tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15107476565615257882024-02-21T00:51:37.821-08:00Monkey See Monkey DIYCrafts, Cooking, Health and HolidaysEmmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01080060600162013658noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-42178903516127347682019-01-26T12:46:00.000-08:002019-01-26T12:46:07.553-08:00Winter Getaway to the Bahamas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looking to escape the cold in North Carolina, Jon and I spent a week in the Carribean. Although still winter in the Bahamas, their "snow" is a rain shower. We spent our time in </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas which lies on the island of New Providence. Neighboring Paradise Island (where Atlantis is) is accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges or the ferry. The biggest draw for us to visit the Bahamas was the swimming pigs, which can be found in The Exumas, an island chain about 80 miles away via boat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We booked our package through BookIt.com on Cyber Monday when they were offering an additional 20% off special. There weren't as many all-inclusive resort options in the Bahamas, and we ultimately decided to stay at the all-inclusive Melia on Nassau, which was more affordable than the other all-inclusive resorts. I'm not sure if that's standard or if Melia was running a winter special. When we flew into the airport, it was the quintessential sunny and 75. We took a taxi from the airport to the hotel for about $25. Bahamians use US dollars and Bahamian dollars interchangeably so there was no need to exchange our cash. The hotel also had free wifi. 🎉</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During our stay at Melia, we did a lot of eating, drinking, sunbathing, dancing, and made some really great friends. I think we're going to need a mini-vacation after that vacation! Here are our top moments from our trip.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Balmoral Island is a private island for guests staying at a handful of resorts, including Baha Mar, Sandals and Melia. We went over to Balmoral in the mornings as it was usually empty and warmer than the beach at Melia. While it would be windy and cloudy at Melia, after a 15-minute boat trip over to Balmoral, it was calmer and warmer. We caught the boat at the Baha Mar dock. <i>Side note: we also had a chance to walk through the Baha Mar resort, which was stunning and had flamingos, water fountains and a jumping rock over a pool.</i> While the boat and island were included in our resort package, the food and drinks on the island were not. We would bring towels and a bag with beer, water, and snacks and lay back and enjoy the island lifestyle. Guests can also pay for a dolphin or sting ray experience on the Island.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Queen's Staircase is a historic landmark in downtown Nassau. We took the jitney from outside of our hotel to the Straw Market, about a 20-minute ride, for $1.25 each way. Getting to see more of the island was a fantastic opportunity. Although seeing the Straw Market was neat, the shop owners are very vocal and we only stayed for about 5 minutes and could probably be considered a tourist trap. Walking a few blocks towards the hospital will spit you out at the entrance to the Queen's staircase. It's surrounded by rock covered with tropical greenery on either side. It's a 102-foot staircase that was carved out of stone by hand in the 1880s. As you walk down the long corridor towards the staircase, it feels like you're walking back into the past. You can also walk around Fort Fincastle overlooking the harbor at the top of the 65 stairs.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">We met six couples throughout our stay who we spent the day and evenings with. It was great having friends to chat with and dine with. On our last night, we all got a private room for a hibachi dinner which was such a fun experience. There was a live DJ each night which we were able to dance to. </span>💃🕺 </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We all connected on Facebook and were able to chat via Messenger to meet up by the pool or meet after dinner. It made it so much easier to plan activities with friends. We also learned a new game, Bunnies, which quickly became the running joke of the trip!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Now, lets talk about these swimming pigs. </span>🐷 </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We booked our trip online through an excursion company only to find out the day before that it was going to be canceled due to mechanical issues. We tried to rebook but then the weather became an issue. Even though it was sunny, the wind was the problem. The boats can't go out when the seas are really rough so there was no chance for us to see the pigs unless we dropped a few grand to fly to the Exumas. While it was a serious bummer, we hope one day we can make it back to see the pigs! It also gave us an extra day to spend time with friends and enjoy Balmoral island.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A few notes about Melia: The rooms and bathrooms were not as updated as the ones we stayed at in Cancun. Obviously, we know we get what we pay for and our goal was mostly to be out of the room for most of the trip anyway! The drinks were also incredibly strong on our resort and a few other places we bought drinks. If you ask for a "small" pour, you'll get a normal drink. I know they are probably thinking that guests want drinks strong but sometimes they were hard to drink. 