets DO NOT work long term. Who in their right mind wants to give up carbs for the rest of your life anyway?!?!?</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">My basic plan normally sticks to the 21 Day Fix meals but I don't overly obsess about the containers. However, I do like that this plan allows for all food groups, just in the right portion amounts. No need to go buy the program. The idea is for a basic 1200 calorie a day diet, you should eat the following amounts: <b><span style="color: red;">4 (3/4 cup) Protein</span>, <span style="color: #6aa84f;">3 (1 cup) Veggies</span>, <span style="color: #674ea7;">2 (1 cup) Fruit</span>, <span style="color: #f1c232;">2 (1/2 cup) Carbs</span>, <span style="color: #2b00fe;">1 (1/3 cup) Healthy Fats</span>,<span style="color: #e69138;"> 2 (tablespoons) Seeds/Dressings</span> and <span style="color: #666666;">2 (teaspoons) Oils/Nut Butters</span>.</b> I try to stick to this idea <i>but not always</i> so no need to point that out later on!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Below is my meal plans for the month (Monday - Friday). I normally just wing it on the weekends. I have linked the basic recipes to some of the dishes if you want to know how to make it. I try and follow the recipes BUT sometimes I make a few changes depending on my needs or taste. </span> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">WEEK 1</span></u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTbqRqQq0eOvWuQWOKn0dCf6x8bD4Sm4RyaLxizcWEw0HEuMISLJhOue_hAPvASfYdFR03Cl8iDEugnU-kSuJpVOy3nqL9VlotKRCaHzYeQgeFuSUtfcSj6pb9E6ZzwaZE-Xs9BwHjEo/s1024/FullSizeR+%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTbqRqQq0eOvWuQWOKn0dCf6x8bD4Sm4RyaLxizcWEw0HEuMISLJhOue_hAPvASfYdFR03Cl8iDEugnU-kSuJpVOy3nqL9VlotKRCaHzYeQgeFuSUtfcSj6pb9E6ZzwaZE-Xs9BwHjEo/w640-h480/FullSizeR+%25284%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">Breakfast: </span><a href="https://www.avatarnutrition.com/blog/recipes/breakfast/bacon-egg-cheese-breakfast-bites" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Egg Cups</span></a><span style="text-align: left;"> x2, Spicy Hummus, Pineapple and Iced Protein Coffee</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lunch: Tuna Salad</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dinner: Turkey Burger (no bun) with Lettuce and Cajun Fries</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Snack: Banana pudding, Bananas and sunflower seeds</span></p></blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For the first week, I was trying to make stuff that I already had in the panty (hence the banana pudding). To make my Iced Protein Coffee, I fill a 32oz cup with ice and pour in 6oz of strong black caramel vanilla coffee and then add in 1/3 of the chocolate protein shake. One protein shake should last you three days or more. It gives you that Starbucks coffee without the calories!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQ150ITB6Jmg6u0g4M5KXh9B1076n1xwXPvxr5lXAQJ50SXgme8821q6Sx4OLjoZQsrJRwXZu__V0KhPWq14z2ONHThcxuEOxzGccOBdZAlOgPhKdGbbky-_wLbMOO6U6seXu899tSEE/s907/IMG_3367.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="680" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQ150ITB6Jmg6u0g4M5KXh9B1076n1xwXPvxr5lXAQJ50SXgme8821q6Sx4OLjoZQsrJRwXZu__V0KhPWq14z2ONHThcxuEOxzGccOBdZAlOgPhKdGbbky-_wLbMOO6U6seXu899tSEE/w480-h640/IMG_3367.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Egg Cups, I changed the recipe and used egg whites that you can find in the egg section of your store. Less calories and easy to just pour over the top of your veggies/meats. I HIGHLY recommend you purchase rubber baking cups for this recipe. I've tried oil, paper cups and wax paper but the eggs stuck to everything. I finally wised up and tried the rubber baking cups and the eggs came out without any mess. For my egg cups, I add precooked bacon, peppers, onions, spinach and jalapeno with a little pepper and garlic salt. Once my cups are filled, I pour the egg whites almost to the top. Mine takes about 20 minutes to bake.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For the Tuna Salad, there is a local restaurant close to me that makes the BEST pasta salad so I checked their website and copied down all the ingredients. Then I went to work on making a healthier version with homemade dressing and added tuna for the protein. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Turkey burger is frozen (I had a coupon) and turned my normal fries into Cajun for a little kick. My lettuce came from the little garden I planted this year. </span> </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCcdAhJ8ttFXNIWMyaudp-ttp13Q6bhzaDoXkJOx0rRGpxM1-h0ddd0Q6mBhzBOinj-wPjxx0P4K_zeg7cYk8vnucvdLo8WeiGwfHrraiCwxvWSLpbh5WruyQfqTe9ivh1xVlT7QlIz-E/s1280/IMG_3685.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCcdAhJ8ttFXNIWMyaudp-ttp13Q6bhzaDoXkJOx0rRGpxM1-h0ddd0Q6mBhzBOinj-wPjxx0P4K_zeg7cYk8vnucvdLo8WeiGwfHrraiCwxvWSLpbh5WruyQfqTe9ivh1xVlT7QlIz-E/s320/IMG_3685.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">WEEK 2</span></u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisyDr36DXb1N1fvdGL6rhyphenhyphenvVZp9lCTJf74gsquyrlLMrCIsbIfAmV0adIe0ffcSaAJPFhcEIu_56Z27T54dfpMcLa9sSu0EMvmhNQpmOXtTBzh5O6fNHh9BOGs42MwCmcndUyRwJJK_R0/s1024/FullSizeR+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisyDr36DXb1N1fvdGL6rhyphenhyphenvVZp9lCTJf74gsquyrlLMrCIsbIfAmV0adIe0ffcSaAJPFhcEIu_56Z27T54dfpMcLa9sSu0EMvmhNQpmOXtTBzh5O6fNHh9BOGs42MwCmcndUyRwJJK_R0/w640-h480/FullSizeR+%25283%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;">Breakfast: Egg Cups x2, Oranges x2 and Iced Coffee</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lunch: <a href="https://mycrazygoodlife.com/crock-pot-stuffed-pepper-soup-recipe/"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Stuffed Pepper Soup</span></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dinner: Pepper Steak</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Snack: Banana and sunflower seeds</span></p></blockquote><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stuffed Pepper Soup is one of my favorites. It is so easy to make and a healthy fast meal to prepare. I had some extra peppers from the prior week and steak in my freezer so dinner was rather easy.</span></div><div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">WEEK 3</span></u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ME-NE2qas3wfsP4mobZ78F3iOuiWck9jNsg1SdLks0ZGPQ01fiXkMOt2SO1DoZKSn-Vy_2dyP9W472bMazGgrRazDVovHp0pFbVTHEzYMlMXRQN4RkNQWW5hEryTQqmjibbYg5zB4v4/s1024/FullSizeR+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="1024" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ME-NE2qas3wfsP4mobZ78F3iOuiWck9jNsg1SdLks0ZGPQ01fiXkMOt2SO1DoZKSn-Vy_2dyP9W472bMazGgrRazDVovHp0pFbVTHEzYMlMXRQN4RkNQWW5hEryTQqmjibbYg5zB4v4/w640-h432/FullSizeR+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></p></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Breakfast: <a href="https://confessionsofafitfoodie.com/21-day-fix-mini-french-toast-casserole-cups/"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">French Toast Cups</span></a>, Hard Boiled Egg, Bacon, Maple Syrup and Iced Coffee</span></p></div><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lunch: Chicken Burrito Bowl (no rice)</span></p></div><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dinner: Salmon and Asparagus</span></p></div><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Snack: Banana, cherries, peppers, watermelon and sunflower seeds</span></p></div></blockquote><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I took a trip out to Aldi's and I had a little more food to work with on this week. I found that 1/2 a slice of wheat bread fills one baking cup for the French Toast. I didn't want fruit in my cups so I left that part off the recipe and ate fruit on the side. I like precooked bacon because it's easy to toss it in the microwave for 20 secs while you are shelling the hardboiled egg. I add a little extra bacon to my meals just so I can make a few for my dog so the portion size might look a little more then what you should have.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Chicken burrito bowl is pretty easy to make. Cook your chicken with onion and add corn/black beans. Remember to always rinse off your corn and black beans before eating because this helps reduce the sodium content in these items. I skipped the rice because I had bread for breakfast but it wouldn't hurt to add rice or cauliflower rice if you like. Remember to keep it at a 1/2 cup!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Aldi's had this amazing looking blacken salmon so I bought it with a frozen bag of asparagus. Frying fish is where the amazing Air Fryer comes into play. It's so easy to put your fish in there while you are prepping everything else for your meals. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">WEEK 4</span></u></b></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmGnSRKMcZ4CEzWJ5gD38jETtUUmabXzy7e7_OsVNFWBsKVf3Qpxbm2HhzqJapdBtzaJbIwnFgRLOsgzoLhQaTabuGkepfLJ3fg_BsdxFDslXDaPA6_21ic-Zz9CKf68f_5GJ0NgRgyGI/s1024/FullSizeR+%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmGnSRKMcZ4CEzWJ5gD38jETtUUmabXzy7e7_OsVNFWBsKVf3Qpxbm2HhzqJapdBtzaJbIwnFgRLOsgzoLhQaTabuGkepfLJ3fg_BsdxFDslXDaPA6_21ic-Zz9CKf68f_5GJ0NgRgyGI/w480-h640/FullSizeR+%25285%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Breakfast: Boiled Egg, Bacon, Peppers and Iced Protein Coffee</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Lunch: <a href="https://wholelottayum.com/big-mac-in-a-bowl/"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Big Mac Salad</span></a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dinner: <a href="https://www.jessdukes.com/21-day-fix-enchiladas/2015/6/3/12ctg6l5tzbv3s05fdfda4218vrv0l"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Chicken Enchiladas</span></a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Snacks: Banana and Sunflower Seeds</span></div></blockquote><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I found that I really like boiled eggs in the morning with bacon so I kept at it for this week. I did switch up the bacon and bought precooked THICK bacon and I love it so much more! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm also a huge fan of the wonderful Big Mac so when I found a healthy recipe for a salad, I had to try it. I have to say that it really does taste like a Big Mac. It is so good and filling! You have to give it a try. For the sauce, I left off the monk fruit (what is that?) and the salt. It wasn't missed. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As for the chicken enchiladas, I did not follow the step in the recipe where it says to <i>blend the topping together to make it smooth</i>. I kind of wished I had, but lesson learned. To make the chicken, I put 3 chicken breasts in the crockpot for 3 hours on high with chicken stock and Cajun seasonings. You might have figured out that I'm a huge fan of Cajun flavors! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've decided to get away from plastic storage containers so I did my research and bought glass containers (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YJHD78K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">one compartment</span></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083ZF1HV4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">two compartment</span></a>). They are a perfect size to fit in lunchboxes and keeping your portions sizes correct! You will also want to invest in some rubber baking cups because trying to make egg cups in your normal pans will leave you with a scrubbing mess trying to get them clean afterward!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Drinking lots of water is also something I need to work on. I like drinking something with a taste. Right now my go to is ice tea (no sugar). It took me a few months to start drinking tea without sugar and now I love it. If you want to cut back, the easiest way I found was to buy sugar packets. Start with one packet and then slowly move to 1/2 packet and then no sugar at all. I have this handy little tea pot that I keep at work. I put my tea bag in hot water for 5 minutes and then pour over a 32oz cup filled with ice. Fresh iced tea in minutes. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhmSwUo4bFOylwOqawHm5qLKTR9u7a75-aF-G6NeNXL7eXxTdK3rG4KfBc4VSdftjKuc8sTrSwMb7m1czl6nG8rUCfqPjUvTiOy3YYfXAkOeMVp8Unf_ufV_2lmLvZvObFRgAr_JXfaI/s2048/FullSizeR+%25286%2529.jpg" 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/AVvXsEgDhmSwUo4bFOylwOqawHm5qLKTR9u7a75-aF-G6NeNXL7eXxTdK3rG4KfBc4VSdftjKuc8sTrSwMb7m1czl6nG8rUCfqPjUvTiOy3YYfXAkOeMVp8Unf_ufV_2lmLvZvObFRgAr_JXfaI/w480-h640/FullSizeR+%25286%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The first two weeks, I worked on food prepping and eating healthier. The last two weeks, I have added in full body exercise. After the first month, I can already see a huge change in my mood along with my clothes fitting better. It's the little things that make you want to continue on! I hope this helps you on your journey to a better HEALTHIER you! 😊 </span></div><div><br /></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-23974262863105280302021-05-05T06:29:00.009-07:002021-05-05T12:45:14.576-07:00Eagle Scout Court of Honor Party Ideas<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj705__KzYxoZugh7AitPCiplEKoDY8BsvBjUlkHMFRRgH0s7wnA3ZYloTRQjg9kwMd0hEJJ-flybB-TQ9Q2XPaX3be_iLQpcr_y6caiJ5OLDbMCq0M4CxfxdvUI6LwcyIq3LNG_eVIgPA/s3182/IMG_3433.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3182" data-original-width="2508" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj705__KzYxoZugh7AitPCiplEKoDY8BsvBjUlkHMFRRgH0s7wnA3ZYloTRQjg9kwMd0hEJJ-flybB-TQ9Q2XPaX3be_iLQpcr_y6caiJ5OLDbMCq0M4CxfxdvUI6LwcyIq3LNG_eVIgPA/s320/IMG_3433.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>The day has finally came! After over 10 long years, my kiddo has been awarded his Eagle Scout Award. I'm not going to lie, there was times I didn't think he would finish but with a little push</span><span>, he was able to finishing the last few things he needed. I'm very proud of him! Enough of the mommy bragging and onto his party. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I didn't get a lot of pictures because the day went by so fast but I was able to catch the ones below so I could pass on the ideas to other scout parents.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>PARTY DECORATIONS</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I started planning his party after he finished his Eagle Scout Project (which was building a Chimney Swift Tower for the local bird club). It was right before 4th of July holiday so I was able to pick up a lot of Flag decorations for his theme. There really isn't a lot of Eagle Scout decorations to be found and they ones that are out there is rather pricy. </span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-N8U14DKP5umzMYYmfPrxXWDShreTxrhUEz9BHjK_E6xiTwtnqUSZkXVlaorgguE3JA0VEriNwhL-Bighd28fyci4Oe5br6kkBsmFdP0OGv2KUKKfpKcdfBeJL7NkKFx9l1Nb-GdyH0/s4032/IMG_3415.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-N8U14DKP5umzMYYmfPrxXWDShreTxrhUEz9BHjK_E6xiTwtnqUSZkXVlaorgguE3JA0VEriNwhL-Bighd28fyci4Oe5br6kkBsmFdP0OGv2KUKKfpKcdfBeJL7NkKFx9l1Nb-GdyH0/w300-h400/IMG_3415.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>As this was an outdoor party, I got creative with the table holders so the wind wouldn't blow the table clothes away. </span><span>The tables was covered in red, white and blue table clothes. </span><span> I made a picture from every year of his scouting journey in PowerPoint, adding the patch, troop number, rank and year he received that rank. The cups came from the Dollar Tree, along with the tiny clothespins. I bought the wood dowels from Walmart and used hot glue to attach everything together. Inside the cups, I used rocks to make it heavy. And as this was the time of COVID, I also had tons of Bath and Body hand sanitizers everywhere. The cost was around $1 each. </span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9KGWf__zRSZcQSNt11G0aK3BjjGb5ElS422EYeZxgCEUaaByA6nnopTw1qTURufqobhUbADjKq4a80zsBmeEWR3OzK2enrosWZsN0OXvi2-UM3HHWpPwkHziybwEHC52Qbzgyh-Y81S8/s4032/IMG_3416.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9KGWf__zRSZcQSNt11G0aK3BjjGb5ElS422EYeZxgCEUaaByA6nnopTw1qTURufqobhUbADjKq4a80zsBmeEWR3OzK2enrosWZsN0OXvi2-UM3HHWpPwkHziybwEHC52Qbzgyh-Y81S8/w300-h400/IMG_3416.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I made these centerpieces for around $4. I used the mason jars I had on hand and used hot glue to attach the burlap ribbon under the red/white/blue ribbon. Both can be found at Walmart. I printed out a copy of the Eagle Scout Patch and glued it to the front. For the inside, I filled with rocks, red/white/blue flowers with an American Flag, which all can be found at the Dollar Tree during 4th of July holiday.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVWYKfJQZXFQra6GVv_JTYsf0PBNIEmBo1gxo8kOYv4XLMV0xv1csdfljRmthgRXsCf-LCI6u6gC945RejxZ3hzskmKAzG8ZU_WiDHp5R0eLTI7ngiooDe_xMNO2J5XVsTjR1K-71ZAI/s4032/IMG_3341.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVWYKfJQZXFQra6GVv_JTYsf0PBNIEmBo1gxo8kOYv4XLMV0xv1csdfljRmthgRXsCf-LCI6u6gC945RejxZ3hzskmKAzG8ZU_WiDHp5R0eLTI7ngiooDe_xMNO2J5XVsTjR1K-71ZAI/w300-h400/IMG_3341.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I also thought since this was a Boy Scout Event, it would be nice to give everyone something nature related as a thank you for coming. I found these wildflower seed leaf paper on Esty. I made the brown thank you cards using card stock and attached the leaf with a glue dot. I found the small bags at the Dollar Tree which fit perfectly. On the backside, I added a small sheet with instructions on how to plant which came from the seller. </span> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBQtPM6liqvycv6oakKBCB9FpHJbdgod8LToESEad5JjcGJpSN8F6UfNn1TxFVreYJRGPBEN0hO3uSJiYitSl9qwihsd9NAZpETu2xKCUDWzJxptxZHhpeWUM4btxg6QasPLwkyJesoo/s4032/IMG_3410.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBQtPM6liqvycv6oakKBCB9FpHJbdgod8LToESEad5JjcGJpSN8F6UfNn1TxFVreYJRGPBEN0hO3uSJiYitSl9qwihsd9NAZpETu2xKCUDWzJxptxZHhpeWUM4btxg6QasPLwkyJesoo/w300-h400/IMG_3410.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">One of my favorite treats to make for parties is the Smore's on a stick. These are so easy to make and always popular at my parties. The kids just love them and the adults like to take them home to eat later. Follow the below simple instructions on how to make them if you want to add them to your party. I also printed off Eagle Patches and used glue dots to add to the outside bags to give it a personal touch. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To make Smore's on a Stick: I use sucker sticks and push through large marshmallow squares. Melt chocolate blocks using a double boiler and dip the sticks in the chocolate, placing on gram cracker to dry. Once dried, place in candy bags. All ingredients can be found at Walmart. It's that simple!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUufx8c3fzhm0ZR4pFdBjY5f3Oph9XkICrhHlnM4CuEW00gM1eKYFxOX9tNGs-hNUXgtlAk7YvJMEd966Q-RZLuHA8XV98Um4_Av7FcTW48GUTVzmGHj_Zklmrq72HA_1sHRTrRI_P_nI/s4032/IMG_3408.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUufx8c3fzhm0ZR4pFdBjY5f3Oph9XkICrhHlnM4CuEW00gM1eKYFxOX9tNGs-hNUXgtlAk7YvJMEd966Q-RZLuHA8XV98Um4_Av7FcTW48GUTVzmGHj_Zklmrq72HA_1sHRTrRI_P_nI/w300-h400/IMG_3408.