I Could Eat Soup at Every Meal

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    I've been living in Dallas for a little over a year. Fortunately, I have been able to try a lot of the delicious restaurants around here, but there are so many more to try. One of my menu go-to items is soup. I love trying soups at different restaurants, especially if I am not feeling very hungry, or it is around lunch time. 

    One of my favorite soups is at Mesero over by Inwood. I believe it is called pollo y tomatillo. It is so delicious, I really savored it and made it last the whole time I was there. Mesero has only been on Inwood for a few months, and I have enjoyed my experience every time. I never go wrong when I order to tortilla soup at any mexican restaurant. I'm also a fan of the black bean soup at Cooper Fitness Center in their restaurant Cedars Woodfire Grill. You want to purchase it early because they might run out. 

    Another place I often order soup is at Pho Envy on Hillcrest. It's really close to my house, so I often find myself stopping there when I have a soup craving. I typically order the spicy shrimp, and put in all of the goods they give you on the side. I know it is not one of the best places to order pho, but I haven't been disappointed so far. I guess I would have to try pho elsewhere, since I have never ordered it at any other restaurant. D Magazine just put out an article about the Five Best Bowls of Pho. Let's just say they are on my to-do list. I also love the miso soup at Sushi Star on Preston, and the hot and sour soup at Royal China on Royal Lane. 

     I also enjoy any of the soups at Le Bilboquet. It is another restaurant with soup I could sip on for hours. Not to mention the soups on the menu at the Zodiac in Neiman Marcus, or Bistro N at Nordstrom. Eatzi's on Lover's isn't a restaurant, but it has some of the best soups I have ever tried. One of my absolute favorites is the chicken dumpling soup. 

     I'm a major foodie, and ever since my braces stopped feeling unbearable, I can now really indulge. I plan to post many more articles in the future about food. Check back often to find out what I talk about next. Feel free to ask me questions about food in Dallas, and I might even write an article about it. 

     -xoxo-

         Stephanie

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Weekend and Shopping Updates

     

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     It's another mellow weekend for me. I have an assignment due on Sunday, and a few more due on Monday, so I plan to study and work on my fashion blog. Just a few more weeks left, and the semester is over. If all goes as planned, I hope to graduate by May of 2015. It's been a long journey, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am very blessed to have experienced so many wonderful things. I can't help but feel nostalgic at this very moment, because I am ready for a new chapter in life. Studying will not cease, but I do not plan on taking courses that are meant to fulfill a University-required course load. My studies will include education around my passions. 

     I'm also working on organizing my house. Ever since we started selling stuff on Ebay, my house has been cluttered and chaotic. I finally got it together a few weekends ago and organized my office, but since then new items have replaced the old. I can still maneuver around, so that's saying a lot. I'm also reorganizing my closet, since the weather finally dropped in Dallas. Some days it still reaches around 80 degrees, but overall it has been chilly. I'm excited for a new season, and new fashion inspiration. Check back for more fall and winter fashion articles. 

Weekend Shopping

• Shop Ruche sale this weekend on new items and tops. 20% off new items and 40% of tops. I did try to purchase a top, but it said the code for tops was invalid. Not sure if anyone else had this problem. Love this store either way!
• Henri Bendel is having a buy 3, get one free sale on their candles this weekend only. Although I have never smelled or purchased one, they look so fun and playful for the home, or as a gift.
• Ann Taylor is having a 40% off sale for friends and family. Just sign up for their email newsletter, and you get the coupon code. Their Lookbook is adorable and inspires adorable office outfits. 
• Ralph Lauren is having a 25% off cold weather sale for up to 50% off some items. There are a bunch of other sales around their website worth looking into. Love this boat-neck dress on sale. 
• I'm also loving this dress over at Anthropologie. There is a 25% off dresses and jewelry sale. Don't forget to look around the other sale section. Love this sweater. 

   

    -xoxo-

             Stephanie

How to Save Money This Shopping Season

     

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    Last year I was so excited to shop Black Friday deals that I stayed up until about four in the morning, browsing all of my favorite online stores. Although I love a good deal, I want a great deal. I love Black Friday holiday deals, along with all of the other sales before Christmas, but I discovered you can save even more money. 

     Websites, such as retailmenot.com and ebates.com are both useful tools for saving even more money. Before I make any online purchases, I check to see if my Ebates is active on my browser, and then I check Retail Me Not to see if there are any coupon codes I might be able to apply to my purchase. Both Ebates and Retail Me Not have apps you can install on your phone for on the go purchases, as well. 

     Especially during the holidays, there are even more savings available. Throughout the year, Ebates offers double cash back at participating stores. That means 10% or more cash back. I'm a huge fan of Forever 21 because of their adorable fashion at an affordable cost. Recently, I noticed Forever 21 is no longer participating, but it used to be that I could save a few dollars on each purchase of $50 or more, along with other savings if a promotion or sale is available. 

    There are other ways to save money, such as the Coupons app. I really enjoy the Coupons app when I'm out on the weekends, and want to see if there are any restaurants or department stores having promotions around my designated locations. I'm not a big fan of shopping in stores on Black Friday anymore, but this app is useful year-round. I also utilize my AAA discounts when out and about. My favorite place to use my AAA discount is in hotels if I can't find a better deal online. If you haven't had AAA before, there are many more perks, as well. But that is for another article. 

     These are just a few of the apps I actually use, but I am sure there are many more out there. If you know any and would like to share, please leave a message below. I would love to write another blog article in the future with other savings ideas. As a college student putting herself through school, I love stretching my money as far as I can. On another note, check back soon for more articles. I hope y'all have a wonderful weekend! 

     -xoxo-

       Stephanie

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