💀 I really enjoyed the food. There was a nice mix of different types of food and the buffet always had options I enjoyed. Jon's favorite was broccoli tempura and my favorite was probably the chicken hibachi or the breakfast potatoes. Okay, there was also a great mac-and-cheese burger. 😁 We enjoyed the poolside trivia and games the events team put on.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Questions? Comments? Let me know below ⬇️⬇️Emma Delmontagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946144006419743057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-5543675718654374192018-11-23T16:32:00.004-08:002018-11-23T16:33:46.091-08:00Our Groupon Getaway Vacation Experience<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Confession: I booked my vacation on Groupon. I am here to tell you that our vacation was so much fun and you should definitely *not* count out a trip from off of the website! None of my friends had booked a getaway on Groupon (let alone an international, air-inclusive deal) but I'm thankful that didn't deter me and Jon. We decided on an air-inclusive trip to an all-inclusive hotel in Cancun, Mexico. Our hotel was situated in the main "hotel zone" in Cancun nested among dozens of dozens of brightly colored resorts. Groupon isn't as "filter-friendly" (meaning it's hard to filter and sort for locations and dates) as other booking sites and it takes more time and energy to determine the best option for your (1) price range, (2) departure city and (3) travel dates. Since the trips were such great deals, I was patient and looked at all of the viable options.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Once the Groupon deal was purchased, the next step was calling the travel agency to confirm the flight and travel information. Since the Groupons are priced for a double occupancy room, I purchased two Groupon trips. If you're traveling alone, you will incur an additional fee. Our Groupon was listed by Travel by Jen, so that's who we went through for the remainder of the booking process. On the phone call, the agent took down all the traveler information, booked our flights and emailed us the itinerary. My passport was still valid and Jon started the process of obtaining his.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We booked in January/February for the trip in May. Since we were flying Frontier (and going to a beach) we only each packed a carry-on and a personal item. However, on the flight home, we were each charged about $30 for our carry-ons (yes, you read that right: our carry-ons), so we didn't end up saving as much cash in the long run. Upon arriving to the airport in Mexico, we walked out to the hotel transportation zone, walking past the personal drivers the web scared me into avoiding like the plague. Our bus was picking up guests for a few different hotels in our area, so there was a cluster of about 20-30 vacationers once we all loaded up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">After checking in, we were really excited to find out our room had two balconies, one overlooking the beach and the other the bay/city. The mini fridge was stocked with bottled water and snacks. Jon was also surprised to read that the dress code for dinner was slacks when he only packed shorts. The good news is that 90% of dinner guests were also in shorts and the dress code was obviously there to impress and was never enforced. The hotel had about four restaurants, three bars and a 24/7 snack bar. There was only a one-hour window in the lobby for wi-fi between 10-11 a.m. and if you needed more internet, you were charged by the day or by the duration of your stay. It was about $7 an hour for the wi-fi. Not terrible if you're trying to disconnect but pretty inconvenient if you planned on getting any work done.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">None of the guests were swimming in the ocean during our stay, aside from wading in the water, and most hung out around the pool. Each day, the hotel staff put on activities and games like soccer, bingo, ping-pong tournaments and music. They kept things really upbeat and relatively PG. Mid-week we booked an excursion to Xcaret in Riviera Maya. I forget the exact amount, but I think it cost about $100 per person for a full-day trip which included lunch. We ate breakfast at the hotel buffet and were picked up by the excursion bus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">There was so much to do at <a href="https://www.xcaret.com/en/" target="_blank">Xcaret</a> and I'm really glad we decided to do it. The best way to describe it is a mix between a zoo, a beach, a historical site and a waterpark. We started with the underwater cave "lazy rivers." These were really spectacular and snaked throughout the park. You can also walk alongside the rivers if swimming isn't your thing. At the beginning of the day, you put all your personal items inside of a locker, and before the river swim, you get a bag for all of your clothes and sunglasses, etc. and they provide flippers and a life vest. At the end of the river, you trade in your water gear for your dry bag. We left around 4 p.m. and headed for the first return bus which meant skipping the dinner performance because (1) we were exhausted, and (2) dinner was extra $ during the show and we agreed we'd rather eat and drink back at our all-inclusive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Breakfast was probably one of our favorite meals of the day and the lunch and dinner options were usually pretty similar. Let me preface this with the note that Jon and I are really not foodies and knew we weren't going to get gourmet with the price we paid. There was always an array of choices and we always found something we liked. We also never got sick with the food or drinks which was a big win in my book. I had packed some medicine after reading so many stories online and was