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>The 4th of July M&M's also was a huge hit. Every single bag was eaten! I bought the <a href="https://www.orientaltrading.com/bulk-patriotic-blend-mandms-sup----sup-chocolate-candies-a2-13823791.fltr?categoryId=551293+1301" target="_blank">M&M's</a> from Oriental Trading which was cheaper then buying directly from M&M. I used 1/2 cup snack bags, adding 1/4 cup M&M's, and then folding the bag in half, attaching it to the back with tape. I printed the picture out and used glue dots to attached. </span> </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh1fr-Ie3vbRr1it2pGIbKZQy0El05Bo66bmG9BrCWHDEaFgr9038IxVHc0fuBMLCXd7XPeef4-_P8QrEhnqbkbzbkeqVb54_6HIsi0RqNYEG1TCp2hQOl-JOyTM9LxK5p5hmhB6oTmAY/s4032/IMG_3407.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh1fr-Ie3vbRr1it2pGIbKZQy0El05Bo66bmG9BrCWHDEaFgr9038IxVHc0fuBMLCXd7XPeef4-_P8QrEhnqbkbzbkeqVb54_6HIsi0RqNYEG1TCp2hQOl-JOyTM9LxK5p5hmhB6oTmAY/w300-h400/IMG_3407.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">My idea for the guestbook was finding something that I could put inside his Eagle Scout Binder later. I bought the drop frame from Walmart in their wedding section. It had a saying on the glass but it was easy to scrap off. I cut foam board to create the tree, using Elmer's glue to add tree details before painting. I bought the Eagle medal at our local Scout Store and cut a small opening in the tree for it to fit. The leaves and animals came from Amazon. The sign was a small chalkboard that came from the Dollar Tree. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppT1FEuCe0fa7eBp8N3WyktW_dRi8-hTMt5BEwTMN6HzJVGjSafZBGLPET_05pM3cReXFjQyLvcc-JYEcu-DGVwXJmjuqAqID9YTkQQCr8BlfwE3SVS25SXdxt_n5-VUOvcRlLCc6-dA/s4032/IMG_3406.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppT1FEuCe0fa7eBp8N3WyktW_dRi8-hTMt5BEwTMN6HzJVGjSafZBGLPET_05pM3cReXFjQyLvcc-JYEcu-DGVwXJmjuqAqID9YTkQQCr8BlfwE3SVS25SXdxt_n5-VUOvcRlLCc6-dA/w400-h300/IMG_3406.HEIC" width="400" /></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/AVvXsEi84hqRtFn0u3CwyJ14mGhOy-UtHdHYk3PKCqBEHv5nEjFK10_bsLYm5UorgAPynmRK0_DSqo-iGbeSx7mnIEHRm83fPjuXocWFj4eqUkjlG5Y6mmbXuF2iIeWUeIuKCzuZyCyF8oYjHR8/s2100/IMG_3436.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1575" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84hqRtFn0u3CwyJ14mGhOy-UtHdHYk3PKCqBEHv5nEjFK10_bsLYm5UorgAPynmRK0_DSqo-iGbeSx7mnIEHRm83fPjuXocWFj4eqUkjlG5Y6mmbXuF2iIeWUeIuKCzuZyCyF8oYjHR8/w300-h400/IMG_3436.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">After the party, I attached the leaves to card stock with glue dots and then slip in a plastic three ring cover which will fit right inside his Eagle Scout Binder so he can save everything in one spot. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>FOOD</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Food was a little tricky as COVID was still hanging around. I wanted to make stuff so our guests wouldn't have to use the same spoons while they get food. My solution was to make everything all ready </span><span>portioned to grab and go! We also had pizza as it was easy to grab (not pictured).</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibft4gQl6lYVQh47BkXflG6W1mFtxoDI6eVrTXkUHfko9I4wCeRPmQ8cxnFlSgqUnv2_BFCF46Ir-Z1D6KhaO5h74I8P0oyvGjAplhli4vG-MKuRel7Gd-dLolVqlT99UAweeMOGg02_s/s4032/IMG_3412.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibft4gQl6lYVQh47BkXflG6W1mFtxoDI6eVrTXkUHfko9I4wCeRPmQ8cxnFlSgqUnv2_BFCF46Ir-Z1D6KhaO5h74I8P0oyvGjAplhli4vG-MKuRel7Gd-dLolVqlT99UAweeMOGg02_s/w400-h300/IMG_3412.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The cupcakes came from Walmart. You can request the Eagle with Flag edible background which fit in with our theme. The <a href="https://www.orientaltrading.com/woodland-party-tree-stump-treat-stands-a2-13830500.fltr?keyword=cupcake+display&originalkeyword=cake+display" target="_blank">woodland tree stumps</a> came from Oriental Trading. They are hard cardboard but really nice looking. I plan to use them in future parties. As this was an outdoor party, I covered each cupcake with plastic cups to help keep our wonderful insect population away from the goodies. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_Mepc8PXMLEPCTwGLB_kH9O-InVkioXOUgoEK_pCjLECmnY1rZ7WGaFsn7qHD7PPKrgqZaXcqPlDfrTaWmC8lkX_9PARoxX_VcV3uV_pP3uf6cTqNaUOZeKirM9EHn7xkkWMBFZjElA/s4032/IMG_3413.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_Mepc8PXMLEPCTwGLB_kH9O-InVkioXOUgoEK_pCjLECmnY1rZ7WGaFsn7qHD7PPKrgqZaXcqPlDfrTaWmC8lkX_9PARoxX_VcV3uV_pP3uf6cTqNaUOZeKirM9EHn7xkkWMBFZjElA/w400-h300/IMG_3413.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What is a Boy Scout Event without a Smore's station?! </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> The wind was blowing pretty hard so the "fire" wouldn't light every well. Luckily, I had some backup candles. Always be prepared!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEX3lTAJ_NyYhFMQPQMjWZnePi67GvIGgwSbTKSUPfXWmtIuGzODIgPP-HdYahPYIRzlc_D9xNaAoC3R87jKT63wtgNSAXsV541dRmoTGkC9-d4crFLLHwmqannt6neF_f4F7AviY6I0/s4032/IMG_3411.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEX3lTAJ_NyYhFMQPQMjWZnePi67GvIGgwSbTKSUPfXWmtIuGzODIgPP-HdYahPYIRzlc_D9xNaAoC3R87jKT63wtgNSAXsV541dRmoTGkC9-d4crFLLHwmqannt6neF_f4F7AviY6I0/w400-h300/IMG_3411.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I bought these cool <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JPI1110/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">tin containers</a> with lids from Amazon and they were perfect to hold individual salads and fruit cups. I also put the salad dressing in little cups as well which you can find at Walmart. To keep everything cool, I put ice in the bottom foil pan and then added the food pan on top. The ice kept the metal chilled throughout the party. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm41KYoKsX_9Sn1nR4hbcFcMEsnWVUwrNTc86Go4YwG_yJAqHJcw9LGjEMZAczPTk16SgngT0olVLnWsxtF7imRSoR90AtH2x0pG5H2dk62Sjo3p7sRpnjx6IgyXtDaYbn9yKi3JblBa8/s4032/IMG_3414.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm41KYoKsX_9Sn1nR4hbcFcMEsnWVUwrNTc86Go4YwG_yJAqHJcw9LGjEMZAczPTk16SgngT0olVLnWsxtF7imRSoR90AtH2x0pG5H2dk62Sjo3p7sRpnjx6IgyXtDaYbn9yKi3JblBa8/w400-h300/IMG_3414.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>RECOGNITION LETTERS</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What is an Eagle Scout Ceremony without a recognition letter display. To make sure the letters did not get damaged, I slipped them inside zip lock bags. The Dollar Tree had larger gallon bags which came in handy for the larger sized letters. I then cut card stock to make the boarders. I found stickers from the Dollar Tree which I wrote who the letter was from and if they were a Scout in the past.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIeWK6au-6YA65zv3b8q8JIvEYVO2jnGn3KS_9eKQaQ6sgtv2_3dUA2Lh6AYXso2kuFLiScsN83T3GaMZ-rhsizArBrqTIl7kNfwHTpSm9r8Midftm473KPBRiHwpEYGN2WgoBBAXfvPQ/s4032/IMG_3419.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIeWK6au-6YA65zv3b8q8JIvEYVO2jnGn3KS_9eKQaQ6sgtv2_3dUA2Lh6AYXso2kuFLiScsN83T3GaMZ-rhsizArBrqTIl7kNfwHTpSm9r8Midftm473KPBRiHwpEYGN2WgoBBAXfvPQ/w480-h640/IMG_3419.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I spent 2 hours setting up for the party and I still didn't have enough time to get all the decorations out. It didn't matter as the party turned out to be successful, even with COVID! I have added the links to some of the items I bought to help you find them. Keep in mind, that over time, these items will go away and the links will be broken. I hope some of my ideas can help you in your party planning in the future. </div></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Happy crafting! </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9X6ddo1dAwTvigQcoylafin5OcYCoyb7qH-AukM77QK2QfrOtRiSlDG9BQaKBUdkew6XVt57JJZBZwGlRgaSbgAJurCag93TVcER3BwrYlFQZx_VaH2wRz43OPOH9MwyIX3QeOd32CY/s1472/IMG_3425.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="1166" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9X6ddo1dAwTvigQcoylafin5OcYCoyb7qH-AukM77QK2QfrOtRiSlDG9BQaKBUdkew6XVt57JJZBZwGlRgaSbgAJurCag93TVcER3BwrYlFQZx_VaH2wRz43OPOH9MwyIX3QeOd32CY/s320/IMG_3425.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-14932882509846847582021-03-15T12:06:00.000-07:002021-03-15T12:06:21.763-07:00Building a Corner Pantry<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaCQjMWgYAkF5x2L9JCEauNKbotAZHTjRCTwkmF_05BW8vY0CAiH99NUU9iQesSxW7kWGWg-W7mAW8b4Q-RU3x-LHZk6YKdFWMeWf7XOuYy8UU0rxA2HYagy8NQbR_XtnkrZRay1Chys/s4032/IMG_2073.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaCQjMWgYAkF5x2L9JCEauNKbotAZHTjRCTwkmF_05BW8vY0CAiH99NUU9iQesSxW7kWGWg-W7mAW8b4Q-RU3x-LHZk6YKdFWMeWf7XOuYy8UU0rxA2HYagy8NQbR_XtnkrZRay1Chys/s320/IMG_2073.HEIC" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLLiT7I8eJflwiSQTcADFM9qZGvs0k7tEjCt7DeCDmBJTjT4eM9rfGWw3tPZrMfWFyZPAC-fksYhCN26cvPd5aNoBQwUU8VZCkyqMSTnr78BPWyOyqIw6uqw5Qq1fqs68ybNKJPUVGEU/s4032/IMG_2165.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLLiT7I8eJflwiSQTcADFM9qZGvs0k7tEjCt7DeCDmBJTjT4eM9rfGWw3tPZrMfWFyZPAC-fksYhCN26cvPd5aNoBQwUU8VZCkyqMSTnr78BPWyOyqIw6uqw5Qq1fqs68ybNKJPUVGEU/s320/IMG_2165.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When I bought my fixer upper house, I had grand ideas and I'm slowly marking them off one by one to make my house a comfy place to live. My latest project was to build a corner pantry. My kitchen did not have any extra storage so I installed a shelving unit (left picture) and have been using that for 10+ years. I finally jumped with all the time I've had stuck at home during COVID and built a corner pantry for around $350. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I wish I could give you a blue print of this project but we (my brother and I) had to tweak it as we went. The basic idea was 16 inches for the out side walls and the door is 23ish inches. For the shelves, I used a 12 inch wide board. The shelves ended up being four feet for the long section and three feet for the shorter wall. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Items Purchased (the items with (?) is the items I already had on hand:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span>9 2-4-8 Studs ($34)</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span>2<span> Drywall ($?)</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span><span>1<span> Drywall Screws ($?)</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">6<span> 1-12-6 Whitewood Board ($89) Shelves</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span><span>6 </span>1-3-8 Whitewood Board ($28) Shelf brackets</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span>1<span> Screws ($?)</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span>1<span> Door Jamb ($20)</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span><span>2<span> Wood Shims ($3)</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span><span>1<span> Door ($20) - found at a resale store! It is very heavy.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span>1<span> Hinges ($9)</span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span><span>1<span> Door Knob ($10)</span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span><span><span>1<span> Trim ($6)</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>1<span> Trim Nails ($?)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">1 Caulk ($4)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">1<span> Gallon Paint ($27)</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8U018dx_j1pFbat10h4FYKVA17fNLRCu-qD40PwtuJFBF7HJKsTHAszNla0nes3VnGZUXPyIleX6JcHY__GbK6Ks92YCyiebVRJNZoM4p7KX8po21gx5qbDmX2FLpH5Um02Zq7pk_dK0/s4032/IMG_2074.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8U018dx_j1pFbat10h4FYKVA17fNLRCu-qD40PwtuJFBF7HJKsTHAszNla0nes3VnGZUXPyIleX6JcHY__GbK6Ks92YCyiebVRJNZoM4p7KX8po21gx5qbDmX2FLpH5Um02Zq7pk_dK0/w300-h400/IMG_2074.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Meet my fur baby Scout! He has to be in the middle of whatever I'm doing. This is the space I was working with. When I first moved into my house, this area had the refrigerator and a longer counter. I cut the counter off and moved it to the other side of the kitchen, along with the refrigerator and shelves.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">(BTW - make sure you hire someone that knows how to attached shelves to the walls. The guy I hired, did not attach them correctly and one came crashing down. I lost all my coffee mugs. 😥)</span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigymdojCLJXiC03cIxar9sys3zDnOVIRutMYkRGawNFunPg5qRdh8bKnVwjrG0WCoOjcip0j1i9Qt7zv9r7mKFltgqAGXKcwEWVsvCcf6ksiYsns9IXEeIruMlY9rzefmwGyVt7NBe7uI/s4032/IMG_2075.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigymdojCLJXiC03cIxar9sys3zDnOVIRutMYkRGawNFunPg5qRdh8bKnVwjrG0WCoOjcip0j1i9Qt7zv9r7mKFltgqAGXKcwEWVsvCcf6ksiYsns9IXEeIruMlY9rzefmwGyVt7NBe7uI/w300-h400/IMG_2075.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Next my brother built one side. I only wanted it as big as the shelves, which was perfect. I believe this was 16 inches, as the shelves was 12 inches.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJ4VhPHJwCyWInVmBrG4dK16XxIUDJQ-8e_Tkg7sgiz1mXzHmqPaT8bHezj2G7nCWjNqpsriTwPVVavXb2aF1qDw_lD5zeBQLFgkHmbDvTatTaAJGfIbnz6XJ89D7ebz1rvGK_2mk0Hc/s4032/IMG_2076.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJ4VhPHJwCyWInVmBrG4dK16XxIUDJQ-8e_Tkg7sgiz1mXzHmqPaT8bHezj2G7nCWjNqpsriTwPVVavXb2aF1qDw_lD5zeBQLFgkHmbDvTatTaAJGfIbnz6XJ89D7ebz1rvGK_2mk0Hc/w300-h400/IMG_2076.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For the other side, we had to make sure the door would fit so we went by that as to how big to make it. He had to cut angles on this side to make it line up with the door but we still kept it at 16 inches.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5lem8SCkVZSEFk5KbNRiOgGWfGlB9dHk8j90T9BTfYOklGei6unMQAnJPGfTlfaoldz6Fi9QFvGKHpdCJO1julVwrtr6VD6_1M7LKlpboenotye9B6sdjVonptN3OXG-CiAou1Th6tcc/s4032/IMG_2077.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5lem8SCkVZSEFk5KbNRiOgGWfGlB9dHk8j90T9BTfYOklGei6unMQAnJPGfTlfaoldz6Fi9QFvGKHpdCJO1julVwrtr6VD6_1M7LKlpboenotye9B6sdjVonptN3OXG-CiAou1Th6tcc/w300-h400/IMG_2077.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The top part took a little skill and I was glad my brother did this part as I'm not that great at angles.</span> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-RUODqo-3pMR88ptCiiedHyJjk9q_fLhSUBH4v4N5apc5AhjT16HiYI4fSWcTJSR9qmrAFZay04kE6gLi-zn_2eoA_mklR2jzd2F-LuEcmzShyphenhyphen436CDN5Inhc_YaQzv69l78lyl6h7M/s4032/IMG_2078.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-RUODqo-3pMR88ptCiiedHyJjk9q_fLhSUBH4v4N5apc5AhjT16HiYI4fSWcTJSR9qmrAFZay04kE6gLi-zn_2eoA_mklR2jzd2F-LuEcmzShyphenhyphen436CDN5Inhc_YaQzv69l78lyl6h7M/w300-h400/IMG_2078.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">While he was playing around with the angles, I went ahead and marked where I wanted the shelves to be with tape so I could get an idea of how many shelves I would need and what it would look like. I wanted a few at different heights to allow for larger food items and a can dispenser to fit. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-bIHl10IM1mVxw8q9Iyxs5tEf5eKrQdkiLwcgtiWBe4eWO-UppBuY1usmdAcSuIDD1Bnr4pdtAFWQR_QKP2w_ZmPLJVVxJq0UMfe0PhXoExTwBt9ahc5QnZ9VKjwoPhCIUN8g5kS2GE/s4032/IMG_2079.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-bIHl10IM1mVxw8q9Iyxs5tEf5eKrQdkiLwcgtiWBe4eWO-UppBuY1usmdAcSuIDD1Bnr4pdtAFWQR_QKP2w_ZmPLJVVxJq0UMfe0PhXoExTwBt9ahc5QnZ9VKjwoPhCIUN8g5kS2GE/w300-h400/IMG_2079.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A close up of the angles for the door (the worst part of the job). As you can see, it took some math skills to get the right angles for the door to hang correctly. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhny2-M8Z4MJN6NWvJ0uSjKBD99_OQSwwF05FGwS5wDyo69nODwljV-oFoTVuoFq7r8ElIj4lH6r-nGkALKztxKWbf5hBiqbibAITAwalMpWx1xXJ8sFCg_FHaOVg6Uceo7X7wwW4dEr00/s4032/IMG_2080.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhny2-M8Z4MJN6NWvJ0uSjKBD99_OQSwwF05FGwS5wDyo69nODwljV-oFoTVuoFq7r8ElIj4lH6r-nGkALKztxKWbf5hBiqbibAITAwalMpWx1xXJ8sFCg_FHaOVg6Uceo7X7wwW4dEr00/w300-h400/IMG_2080.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMNg7zE76HyNMJOTN-sIZ_NkuURLYmV5GWSlTjMgbCJyP5XQHW3z3F6c07ljDqy1geK9dGqqzEbt0MNM70ccYT1vjOvFkoOESf-SYtnxAc9BAuOhLoZsT__PD5zA7cvN0lU7hyphenhyphenKglces/s4032/IMG_2081.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMNg7zE76HyNMJOTN-sIZ_NkuURLYmV5GWSlTjMgbCJyP5XQHW3z3F6c07ljDqy1geK9dGqqzEbt0MNM70ccYT1vjOvFkoOESf-SYtnxAc9BAuOhLoZsT__PD5zA7cvN0lU7hyphenhyphenKglces/w300-h400/IMG_2081.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhHzyw2ThyLuYv40B7ae3HGS5svNLe3cDjzcObhx35y9rOPIOcdYlXACWpwSVGg_LZC_-6d9XGcSt-pm5dUthrAQhmLrWkiwqqAZWZFGyntyQmyrF7w63MiIwhA3_VQCajsbixEjmCN8/s4032/IMG_2082.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhHzyw2ThyLuYv40B7ae3HGS5svNLe3cDjzcObhx35y9rOPIOcdYlXACWpwSVGg_LZC_-6d9XGcSt-pm5dUthrAQhmLrWkiwqqAZWZFGyntyQmyrF7w63MiIwhA3_VQCajsbixEjmCN8/w300-h400/IMG_2082.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Time for the door frame! I was getting excited when I saw this going up. I bought a kit from Lowe's which came with everything you needed to frame a door.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNl8b-I_tyf51NsBfvTEo-zLF1F_w9YnUl5mUa73aCf_VNWhyhUV37s6EN72AsbFdo_3I_yZMrDBte5-b4RuqwXJ-5z3ia6mpMa4_C59Z01iw5VxylCx4E3aCDbGBvuMr4rKNPzluJhA/s4032/IMG_2145.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNl8b-I_tyf51NsBfvTEo-zLF1F_w9YnUl5mUa73aCf_VNWhyhUV37s6EN72AsbFdo_3I_yZMrDBte5-b4RuqwXJ-5z3ia6mpMa4_C59Z01iw5VxylCx4E3aCDbGBvuMr4rKNPzluJhA/w300-h400/IMG_2145.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhePn_fXthTPRlQyZQqGFz4Jug-ZWEjQhruuQCmD322UvHhR03hLp-vOzv4cfwJbkeHEvdoa-NwMEcMU-ouZW4yDxSGg3I8tfQusWRfAhtFslmnJNk2gLgErHca1RBSQDioBC2tZpAyh9Q/s4032/IMG_2146.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhePn_fXthTPRlQyZQqGFz4Jug-ZWEjQhruuQCmD322UvHhR03hLp-vOzv4cfwJbkeHEvdoa-NwMEcMU-ouZW4yDxSGg3I8tfQusWRfAhtFslmnJNk2gLgErHca1RBSQDioBC2tZpAyh9Q/w300-h400/IMG_2146.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyg0rSa8zTlLQ6CjG1CdYBmddD23-zCh9wiOTpjVehxeuuN5RY-8EI5LEavjRqOqTPPv85qquob3EPrEvEyi-o8TPN-fabwt_PHXqXizwgYwRPNo3fEMsnDK5bUali9-WrLJWHQZ4QIY/s4032/IMG_2150.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyg0rSa8zTlLQ6CjG1CdYBmddD23-zCh9wiOTpjVehxeuuN5RY-8EI5LEavjRqOqTPPv85qquob3EPrEvEyi-o8TPN-fabwt_PHXqXizwgYwRPNo3fEMsnDK5bUali9-WrLJWHQZ4QIY/w300-h400/IMG_2150.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Door is up and the walls are being put in. We made a small mistake with this, as the drywall didn't match up flush with the other wall. It's something I will need to fix later on.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtyAcq5HDG5W-NrEQi57KpMLcOhsT06aPcCXjeifdo5sPUW206yuHFkW_PoTs7ZxZaF7uTlyyLF6HHvF7VRoDArqBfHa76NWg3RWWqDIXraT84cQpaDSOxiph-DgMQmn6-F4TUaEvUnl8/s4032/IMG_2151.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtyAcq5HDG5W-NrEQi57KpMLcOhsT06aPcCXjeifdo5sPUW206yuHFkW_PoTs7ZxZaF7uTlyyLF6HHvF7VRoDArqBfHa76NWg3RWWqDIXraT84cQpaDSOxiph-DgMQmn6-F4TUaEvUnl8/w300-h400/IMG_2151.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Both walls are up and I am so in love with this corner pantry! It is perfect for this small space. I also wanted that small area left on the right so that I could put my water cooler in it. I'm planning to build a few shelves above it beside the cabinets to give a little more storage for all my kitchen gadgets. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjByQ9LnJeKoNPLC8yYnb7V0uk8O822l6Lm-fHYGIzeUUqO6V8jMTg5SOmKsTtEfujtTn3IdHq4aG9JHIFC_ugmG0B29X1megZdHE_CytzulGM9_Hiph3OOcf4QJZrp_xQou5zK5XR1ns/s4032/IMG_2152.