Showing posts with label diy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diy. Show all posts

27 January 2013

What's In My Bento Box: Leftovers for Lunch

Today, I had freshly steamed blue crab for dinner and since I also just bought some seaweed for making sushi I thought I could make something. This isn't a legit recipe..I kind of just threw some stuff together. When it comes to food I'm not really picky. Especially when packing for school or work because I am just soo hungry on my break I'll eat anything. I hope this inspires someone to not waste food and be a cheap-o like me! 

You'll need: Seaweed, Bamboo mat for rolling the sushi, crab meat, tomato, and rice.


Combine the rice and crab meat. You can also arrange the meat in the center next to the tomato but I'm lazy haha



Carve out the center of the tomato and slice it into vertical strips.



Arrange the seaweed, rice, and tomatoes like so on top of the bamboo mat.


Roll it. Um, I'm not going to explain how to properly roll it..I just watched a YouTube video on it haha


Mine is a half sized so I was able to 5 pieces. There's fours in the picture but that's because I ate one hehe


This is my portion for work. I also included mango jello and trail mix.


This is what I am packing for school. That's an egg sandwich. It looks so uncute next to my cute sushi. :[


Ta-dah! The orange and foiled bread is mah breakfast.

*TIPS*
Remember to eat small meals throughout the day rather than spread out large portions!
Packing your own lunch is very cost effective.
Prepare your meals the day before rather than in the morning to save time! 

23 January 2013

DIY: Pill Case Deco

Tired of your boring birth control pill case? Turn it into a cute, inexpensive, and fun project! Please note that I am in no way telling you that you need to get on the pill for this..you can deco pretty much anything. :)

You'll need:


rhinestones, halved pearls, ribbon and or lace, stickers, scissors, super glue, and tweezers!
The color scheme and design is honestly up to you.

*TIPS*

  • Acetone helps remove glue but it can erode coloring on your stones
  • You can buy all items at your craft store, dollar store, or even online!
  • You'll probably get glue on everything....Stones and gems will get on everything..Try to stay neat!
  • This can be time costly.
  • Deco with friends, it's more fun!

My finished product:




venetiaraven & teabeautyholic made some with me!
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