the weather is finally warming up, and i have a feeling we will be spending all of our time outdoors from now on!
my children love to blow bubbles, so we pulled out some items we already had in our house, and we made our own homemade bubble solution, along with some bubble blowers and wands!
it is so easy to make, and you can be blowing bubbles in no time!
you can check out the full tutorial on how to make homemade bubble solution, as well as homemade wands and blowers over on my post for the hellobee blog today. click, here.
Quinoa has quickly become a popular whole food these days, and is one of the newest “super foods.” It is an excellent source for magnesium, protein, fiber, and it is gluten free.
Many are becoming familiar with quinoa, and it is becoming a favorite substitute for rice at the dinner table. Read more for a great vegan recipe for quinoa with black beans and vegetables. A perfect, and easy light dinner!
{Quinoa with Black Beans and Vegetables}
1 onion, diced 4-5 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups vegetable stock 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 15oz cans of black beans, rinsed and drained 1 15oz can of corn, drained 1-2 red peppers, diced 1 yellow zucchini squash, diced 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes 1/2-1 cup chopped cilantro 1 tsp cumin salt and pepper to taste cayenne pepper (a few sprinkles for some kick, optional)
In a large skillet, heat 1-2 tsp olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, and sauté until soft about 7-10 minutes, add garlic and sauté another few minutes. Add vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Add quinoa and cumin, and bring to a simmer over medium low heat and cover with a lid. Simmer for 20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked. Pour quinoa and onion mixture into a large serving bowl. Pour black beans, and corn into quinoa bowl and mix. Replace skillet over medium heat and sauté remaining vegetables until just tender, for a few minutes. Add to the quinoa, mix with cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or cold.
i am excited to introduce you to armelle blog’s latest sponsor, alice lane home!
alice lane isn’t a stranger to the blog world. items from their amazing store, and their beautiful design work have made the blogging rounds time and time again!
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alice lane is giving one of you this darling elephant pillow (shown front and back of the pillow side by side) that retails at $150! here is what you have to do to for a chance to win!
congratulations to Jenn Kirk!! Comment #36! you are the winner of the elephant pillow!!
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{top photo by: allyssa vincent, all other photos by nicole hill gerulat}