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjByQ9LnJeKoNPLC8yYnb7V0uk8O822l6Lm-fHYGIzeUUqO6V8jMTg5SOmKsTtEfujtTn3IdHq4aG9JHIFC_ugmG0B29X1megZdHE_CytzulGM9_Hiph3OOcf4QJZrp_xQou5zK5XR1ns/w300-h400/IMG_2152.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrsxUN-8LNm-K6GJQzSLx_geRW-Vafkp2YDSpCffuCyqi2vgUfc2jPFzwl-62sP1geHIJ4ZkIofguCb-Beu6OrsGMRJLZtRGjdtFpXnrI-38AonbApAF0eloiuD82_3gXv9lslBS3bLy4/s4032/IMG_2154.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrsxUN-8LNm-K6GJQzSLx_geRW-Vafkp2YDSpCffuCyqi2vgUfc2jPFzwl-62sP1geHIJ4ZkIofguCb-Beu6OrsGMRJLZtRGjdtFpXnrI-38AonbApAF0eloiuD82_3gXv9lslBS3bLy4/w300-h400/IMG_2154.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKXPK4dtpNJZ8MCBKYQbHzu9C_xG2-HpaVSBHxb2PEzstmRkT3YvMUlJpf3DdQ5RfBud2R9sfxakjJhkAfwcXJJN3FwQzIRtn1CbpSlm-xwl9L9UfGOa1ZVNOKfhFzDeLNdzN3tvEvsY/s4032/IMG_2160.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKXPK4dtpNJZ8MCBKYQbHzu9C_xG2-HpaVSBHxb2PEzstmRkT3YvMUlJpf3DdQ5RfBud2R9sfxakjJhkAfwcXJJN3FwQzIRtn1CbpSlm-xwl9L9UfGOa1ZVNOKfhFzDeLNdzN3tvEvsY/w300-h400/IMG_2160.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I finished it up with the trim kit from Lowe's. </span> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWBdRm7ZqR7JYry6IJyuQqL3fKEfYfKYSjlUHdupreVCGkO1DTfUE15BF6XCgVm39W9iitMduUgLahPUEljP4tOw_k3b9HG63AfiKgMs38YOdZgIdalMZU5bXbpzFOlCnwKrOOIP1nOg/s4032/IMG_2161.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWBdRm7ZqR7JYry6IJyuQqL3fKEfYfKYSjlUHdupreVCGkO1DTfUE15BF6XCgVm39W9iitMduUgLahPUEljP4tOw_k3b9HG63AfiKgMs38YOdZgIdalMZU5bXbpzFOlCnwKrOOIP1nOg/w300-h400/IMG_2161.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Instead of installing a wired light, I bought a plug in light with wireless switch. This worked perfectly as I had a plug already inside the pantry. I hung it from the ceiling with a hook that has a lock on it so it wouldn't fall down if it. I then attached the line against the side of the door frame and back of the shelf with wire hooks so you can't see it.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiana18XYxlDpkjXoFvUj-MCx_uyEAFYVvYZByBrxy2donU6HuOo0ar0OkfLvk4G-DQiJ0me-TIIDCwugJ75EOnsomDDvMz5_iWFG55ejKmMtrzR2Eqfc5OW7fCm_SbqEt3rDpN5Vo4sks/s4032/IMG_2163.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiana18XYxlDpkjXoFvUj-MCx_uyEAFYVvYZByBrxy2donU6HuOo0ar0OkfLvk4G-DQiJ0me-TIIDCwugJ75EOnsomDDvMz5_iWFG55ejKmMtrzR2Eqfc5OW7fCm_SbqEt3rDpN5Vo4sks/w300-h400/IMG_2163.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJox6zr-7nSTDgAGachT_8zYJs-Nfvup6RkXzm9J20KMxx4wVBjnjJnok4eWQQaoLMB8BE2EqbpIwXFNEC62muJS9vfsTa5IuxqNX_h3ULzYDsv2SSvihi5NEBAHLvtInN3Dy4Mlu0bxg/s4032/IMG_2165.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJox6zr-7nSTDgAGachT_8zYJs-Nfvup6RkXzm9J20KMxx4wVBjnjJnok4eWQQaoLMB8BE2EqbpIwXFNEC62muJS9vfsTa5IuxqNX_h3ULzYDsv2SSvihi5NEBAHLvtInN3Dy4Mlu0bxg/w300-h400/IMG_2165.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCyPxUoUmSOMiZViduMjRBNCeir1Nd4vsOpYrtFHM2_XMAh64fRR73zCjRO4GMI6YQj8xto8iCDC8fmLpWYN58cHJiYLz8_h_KeZbVa4nkl0owU29OpgsZmeQLJuFpFoRj8Gg1ICRRYJc/s4032/IMG_2166.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCyPxUoUmSOMiZViduMjRBNCeir1Nd4vsOpYrtFHM2_XMAh64fRR73zCjRO4GMI6YQj8xto8iCDC8fmLpWYN58cHJiYLz8_h_KeZbVa4nkl0owU29OpgsZmeQLJuFpFoRj8Gg1ICRRYJc/w300-h400/IMG_2166.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I hope this gives you an idea of how to build your own corner pantry! I don't know how I ever lived without one. It holds so much food, cleaning supplies and the dog food container. </span></p></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-18300517250054127452021-03-10T14:51:00.000-08:002021-03-10T14:51:00.120-08:00Simple DIY Recycling Trash Can<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYEee32YhjlNgVemSVYiOvHKr8FBudUkYj9CTC_2dzVTHsS76VqEroBdmqN410NWnmWCzTTkNb2YqhtW7h2PlQ84X-AhH7WehZGVuh6qkCnKaCab5_0B5VWzw5THNk-cBiOBfzNlPZ-R0/s4032/IMG_3246.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYEee32YhjlNgVemSVYiOvHKr8FBudUkYj9CTC_2dzVTHsS76VqEroBdmqN410NWnmWCzTTkNb2YqhtW7h2PlQ84X-AhH7WehZGVuh6qkCnKaCab5_0B5VWzw5THNk-cBiOBfzNlPZ-R0/w300-h400/IMG_3246.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: justify;">When I bought my house, it came with a small recycling bin. Being a nature lover, I try to do my part in saving the world by recycling as much as I can. Fast forward 10 years later and my small recycling bin has started breaking apart. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Plus, since my city only picks up recycling once a month, I was left with way more recycling bags then what would fit inside the bin. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMrW32u-bI3Bga7UE77DSIlV-1i1FmcWWUZdoKYMH7UvchLT4Afg-NSJvgABHl5BKAwbYA2nnWUzC4xSV7Ja84uZNKWtr6FOodE5U5Elf4E7FGITSnUW5h8Z3QnAlsgf0P0NQfun2axo/s657/IMG_32356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="492" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMrW32u-bI3Bga7UE77DSIlV-1i1FmcWWUZdoKYMH7UvchLT4Afg-NSJvgABHl5BKAwbYA2nnWUzC4xSV7Ja84uZNKWtr6FOodE5U5Elf4E7FGITSnUW5h8Z3QnAlsgf0P0NQfun2axo/s320/IMG_32356.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This left me searching for a new container. What I found was really expensive at $100-$300! I'm a penny pincher and budget lover so I decided to find a way to make my own at a fraction of the cost!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFIfmSThfztz6-jCX8h2WwaDiyjfOEtfbtrjVmMMutmLWgqDO6Jxvoj8tCVUp_E-1CvLI42hDEDCS7LsZqO439ZtMHSwm-tdJR0LLyqCpTe2mPFnw2Wdxlg1BGI7SOF-d_BscEXXpsNA/s1150/Trash+can.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="1150" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFIfmSThfztz6-jCX8h2WwaDiyjfOEtfbtrjVmMMutmLWgqDO6Jxvoj8tCVUp_E-1CvLI42hDEDCS7LsZqO439ZtMHSwm-tdJR0LLyqCpTe2mPFnw2Wdxlg1BGI7SOF-d_BscEXXpsNA/w640-h270/Trash+can.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I found these 32 gallon trash cans with attached lid and wheels for $16. I purchased Krylon Fusion All-in-one (Patriotic Blue) for $4.96. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJio4BfVlPwVLE8LPrIb4KZ1NmR1bcu8p3Yyz5muwkhaIXYy0-sgvkezP0cbaJJwl5FOhLn5F_sh1OQtyumb0FtA4SdOdQK-WHYRwdnIGDWncziEb3zDp64qXLdh9lOsv5Nf7Le_xiH-E/s4032/IMG_3243.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJio4BfVlPwVLE8LPrIb4KZ1NmR1bcu8p3Yyz5muwkhaIXYy0-sgvkezP0cbaJJwl5FOhLn5F_sh1OQtyumb0FtA4SdOdQK-WHYRwdnIGDWncziEb3zDp64qXLdh9lOsv5Nf7Le_xiH-E/s320/IMG_3243.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I also purchased recycling stickers off of Amazon (5 for $6 for $1.20 each). So the total cost for the project was $22.20 before taxes! As I have so much recycling, I bought two which still only comes to $44.40 and well under the price to buy a blue trash can.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwbckc5v_L8dxIHR3k44t2q-0UyBLpyamC-53dMgg5vfGGzytvtVkaiEvpWCNnSGyiNL2-BAUHyV7RdJ1v5hikdrBcSouyQTlxL9hxW3cZjGukGkpN9Gig9gJ21uo8MBMDdB3NanKn2Es/s2658/IMG_3236.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2658" data-original-width="2127" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwbckc5v_L8dxIHR3k44t2q-0UyBLpyamC-53dMgg5vfGGzytvtVkaiEvpWCNnSGyiNL2-BAUHyV7RdJ1v5hikdrBcSouyQTlxL9hxW3cZjGukGkpN9Gig9gJ21uo8MBMDdB3NanKn2Es/s320/IMG_3236.HEIC" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">We waited until a pretty day and went to painting! It only took around a half hour to cover the cans. I left it to dry over night and then touched up spots the next morning. Overall, I love the way it turned out. I'm now going to paint my other trash cans something colorful as well! </span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPEVddwd6_Emkb7S-f38xMsLeVZHOfO11ccjrDnxgAmK092R5xf8cAUEcoZpV-sFofBKpAMFX11HfnQbD98sDW4GNJsay49QpKPgEKWNM1O6ROjYvpANNfsaX7TJVXH97fnNJtYBu-Y0/s657/IMG_32356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="492" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPEVddwd6_Emkb7S-f38xMsLeVZHOfO11ccjrDnxgAmK092R5xf8cAUEcoZpV-sFofBKpAMFX11HfnQbD98sDW4GNJsay49QpKPgEKWNM1O6ROjYvpANNfsaX7TJVXH97fnNJtYBu-Y0/w240-h320/IMG_32356.jpg" title="BEFORE" width="240" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavGOdsx_dg9rNRPum8henJ6EpZuJ6RjjkfLmAqTl6_TOo8xLzje89OvE0blHMIJdFaPPToNxqTcKujvd1aHDGWSgQVbhevwMhPAY7K7pZ4PBYmdZ3oa-sKBVNjKQSpNLR2b7-_9Rj0tM/s4032/IMG_3246.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavGOdsx_dg9rNRPum8henJ6EpZuJ6RjjkfLmAqTl6_TOo8xLzje89OvE0blHMIJdFaPPToNxqTcKujvd1aHDGWSgQVbhevwMhPAY7K7pZ4PBYmdZ3oa-sKBVNjKQSpNLR2b7-_9Rj0tM/s320/IMG_3246.HEIC" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-15375596815888237712020-08-19T05:06:00.011-07:002020-08-19T08:02:07.545-07:00Nutrisystem 5 Day Frozen Meal Box<p style="text-align: justify;">In 2014, I wrote about my experience with the <a href="https://bookwineandtime.blogspot.com/2014/03/nutrisystem-5-day-weight-loss-kit.html">Nutrisystem 5 Day Weight Loss Kit</a> and dropped 2.2 pounds in the first five days. Overall, I liked the box but all the meal replacement bars were not my favorite. I really dislike those things. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Recently, I found that Nutrisystem has a FROZEN 5 Day Kit and I have decided to try it for the next 15 days. The box arrived well packaged and still frozen.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmA2ZWh2FWoioGuMbMw-MhNpRRP5MHj1UDmtCCzfS7w3LI1A6cbtbCiWSgzww726wmJ9V9Q-XuOsiULWHU06c34O8FenGGPaiTQDHkfF8hlOsmReHu2ipaUKMO8JaIaEx5Bo4A61ffxhk/s4032/IMG_2060.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmA2ZWh2FWoioGuMbMw-MhNpRRP5MHj1UDmtCCzfS7w3LI1A6cbtbCiWSgzww726wmJ9V9Q-XuOsiULWHU06c34O8FenGGPaiTQDHkfF8hlOsmReHu2ipaUKMO8JaIaEx5Bo4A61ffxhk/s640/IMG_2060.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtCV8761DpoaVG1eS5X1183h65aDoJHEzI19N5DnDNYQCWpRzg4aX7QT6gHTL-hNEy_IPUBwmlEjtasv-B2LI2qYjQSUdU-Rq9vuzoRgcdr2_KIUFEp0m72kSrXCCJlLMPjDuyT8r_y0Y/s4032/IMG_2061.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtCV8761DpoaVG1eS5X1183h65aDoJHEzI19N5DnDNYQCWpRzg4aX7QT6gHTL-hNEy_IPUBwmlEjtasv-B2LI2qYjQSUdU-Rq9vuzoRgcdr2_KIUFEp0m72kSrXCCJlLMPjDuyT8r_y0Y/s640/IMG_2061.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Below is a pictures and what I thought of each meal. I will keep you posted as to how much weight I lost every five days! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSj3uH3g9q33ymW2QvpdvtiYlV7cCRX7M0pm2oHT-8SDNPq2XIKpeQ-BXtqnfqYoeD9J3f-b3o9QrcY7E0As6T7ZFooAvRBlkaV-JykAhLqcFvBRV_rqDMS3oJzrvCHTTY3GuyD-kCatE/s4032/IMG_2027.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSj3uH3g9q33ymW2QvpdvtiYlV7cCRX7M0pm2oHT-8SDNPq2XIKpeQ-BXtqnfqYoeD9J3f-b3o9QrcY7E0As6T7ZFooAvRBlkaV-JykAhLqcFvBRV_rqDMS3oJzrvCHTTY3GuyD-kCatE/s640/IMG_2027.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpPV3ng9I6Rzu_aicN8X5cZPln0fnURLahAagoINHQVRc6RG-WoAIIjSNZf_FLh0Z6o9RqR8j-suNd_-Nf_tDuKBwoicqYCHUVMp0m5nssbW9Tj8q3fdUahMi3hypUdviogKKudo_MFEM/s4032/IMG_2024.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpPV3ng9I6Rzu_aicN8X5cZPln0fnURLahAagoINHQVRc6RG-WoAIIjSNZf_FLh0Z6o9RqR8j-suNd_-Nf_tDuKBwoicqYCHUVMp0m5nssbW9Tj8q3fdUahMi3hypUdviogKKudo_MFEM/s640/IMG_2024.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPpWCQGp0DF2w06bDQHgsuzdiFQYz73qt0o4DqoqLDNEMDi6RgFur3UEowJf175RWqZwsw7q4c-nqSU2zqB1VdgpFD4-UQpThnCdX7qZrIigVdmI8EXUVyH2DQ40w1NfzxmSgUuVRzt4/s4032/IMG_2026.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPpWCQGp0DF2w06bDQHgsuzdiFQYz73qt0o4DqoqLDNEMDi6RgFur3UEowJf175RWqZwsw7q4c-nqSU2zqB1VdgpFD4-UQpThnCdX7qZrIigVdmI8EXUVyH2DQ40w1NfzxmSgUuVRzt4/s640/IMG_2026.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVZIYtpS60uJ19e3dbs7N0m8TuIWMSm9TPr-wVCMid3LJVpy6mRYOELe4TVwk3imLAZsrcKeRTZjOy7cQRTGCR1hUFdW5zqBf9VtIjCaARSPyVYa32vB4e9JYyGSldc2ZziVKSiixIwM/s4032/IMG_2028.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVZIYtpS60uJ19e3dbs7N0m8TuIWMSm9TPr-wVCMid3LJVpy6mRYOELe4TVwk3imLAZsrcKeRTZjOy7cQRTGCR1hUFdW5zqBf9VtIjCaARSPyVYa32vB4e9JYyGSldc2ZziVKSiixIwM/s640/IMG_2028.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I ordered 3 kits from Walmart and it was delivered within 2 days. The food comes in a cooler with dry ice. When I opened the box, it was pretty cold. There was plenty of dry ice left and the food was all still frozen. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">BREAKFAST:</span></u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCVRgEcJEtBpIgE2gDg_aGGWhz4wO0ypFPbVhcNLa-jF-HV9Uk_ABU6RFl1Cbv5lR-LlGvfvL68z6agJGK3cwxinQZTMSe-WtXPv0dwrzYoaC8ChQY2pVTn6ZOII_cJI1C2h8bRgui9sg/s4032/IMG_2032.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCVRgEcJEtBpIgE2gDg_aGGWhz4wO0ypFPbVhcNLa-jF-HV9Uk_ABU6RFl1Cbv5lR-LlGvfvL68z6agJGK3cwxinQZTMSe-WtXPv0dwrzYoaC8ChQY2pVTn6ZOII_cJI1C2h8bRgui9sg/s640/IMG_2032.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">My first breakfast was the pancakes. I'm not a huge pancake fan on any given day so I didn't have high hopes. As far as taste, there really wasn't any without the syrup and the tiny piece of butter I put on them. I ate them but without taste, I can't say that I liked them. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcl2uacjOiWMVp4CEhmr_oMgCNysB6lpgP6soeKYUZ55MXhzJVt8NToM8gg_0q7qynEYlg9e1Yrtmpr4d5eH1KzsLJG-mja1UP25Fj63z45TGiGgq4G7ZV9e4LLzUvo5vxWqW-DGHKME/s4032/IMG_2042.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcl2uacjOiWMVp4CEhmr_oMgCNysB6lpgP6soeKYUZ55MXhzJVt8NToM8gg_0q7qynEYlg9e1Yrtmpr4d5eH1KzsLJG-mja1UP25Fj63z45TGiGgq4G7ZV9e4LLzUvo5vxWqW-DGHKME/s640/IMG_2042.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">My second breakfast was the turkey ham cheese omelet. I'm not that crazy about omelets so I added some hummus to this in order to eat it. It was pretty good. I liked the chucks of ham but didn't really care for the egg. I think I would have liked it more if it was scrambled. Omelet people, I'm sure will love this.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YCAitTQXAs7LNsUubBr8n5MKtn-7f6aHy74sKSWytc-vAlRoLyCaXKWC2f3k1YYM99QK93Q5SAF6zo6wyG8-4U4ZXEyKqdr5asefFA1kwbbmILr3e1b4qqViIOaYwcsqctD6essEH_8/s4032/IMG_2048.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YCAitTQXAs7LNsUubBr8n5MKtn-7f6aHy74sKSWytc-vAlRoLyCaXKWC2f3k1YYM99QK93Q5SAF6zo6wyG8-4U4ZXEyKqdr5asefFA1kwbbmILr3e1b4qqViIOaYwcsqctD6essEH_8/s640/IMG_2048.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The box gives you two cinnamon rolls. So I had them for the third and forth day. These really hit the sweet tooth and were very good after a few seconds in the microwave. They were soft and tasty. Although for some reason, I really wanted eggs on the forth day. I'm kind of missing fresh food by the forth day. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglZiusfM_FdAEg9YiX8y0hCqTX39BMVpHX1k87CPVytMlVpp8pZru01LNSrLeYMadRlvV9zArO3Suf4Nvi2IjCRjw8CL7HZnEiJlMZSfGobLi80XAAGt63rvehiXYMPR085cUUmgvKKoI/s4032/IMG_2058.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglZiusfM_FdAEg9YiX8y0hCqTX39BMVpHX1k87CPVytMlVpp8pZru01LNSrLeYMadRlvV9zArO3Suf4Nvi2IjCRjw8CL7HZnEiJlMZSfGobLi80XAAGt63rvehiXYMPR085cUUmgvKKoI/s640/IMG_2058.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">My last breakfast was the waffles. I added syrup and peanut butter (something I started doing during boot camp to add that extra protein). The waffles are matched to any frozen that you would buy. I popped them in the toaster and they came out nice and crispy. I could eat these over and over. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>LUNCH:</u></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9A0UkMT-TPp7fhIpvqhK9lsilYKMbCeOh7s3gQAeUqOVth4R0ehXNdz162qVo2cGAHMe2EFJtTB9dEC98TsJRf89_L1CoXWrgNcY9Qt1KXkvsAGShFymruZsMvcbkizW7D4IgPY9JHTY/s4032/IMG_2025.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9A0UkMT-TPp7fhIpvqhK9lsilYKMbCeOh7s3gQAeUqOVth4R0ehXNdz162qVo2cGAHMe2EFJtTB9dEC98TsJRf89_L1CoXWrgNcY9Qt1KXkvsAGShFymruZsMvcbkizW7D4IgPY9JHTY/s640/IMG_2025.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">For my first lunch, I picked the Southwest Fiesta Melt. I was really surprised that I really liked it. If you like frozen burritos, you will love these. Instead of a hard tortilla shell, the outside of this was soft and none of the inside filling leaked out. I would not mind eating these all week. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllQRY1ckjw-W-QGcRjoa4VqSJcU5FEw6OeZ0wCmjZF7h6B-y2ws5sLLvHIz5iy-r9exRaAIzVsS_seUeapCWiyb-gDnp83Q-CP2DJn-ejZaHR0BTeu9GXa2XUSaxMoqhI9Q4zADRR59o/s4032/IMG_2033.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllQRY1ckjw-W-QGcRjoa4VqSJcU5FEw6OeZ0wCmjZF7h6B-y2ws5sLLvHIz5iy-r9exRaAIzVsS_seUeapCWiyb-gDnp83Q-CP2DJn-ejZaHR0BTeu9GXa2XUSaxMoqhI9Q4zADRR59o/s640/IMG_2033.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Day 2 lunch I picked the Pepperoni Pizza Melt. Just like the Soutwest Melt, I really liked it. It had the same bread but filled with pizza flavors. Just like a pizza pocket but I like the bread on this product a lot more. I would add this to one of my favorites. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUSMkypfhK7ePDz97aHsDXR0wdoZsuwigs8u_OvIPSRwej53HU-DcuRPos6Ip-PamGbgS1LvhegPf97AVLBY7k8aTP9X1aw4-ZjG_qnDpPiORuhnGdbdlDpd0ruf-SJ6_2U1RwNpHcdfw/s4032/IMG_2043.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUSMkypfhK7ePDz97aHsDXR0wdoZsuwigs8u_OvIPSRwej53HU-DcuRPos6Ip-PamGbgS1LvhegPf97AVLBY7k8aTP9X1aw4-ZjG_qnDpPiORuhnGdbdlDpd0ruf-SJ6_2U1RwNpHcdfw/s640/IMG_2043.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">For lunch on the third day, I tried the hamburger. I may have cooked it to long in the microwave as the bun on the bottom was hard as a rock in the middle. I couldn't eat it but the rest was rather good. I added some cheese, lettuce and mustard which is also allowed on the plan. It was small but filled me up. I will try less time to see if it changes the bottom bun later in this experiment. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63ogWqxucVTJiIIkcMuNFBoQaAB1xo27fWdk74NIwg5jnouuDKCQn1qFJlt_vBFH9M4eCte2QRmvHbj-VeMQaeHfcefDFyXM8IDz5PxkXBswqC-YZwUl8j14Il0iv5S-jzX6zjCIKqJg/s4032/IMG_2049.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63ogWqxucVTJiIIkcMuNFBoQaAB1xo27fWdk74NIwg5jnouuDKCQn1qFJlt_vBFH9M4eCte2QRmvHbj-VeMQaeHfcefDFyXM8IDz5PxkXBswqC-YZwUl8j14Il0iv5S-jzX6zjCIKqJg/s640/IMG_2049.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">On the forth day, I finally at the grilled chicken sandwich. It wasn't my favorite. I added lots of hot sauce to give it taste. It did it's job and filled me up though. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqDx1CJ4zx4heueVfrcGJ1hrIDChp3mSH4-LQ32PVOFPBFLQJfs1aDxzUd3nA5_J2SYjrLGBY4o-rf6ssDGCF9jSeOelOWAyFAXOptRNLo1Of6VfjNVkHm18H9BVzlqpQXHeV7qbnJ_g/s4032/IMG_2054.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqDx1CJ4zx4heueVfrcGJ1hrIDChp3mSH4-LQ32PVOFPBFLQJfs1aDxzUd3nA5_J2SYjrLGBY4o-rf6ssDGCF9jSeOelOWAyFAXOptRNLo1Of6VfjNVkHm18H9BVzlqpQXHeV7qbnJ_g/s640/IMG_2054.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">On the fifth day, I had the four cheese melt. It was ok but I added some salsa to give it a little more taste. If you like grilled cheese, I'm sure you will like this. It was filling and did taste rather good. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">DINNER:</span></u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8inXb7e83AaDTNpm21ApUxD9hzgi3FYlzMLncjFt079q1n4iiwBcppo3uZVJhHfw0tbyN1YODJ8MG4MFRmiiUlb21moGwk7v6bwAdzj3ChhS8YDprvfcYuSS6DPz5p90ezOcGNkAbXo/s4032/IMG_2029.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8inXb7e83AaDTNpm21ApUxD9hzgi3FYlzMLncjFt079q1n4iiwBcppo3uZVJhHfw0tbyN1YODJ8MG4MFRmiiUlb21moGwk7v6bwAdzj3ChhS8YDprvfcYuSS6DPz5p90ezOcGNkAbXo/s640/IMG_2029.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">My first dinner was the Chicken Parmesan and it did not disappoint. The chicken was moist and had a great taste. The pasta was soft and also rather tasty for a frozen meal. I could have used a little more sauce BUT there is a reason why these are weight loss meals. I would enjoy another one of these meals.