thankful I never had to open it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Now, you may have been wondering, how much did this trip cost in the first place? Well, we flew out from St. Luis, MO and spent 7 nights in Cancun for $750/person. With all the food, alcohol and airfare included it cost us just about $100/a day per person for our vacation. I would TOTALLY book another Groupon getaway! I'm eyeing an air-inclusive trip to Indonesia and Singapore this month. However, these can get pricey (relative to the other Groupon vacations) but the price for the hotels and tours is not much more than the round-trip flight prices. We also have our eyes peeled for a vacation to the Carribean for a belated honeymoon trip. I hope this has helped (or motivated) you to take action and book that vacation! Comment below if you have questions that I didn't cover in the blog ⬇️</span><br />
<br />Emma Delmontagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946144006419743057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-39092088333968679842018-01-01T11:56:00.000-08:002018-01-01T11:56:47.573-08:00A Beginner's Guide to Cricut Iron-On Vinyl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've seen so many cute flower girl shirts online that I decided to make my own using <a href="https://shop.cricut.com/en_us/cutting-materials/iron-on-vinyl.html" target="_blank">Cricut Iron-On Vinyl.</a> I found a metallic pink that would look great on the white tank tops. I'm using these tank tops for the girls to change out of their dresses after the ceremony. I had never used iron on and watched a few YouTube tutorials and figured "how hard could it be?" Well, I wasted about half my roll trying to figure it out based on the guides I was following. I'm here to help share my mistakes with a step-by-step tutorial to save your iron on rolls!<br />
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Happy New Year! Over the past few months, I've been getting my craft on from wedding plans to furniture updates. House hunting has been motivating me to explore different styles and creative DIY home updates. Here is a few sneak peeks of what I worked on over the holidays:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage inspired drawer knobs found at Marshalls.<br /><a name='more'></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This dresser was white before I updated it with blue-gray paint. <br />The knobs really helped pull the look together.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I snagged these great baskets on clearance at Marshalls to house my new plants that I received as a Christmas gift. </td></tr>
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<a name='more'></a>I started with natural wood slices I purchased from Amazon. They're 2.5-3 inches and had a hole already drilled in them. I read quite a few reviews before deciding on the brand SOLEDI. I went with the 20 pack and none arrived broken and I was very happy with the size.<br />
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I started with one base coat of acrylic. I like the one coat because you can still see the wood rings. The custom monograms with laurel wreaths and lettering were cut out of vinyl with my Cricut machine. I did a few Hawaiin ornaments for my island-loving family.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If your office is fun and festive, you might be interested in dressing up down for work this Halloween. I've picked six costumes that are minimal work and are possibly already in your closet. </span><div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><b>1. Cat Lady</b></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkXnQd1TUmtSES-gLjaK13O9cgNUsufNlFxgyoT5I_Fc16qhoHzc3ESsMUGRykjR0kCWyIyQNDoVJIPwxWPwhpsKbCl5wkHGc6hxgqWeuAMrnE0v8SUkOx_hwEsCYMDW6b5_YLKt_zFw/s1600/craftymorningcatlady.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkXnQd1TUmtSES-gLjaK13O9cgNUsufNlFxgyoT5I_Fc16qhoHzc3ESsMUGRykjR0kCWyIyQNDoVJIPwxWPwhpsKbCl5wkHGc6hxgqWeuAMrnE0v8SUkOx_hwEsCYMDW6b5_YLKt_zFw/s320/craftymorningcatlady.jpg" /></a> <br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">#IWokeUpLikeThis. And I'm wearing slippers to work. <a name='more'></a><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This design board is for a dining room or kitchen nook. I'm building my design around the black round dining table and wooden x-back chairs. I got them for a steal at $50 for the set. The main color of this room is white with a purple-gray accent wall. The patterned wood wall also adds a nice design feature while still complimenting a small budget.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">White storage base - <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-8-Cube-Organizer-Multiple-Colors/29741111?action=product_interest&action_type=title&beacon_version=1.0.2&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&client_guid=17e9e2e2-5ea9-4fed-87d7-7a9bb31c0ae3&config_id=106&customer_id_enc&findingMethod=p13n&guid=17e9e2e2-5ea9-4fed-87d7-7a9bb31c0ae3&item_id=29741111&parent_anchor_item_id=29741118&parent_item_id=29741118&placement_id=irs-106-m3&reporter=recommendations&source=new_site&strategy=PWBAB&visitor_id=VbwH8HnZ4nEs6JMlbWWgtA" target="_blank">walmart.com</a> - $80</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gray and white Moroccan rug - <a href="https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/nuLOOM-Geometric-Moroccan-Bead-Pattern-Grey-White-Rug-67-x-9/11334915/product.html?recset=0e8ee34a-d25f-4514-8896-131ffff58688&refccid=RDKF6Z7LSQK3NFSFRT2VWAK6KU&recalg=872,873,839&recidx=1&keywords=gray%20rug%20Moroccan&refinement=" target="_blank">overstock.com</a> - $150</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Black table and chairs - <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80217072/" target="_blank">ikea.com</a> - $350/table and $50/chair</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Paint in Thistle - <a href="https://www.experiencecentury.com/en-us/century-paint-colors" target="_blank">Benjaminmoore.com</a> - $7/pint</span></div>
