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Minimalism: Our Journey on Simplifying Our Life
Minimalism. What does that word mean to you? For many people it sounds scary, a way of life that forces you to be rid of all earthly possessions and live with absolutely nothing but two outfits, one coffee mug, and your tooth brush. Or maybe you think it is living with only a certain number of items and getting rid of everything else. Perhaps you think it means living in one of those tiny houses that has been trending on television shows lately. I know for me, these are what I thought minimalism was and it did scare me. A lot. When I came across articles on social media promoting minimalism I would…
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2017: New Year, New Direction
Wow, 2016 sure went by quickly! With the new year always comes new ideas, dreams, and hopes for an even better upcoming year. Better health, improved lifestyle, new opportunities and more. For my blog, my outlet, this year will be a change for Kinda Sorta Simple as well. I am excited to add things to my blog that I have been getting into over the past year, things like natural living, sewing, minimalism, different recipes, and a more simple way of life. 2016 was a year of changes for us. One major change is that we welcomed a new baby boy named Kyu in April and I have been blessed and fortunate to be…
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The Perfect White Dress
We always hear and talk about the Little Black Dress but this shimmery white dress definitely rivals any little black dress I own! This maternity dress stands out by itself with the color, the shimmer, and the flattering silhouette. What more could you ask for?! I had been searching for some maternity dresses to wear on my dates with the hubby however everything I had tried on was either too tight, too short, or just not flattering. Enter PinkBlush Maternity where I found this amazing dress, among other maternity clothes, that was exactly what I had been looking for. Great timing too because Valentine’s Day is coming up in less than a month and now I don’t have to…
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Outfits For 2016… and an Announcement!
So the secret is out… I’m expecting! We are so excited to announce that we are expecting a little boy in April of 2016 and we could not be more elated. This is baby #4 for me but even though I’ve done this a few times before, the excitement never gets old. What has been different this time around is that since I am due in April my 3rd trimester will be through the winter months whereas with my other three all being born in the summer/fall timeframe I was always bigger in the warmer months. Figuring out how to stay warm but also still dress cute has been a fun challenge that has opened…
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Kimbap: Korean Rice Rolls
Kimbap is by far one of my favorite Korean foods to make AND eat. They are great for a snack, for on-the-go, for lunches, and especially yummy at, well… any time! I grew up with my mom making them, stuffing the gim, or seaweed sheets, with all sorts of goodies like rice, egg, cucumber, and more. It would be an understatement to say that my kids love them as well. If you are not familiar with kimbap it is a staple in Korea. Simply, it is rice, veggies, egg, meat, and whatever else your heart (and stomach) desires, all wrapped up in rice and a dried seaweed sheet. When I visited the country…
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Firecracker Cake
This past 4th of July my mother-in-law passed on a Betty Crocker recipe to me that looked fun, festive, and easy enough for the kids to help out. The resulting Firecracker Cake not only visually looked amazing, it was also absolutely delicious! The kids received numerous compliments on the cake and the best part is that although it looked complicated to put together, it was actually quite easy. Another bonus of this cake was that it was not frosted in a conventional way. The fun steams of red, white, and blue was regular frosting thinned out by warming it up in the microwave and drizzled over the top of the cake using a spoon…
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Spinach and Broccoli Alfredo
You know the scenario: you get home after a day of work and are now in charge of making food for some hungry little mouths. As I hurriedly search through the pantry I am looking for something that is quick, simple, and involves whatever ingredients we are already have. Cue here: Spinach and Broccoli Alfredo. This has become a staple dish for dinner that is perfect for evening such as the one described above. Simple, tasty, and everyone is happy! I tried to come up with something that would combine the cooking of multiple ingredients in the same pots/pans to cut down on dishes and time. For example I cooked the broccoli in with the pasta and…
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Tteokguk- Korean Rice Cake Soup
New Years is always a favorite holiday of mine: new year, new hopes, new dreams, new opportunities. A tradition in my house that we continue every year is eating Tteokguk, a Korean rice cake soup that is a Korean tradition to eat on New Year’s Day. What’s fun is that we celebrate with tteokguk twice a year, one for the Solar New Year and one for Lunar New Near. Even though both New Years are behind us (Lunar New Year was just this past Thursday), I thought I would show you how I prepare my tteokguk since you can enjoy this hearty and flavorful soup any time of year. The decorative egg and…
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Spicy Korean Wings
With the Super Bowl fast approaching thoughts always travel to food. Who will bring what? Will it be the usual shrimp with cocktail sauce and spinach artichoke dip? Will someone venture out and try something new risking the world of unfamiliarity with a different appetizer? I wanted to jump head first into the realm of something new with wings that are spicy yet incredibly tasty and are not your run-of-the-mill buffalo wings. Behold Spicy Korean Wings. Sauce incredibly simple yet flavors that leave your mouth begging for more. The star ingredient in this wing sauce is the kochujang, which is a Korean hot chili paste made from red chilies and fermented soy beans…
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New Year’s Eve Dresses
Wow, is it really already December 31st? I feel like New Year’s Eve came so incredibly quickly this year! Some of you may be ready to celebrate, but if you are like me I am just now finishing up putting away all of the amazing things the kids received for Christmas! In the craziness of trying to catch up I definitely forgot to pick up an outfit to wear out for the evening of New Year’s Eve! I rounded up some of my favorite party dresses that could be worn not only for New Year’s Eve but also any night out. Enjoy the eye candy as I have. 1. Shine Bright Like a Diamond…