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDa2euzscbHVkWIRhm0mjXgi-tCnHyvsBHK36IU8Cysw2pnLg5ljnywDJ7SczkPC0ojd6b6nw2oJxSMiASJaip01Uxu6qAygLIZxsEGiooGsPr4FSZmPMMPqvzBw8pRyeELSbslWTPCA/s4032/IMG_2040.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDa2euzscbHVkWIRhm0mjXgi-tCnHyvsBHK36IU8Cysw2pnLg5ljnywDJ7SczkPC0ojd6b6nw2oJxSMiASJaip01Uxu6qAygLIZxsEGiooGsPr4FSZmPMMPqvzBw8pRyeELSbslWTPCA/s640/IMG_2040.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">It was a pizza day for day 2. I had the margherita pizza. As for the pizza crust, it was surprising crunchy which I really enjoyed. As for the toppings, I have never had a margherita pizza so I can't say if this one compares to that. It was ok but I didn't care for the flavors. I may change it up and add more veggies the next time I try it to see if that helps. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjz6hP-9fD-ajNKf1OIR8qzzYmhn3u5CDDjf3eWhViWOCC-3VQq0MywQlCqQJbRJTJCZfdWBZfNP4WqKDIBOhCi1L6bOiz4aep-zC5yxtZ9dcqodjoaYifW1WwtXz9oZ_dyCabR0K945s/s4032/IMG_2045.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjz6hP-9fD-ajNKf1OIR8qzzYmhn3u5CDDjf3eWhViWOCC-3VQq0MywQlCqQJbRJTJCZfdWBZfNP4WqKDIBOhCi1L6bOiz4aep-zC5yxtZ9dcqodjoaYifW1WwtXz9oZ_dyCabR0K945s/s640/IMG_2045.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">For dinner on the third day, I picked the ravioli formaggio. This was very tasty and I enjoyed the amount of sauce that went with it. The stuffing was a little weird tasting but the sauce made up for it. There was five ravioli in the meal which was plenty for me. I could eat this again and again.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE6SCn1E-2qmp4N8jnC0CqM1DjrtHZqoOntz0jStIyS5PG7NCRbQfO4PXKKNI72YtPNaPzG-dPWUoKtDDsievvLdmh07y66Wu1Cy3S4OX8LM3ShZO_UOUA8leuclieJOEyldJpAgYuYoU/s4032/IMG_2052.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE6SCn1E-2qmp4N8jnC0CqM1DjrtHZqoOntz0jStIyS5PG7NCRbQfO4PXKKNI72YtPNaPzG-dPWUoKtDDsievvLdmh07y66Wu1Cy3S4OX8LM3ShZO_UOUA8leuclieJOEyldJpAgYuYoU/s640/IMG_2052.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Fourth night was a turkey night. I was craving mashed potatoes so I'm glad I saved this meal until the end. I tried the potatoes without the gravy and didn't care for the taste. I added the gravy, sriracha salt and pepper which ended up giving it a great taste and I enjoyed this meal. It is a match to any other frozen turkey and mashed potatoes meal you would buy. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Us3wciND_wzjEgltjQeQCIQo6g1rTv4EuGSIqm1A6kikr_sLVl05p1FgYakBdt6CmRmjYko_TJCLZBqvhF2aEOdp5YwvbfHsaltg1jl-RaM4yOjkXKAvU2wkd45ENQP7WJdM8YXqE6s/s4032/IMG_2055.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Us3wciND_wzjEgltjQeQCIQo6g1rTv4EuGSIqm1A6kikr_sLVl05p1FgYakBdt6CmRmjYko_TJCLZBqvhF2aEOdp5YwvbfHsaltg1jl-RaM4yOjkXKAvU2wkd45ENQP7WJdM8YXqE6s/s640/IMG_2055.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Fifth day was the one I just knew I didn't want to eat. The meatloaf sandwich (yuck). I wouldn't eat this on a good day but I choked it down. If you like meatloaf, I'm sure you would find this good. I, however, did not like it and would not want to eat it again (but I have two more to eat later). </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>SNACKS:</u></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2E5pbT0BMCdXIrq32Ek7q-OEMNAzznmW3gYwd-hBnLAqO4ujSWt34vZSLOYwsW4OyCctVX89rKYopAQPmQ3V9yPAcvwe9S-rq31AuJC7zdNvuMbZ4mYJhkFH1h1kuZ8zzNllQNUwYy0/s4032/IMG_2031.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2E5pbT0BMCdXIrq32Ek7q-OEMNAzznmW3gYwd-hBnLAqO4ujSWt34vZSLOYwsW4OyCctVX89rKYopAQPmQ3V9yPAcvwe9S-rq31AuJC7zdNvuMbZ4mYJhkFH1h1kuZ8zzNllQNUwYy0/s640/IMG_2031.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">My first snack was the s'mores pie. I got three words for you...I NEED MORE! These are so good. I would have preferred a more gram cracker crust taste but even without it, it was really good. The chocolate and marshmallow was soft and melty. The box only gives you one but I could have eaten these at the end of every day. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG76a1PH5-RQ6Rnvx_qDkFFvE9yHDln3uQRjo7RDL5HZ_I9BW0cJQbmTTRGRWZ7dAdr7ehENs4YTl72BRw1ljtHhJ_qRou-0AhkXl8rddS-Z-zIx9gxTD6l-joyrjZJlc5ZVNnYMd3r7c/s4032/IMG_2041.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG76a1PH5-RQ6Rnvx_qDkFFvE9yHDln3uQRjo7RDL5HZ_I9BW0cJQbmTTRGRWZ7dAdr7ehENs4YTl72BRw1ljtHhJ_qRou-0AhkXl8rddS-Z-zIx9gxTD6l-joyrjZJlc5ZVNnYMd3r7c/s640/IMG_2041.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Day 2 I wanted chocolate so I picked the cupcake. The package does not say to warm it up but I really didn't want a cold cupcake so I stuck it in the microwave for about 15 seconds and it came out supper yummy. It was the perfect amount of icing to give you that taste without the calories. I could eat these every day. So good.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nO_2z4z9vS3okEVeu5Qx-t4CLWUq4SUKOf0GdXov17D_7F2beb6RdS_CmofI-EOIvVXFV0q-KMTx2UlddB5fxz5UmQ8C1NXTa2f094P9I8jVFupGBhpyQg9RwWT1UW1friTCRXmOVUs/s4032/IMG_2046.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nO_2z4z9vS3okEVeu5Qx-t4CLWUq4SUKOf0GdXov17D_7F2beb6RdS_CmofI-EOIvVXFV0q-KMTx2UlddB5fxz5UmQ8C1NXTa2f094P9I8jVFupGBhpyQg9RwWT1UW1friTCRXmOVUs/s640/IMG_2046.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Day three snack was the carrot cake. I'm not that crazy about carrot cake to start with but this one wasn't bad at all. It had little bits of carrots in it and the topping/middle had just the right about of sweetness. As you can see by the picture, it didn't really look pretty and the middle was cut open right out of the package but it didn't hurt the taste any. The package said to let it thaw but I tossed it in the microwave for 20 seconds and it was perfect. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFqcdkvwlU_p8WpuBqyz5kzrzr4MTifvtT3Qa_NJ04pGMolezFCtP5TthpRhN9adhgvt7nYgjGLKURt2BIEC5uF6AtvIkCFIM96a7afY6q9KTH_CU1OeiP9BgfB8KhW9Ye4xXeyGVzxY/s4032/IMG_2053.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFqcdkvwlU_p8WpuBqyz5kzrzr4MTifvtT3Qa_NJ04pGMolezFCtP5TthpRhN9adhgvt7nYgjGLKURt2BIEC5uF6AtvIkCFIM96a7afY6q9KTH_CU1OeiP9BgfB8KhW9Ye4xXeyGVzxY/s640/IMG_2053.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Forth snack was the red velvet cupcake. Not really much to say as it was just like the other cupcakes. Once warmed up, it was good. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeucrbfu4VbgzQlHBzh_2PjlOEHv_UB8N_81CSy-0v-xOtGZ-HDhWXlMxpM5sVw0a8HrYj1qrv5ilCpbK4oF_Pvwcqvb2uQLD1iyb1oGhTltQ6viOb_XPO1-oTnjb4-ROJ_DL1ZOa4J6E/s4032/IMG_2057.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeucrbfu4VbgzQlHBzh_2PjlOEHv_UB8N_81CSy-0v-xOtGZ-HDhWXlMxpM5sVw0a8HrYj1qrv5ilCpbK4oF_Pvwcqvb2uQLD1iyb1oGhTltQ6viOb_XPO1-oTnjb4-ROJ_DL1ZOa4J6E/s640/IMG_2057.HEIC" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">On the last day I had the ice cream. I really don't care much for ice cream so I saved this one for last. A fan of ice cream will love this. It has a great chocolate taste and the brownie pieces are soft and chewy. It was a little hard so I ate small pieces until it could thaw a little. I normally keep tiny cups of vanilla ice cream for my dog to enjoy on hot days. Scout just happened to see me get this cup out and went crazy cause he thought it was for him. I ended up having to give him an ice cream as well!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>OVERALL:</u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">After five days, I have lost a total of 2.2 pounds and I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything or starving. In fact, I skipped some of the extra's that I was supposed to eat (4 cups veggies, 2 SmartCarbs and 2 PowerFuels). Each day was around 1200 calories. It is a great program and helps me understand portion sizes, which is my biggest mistake. I eat the same meals but I'm over eating at each meal. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have ordered two more boxes (10 days of food) and will continue in hopes of dropping five more pounds while using this. I will let you know. </p>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-42944268348521591692019-10-29T05:11:00.002-07:002019-10-29T05:11:26.666-07:00Capon Springs and Farms<div style="text-align: justify;">
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If you are looking to step back in time and enjoy the days of kids playing outside, good food, reading a book on the porch and unlocked doors...then I have found the place for you! It's a little place called Capon Springs and Farms, which sits on 4,700 acres in Hampshire County, West Virginia! If you are like me, you have never heard of this place before and that is because it has been a well kept secret since the 19th century.<br />
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Leave your cell phones and television behind because you will not need them here. There is one television located in the Meeting House and that is the only place you will find internet access as well. But after my weekend stay, I can say that I don't think you will miss that TV show or surfing the internet. </div>
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One of the best features of Capon is the amazing water. Capon, which is a Native American word meaning "medicine waters", has been called a place of healing. Doctors used to prescribe the water as medicine. As it turned out, I was in need of some healing the weekend I stayed at this place. I had just lost my beloved grandmother after spending the prior three weeks at her bedside and broke up with my boyfriend so this weekend felt like a blessing. I much needed trip away to a place claiming to have healing waters because that was just what I needed. </div>
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You will find this amazing water flowing from all the pipes at Capon. It is used to prepare all food and drinks. It is used in the pool and at the spa. You are even allowed to bring your own containers and fill with as much Capon water to take home with you as you like. </div>
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Capon reminded me of a cruise, just on land. With the low purchase of your room, all meals and activities are included! What more could you ask for? My biggest regret about my stay is that I didn't have time to research the place more. I will need to go back and dig into the history of the place a lot more!<br />
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MY ROOM AT THE FAIRFAX</h3>
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Upon arrival, there was a little hiccup with my room. I was originally booked in the Virginia Cottage for two nights but they only had a reservation for one night. No worries though, because the amazing friendly staff was right on it to find a different room for me. I ended up at the Fairfax (room 6) and I'm told...it was a much better room. </div>
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The Fairfax has it's own parking area off to the right and two hiking trails off the back. Room 6 was on the second floor. You can see the lamp on in the window of the picture. This room holds one full size bed and one twin. It also has it's own bathroom. It is worth it to read the description of the rooms when you book because some of them have a shared bathroom. It also has a small balcony which gives you a nice view of the woods. </div>
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A DAY AT CAPON SPRINGS AND FARMS</h3>
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The day starts at 8:00 am with the breakfast music playing. A flag ceremony is held at 8:25 am right before the breakfast bell rings at 8:30 am. After enjoying a wonderful meal (see section below on food), you are left to do many of the activities offered around the resort.</div>
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The Library is where I spent many hours. There is so many books to pick from. There is even a diary where past guests wrote a note or two about their stay. These books go back many years. It was fun to read what past guests had to say and the ones that keep coming back year after year. </div>
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I almost forgot about the many events like Bingo Party, Spring Tour, Yoga, Film Festival, Campfire Sing-a-long and Hot Dog Roast. I did enjoy the Bingo Party and be prepared for a belly full of laughs. They played bingo games I have never heard of! No worries if you have never won a game because there is one round they will play just to see who doesn't get one number! It was so much fun and the prizes were pretty great as well. I missed the Spring Tour which you can learn about the famous Capon water because I was booked at the spa. I really wished I could have learned more about the water, though. </div>
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And if you happened to forget something, Capon has you covered on that as well. There is a small store located across from the Front Desk which is stocked with soft drinks, coffee, snacks and other items. You can leave your cash in the box or write the items on the checkout sheet to be added to your room. There is even an ice machine with buckets free of charge. Don't worry about packing for the whole week either because Capon also offers a free laundry. </div>
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Now if all that wasn't making you want to book your vacation then the food will. Capon has a wonderful way to let everyone know that it's meal time. Meals are served at the same time every day (Breakfast 8:30-9:30am, Lunch 1-2pm and Dinner 6-7pm). An hour before each meal, you will hear music being played from the loud speakers around the grounds. At first, I thought this was a little weird but as the day kept moving, I started looking forward to hearing what music they would play. </div>
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Each meal is served family style and you can eat as much as your stomach can handle! I think I gained 10 pounds just from my weekend. For my first night we had Broccoli & Cheese Soup, Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Shrimp Casserole, Rolls and Dessert! The other meals was just as good. <br />
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I couldn't wait to try out all that the Hygeia Bath House & Spa had to offer so I went there after I got all checked in to make appointments. Another helpful note to make is you should book your spa appointments well in advance. The wonderful workers were able to fit me in to most everything they offered, except the Reflexology (hands/feet). And I have to say, I LOVED everything thing!!!! This is a must on your trip so try to plan for it. If I only had to pick one thing, I would pick the Soaking Baths with aromatherapy mineral salts. Next time, I even plan to book this every day of my trip!</div>
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On my first night, I got to enjoy the Personal Exercise Pool/Swim Spa. For $20 an hour (cheaper for less time), you get to enjoy a heated 86 degree private pool for swimming, aqua jogging, floating or just relaxing. After a long drive, this was much needed on my tight muscles. <br />
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I loved the jets which allows you to swim in place for as long as you want. There is also plenty of exercise floats that you can use if you prefer. The warm water was amazing and having your own private room really allows you to relax. <br />
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After breakfast the following day, I was ready for my 90 minute massage. This cost around $120 and was worth every penny. One thing I did forget, was to bring cash for tips. They allow you to charge it to your room but I always prefer giving cash tips. It just slipped my mind to bring some with all that was going on. Don't be like me, and bring your green. The people who work here deserves it, believe me! The massage was pretty amazing. The picture above was after it was finished. I tried to get pictures before but I wasn't thinking of anything but my massage. It was very relaxing and I told him what areas I was hurting the most. He focused on that part and it really did take the pain away. </div>
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Now THIS is my favorite part of the spa! I went from my massage to the Soaking Bath, which you can rent for $25/30 minutes. With an extra $7, you can add some aromatherapy mineral salts. I had them add some orange as my sinus was acting up. These baths are also in your own private rooms. They are filled with 500 gallons of pure Capon Water and heated to 102 degrees. </div>
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You walk down four steps and sit in the bath. The water reaches about chest high and the jets feel so good on your muscles. These rooms also comes with a shower, towels, drinking water and bags for your wet suits. </div>
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Look at all that steam! My skin felt amazing after this bath and my sinus pressure also felt so much better. <br />
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Over all this is truly a breath of fresh air in a world that is changing
so fast. Here generations of families and friends gather each year and
you can feel the positive energy that flows through this magical
place. I'm not sure if I believe in the healing waters theory but I can
say that I left this place feeling at peace and more relaxed then I had
been in months. I walked in a stranger among family and friends but I
left feeling like I had been welcomed with opened arms. I look forward
to going back and staying much longer as this as became one of my favorite places to just get away! Until next time... <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the places we went for a tasting was Sugarlands Distilling Company in Gatlinburg, TN. The laughs hit us way before we ever entered the store and this fun gentlemen was waiting for us just inside the entrance. </span></div>
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This past weekend, I was lucky enough to run in the <a href="https://bookwineandtime.blogspot.com/2019/08/5th-annual-shawshank-hustle-7k.html">5th Annual Shawshank Hustle</a> held at the <a href="https://www.mrps.org/">Ohio State Reformatory</a>. Along with my ticket for the race, I also got a ticket to tour the Reformatory where the movie <span style="font-size: small;">t</span>he Shawshank Redemption was filmed. </div>
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The land where the Reformatory was built was first used as a civil war training camp in 1861 before being purchased in 1867 for $1,326,769. Construction took between 1886-1910 for the new Intermediate Penitentiary (original name) and was built to house young first-time offenders. The designer was Levi T. Scofield who was thought that his design would help encourage inmates to become reborn. The architect was F.F. Schnitzer and his name can be found on one of the cornerstones. The name of the Intermediate Penitentiary was changed to Ohio State Reformatory in 1891.</div>
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The first 150 offenders were brought to the reformatory on September 15, 1896. The reformatory still is the only prison that has the largest six tier high free standing steel cell block. Over 200 people are on recorded of dying at the reformatory, including two guards who were killed during an escape attempt. </div>
