Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Great Find, Fire-Roasted Pepper & Habanero Salsa

Target is by far my favorite store. I probably go there twice a week, AT LEAST. On my most recent trip I definitely found a gem.
I love everything spicy! This salsa has just the right amount of kick to it. I ate almost half of the jar in one sitting! Ellie wanted to try some too.


XO,
Baleigh

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Easy Crock-pot Pot Roast

Easy Crock-pot Pot Roast 

Crock-pot meals are by far my favorite! You make it in the morning and voila, Dinner is ready 6 hours later! I got this very simple recipe from my older sister.  You should definitely add this meal into your rotation! 

Enjoy

XO,
Baleigh

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion
  • Baby Carrots
  • 4 Red Potatoes
  • 1 Packet of Italian Dressing
  • 1 Packet of Ranch Dressing
  • 1/3 Cup of Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 Cups of Water
  • Pepper to taste
  • Chuck Roast


1.) Cut the onions, and red potatoes into cubes- Set aside
2.) In a small bowl combine the Italian dressing packet and a Ranch dressing packet, oil and water. Stir until thoroughly combined.
3.) Place the chuck roast in the bottom of the crock-pot. Pour about half of the Ranch dressing/ Italian dressing mixture onto the meat.
4.) Add the potatoes, Onions and Carrots on top of the meat and pour the rest of the ranch dressing/ Italian dressing mixture on top.
5.) Cook on high for 5 1/2 hours.
6.) Serve and Enjoy! :)




Hiking Koko Head Yesterday


Yesterday my friend Telly, Matt and I went and climbed Koko Head. It was so challenging! Matt and Telly had climbed it before but it was my first time. 

Koko Head is like a gigantic stair master a total of 1,050 steps to the top. 


At around step 500 there is a bridge that is nothing more that a railroad track above a drop off. I ended up scooting on my butt across it because my legs were too tired to stand.

Here is the view from the top! Isn't it BEAUTIFUL?! I love Hawaii!



Thursday, July 31, 2014

New Things Excite Me

Sooo, today I bought a new camera! It's super nice! I got it a target for $579.99. It was a bundle kit too! BONUS!! 
Get ready for tons of pictures of Ellie, Matt and the beautiful Hawaii!
 Here are a few I've already taken

Isn't she beautiful?!?! I'm one lucky Momma!

Well time to go make dinner!
XO,
Baleigh

Ideas For an Etsy Shop

So, I make custom wine glasses, shot glasses and beer mugs, but here lately i get really bored doing the same ‘ol same ‘ol. This past weekend I made a Tutu and matching onesie for a coworker’s daughter’s 1st Birthday. I was a little apprehensive about making one because I’ve never made one before and if i screw it up work could be pretty awkward. I got all my materials on Friday afternoon and spent only $30. I took me a total of 35 minutes to make the tutu. I’m pretty impressed how it turned out! I used my Cricut to make the ‘1’ for the onesie. Piece of cake! Thank goodness!! After making something so simple and really enjoying making it I’ve decided to open up a new Etsy shop. I’m thinking about calling it ‘Creations by Baleigh’ or make it the same name as my blog, ‘Life with Baleigh.’ My previous shop name was ‘The Whine Exchange’ but that limited me to doing only glassware. I got a sewing machine for my birthday and once i get more comfortable with it I plan on making cute little items. Here are some other items I’ve made.