B & E
My good friend Bethany is getting married in Virginia. I will be 38 weeks when that day comes. I am super bummed I will not be going. sighhhhhhh. I put together a small pre wedding celebration for those in Utah who won't make it out East. Here are a few photos. I had fun decorating and I wanted it to be outside but 95 degrees is to hot. It turned out nice. A big thanks to my hub and mums/fam for their help. :)
Headboard
Yes, it's been a long time since I posted on my dresser and headboard. I have been wanting to wait till the dresser was done but we have been so crazy with summer and work that its still only half way done! So here is the dresser. My husband did a great job and we kind of just played it by ear as we sanded and panted it. The 2007 is the year we were married.
Interior Design Help
We are in the middle of taking apart our place to prepare for a baby! We just bought a old 1940s dresser that is beautiful ( for our clothes and baby stuff.changing table) and we came across a old door that we will make into a headboard. We already have a turquoise book self/desk in there. We can change the color of the book shelf but its easier not to. We are going for a modern romantic/vintage feel. What color should we refinish the door and dresser?????? Here is what they look like...
This is what our door looks like...
This is what our door looks like...
and the dresser....
I hope to find some amazing hardware at anthropologie... I will do another post on that!I will post the finish project!
What do you think?
So I am not planning on having a crib for the first part of my babies life. I have a small condo right now and I don't plan on putting a crib next to me. I am looking at these products. What have you liked??
1. Pack n Play- This is the more expensive ones but the cuddle rocker looked nice (I would probably buy one that is less expensive) I would prefer something that weighs less, so i could take it camping, on a plane or just to the next room with out much effort. It is also pretty big to fit next to my bed in my small room.
2. Rocker- Small, less expensive, good reviews. Would my kid really sleep in that?
3. Swing- I probably want a swing anyway. This has great reviews. The babe would only sleep in it till they were 4ish months.
4. Bassinet/Cosleeper- Not to expensive but really its only a bassinet?
5. Peapod- These look awesome. Not heavy, kids sleep in it for longer (up to age 6), folds up. But do they really sleep in it? AND I don't think I could stand bending down to the ground to pick the baby up all night.
SO what do you use? I want to get something and I hope to not have the baby sleep with me or in a drawer (which works).
1. Pack n Play- This is the more expensive ones but the cuddle rocker looked nice (I would probably buy one that is less expensive) I would prefer something that weighs less, so i could take it camping, on a plane or just to the next room with out much effort. It is also pretty big to fit next to my bed in my small room.
2. Rocker- Small, less expensive, good reviews. Would my kid really sleep in that?
3. Swing- I probably want a swing anyway. This has great reviews. The babe would only sleep in it till they were 4ish months.
4. Bassinet/Cosleeper- Not to expensive but really its only a bassinet?
5. Peapod- These look awesome. Not heavy, kids sleep in it for longer (up to age 6), folds up. But do they really sleep in it? AND I don't think I could stand bending down to the ground to pick the baby up all night.
SO what do you use? I want to get something and I hope to not have the baby sleep with me or in a drawer (which works).
Crib
Since I am expecting baby number one I feel that I am allowed to post on baby goods, deals, ideas etc. So expect a increase number of baby posts (and think of me, enjoying it).
Baby Post Number 1:
Has anyone purchased a crib from Walmart??
I really like this baby mod crib from Walmart.
I also like the price, at $299.00
It is three in one and I hope to use it for more than one kid.
Any opinions!?
Baby Post Number 1:
Has anyone purchased a crib from Walmart??
I really like this baby mod crib from Walmart.
I also like the price, at $299.00
It is three in one and I hope to use it for more than one kid.
Any opinions!?
NYC Bagel
I have been craving my NYC Bagel no one understands that there is a difference....
"go to Einsteins" Nope no way not even close.
This recipe is delicious! and super close to a NYC Bagel.... oh my and it doesn't take TOO long...
GO HERE
We do it everything bagel style and put poppy seed, onion, salt, garlic, sesame seed etc. on top.
So yummy with just cream cheese but also make great deli sandwiches.
"go to Einsteins" Nope no way not even close.
This recipe is delicious! and super close to a NYC Bagel.... oh my and it doesn't take TOO long...
GO HERE
We do it everything bagel style and put poppy seed, onion, salt, garlic, sesame seed etc. on top.
So yummy with just cream cheese but also make great deli sandwiches.
Christmas Gift #2, #3...... etc
Hey I need to just throw my stuff on here :)
I have been getting orders for some finger puppets and Christmas Calendars!
So get your order in before Christmas.
Check everything out here....
http://www.etsy.com/people/NeveCo
I have been getting orders for some finger puppets and Christmas Calendars!
So get your order in before Christmas.
Check everything out here....
http://www.etsy.com/people/NeveCo
Holiday Gift Deal #1
Mini Camcorder
On sale for- $48
This camera has GREAT reviews and it is the size of a credit card. We luckily got ours online but it is sold out online! But you can goto Best Buy or even call them, I am sure. Its a still of a deal and you can even get a free digital photo frame with it (which is worth ~$99). Hurry deal is gone on 11/29.