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Arthur Lewis Glattke was the Superintendent from 1935 to 1959. His wife, Helen Bauer Glattke, died in November 1950 from pneumonia after she accidentally knocked a handgun to the ground and it discharged while she was reaching into a jewelry box in the family's quarters. Glattke passed on February 10, 1959, after suffering a heart attack at his desk. </div>
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The reformatory remained in operation until December 1990 after being ordered to close it's doors by federal court order. A class action suit (known as Boyd Consent Decree) was brought on by the prisoners (Boyd v. Denton, C.A. 78-1054A(N.D.Oh.)) for overcrowding and inhumane conditions. </div>
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The cells where built to only house one prisoner at a time but over the years with more and more prisoners, the cells became crowded with doubling or tripling bunks. This caused lots of fights between the inmates and they became crafty with making shanks, shivs, and other items. </div>
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The Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society was formed in 1995 to turn the prison into a museum. Tours are daily 11 am to 4 pm and tickets are between $13 to $20. We did the self guiding tour but I wish we would have gotten the Audio Wand because I felt like I was missing a lot of the history. <br />
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My favorite part of the tour was when I saw these stairs. It was on the top floor of the living quarters and right in the middle of the hallway. I was surprised to find the chapel at the top. It was really beautiful. It is said that the guards used this space, not for religious purposes, but for torturing inmates.</div>
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James Lockhart (inmate #54673) was housed on the fourth floor in cell #13. He was born in 1938 and died on January 30, 1960 when he committed suicide by stealing turpentine from the prison furniture shop and pouring the liquid over his head before striking a match. </div>
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It is said that this room is filled with ghost activity. Objects move around the room and a woman glides across the room. One ghost hunter claims to have captured this woman saying she was a nurse and a prisoner killed her. You may also hear, "I always liked the library."<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The Shawshank Redemption Movie</span></h3>
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In 1993, Hollywood producers decided to use the Reformatory as the backdrop of the movie The Shawshank Redemption, based off of the 1982 Stephen King novel, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. </div>
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The film was released in 1994 and was a huge disappointment. The budget for filming was $25 million but it only earned $16 million,
largely thanks to being release the same weekend as Forest Gump. On opening night, Frank Darabont, director, and Liz Glotzer, producer,
was the only two people in the 900 seat theater at Cinerama Dome. </div>
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A second releasing, however, had the movie receiving multiple award nominations and grossed $58.3 million. In 1995, the movie became the top rented films.<br />
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A fun fact about the movie is that former inmates played many of the extra roles during the film. </div>
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In the scene where Brooks feeds a waxworm to his bird, animal
control had the crew wait until they found a waxworm that had already
died on its own so that they could say no animals were harmed while
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The pick Andy used to dig the hole was hidden in the bible starting at the chapter which talks about escaping. </div>
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A chemist was brought in to test the water that Andy would be crawling
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still did the take and was greeted with a hot shower right after. For
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This past weekend, I got to complete one of my bucket list items. To run in the Shawshank Hustle at the old <a href="https://bookwineandtime.blogspot.com/2019/08/25th-anniversery-of-shawshank.html">Ohio State Reformatory</a>. I heard about this race several years ago and have wanted to run it but something always came up. This year, the 5th run held, also marked the 25th Anniversary of the Shawshank Redemption Movie so it was the perfect time for me to give this run a try. </div>
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I bought my ticket early for around $50. The ticket came with, t-shirt (inmate or guard), bib, commemorative custom socks, backpack and medal at the end. You also received a free ticket to tour the <a href="https://bookwineandtime.blogspot.com/2019/08/25th-anniversery-of-shawshank.html">Ohio State Reformatory</a>, where the movie Shawshank Redemption was filmed. You also get a free ticket to ride the Richland Carrousel, which a lot of runners will do during the race. </div>
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If you are an out of stater, I would highly suggest you book your hotel early because the rooms fill up fast and by the time this event rolls around, all the rooms are sold out. Another helpful hint is to pick up your packet the day before and do your tour that day, if possible. With thousands of people there on race day, it is a mad house.<br />
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A month or so before the race, the organizers will post if you are an inmate or guard. This will tell you which team you are on and which t-shirt you will get. I found these shirts run small (for ladies) so you may want to up your size when ordering. I normally wear a medium and ordered a large. It is very form fitting so I will most likely get an extra large next time.<br />
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I picked up my packet the night before. We were talking to one of the vendors which asked me if I was ready for the monster hills. My eyes got big and I started to panic! On the drive back to the hotel, I got to see what hill he was talking about and it kept me up thinking about it. On race day, I was able to walk up them at a 17 minute pace but one is pretty steep. This race, has two pretty big hills you must climb so be training for that so you are not surprised like I was. </div>
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This race will take you around the Shawshank Trail, which was created by Destination Mansfield in 2008, just for the fans of The Shawshank Redemption. All along the trail, you will find sites where the movie was filmed. Along the way, if you want to take a break, you also have a free ticket to ride the Richland Carrousel. </div>
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Race morning, make sure you get there really early. The race started at 7:30 am but the parking lots open around 4:30 am. You have your choice of the paid parking ($10) or free parking. We got there around 5:30 am and was able to park in the free parking pretty close to the event. They had a lot of volunteers out with flashlights to guide you around the maze to the parking area. I can't express this enough, GET THERE EARLY! Traffic is pretty bad with thousands of people trying to get there, so save yourself some race day stress and just come early. </div>
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Once parked, there is a short walk to the Ohio State Reformatory. There is plenty of bathrooms as well. Lots of portajohns lining the right side of the Reformatory and a stall bathroom on the right. The stall bathrooms only had three toilets and the doors do not shut, in case you wanted privacy.<br />
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There is a costume contest before the race, so think of something original to win! I dressed as "Andy" but there was so many people dressed the same way, that I just didn't bother entering.<br />
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As you are lining up for the race, there is pacers holding signs with race speeds you can line up behind. Faster runners up front and slower in the back. There is a time limit on this race of 2 hours because they can't keep the road closed any longer then that. We lined up with the 12 minute pacer but to tell you the truth, she was running at a faster pace then that. In the start, we were running at a 11 minute pace and the 12 minute pacer was still pulling away. I would suggest you keep at your own pace and not worry about the pacers.<br />
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Another big part of the race is trying to beat the Warden. If the higher number of inmates or guards cross the finish line before the Warden, ten people from that group will win a pair of running shoes. He took his time running, even stopping to take pictures, so don't worry about needing to be a fast runner. <br />
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The start was smooth with a good 1.5 miles of downhill. After that is the first really steep hill and the carrousel is right in the middle of this hill. I can see why lots of runners stopped to rest. We made it to the top and around the block to run back down the hill on our way back. At the bottom of the hill it flatten outs and you are able to gain some speed again. The last half mile is another hill, although not so steep. Once you get to the top, it is a race to the finish line. </div>
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This race is very well organized. They have water stations around every mile and plenty of water and food at the finish line. Music is playing all morning long getting you ready to run. There is food vendors, shirt sales and even a place that will engrave your medal for you.<br />
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I'm not as fast as I used to be but with little to no training, I was able to complete this 4.60 miles in 1:07 minutes. That is a combo of jogging/walking. I'm really looking forward to try and do this one again next year!</div>
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My blog on touring the <a href="https://bookwineandtime.blogspot.com/2019/08/25th-anniversery-of-shawshank.html">Ohio State Reformatory.</a></div>
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For our Troops lock-in this year, we wanted to do something different. Escape rooms have been popping up in our area so the idea of making one around Boy Scouts started to form. For ones who do not know what an escape room is, it is an interactive adventure game in which players solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objective of the game within a set time limit.<br />
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I spent months planning an escape "room" centered around camping and the Boy Scout Law. I wanted each Law point to match a puzzle in the game. I also wanted several points to be easy but most hard enough to take several minutes to work out. Some puzzles must be solved in order for the next puzzle to start. But a few puzzles can be worked out on their own which allows for the players to break into different groups in order to solve the complete puzzle. <br />
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Before you start the game, you will need to gather several items. Below is a list of all the items I used for our escape room. If you are a camper, you will most likely already have a lot of these items. The most challenging part for me was finding boxes with latches that would allow me to lock up. I ended up using some old boxes I already had and adding latches I purchased from Lowe's. </div>
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The first thing I did when I bought the key locks was to use different color paint to mark the locks and matching keys. After the paint dried, I covered it with clear nail polish to make sure it wouldn't chip off. Most locks come with 2 keys, so I took one and put it on a master key ring that I kept with me just in case anything was to happen to the other key and to make it easier to reset the game between teams. <br />
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After I set up the escape room, I took a picture and then added it to my master notes with the number of what lock it went with. You will understand this better later on, but for now, I am putting my example here. </div>
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The Story:</h2>
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The Scoutmaster takes the players on a backpacking trip but has fallen ill and needs the players to call for help. The emergency cell phone has been safely locked away and the players must find it before the sun sets in one hour. </div>
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The Rules:</h2>
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Everything you need to solve the game is within the area.</div>
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You are allowed three clues if you get stuck but the group must all agree to use the clues.</div>
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Do not use the scissors to cut anything BUT zip ties. </div>
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DO NOT EAT anything.</div>
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The Game:</h2>
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Place The Scout Law Poster out in the open. If the scouts are pretty smart, they will figure out that there is 12 locks on the main box for the 12 Scout Law points. Each key/combo follows the Scout Law and can be found on an item that goes along with each point. When they find the key/combo, there will be a description of what the point means. You will use that description to look at the Scout Law poster to find what picture is beside it. There will be a lock with that picture on it attached to the main box. </div>
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With each key/combination, there will be one of the points of the Scout Law. The player will use this point (ex. Loyal) to see what picture is listed beside it. Once you have that picture (dogs print), you find the lock with the same picture. Once the player figures this code out, it will save time figuring out which lock goes with what clue. <br />
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Have a notebook and pens laying around for the players to use as they work out each puzzle.<br />
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(1) Trustworthy </h2>
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To start the game, a small diary key is hidden on the end of a fishing pole. The diary was hidden inside the tent under the sleeping bag. Once it is opened, you will find a secret decoder. I printed this free <a href="https://dabblesandbabbles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Secret-Decoder-printable.jpg">secret decoder from dabbles and babbles</a> to use. I had to change the numbers to match with the letters (L-A-W) that I needed for the combination lock. To keep the paper from ripping, I used box tape to cover both sides. I cut out a prong in an old folder that I had to use as the spinner. </div>
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The diary will also have a Morse Code Cipher (which you can find doing any internet search). This is a needed clue for <strong><em>(3) HELPFUL</em></strong>. </div>
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It took the players a long time to figure out that there was a Scout Point found on an object that held the key and that they could use The Scout Law sheet to figure out which lock to open by matching the point with the picture. <br />
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Also my test run found that the L-A-W code was overlooked until almost the end of the game. Most thought that the decoder went with the morse code. I ended up highlighting the missing numbers under L-A-W on the poster but the players still had issues figuring it out and wanted to use the numbers under T-H-E. <br />
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(2) Loyal</h2>
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What is more loyal then mans best friend? I attached the three number combo to the back side of a dog collar and place it around a stuffed animal. </div>
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I also hung a key from the dogs collar which will be needed to open a box for <strong><em>(8) CHEERFUL</em></strong>. </div>
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Once the players found the key, they did not look any further and this combination was overlooked until later in the game. <br />
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(3) Helpful</h2>
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The diary found in <strong><em>(1) TRUSTWORTHY</em></strong> will also have the morse codes the players will need for this clue. The players must first find a key hidden in the wallet (also needed for <strong><em>(9) THRIFTY</em></strong>) inside a jacket. This key will open a locked box which the players will find a recorder and locked scissors (needed for <strong><em>(4) FRIENDLY</em></strong> and <strong><em>(6) KIND</em></strong>). </div>
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They will also need to find two batteries (hidden inside a cup and empty mini M&M tube). They can now listen to a prerecorded morse code message which they will need to use to figure out the next combination. </div>
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This is where the blank notebook and pens comes in handy. I used a free app to record the morse code and have it repeated five times on the tape. Between each break I would say "repeat again" and after five times I said "rewind if needed". </div>
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This clue took the players a lot of time to figure out. After a trial run, it was decided that adding a hint to let the players know they may want to listen to the full message, while writing down the code, and go back to figure out the numbers after. I added this hint on a piece of paper and wrapped it around the recorder. <br />
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This was also the most entertaining as some teenagers do not know how to work an old school tape player. "How does this thing work?" "How do you get it to reset?" This will have me laughing for many years.<br />
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(4) Friendly</h2>
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The players must first work out the puzzle on the maze box to get to the key inside. I found this cool maze box around Christmas time for $5. If you can not find this type of box for cheap, you can always just hide the key somewhere else in the camp. Buy the forth game, the maze box was broke so we ended up just hiding the key in the fake fire pit. </div>
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The key will unlock the scissors which was found in the same box as the recorder in <strong><em>(3) HELPFUL</em></strong>. Use the scissors to cut the zip tie on the double zip bag that will hide the dominoes pieces. I found three double zip bags in the travel section of the local store for around $9. I also had an old doublemint gum tin that I used to hold all the dominoes game pieces which I found at the Dollar Store for $1.</div>