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Emma Delmontagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946144006419743057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-37699702352736621542017-08-13T09:01:00.003-07:002017-08-20T19:17:22.120-07:00Design Board: Guest Bedroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jon and I have started our house hunt and I've been scouring Pinterest for interior design ideas. I'm slowly accumulating new furniture and design pieces off of Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. I've found amazing deals on items on my wish list, it just requires a little patience and flexibility.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The colors scheme includes white, navy, slate gray, and black. The space still needs to function when we don't have guests so I added an oversized chair for lounging and a dark gray dresser for my clothes. The bedding will be all white and I might add in some navy throw pillows to connect the patterned headboard and curtains.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Geometric upholstery fabric for headboard - <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0432781/premier-prints-tribal-vintage-indigo" target="_blank">fabric.com</a> - $9/yrd</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Velvet upholstery fabric for curtains - fabric.com - $5/yrd</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Oversized chair* - <a href="https://www.jossandmain.com/Everton-Down-Blend-Arm-Chair-CSTM2155.html" target="_blank">jossandmain.com</a> - $650 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Dresser** - <a href="https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Centennial-Chatham-Slate-Grey-6-drawer-Double-Dresser/14079372/product.html?refccid=CEQDJKC5AAZ2KWCNSZ2RX3VOSE&searchidx=26&keywords=&refinement=" target="_blank">overstock.com</a> - $840</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Paint - <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0432781/premier-prints-tribal-vintage-indigo" target="_blank">benjaminoore.com</a> - $7/pint</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jute rug - <a href="https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Casual-Natural-Fiber-Hand-Woven-Natural-Accents-Chunky-Thick-Jute-Rug-5-x-76/7725568/product.html" target="_blank">overstock.com</a> - $100 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*I'm not willing to spend that much money on furniture at this point in my life; just using it as a guide to finding something similar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">**I already have a wooden dresser that I'm repainting with the Benjamin Moore color to achieve a similar look </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are also velvet curtains for sale online but since I'm #broke, I'm DIYing them to save a little money. I found a great no sew curtain tutorial that I'll be following, as well as a DIY fabric headboard tutorial. </span></div>
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<br />Emma Delmontagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946144006419743057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-83661365276226751682017-06-01T06:48:00.000-07:002017-06-01T06:48:16.494-07:00Post Grad: Round 2!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I graduated! I went to Mexico! And I moved! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been a whirlwind but check out some of the decorating and DIYs I've done around the house...</span></div>
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To continue with the drink theme, here is our coffee corner. Jon and I have started to collect mugs from our travels and this is a creative and convenient way to display them. The rods are from Ikea as are the matching S-hooks. We're going with a blue and green theme for the house. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have a great outdoor space that I've equipped with some chairs and a hammock. The blue metal stand and colorful outdoor rug are from Five Below. Jon hung colorful lights from the ceiling for me as well.</span></div>
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01080060600162013658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-32454826847532673072017-05-30T12:31:00.000-07:002017-05-30T13:22:11.835-07:00Meramec State Park Canoe Trip<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm catching up on my blog posts and I'm super excited to share the experience I had on the Meramec River with my mom and dogs. Meramec Caverns are approximately an hour outside of St. Louis, MO, and was the location where we reserved our canoe. There were also options to kayak or raft, but with two dogs, we opted for the more reliable of the three choices! </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We were dropped off at Meramec State Park and finished the trip back at the Meramec Caverns.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The river was extremely clear and no more than 5-10 feet deep for the majority of our downriver float. The day was overcast but the newly bloomed green trees contrasted beautifully against the sky. The canoe rental cost about $40 and our stretch of the river took close to two hours to complete. Although you could easily let the current take you, we ended up paddling for the fun of it. There were multiple embankments where you could dock to stretch or snack. </span></div>
