Monday, March 10, 2014

Recipe: Black Bean Vegetarian Spring Rolls

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This was my first attempt at making my own spring rolls, and they came out tasting really great! I love that spring rolls are so customizable. I can't wait to do these again, next time with some pineapple and mushroom.

You will need:
2 carrots, 1 green pepper, 4 stalks green onion, and a 2 inch piece of cucumber
1/3 cup black bean sauce
spring roll wrappers
sweet chili dipping sauce

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Start by slicing your veggies into thin 2-inch strips. Heat two tablespoons of vegetable oil over med-high heat. Once it's hot, put in all the veggies except for the cucumber. After 2-3 minutes, add the cucumber and black bean sauce. (I just drained the sauce from a can of black beans and had plenty!) Heat for 1-2 minutes and then set aside. 

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Take 6 of your spring roll wrappers and wrap them in plastic wrap so they don't dry out during this process. One at a time, place the wrapper diagonally and brush the edges with water. Then put a spoonful of your cooked vegetable filling onto the wrapper. Fold the right corner over the filling and fold. Then bring in the top and bottom corners and continue rolling until the end. Set aside.

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Heat a good amount of vegetable oil over high heat, then place your rolls into the oil. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side, or until brown. Mine cooked really fast, so be careful not to burn them! Once cooked, place onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb leftover oil. Let cool and enjoy!

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Friday, March 7, 2014

DIY: Quilt Rack Makeover


Months before I even found out I was pregnant, I found this dingy little quilt rack at a thrift store for five dollars. It was rusted and beat up, but I just knew it had potential. When I found out I was pregnant and was reminded of my purchase, I knew it was time for the makeover! This project cost me a total of $9.

 before

First, I easily took it apart and sanded the rust off.


Then I put it back together, and made sure to tape off the feet with painters tape.


Then I used glossy white enamel spray paint, which was four dollars at Lowe's. I left it in the garage to dry overnight. Actually, it was left to dry for about two weeks until I finally took the tape off and got the final result pictures! Haha. 



I love how it turned out! My mom also made the quilt that is sitting on the rack for Levi's nursery! It's super awesome and I'm in love with the bold red border on it. I'll get a better picture of the quilt and show it off real soon! ;)

Monday, March 3, 2014

Treasures #5



pyrex // $3


vintage girl's dress // $2


antique saltine can // $4


crop sack // $5

We have two flea markets around here, and one of them is pretty mundane to me. They always have the same sellers with the same stuff and it gets old. The other (crappier) one is always full of junk but that's my favorite part of thrifting or antiquing! I love the hunt. I love the feeling of leaving with a haul as good as this one. 

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Instagram

kitty cuddles // best breakfast // on our new porch

weirdness // date night selfie // Nicola Rowlands print

new hair selfie // kale chips // instashop

So, I haven't posted Instagram pictures on here in a while! Basically I've been taking selfies and eating food and trying to sell old clothes on my other account. I'm using the money I make for whatever I want, and so far it's gotten me a food processor and two new pairs of shoes (these and these) which I just purchased! And I still have money left over! I could pretty much slowly buy myself a whole new wardrobe. It's awesome.

Today we are closing on our house! I'll be sharing pictures soon, but I don't want to ABM you and make like twenty posts of things I haven't even done yet. I'm gonna try and take my time to decorate and make it feel like home. Eventually I'll share room tours and stuff! Hope you guys have a great weekend!

Monday, February 24, 2014

DIY: Painted Baby Onesies

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I bought a 4-pack of onesies a few weeks ago and recently got a chance to put some color on them and thought I would share! This was such a simple project to complete.

You will need:
Onesies
Paint
Cardboard or thick material

Optional:
Stencils
Circular sponges

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I used a tie stencil on one of them and a circular sponge for one. For the triangle print, I freehanded the triangles with an angled paintbrush.

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So easy! These took just a few minutes to complete and I think they're super adorable.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Thoughts on Pregnancy


Where to start this post? I feel like so many things run through my head all the time regarding my pregnancy. Today I want to talk about some "controversial" things that come up all the time when I discuss my plans. I've mentioned before that I'm having a natural childbirth and I can't tell you how tired I am of being scoffed at or hearing something like, "...You're really gonna do that?" Thanks for the support. But people's reactions don't bother me nearly as much as the fact that childbirth is so medicalized in the United States. Women get epidurals before they give birth, no questions asked. What really bothers me is that women don't question what the doctors tell them. That women choose obstetricians over midwives. That women are told how to do something our bodies were designed to do.


We were made for this! Being pregnant is the most natural I've ever felt, regardless of the awful heartburn and constant back pain and random crying. No other mammals receive pain medication to give birth, so why do we? I believe the medical world has achieved many things, but interfering with a woman's natural ability to give birth isn't progress to me. I want to know why mothers choose to get an epidural and why they don't believe in their own strength.


When I found out I was pregnant, I knew the route I would take. But I've done a lot of research (and I think everyone should when it comes to their child's life) and it's hard to keep quiet now. I initially told myself that it wouldn't bother me what other women chose for their birth, and that it was a personal decision. It is, but I also think a lot of women are just misinformed. All I'm suggesting is to do your research. Question things. I question everything- and it's only made me smarter. Why epidurals? Why Pitocin? Why perform an episiotomy? Why vaccinate? Why use formula? These are all very important questions you should ask during your pregnancy.

I'd love to hear thoughts on this!

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Chaos Parade Giveaway


I'm hosting another giveaway, this time on Katherine's blog, Of Corgis & Cocktails! Katherine is such a sweet lady and I'm glad to have "met" her through the blogging world. She posts lots of outfits and yummy looking recipes! I could totally see us kicking back and drinking some tasty beers (if I weren't pregnant). 


Follow her blog for a chance to win a pouch of your choice from my shop! Here's a peek of what you have to choose from:


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