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The players will need to sort through all the dominoes pieces to find the ones marked with 1-2-3 on the back. The 1-2-3 will tell them what order to use the numbers in and the dots will tell you what the number is. (ex. my combination is 32-4-26 so I used the dominoes in the picture below.)</div>
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Players also had a hard time figuring this one out. They wanted to add or times the dots instead of just reading it as 32-4-26. <br />
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(5) Courteous</h2>
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Some of the puzzles are pretty easy. I used a command wall hook and attached the key to the inside of a tissue box. I then filled the box with tissues to hide it. </div>
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(6) Kind</h2>
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The players must use the scissors to cut the zip ties off of the first aid kit found hidden inside the backpack. Inside they will find a key mixed in with Band-Aids. </div>
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The players will also find a <a href="https://www.nma.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0004/405976/Boy-scouts.jpg">Boy Scout Board Game</a> which I printed from nma.gov.au while searching the internet. This will be needed for <strong><em>(12) REVERENT</em></strong>. </div>
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This clue is so simple, yet took the players forever to figure out! I used an old Scouting magazine and just circled the page numbers to match the combination lock. </div>
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The players must first use the key hidden on the dog collar to open a box hidden inside the backpack. Once open, they will find a large dice with smiling and sad faces. On the back side of the smiling faces, the players will find the combination numbers. On the other side, the noses are marked 1-2-3 which shows the order the numbers should be in. I used box tape on both sides of the faces so it would not tear. I then used double stick tape to attach the faces to the cube. This allows for easy removing. DO NOT use glue dots because they will not let you remove the picture. </div>
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The players must find a wallet hidden inside a jacket. Inside the wallet is fake money with flag signals. Three of the bills will be marked in order of the combo (1-2-3) and the players must use the flag cipher (hidden inside a cooler) to figure out the numbers. </div>
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I found both the flag signals and money template by doing an internet search and combined them to match the combination I needed. I tossed in a few others with no numbers on them to mix the game up some. </div>
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The players must first find the tub of worms hidden inside the cooler. They then must dig inside the worms to find the hidden key. A few wanted to dump the worms on the floor but I would not allow that. I did, however, let them use the table. <br />
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I found the tin after valentines day marked down pretty cheap and grabbed a few bags of $1 gummy worms. Make sure to write DO NOT EAT on the tin and watch to make sure nobody does since many hands will be digging around in these worms. </div>
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(11) Clean</h2>
The players will find this key pretty easy if they care to search. It is hidden inside a roll of paper towels and the player will just need to unroll the paper to find it. To make sure that the paper towels did not break apart, I used box tape on the seams for extra protection. <br />
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For the final combo, the players must complete several steps. They first need to use the Boy Scout Board Game piece found in the First Aid Kit to open the combination lock on the toolbox. <br />
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I marked the three numbers on the Board Game to match the combination lock and then covered the paper with box tape on both sides so it would not tear. <br />
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The players will also need to locate a Knot Display which will show several different types of knots. Three of these knots will be marked with 1-2-3. Players will need to match the knots from the Forty Knots sign and the Knot Display in order to find the last combination. </div>
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Example: If the combination lock is 38-19-5 then...</div>
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the Knot Display would show...(1) Taut-line - (2) Square Knot - (3) Bowline</div>
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All our scouts/adults were able to figure out the puzzles with one only minutes left. I used the below checklist to mark off each clue found and hints used for each team. It came in handy having the combinations and key color on one pages for when they asked for a clue. <br />
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This was such a fun project and I hope you have as much fun as we did in your own Boy Scout Escape Room!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ash Princes by Laura Sebastian <br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Delacorte Press <br />
Pages: 441<br />
Published on: April 24, 2018<br />
Find it at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074DH2YJT/ref=series_rw_dp_sw"><span style="color: blue;">Amazon</span></a> (4 1/2 Stars)</td></tr>
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Theodosia (aka Fire Queen, Theo, Thora, Ash Princess) is the main character who lost her mother in an invasion of her homeland, Astrea, when she was six. Instead of killing her as well, the Kasier (leader of the invasion) decides to keep her around as punishment. For ten years, Theodosia is treated like a pet and forces to endure some pretty harsh abuse by Kaiser for any negative thing her people do. </div>
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I was lucky enough to get my hands on the autographed book, <em>Ash Princess</em>, from Laura Sebastian. Going into this book, I had never heard of the author or anything about the book but the cover looked amazing and I thought I would give it a try. I finally had the chance to read this YA novel and was able to finish it in one morning. </div>
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It is an easy read with a storyline that flows at a nice pace, although it does have some slow moments. It kind of reminds me of Throne of Glass with some of the same themes (Broken Queens, people jailed in mines, abuse from the Kings, Prince being a softy, multiple different names and magic).</div>
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I'm also assuming that this book is about magic but there really wasn't any used. Something to do with the people of Astrea drawing power from the different stones mined. I must have missed what all that had to do with anything and if these people had magic, why are they not using it? </div>
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As with the trend nowadays, this book also ends in a cliffhanger so there is more questions then answers. I really miss books that has a complete story from start to end. The second book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FJMS5PT/ref=series_rw_dp_sw"><em><span style="color: blue;">Lady Smoke</span></em></a>, is scheduled to be release on February 5, 2019. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had the chance to visit one of my states historical sites over the weekend for the 2018 Kirkwood Winery Gape Stompin' Festival. After watching the <em>I Love Lucy</em> show (Season 5, Episode 23, aired on April 16, 1956) where Lucy had to stomp grapes but ended up fighting an Italian women in the grape bucket, it has always been a bucket list item to try. This Festival was the perfect time to kick off my shoes and get to stomping!</span></div>
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<a href="http://kirkwood-wine.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Kirwood Winery</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> is named for being the very first vineyard in the region. It all began in the spring of 1984, when the first vineyard was planted by Rodney Facemire and his two sons. Kirwood now spreads over six acres, produce 40 tons of grapes and 4,000 gallons of wine yearly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The winery opened it's doors in 1992 and started hosting this yearly Grape Stompin' Festival. With 30 different wines to taste (or whiskey if you prefer), live music, good food, covered wagon rides, distillery tour and much more, it was a fun filled day for everyone! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So if you find yourself in Summersville, West Virginia on the third weekend in September, swing by and get to stomping some grapes while sampling some really tasty wine! </span></div>
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Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-29004848122664764112018-06-08T08:10:00.001-07:002018-06-08T08:12:56.025-07:00Psychopath Free by Jackson MacKenzie<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> September 1, 2015<br />
<strong>Pages:</strong> 284<br />
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Driven by his own experience, Jackson MacKenzie, co-founded PscyhopathFree.com as a way to spread awareness and to give a platform for survivors to validate their own experiences while seeking support to overcome their own nightmare. </div>
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In my research into understanding more about narcissistic abuse, I picked this book up after reading some great reviews on Amazon. This book, by far, is my favorite on the subject and should be the first book one might want to read if you are just starting to learn about narcissist abuse. </div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><strong>"The fact that you're reading this book is not some sort of accident - </strong></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><strong>you're a truth seeker, </strong></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><strong>determined to find out what just happened to you."</strong></em></span></div>
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This book contains a ton of information and is laid out in an easy to follow format. The introduction starts off with a letter from the author and lists 30 "Red Flags" to look for in an emotional abuse relationship. You may find yourself reading each one and making a mental check one by one. <em>Check, check, well crap~really, check. </em>There were even some that took me by surprise. MacKenzie gives you a excerpt on the Amazon page. </div>
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The second section breaks down the subject of the manufactured soul mate. This subject covers personalized grooming, identity erosion and the horrible grand finale. This covers the three stages of the narcissists play book from the love bombing to questioning how things went wrong so fast. </div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><strong>"After the inevitable abandonment, </strong></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><strong>most survivors end up feeling a kind of emptiness that cannot even be described as depression. </strong></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><strong>It's like your spirit has completely gone away. </strong></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><strong>You feel numb to everything and everyone around you."</strong></em></span> </div>
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The third section is all about the path to recovery and helps one understand why it took so long to figure out the narcissist. MacKenzie also leads the way in the various stages of grief that comes after the grand finale and how to overcome the feels you are left facing. </div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><strong>"But with time and No Contact, </strong></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><strong>you begin to see that you don't display any of those characteristics when you're not around them. </strong></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><strong>In fact, you seem to become more gentle, empathetic, and compassionate - </strong></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><strong>That is the real you."</strong></em></span></div>
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The forth section is your freedom and one that everyone may want to read first. It helps you see there is a brighter future and it only takes time to rebuild what the narcissist took immense joy in breaking down. It talks about the leftover feelings of insecurities and how to gain your self-respect back. I love the section regarding thirty signs of strength. </div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><strong>"Every time you stand up for yourself, a part of your spirit comes back to life."</strong></em></span><br />
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There is one part of the book that MacKenzie gives an example of a letter you should write to the narcissists next target. This letter is not to be sent to the target because it wouldn't serve to accomplish anything. He suggests that this letter be part of your healing and I found as I wrote mine that there was no negative thoughts anymore. I truly do feel stronger with each day. </div>
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I do not want to know who you are because it would only serve to suck me back into a place I no longer wish to revisit. But I can hope that one day you may find this letter and learn a different side of the story you most likely have already been told. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">At one point, I did hate the others that I felt had a hand in breaking up my marriage. I watched as he parade one after another through our lives without a care. It took me years to realize my pain just gave him joy. And now it will take years to recover from the insecurity that comes from being triangulated with so many other people. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I am not bitter or hold any ill will against you or any of the others. I hurt FOR you. Although we are different people, when it comes to this relationship, we are no different.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">There was a time when I once rode the high that you're currently riding. I was special. The most beautiful, perfect, flawless partner in the world. I helped him recover from the pain of his past ex. I sympathized with his struggles and was elated to be the one to finally end his suffering. He was in love with me and spent every waking moment showering me with attention as a way to prove it.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">At some point, he flipped a switch and all the things he loved about me before was now a huge issue for him. From all the work I did to how I looked, it was just never good enough. For so long, I punished myself. I truly believed that I deserved my pain. Something must be wrong with me in order for him to run off with so many other girls. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Then I realized, I was once that person. I was you.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">And because of that, I know there is no way for me to save you from the nightmare to come. Once you have been groomed, you are already sucked into the first stage. For the rest of the relationship, you will deny reality and invent reasons for everything he does. You will lie to yourself, desperately trying to bring back the soul mate you believed you had found. Slowly your identity will begin to fall apart. You will wake one day and not know who you are anymore. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Another person will come along. It is inevitable. You will be strung along for as long as possible, as I once was. Your reactions to this new person will be used against you to evoke sympathy from the new target. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">And eventually, you will be me.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">This is why I hurt for you. I would not wish all the pain and suffering that I've experienced on anyone. I know that you are being spoon-fed the exact same lies I believed so very long ago. You will not believe that today, tomorrow or next month, but someday this letter will make sense. Brutal, heartbreaking sense.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I only hope that you are smart enough to learn the signs and how to recovery in the aftermath of your abuse. I hope this is used as one small piece of a much bigger puzzle you will build in your journey. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I do not hate any of you for that is what he wants. I have cut ties, so I will no longer be taking part in his triangles anymore, injecting jealousy and hatred to fill the void within. I am much stronger now. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I'm happy to have made it through to the other side, and I know you can as well. Please have the same empathy for the person who replaces you. Compassion for each other is the only way to stop the cycle of abuse. Always remember, everyone deserves to be treated with respect, kindness, and honesty.</span> </span></em></div>
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Other books on the subject that may be helpful:<br />
<a href="http://bookwineandtime.blogspot.com/2018/05/power-surviving-and-thriving-after.html" target="_blank">Power: Surviving and thriving after Narcissistic Abuse by Shahida Arabi</a><br />
<a href="http://bookwineandtime.blogspot.com/2018/05/no-contact-how-to-beat-narcissist-by-hg.html" target="_blank">No Contact: How to beat the narcissist by HG Tudor</a></div>
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Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-74900187050967658372018-05-11T08:47:00.000-07:002018-05-11T08:48:30.157-07:00FitVine Wine - Sauvignon Blanc<div style="text-align: justify;">
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If you are a wine drinker and also a fitness nut, then these wines are for you. I first heard of <a href="https://www.fitvinewine.com/" target="_blank">FitVine Wines</a> via an add from my local store and thought I might give them a try. I'm always up to try a new wine and the low sugar content did have me wondering what the taste would be like. I made a special trip to the store and grabbed a few different bottles. </div>
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I really couldn't find much on the FitVine company but their website states they use an extended fermentation process which lowers the sugar levels you would find in other wines. This process allows the average 5oz glass to be around 90-95 calories, 3 carbohydrates, 0.2 grams of sugar and up to 13.9% alcohol content (depending on which wine you drink). There process also allows the wine to be gluten free and vegan friendly. </div>