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Emma Delmontagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946144006419743057noreply@blogger.com0Meramec State Park, 670 Fisher Cave Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080, USA38.2164553 -91.10652720000001612.352876299999998 -132.41512120000002 64.0800343 -49.797933200000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-55403733897678637072017-03-12T16:07:00.000-07:002017-05-30T13:21:42.773-07:00Pere Marquette State Park Hike<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15.4px;">Date: March 2017</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15.4px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15.4px;">Difficulty: Easy</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15.4px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15.4px;">Duration: 1 hour</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15.4px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15.4px;">Weather: 40 degrees Fahrenheit, sunny and clear skies</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15.4px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15.4px;">Photos were taken on my Samsung Galaxy S7</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15.4px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15.4px;">Shoes and raincoat: Merrell</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This is my third time hiking Pere Marquette because it has beautiful overlooks and is convenient to St. Louis. I've taken the Great River Road each time which is a scenic drive along the Mississippi River. Coming from St. Louis, you will go through downtown Alton and Grafton. Once you arrive at the visitor's center, I have always gone up the wood stairs on the left side (Dogwood trail) to reach McAdams Peak. It is approximately a 20-30 minute hike up to the overlook. There are multiple routes back down you can take (Ravine or Hickory to Oak which intercepts the road back down to the visitor's center), or utilize others to extend the hike duration. The trails are pet friendly and I've brought my pups twice. I would always recommend stopping for ice cream at a local shop in downtown Grafton, or eating at Grafton Winery or The Loading Dock (which is right on the river).</span></span></div>
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Emma Delmontagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946144006419743057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-43474391782359282017-03-07T07:50:00.000-08:002017-03-08T19:08:50.820-08:00Merrell: Meet the 2017 College Ambassadors<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://merrell.com/" target="_blank">Merrell</a> is an outdoor brand that specializes in hiking shoes and clothing. As a Merrell College Ambassador, I get to lead amazing trips with the Outdoor Adventure Club through the generous grant provided by Merrell and Outdoor Foundation. Some of the trips include camping and hiking at local and state parks, ice skating, horseback riding and 5K runs. I love being an ambassador and am continuously inspired by my fellow colleagues! My only qualm is that we all live so far apart :) Be sure to check out their breathtaking Instagram feeds for some serious outdoor envy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My favorite outdoor activities are hiking and paddling. I have two dogs who I love to bring on my adventures. My fun fact is that I will be graduating with my M.B.A and am moving this summer! My favorite Merrell item is the Women's TrailMist Rainjacket. The weather in St. Louis is so unpredictable so this is the perfect item; not too hot, not too cold, and it keeps me dry!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Rachel's favorite outdoor activity is hiking.</span><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">She spent time doing mission work in Swaziland, Africa the past two summers. She stayed at a game park reserve where she could see elephants at the watering hole from her front window! </span><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">She works as an Outdoor Adventure Trip Leader at the University of Central Florida where she takes people backpacking, teaches them how to surf, and invests in students' outdoor education. Her f</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">avorite Merrell item is a tie between the Liberty Agility Peak Flex shoes and the Willow Hike Tights because, well, pockets!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Grant S.</b> // </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">University of Wisconsin-La Crosse </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">U.P. loves backpacking and hiking! Did you know that she can make minute rice in under a minute?! Her favorite Merrell item: Fallon Rain Shell (P.S. you HAVE to check out <a href="http://www.merrell.com/US/en/fallon-rain-shell/720026843855.html?CID=MAR-Merrell-G-Shopping-Fallon-Rain-Shell&CAWELAID=120144300000373581&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=21159904685&CATCI=pla-56128534817" target="_blank">these color combo</a> options!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Charlotte's favorite outdoor activity is backpacking. In 2016, she got a concussion from tying her shoe before a hike. Her favorite Merrell item: "Everything! But, if I had to choose, the Everlong Tech Tight or the Moab." She also has an adventure cat (how fun is that?!) so be sure to check out McKinley's feed, too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-size: 15px;"><br />Elsie's favorite outdoor activity is rock climbing (but really anything involving people and the outdoors). Her</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-size: 15px;"> fun fact is that she has traveled to over 20 countries and lived in Tanzania for 5 months. Her Merrell</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-size: 15px;"> "ambassador pick" is the Everlong Tech Tight! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-size: 15px;"><b>Tobey S.</b> / / University of Arizona</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tobey's favorite outdoor activity is rock climbing. She</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"> loves hip hop music and recently saw Grandmaster Flash in con</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">cert. Her Merrell Ambassador picks are the Around Town Buckle Slide Print sandals and the Kota Quilted Po</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">ncho </span><img alt="🙂" class="_1ift _2560 img" src="https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v7/z4c/1/16/1f642.png" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; display: inline-block; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; pointer-events: none; vertical-align: middle; white-space: pre-wrap; width: 16px;" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br />Racheal's favorite outdoor activity is snowshoeing and she's crazy about the outdoors! She is a senior studying nutrition. She</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> will be interning for North Carolina Outward Bound this summer to train to be an assistant instructor. Her dream is to one day make healthy backpacking meals for the outdoor community. Her f</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">avorite Merrell item: Granite Moab Performance Select Dry shoe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br />Raina is a Senior studying Parks & Outdoor Recreation. Her favorite outdoor activities are backpacking and rock climbing. Fun Fact: she thru-hiked the John Muir Trail in California!</span></div>
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Emma Delmontagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946144006419743057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-43909164386845310012017-02-27T05:42:00.001-08:002017-03-12T16:10:17.918-07:00Uplifting Quotes for Lent<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Every year for Lent, I think of something to give up. In the past, I've given up chocolate, shopping, eating out (coffee is out of the question) and I usually don't to a stellar job. This year I decided I wanted to DO something. I want to spread joy and make it as easy on you to do something positive during lent. Each day I will send out an uplifting bible quote straight to your inbox. It will be short, sweet, and to the point with no personal side commentary. Let each quote inspire you to do good. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">*this form has closed, check back next year!*</span>Emma Delmontagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946144006419743057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-12477030939956851962017-02-14T17:52:00.000-08:002017-03-12T16:13:14.527-07:00Great Falls National Park and Riverbend State Park HikeDate: February 2017<br />
Difficulty: Easy<br />
Duration: 2 hours<br />
Weather: 45 degrees Fahrenheit, partly cloudy and rainy<br />
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Guided dirt trails make this hike easy and enjoyable. Because we went on a rainy day, we experienced a fairly empty trail. The path follows the Potomac River until it intercepts the falls in Great Falls National Park. It is free to park at Riverbend but it is approximately a one-mile walk to Great Falls (you can park at Great Falls but will have to pay park fees). There are three overlooks and my photos of the falls were taken at overlook number one. The man-made dam is located in Riverbend. On warm days, sometimes you can watch experienced kayakers maneuver the smaller falls. There is a more challenging Billy Goat trail on the Maryland side of the falls.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The temperatures here are dropping and we are just a few weeks away from Christmas! If you're anything like my family, it can be hard to buy for everyone. But, if you know any dog lovers, anything you get for their beloved pups will be a welcomed gift. This is a quick and simple glass jar stuffed with goodies and toys. Fill it with items from around the house, small bones, treats, balls, clothing... whatever your heart desires. I used a paint pen in white with a small rounded tip to write the quote. I used fonts "Cheddar Jack" and "DK Yellow Sun" as guidance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Emma Delmontagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946144006419743057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-18727847303041883172016-11-26T18:11:00.000-08:002016-11-26T18:11:59.194-08:00Memory Foam Dog Bed for Crate<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These dogs keep us busy and need a cozy spot to rest! We recently got a new memory foam mattress topper so decided to recycle the old one into new dog beds for their crates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Measure the crate and cut the board, foam, and fabric to fit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Staple down the no rip fabric tightly to the board. This will hold the foam to the board.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I cut a fleece blanket in half to cover two boards for both crates and stapled that down to finish it off. I didn't bother making the underside pretty because no one will see it (besides you, haha). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you don't quite trust your dog in the crate if they aren't potty trained you could use waterproof fabric underneath and make the fleece similar to a pillowcase slip so it could be washed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hello and welcome to part three of my Christmas gift series! Of course these wood signs are fabulous for gifting for any occasion or holiday. I love that they can be used year-round. I got the wood from the Home Depot and they cut it there for me. These boards are approximately 12"x15". To see how we stained the wood, check out my last tutorial <a href="http://monkeyseemonkeydiy.blogspot.com/2016/11/a-very-merry-diy-christmas-fabric-cross.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If you love the look of hand lettered signs but don't have the time or patience to create your own look, shop them on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrookeGordonDesigns?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Brooke Gordon Designs</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This first design is for my Hawaii family 🤗</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I used basic acrylic paint and this brush set to tackle this project:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Welcome back to part two of my Christmas gift series! This beautiful (and easy!) fabric cross is a great piece for gifting. It is relatively inexpensive and thoughtful and you can put your stamp on it, or theirs, to personalize it. Here is what you'll need to complete this DIY: wood, stain, fabric, hot glue, fray-check, ribbon, and nails. A huge thanks to Brooke from Brooke Gordon Designs for helping me with the process! You can check our her wood signs on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrookeGordonDesigns" target="_blank">Etsy.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> The wood boards are 8 inches by 13 inches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The stain is called "espresso."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Wipe the excess stain off of the wood. Wear gloves, seriously!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Let dry at least 24 hours</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I purchased the fabric, fray-check, and iron on hem from Michael's.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Cut two strips for the cross. The vertical strip should </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Use iron-on hem to secure the ends of the fabric. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Looking good! Almost done!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Use ribbon to cinch the center of the fabric.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cut the ends of the ribbon and flip the knot under the fabric. I used a dab of hot glue to secure it down. Lastly, I used nails to secure the fabric to the edges of the wood board.</span></div>
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<br />Emma Delmontagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946144006419743057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-25744887450856518522016-11-14T18:29:00.001-08:002016-11-14T18:29:53.872-08:00About Me<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My name is Emma and I am a marketing graduate student. I started this blog to keep track of my favorite recipes, projects, and DIY crafts. I love trying ideas and sharing my ideas with all of you. Seeing and growing this blog has been a love of mine for years now and I can only hope to continue providing my followers with creative and engaging content. Outside of work and school my dogs and fiance take up most of my time!</span><div>
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01080060600162013658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510747656561525788.post-56272971210002726462016-11-10T19:05:00.000-08:002016-11-10T19:07:20.611-08:00A Very Merry DIY Christmas: Photo Ornaments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Welcome to part one of "A Very Merry DIY Christmas" gift series! My goal behind this series was to find inexpensive gifts that still show the receiver that you put time, thought, and effort into it. This is also a great option to add on to another gift, or even use it as a gift tag to identify presents under the tree. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My project started at a craft store where I purchased two medium/large clear plastic disc ornaments and three smaller ones. I used my local Walmart photo center to print 5 4x4 photo prints. You can always use photo prints you have around the house, too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Identify how much space you want your picture to take up in the ornament. I made mine approximately the size of the bulb to use most of the space. Trace out a circle and cut the same size for your picture and printer paper backing. I printed out the text for the backing to my ornaments but you can always hand-write anything in. Use sticky dots or a glue stick to secure the printer paper to backside of the photo (both right-side up!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I used a needle to make a small hole in the top of the photo and used thread to attached the hook of the ornament. This step felt tedious but it's important because if you don't secure the photo to the top, your photo inside will shift and it could end up upside-down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Roll the photo up and place it into the bulb. Using photo paper allows it to roll easier than using cardstock. You may have to give it a little shake and tap to get the picture to open up flat. Good thing our bulbs are plastic, right?! If you would like to give your ornament a snow globe feel, add some artificial snow. This also gives it more of a festive holiday feel!</span><br />
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