Target has it only for Today Cyber Monday for $50.00 as well, which is half off.
this for less- poncho
Question
Sorry I have been off the tracks. I thought certain things were going to happen but then they didn't over and over. So now I press on!
Since we took our condo off the market I am trying to come up with better ways to organize my place make the 700 square feet fell like 1000! So any tips that you can give me on organizing a one bedroom condo so I don't feel like a complete crazy head would be great! I will share what I come up with.
And hopefully I will be back to normal... because normal is good right?
Try Something New- Wontons
We love Wontons and Chinese food!
We decided to try making them without spending to much money and eating lots of Chinese food.
It was Delicious.
We had four kinds.
1.plan cream cheese
2.cream cheese with avacado
3.meat
4.meat/cream cheese
My favorite was all of the above. Stephen LOVED the meat.
Delicious... Here is the recipe we used for the meat.
We decided to try making them without spending to much money and eating lots of Chinese food.
It was Delicious.
We had four kinds.
1.plan cream cheese
2.cream cheese with avacado
3.meat
4.meat/cream cheese
My favorite was all of the above. Stephen LOVED the meat.
Delicious... Here is the recipe we used for the meat.
WONTONS
4 Servings
4 Servings
| 1/2 | package | wonton skin | |
| 1/2 | cup | vegetable oil | |
| 1 | tablespoon | soy sauce | |
| 1/2 | cup | ground pork | |
| 1 | pinch | ground pepper | |
| 1 | clove | garlic | |
| 2 | sprigs | cilantro | Optiona |
Make sure you don't over stuff the wonton. The skin will get burned before the pork is cooked.
For filling: Mince garlic and cilantro. Mix all ingredients together, except for the wonton skin and vegetable oil.
To make the wonton, put half a teaspoon of the filling in the middle of the skin. Pick up one corner and fold it to the diagonal corner. Pick up the 2 ends that have 45 degrees angle (the ones where the fold is) and wet them with a dab of water on you finger. Pinch the two corners together. You will want to prepare all of your wontons before frying them, so that you are not trying to manage both the hot oil and getting the wontons folded.
Heat up the oil in a frying pan or wok at medium heat. To test when the oil is hot enough, stick a wooden chopstick in the oil. When the oil is ready the bubbles will come up from the chopstick. Fry the wonton until golden brown. Watch the heat carefully. Keep turning them to cook them all the way through. You may want to break open the first couple wontons to make sure that the centers get cooked.
This recipe will make 25 wontons. Serve hot with the sweet and sour sauce below.
To make the wonton, put half a teaspoon of the filling in the middle of the skin. Pick up one corner and fold it to the diagonal corner. Pick up the 2 ends that have 45 degrees angle (the ones where the fold is) and wet them with a dab of water on you finger. Pinch the two corners together. You will want to prepare all of your wontons before frying them, so that you are not trying to manage both the hot oil and getting the wontons folded.
Heat up the oil in a frying pan or wok at medium heat. To test when the oil is hot enough, stick a wooden chopstick in the oil. When the oil is ready the bubbles will come up from the chopstick. Fry the wonton until golden brown. Watch the heat carefully. Keep turning them to cook them all the way through. You may want to break open the first couple wontons to make sure that the centers get cooked.
This recipe will make 25 wontons. Serve hot with the sweet and sour sauce below.
Now we are going to try and make my FAVORITE Brazilian dessert- Cuscuz. I have been craving it since we got home from Rio last October. 
This for Less- Little Black Dress
My cute cousin Heidi asked me to help her find a black dress for a wedding. I thought I would do a post on it. Her budget was around 50 dollars.
This: Anthropologie Night Fever Dress- here for $158.00
Also Shabby Apple is having a 20% of many of their dresses... here are a few of my favorites from their Black section.
take 20% of $86.00
take 20% $88.00
If you need any help finding ANYTHING (clothing, furniture, etc) for less let me know. Email me and I can help you the best I can for free and do a post on it. I know that money is tight and no one has to spend full price.
email me: parsonsrosie@gmail.com
DIY, $1 & $10
Thought some of these were clever and inexpensive!!!
$1 DIY
:How to's and other $1 DIY projects:
$10 DIY
These ones were my favorite...
#1.
1. Find a old shutter
2. take a piece of plywood and screw it on the back of it... (this is so the mail wont slide out)
3. Hang it your done!
#2.
Bike Lazy Susan
Baby
I decided to have some fun with some fabric I had and some onsies for a gift for my good friends new baby Lorilie...
I forgot to take a photo of the cupcake one with her name on it, it was super cute.
Locals
Check out this blog.
A new favorite, full of great Utah deals and coupons. It also has other coupons and deals for non- Utah residents.
The most recent deal is for fathers day...
Utah Deal Diva
A new favorite, full of great Utah deals and coupons. It also has other coupons and deals for non- Utah residents.
The most recent deal is for fathers day...
Utah Deal Diva
Sunscreen
Reviews on sunscreens and what to look for.
Watch this so you are prepared this summer.
(don't waste your money!)
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
This for Less- Swim
This-
High Drive Maillot for $238.00
For Less-
Baudin Beach Halter for $42.00
I would love to help any of you find something you are looking to buy for less.... I love doing this... feel free to email me or comment and I can post on what you are looking for!
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