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The first bottle I wanted to try was the Sauvignon Blanc which goes for about $18 a bottle. I am no wine connoisseur, but I loved the clear yellowish coloring and the light peach and passion fruit flavor. Even though I prefer a more sweet wine, I found this one really pleasant and I didn't miss the sugar that makes other wines so sweet. I'm excited to try the rest!</div>
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<br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-333266183644973182018-05-10T10:20:00.000-07:002018-06-08T08:13:30.249-07:00No Contact: How to Beat the Narcissist by HG Tudor<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Publish Date: 7/18/2016<br />
Page Count: 156<br />
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I wanted to learn more about No Contact, so I picked up a copy of this book after seeing the 4 and 1/2 stars it received on Amazon. Once I got the book, it was kind of hard to read with the tiny font size (maybe 10 where normal books are around 12). There are some formatting issues, page long paragraphs and lots of graphical errors. I'm also going to take a guess that the author is from outside the USA because of some of the word choices. But once you get past these issues, the book had some usefully information but not worth the $11 price tag.</div>
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The author claims to be a narcissist, so you first have to stop the urge to toss the book in the trash and cuss him out every other page. Once you get past that, you get to learn about what really goes through the mind of someone that emotional abuses another. He also helps us learn WHY someone abuses another, the correct way to deal with someone who is abusing you and the steps he used in order to continue the abuse so that you may avoid it in the future.</div>
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There were times, while reading what he did to his girlfriends, that really made me mad. I almost wondered if the author was getting joy out of writing how much he hurts his girlfriends. Then I had to remind myself that he DOES know and DOESN'T care! </div>
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I also liked the way he explained why narcissists do what they do. He used fuel as a way to explain the steps. At first, we are prime fuel but that somewhere along the line we become normal fuel and he starts looking for that prime fuel again, all the while keeping the normal fuel hanging on until it is all used up. </div>
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He goes into details about what can happen after No Contact is put into play and the tricks that will be used in order to squeeze back in. I was kind of sick to my stomach when I realized how many times I fell for these same "Power Plays". </div>
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I would recommend this book <strong><u>ONLY</u></strong> if you wanted to learn more about emotional abuse from the narcissists side of things. It is a pretty short read with only 156 pages and most of that is repeated over and over just in a different way. However, I would suggest buying the kindle version over the paperback so that you can change the font size for better reading and it's cheaper. </div>
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<strong><u>Other Books On the Subject:</u></strong><br />
<a href="http://bookwineandtime.blogspot.com/2018/05/power-surviving-and-thriving-after.html" target="_blank">POWER: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse by Shahida Arbi</a><br />
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<a href="http://bookwineandtime.blogspot.com/2018/06/psychopath-free-by-jackson-mackenzie.html" target="_blank">Psychopath Free by Jackson MacKenzie</a><br />
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Published by Bloomsury<br />
Pages: 229<br />
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The long awaited moment has arrived and I couldn't wait to start reading the fourth book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses trilogy. Somewhere along the lines of my excitement, I must have skipped over the part about this book being a novella of new books to come because it really didn't live up to my expections. Where was the storyline????</div>
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This book takes place after the war in A Court of Wings and Ruin (Book 3) and has the point of views from: Feyre, Rhysand, Cassian, Morrigan and Nesta. I was disappointed with the lack of plot of this book other then everyone suffering from trauma of the war and trying to find the perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday. THAT is pretty much all of the 229 pages and had me walking away not liking how the characters, who I had fallen in love with in the other books, had turned out.</div>
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Maas has pretty much turned Nesta into a drunk that sleeps with anyone. Tamlin is now nothing more then a shell of the powerful guy he used to be. Feyre is still having issues with painting. Cassian, Azriel and Mor are just big babies. Elaine hangs out with the staff most of the time. Lucien is mad at the world. And Rhysand is always busy and forgets to eat. </div>
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The only part of the book I really liked was when they were finally all together but even that seemed to have lost the fun banter. I'm going to keep the faith that the next book will be much better and I will be able to fall back in love with the characters. Although, I am wondering if Nesta's story will be more "adult" type of book instead of the "young adult" style I prefer. I would give it 2 stars and that is only because I love the author. You could just skip this book and wait for the others to come out. Maas could have just taken the these chapters and rolled them into the first few chapters of the books for each character instead of making this mixed point of views. It wasn't worth the $11 price tag. </div>
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On a positive note, if you pre-ordered the book and submitted your invoice, you were lucky enough to get this collector pin of the mountain and three stars. Before reading the book I didn't really get the pin but there is a part in the book that explains what it means. </div>
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There is also a sneak peak for the next book as an added bonus which sounds like it will be Nesta and Cassian's story. That was pretty much the best part of the book. The rest of the book wasn't really needed. A Court of Mist and Fury is still my favorite book out of the trilogy. </div>
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A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1)<br />
A Court of Mist and Fury (Book 2)<br />
A Court of Wings and Ruin (Book 3)Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649648115679833292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968513238021771641.post-83305510007603537672018-05-02T07:54:00.003-07:002018-06-08T08:12:23.506-07:00POWER: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse by Shahida Arabi <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Published on: January 11, 2017<br />
Published by: Thought Catalog Book<br />
Pages: 354<br />
Amazon: 4 1/2 Stars with over 100 reviews<br />
Price: $4.99 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/POWER-Surviving-Narcissistic-Collection-Narcissism-ebook/dp/B01N5R6U0X/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" target="_blank">Kindle</a> or $13.49 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1945796324/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Paperback</a></td></tr>
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Not long ago a friend recommended this book to me after living through another hurtful event from my ex. At first I thought, <em>It's just another book telling me to get over it and move on,</em> but after doing a little research and reading chapter 4 of the book online (<a href="https://thoughtcatalog.com/shahida-arabi/2016/06/20-diversion-tactics-highly-manipulative-narcissists-sociopaths-and-psychopaths-use-to-silence-you/" target="_blank">20 Diversion Tactics</a>), I decided to give this book a try and ordered the Kindle version. I was hooked after the first chapter and ordered the paperback as well!<br />
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I took my time reading each word, highlighting important passages to me, taking notes and researching the different topics listed. My mind was blown because it felt like reading my life only it was also giving me the answers to the questions I have been asking myself over and over. I wish I would have found this book years ago and understood more about the world of emotional abuse. It would have made me understand what was going on in my confusion of loving someone and given me the skills to walk away while healing from the damage. I had convinced myself that maybe I was as crazy as my ex kept saying I was for not letting the past go and moving on, but this book helped explain why that wasn't possible and the steps I needed to make it possible. <br />
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I always wondered what happened to my Prince Charming, the man that would spend all night just talking, writing me poems or giving me cheesy cards. Where was the guy that supported my choices and loved the same things I did? Why did he stop showering me with I love you and telling me I was beautiful? When did all that turn to put downs covered by I'm just joking. How could he say I was fat, useless and not a real woman? Why did he suddenly stop supporting my goals and telling me what a bad parent I was? How could he cheat on me and make me feel like I was going crazy? If you are living like this or have, then this book may give you the answers to those questions like it has for me. </div>
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This book is not set up as normal books would be but more of a collection of essays being a different chapter regarding the parts of emotion abuse and steps you may take to recover. It is also FILLED with other helpful information with other books, websites and even support groups to join. </div>
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There is a section that will help you overcome the feelings you have when you see your partner treating someone else better than they did you and it will explain how to battle this so that you can find closure without ever getting a "genuine apology" from them for their treatment. It will also help with the feeling that you walked away thinking you are a failure and worthless. </div>
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Most of us are not strong enough to walk away in the devaluation phase. I stayed for over 20+ years (between dating, marriage and after)! We stick around through the <span style="color: blue;">"I love you"</span>, <span style="color: red;">"I don't want you"</span>, <span style="color: blue;">"I want you back"</span>, <span style="color: red;">"You're not what I want"</span>, <span style="color: blue;">"I love you, please give me another chance",</span> yo-yo that are partners put us through without really understanding what is going on. We just hope that one day they change their minds and see the diamond that has been right there all along while they chased after rocks. <br />
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During my research on the subject, I found this letter <a href="http://whatzviral.com/when-a-narcissist-says-i-love-you-this-is-what-it-means/" target="_blank">"When A Narcissist Says “I Love You” This Is What It Means"</a>, written from the perspective of the narcissist and found it rather helpful as to why someone can say <em>I love you</em> so easy to so many different people at one time but can turn around and hurt the ones they claim to love. <br />
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The book will explain that no matter how many friends or family members tell you to leave, we only find the courage to walk away after facing a turning point or been pushed past our pain threshold. Once you have made that choice, the book will help you learn about NO CONTACT and help you find your power again. <br />
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It will also go into details about what you should and should NOT talk about because of what the outcome could be. I learned this lesson the hard way. I hand delivered to my ex what could really hurt me and bring me to my knees. At the time, I was thinking if I told him, he would care enough about me to avoid this from happening. Instead, he made sure to do this act which ultimately became the one thing that broke my pain threshold and pushed me into learning more about this subject. </div>
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Most importantly, there is a lot of information about the outcome of this kind of trauma and the long healing process to follow. It goes into details about the different chemicals in the brain that are being messed with and the steps it can take to heal these so the feeling of being an empty shell can go away. If you are in a long-term abuse relationship, it could also lead to something more major like:</div>
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Looking over my story, I've found that even before this book I was doing a lot of these things anyway without even knowing it. I was well on my way to the NO CONTACT, but it took getting really hurt one more time that pushed me to that edge. Since we have a child together, I always felt we needed to be friends. I now know this isn't the case and all it did was stop me from ever fully healing. I was still being used as his supply when he needed a fix and now that I have cut off the contact, he will be forced to look for his supply in someone else. <br />
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<strong><u>Other Books on the Subject:</u></strong><br />
<a href="http://bookwineandtime.blogspot.com/2018/05/no-contact-how-to-beat-narcissist-by-hg.html" target="_blank">No Contact: How to Beat the Narcissist by HG Tudor</a><br />
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<a href="http://bookwineandtime.blogspot.com/2018/06/psychopath-free-by-jackson-mackenzie.html">Psychopath Free by Jackson Mackenzie</a><br />
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Sluder's Neuralgia - Life changing, rare, extremely frustrating, persistent stabbing and sharp pain, causing anguish and lots of suffering, headache on localized spot on the face. </div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><u>My History</u></span></strong><br />
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In 2015, I was in the best shape of my life. Healthy, working out every day and running in over 30 races but I also started getting this horrible headaches. At first I didn't really notice and the headaches were coming more and more often and I was having to use sick days which I had never did before. </div>
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I started keeping track and noticed that while I ran I would always get this copper taste in my mouth. Also, the pain normally started a few hours after I ran or cut grass but not for other things like hiking or weight lifting. They always started on the right side of my nose and eye but would travel upward to my forehead. The pain was massive and would always lead to throwing up and last for days to weeks. </div>
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I did my research, talked to some fitness gurus, and tried so many different things:<br />
Advil Sinus Congestion and Pain 200mg<br />
Claritin 10mg<br />
Simply Saline<br />
Vicks Sinex<br />
Afrin Nasal Spray<br />
Nasal Rise (bottle and pot)<br />
Air Purifiers<br />
Cold and Hot Steamers<br />
Essential Oils<br />
Home Remedies<br />
Salt tablets<br />
Tracked my water intake<br />
Had my house and vents cleaned and sprayed for any airborne bacteria<br />
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In February 2016, I finally told my doctor about them and she said it was most likely because of not enough blood flow to my brain and put me on Propranolol 20mg daily. I took these for a month but still the pain continued. She also did a scan of my brain to make sure she wasn't missing something major. It came back clean.</div>
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In November 2016, I went to see a Neurologist which said that I may have what is called "Runner's Migraines" and wanted me to only run 1/2 mile at a time to see if the headaches went away. He switched me to Amitriptyline 10mg daily and Sumatriptan 100mg for when the headaches hit. I still had the headaches and the Sumatriptan would help them go away but it also made me sick to take and I was only supposed to take them once or twice a week. </div>
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In April 2017 my doctor upped the Propranolol from 20mg to 40mg and now I had high cholesterol from taking the other meds so I was put on Atorvastatin Calcium 10mg to counter that. It still did not help. </div>
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In September 2017 the pain was so bad I had to go to get help. The right side of my face was hurting worst then it ever had. My upper teeth were a new added pain and I couldn't eat anything. It just so happened to be on a holiday weekend so finding help was a chore. I first thought it might be a toothache and tried to get into see a dentist but everyone was closed. I ended up going to sick call with my normal doctors office. The Doctor on call put me on Clindamycin 150mg. The pain did not go way so the next day I went to a walk in clinic and they put me on Doxycycline Hyclate 100mg plus Ibuprofen 800mg. The pain was worse so I finally went to the ER. There he did a CT scan and only found a small sinus infection and put me on Levofloxacin 500mg plus Hydrocondone 325mg. I took these for 10 days and felt better then I had for the past few years. </div>
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At this point, I had pretty much given up ever running again and the headaches never seemed to go away. I had sunk into such depression and these headaches had taken over my life. As a last resort, I contacted an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor, thinking he would test me for an allergy but really not holding my breath that he could do any better then the last 5 doctors. </div>
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Dr. Phillips listened to my story and right away thought he knew what the problem was. He sprayed my right nostril with numbing spray and then stuck a small camera in the nose. There he found what he thought my problem was....Sluder's Neuralgia. </div>
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My first thought was, here we go again. Something new to add to my list of ever growing "it could be." He brought out this little diagram and explained what Sluder's Neuralgia is.</div>
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This picture shows what a normal nose (right) looks like compared to what mine (left) looks like. Sluder's Neuralgia (also known as contact point headache), is rare and extremely frustrating along with causes much anguish and suffering in patients. It is a stabbing/sharp pain located in one area or spot on the face caused by a structural abnormality, where nerves are being compressed by a septal spur (or deviated septum) and needs to be surgically corrected. </div>
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As in my case, when I would run, the nerves would swell and hit the spur on the right side of my nose. This would cause it to be blocked and cause the pain. </div>
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After doing my research on Sluder's Neuralgia, I noticed there is not a lot of information out there. I was only able a few articles that seemed helpful. </div>
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As the articles states, these headaches can go many years without getting a correct diagnosis. You can try nasal sprays, antibiotics, decongestants, see a dentist, have CT scans and MRI's but none of these will help or show Sluder's Neuralgia and is often misdiagnosed as migraines. </div>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">How Doc found it:</span></u></strong><br />
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He sprayed numbing stuff up my nose which is nasty as it drips down your throat so be warned! I told them they need to come out with bubble gum flavor. After a few minutes he was able to put a small camera up the nasal passage which allowed him to find the problem. This was painless and only a slight discomfort. </div>
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He wanted me to try Afrin Nasal Spray again before we went on to surgery. So I went on two separate runs, spraying Afrin when I felt the pain coming on, but it did nothing.</div>
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At my next appoint, we decided to go forward with the surgery.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><u>Surgery:</u></strong></span><br />
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Two weeks prior to surgery, you are not allowed to take most medications, herbal supplements or drink green tea. The day of the surgery, you must not eat and make sure you take someone with you to drive you home because they are going to knock you out. </div>
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You get an IV and need to spray more nasty stuff up your nose before they knock you out and put in a breathing tube. The surgery really only lasts around 30 minutes. After doc cuts out the spur, he puts in two splints inside the nose, held together with stiches. </div>
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You stick around until your able to dress and leave with a cute nose guard to catch the blood. You will need to change the gauze several times over the next 2-3 days. It may be helpful to have extra gauze on hand in case you don't get enough when they send you home. </div>
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I went back to the Doc 12 days later and he removed the splints. Don't be like me and watch them doing this on youtube because it's just gross. He sprayed some of that wonderful nasty numbing stuff in both sides of my nose. He then sprayed some cleaner and vacuumed both sides clean. He then cut the stitches on either side of the nose and pulled the split out. He then sprayed it again and vacuumed it clean. </div>
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I also got his go ahead to run so that is just what I did. I went to the gym and did a slow 2 miles. There was a little discomfort but I'm thinking that may have been from the splints. The pain I normally got did not raise its ugly head but it was short lived.<br />
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It has been over two months since the surgery. I have mixed results. The pain on the right side of my face is gone and I can breath a lot easier, something I didn't even know was an issue. The bad side is that I still can not run without getting a migraine. I ran in a 5k last month and ended up with a migraine that lasted 5 days. Hiking long distances seem to be an issue now as well. My last 6 mile hike ended up with a headache that lasted for the rest of the day. Nothing major as before, though. The pain is now around the superior turbinate/lacrimal sac area between both my eyes. <br />
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In July of this year, I had this great opportunity to check off one of my huge bucket list items....to explore Japan! A friend had climbed Mount Fuji before and I wanted to add this amazing adventure to my vacation. It looked simple enough, just walking uphill all for the purpose of earning "stamps" with the end result being bragging rights of completion. I always like learning the history of places I plan to see so I started my research. </div>
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Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano (last erupted in 1707-08) and the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776.24 m (12,389 ft.). This trip is really only good for climbing a few months (July-August) out of the year as it is snow-capped most of the other months. </div>
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Training for the Climb</h2>
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I prepared for months by walking, stairs and climbing hills. Lots and lots of hills and stairs. On the weekends, I would hit our highest peaks but they maxed out at 1,368 feet. I kept my fingers crossed that this would be enough (it wasn't). Looking back, I should have upped my stair climbs to a few hours a day. </div>
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A good pair of broken in hiking boots<br />
Knee socks (Compression helped)<br />
Capris and tank (I wore this all the way up)<br />
Long sleeved shirt and pants (I didn't use the pants because it was such a warm day)<br />
Winter coat (Didn't use)<br />
Rain gear (Didn't use)<br />
Gloves (I forgot mine and had to buy there)<br />
Hat<br />
Sunglasses (I only used these when the wind picked up to keep the dirt out of my eyes)<br />
Sunscreen (I forgot this and ended up with a nice sunburn)<br />
Water (3 liters but I drank all that before I hit the top)<br />
Snacks (Should have packed energy gel)<br />
Small Trash Bag<br />
Small First Aid Kit (blister packs)<br />
Wipes<br />
Neck Warmer (Also used to cover nose and mouth)<br />
Headlamp (didn't use)<br />
Money (<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>100 and <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>500 coins best)<br />
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There is four different trails to take up Mount Fuji; Yoshida, Fuijnomiya, Subashiri or Gotemba. Depending on the time, fitness level and what you are wanting to see will determine which trail you want to take.</div>
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Yoshida is the most popular and recommended for first timers. This is the trail we climbed. It has the largest number of huts and first aid stations along the trail with great sunrise views. There is also a different up/down route (which you will be thankful for).</div>
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Each trail will have a different starting point with different information. It is best to research the trail you are going to take before starting this climb. The schedules, bus locations and prices may be different. </div>
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The first bus runs at 6:30am and I recommend you take the first one if you plan to do this hike all in one day. It normally takes about 6 hours to hike to the top but it ended up taking me 7.5 hours up and 3 hours down. The last bus leaves from Mt. Fuji's 5th Station around 7pm so you want to keep an eye on your time going up so that you will not miss the last bus. If you do end up missing the bus, you can take a taxi but that will run you <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>11,000-<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>14,000 ($99-$126). Also make note that you will have to pay to park your car at the bus station. I think we ended up paying a little over <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>5,000 ($44) and the machine would only take <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>1,000 at a time. </div>
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This will also be the last chance you get to use the restroom before you have to start paying, so make time to take care of business. There is signs posted just in case you forget how to go. The price to use the restroom on Mt Fuji can range between <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>100 to <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>300 ($1-$2.50) depending on where you are. </div>
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After you have your ticket, head on outside and catch the bus at sign 7. <br />
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The bus will be packed both ways. On the way up, we had nice comfy seats with these little fold-out seats so people in the aisles would have a seat as well. It was different on the way back and lots of hikers had to stand.</div>
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The views of Mount Fuji from the bus made it look like such an easy hike. Boy, was this a lie. The bus ride seemed to take forever with a few stops to pick up more people, if there was room.</div>
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Yoshida Trail 5th Station</h2>
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We got off the bus at the 5th Station which had a few different shops. We used the restroom and purchased a walking stick which you use to grab different stamps along the trail. Mine came with bear bells attached with blue ribbon, easy to remove. No way could I take hearing those bells for hours and hours. I also forgot my gloves and sunscreen. Gloves were easy to find but sunscreen was a no go. Make sure to pack yours! It was a very sunny day and I did end up with a nice sunburn that took months to go away. </div>
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Right before we took off, I took a few Advil to help keep my muscles from cramping. I was also told that with the high altitudes, you are likely to get a headache. I suffer from migraines so I wanted a jump start on the pain.</div>
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I poured a liter of water in my water blatter and used this to drink as I was walking. I also carried 2 other liter bottles which I would use to drink when stopping at stations for a break. This seemed to work pretty well but I did end up drinking all my water by the time I summited.</div>
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6th Station - 2,390 m</h2>
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Once you leave the stores behind, there is a long downhill/uphill path until you hit the 6th Station (Kyogatake Peaks-I think). From this station on, be prepared for nothing but uphill climbing with switchback paths all the way to the top.</div>
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7th Station - 2,790 m</h2>
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This station has a First Aid Center if needed. After this station, you will find different huts to stop and rest, use the restroom (for a fee), purchase food/items and most importantly grab those stamps for your walking stick. I was only planning to get a stamp at each station (7, 8, 9...) but didn't pay attention that some stations were 7.1, 7.5. Also keep in mind that some station will offer different stamps you can pick or both for a higher price. After a time, my stick was getting full so I started being picky with which ones after that. </div>
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Some of the items you can purchase were:<br />
Flag <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>300 ($2.65)<br />
Gloves <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>300 ($2.65)<br />
Pin <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>300 ($2.65)<br />
Chips <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>300 ($2.65)<br />
Gel Pack <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>400 ($3.52)<br />
Wine <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>500 ($4.40)<br />
Fleece Jacket <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>3,000 ($26.43)<br />
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It was also around this time that I ran into a Japanese lady that did not speak English but really wanted a picture of me. She kept pointing at her camera and pointing at me. So somewhere out in the world, my smiling face is in with their other adventure pictures! It still makes me laugh to remember her. She followed me to another station and asked for another picture. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking up, you think that is the top but you would be wrong. Keep climbing!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"He is a God known for money. Get he's stamp and become rich!!" Daikoku <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>400 ($3.52) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still smiling! The path behind me was easy compared to what was coming up. The start is a switchback path with lots of loose gravel to walk on.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This section had rope lines to mark the "safest path" to stay on but finding a place to put your feet without slipping on a rock was challenging. This also explained why I saw so many people wearing helmets. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still smiling but not so big now and wondering why did I want to do this....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Above the clouds. I got to walk through this section of clouds and it was really pretty amazing. It was like walking through a path of mist. It was just what I needed. Cool and refreshing before the sun hit me again.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out the price for a cup of noodles <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">¥</span>600 ($5.25)! We can buy these in the states for $0.30.</td></tr>
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Some paths are nothing more than walking over loose gravel but other section take more skill with hand, foot and balance to keep from falling. These sections toward the top were a little scary and your mind starts playing ticks after your energy starts tapping out. </div>
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This section was pretty scary for me. I'm not sure if it was lack of energy or the heights but I slipped and almost went falling backwards. I took a little longer break at the next station. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snow! Hard to believe that Station 5 was like 100 degrees!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Selfie time! But truthfully, I used it as an excuse to take a break.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Altitude sickness is a real think. He was taking a break outside of the First Aid station with an oxygen tank. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smile not so big now. 2.2km left (115 minutes). Keep going.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mountain was laughing and reminding me how big she was. Keep going.</td></tr>
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8th Station - around 3,100 m (10,170 ft.)</h2>
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This station also has a First Aid Center if needed. I think these pictures were taken at that station but truthfully, I didn't care at this point. I had completely lost my appetite and forcing myself to take one bite of a protein bar was torture. I also started having some light pains in my stomach. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I ran into the Japanese Military coming down. All of them were very cheerful and happy. "Konnichi wa (Good Afternoon)", "Good Job" and "Hello" was said by most. </td></tr>
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9th Station - 3,600 m (11,811 ft.)</h2>
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Near the top you can find a pole with the surrounding area covered with yen coins. Climbers leave the coins for wishes. I also spotted a few military pins as well. I also started thinking about giving up at this point. My mind was playing tricks and my stomach was killing me. But I had a pretty cool friend and this really nice couple from New Jersey we had met on the trail that kept pushing me to finish the last few meters. I could see the top and it was so close but my mind was telling me to give up. </div>
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Mount Fuji Summit</h2>
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By the time we got to the top, most of the Stations shops were closed. We missed out on the hot meal and drink but I really wasn't feeling much like eating anything anyway. My friend made me eat some raisons but I really couldn't stomach to eat anything. And for a food lover like me, that SUCKS!</div>
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This is the point everyone was also getting into their winter coats but I was fine with my long sleeve shirt and capris. It felt around 50 degrees but nothing like the winters I live with in the states. </div>
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As I said before, I had ran out of water by this time. They were sold out of water but did have sports drinks left so I was able to grab one of them and the sugar was something I needed anyway. I also missed getting the last stamp because the guy said it would take him 20 minutes to warm the rod up again and I really didn't want to wait that long. I was afraid we would miss the bus back so my thoughts were mostly to get moving while I still could walk. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When I was coming out of the restroom, I saw this guy getting into this hot pink bodysuit. My brain wasn't working right at the time but now it looks kind of funny.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What the top stamp looks like. I took a picture from my friends who had done this trip before.</td></tr>
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Going Down</h2>
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It was either go back down the way we came or break the rules and take this different easier path back. I normally do not break the rules but.....What sign? The locals were doing it also, so who am I not to following the rest. </div>
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Before starting off, I had read about problems keeping the rocks out of your shoes. So I wore long knee socks which I pulled down to wrap around the top of my boots. This worked great with keeping the rocks out of my shoes.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not many stations to stop at on the way down and what we found were closed. There were a few places to stop and clean your shoes out. </td></tr>
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My Final Thoughts</h2>
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As the old proverb reads, "You are wise to climb Mount Fuji once, but a fool to do it twice." By the end of the day, and it was a very long day, I was glad when I walked the last few steps off the path. I believe it took me 7 hours to climb up and 3 hours to climb down. This was a nice bucket list item I was able to mark off and was happy to have a wonderful supportive friend that pushed me to keep going. Otherwise, I'm pretty sure I may have given up and regretted that decision for the rest of my life. Now I have this amazing adventure to talk about and this really cool walking stick with all the burned stamps as a reminder of this day.</div>
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