Ninna Lu

Ninna Lu | Product Review: TTLife Multi-Functional Vegetable Chopper

 

   I had the opportunity to review and test a product from TTLIFE, a multi-functional vegetable chopper that was only for $19.99 with free shipping at Amazon.com , below are my thoughts & findings while utilizing this product for my kitchen.

 

First I tested the veggie chopper in large and small squares. This kitchen tool was easy to use, I was cautious at first as I didn't want to break it since it is made out of plastic, but it worked with the veggie chopper to cut the onions and my tomatoes for salsa later.

 

Next I used the mini-mandoline like slicer along with the small grater to slice and grate ginger.

 

 

 

I love the lemon squeezer. You don't waste any lemons!

 

 

 

Lastly, I just wanted to test the egg separator.

 

 

Overall, it was a good buy and can make a great gift.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

~ marissa

An Inspiring Sunday

   

   We took a planned road trip to San Francisco this early Sunday morning for an exhibit being showcased at the Asian Art Museum called Kimono Refashioned.

 

 

 

 

No pictures were allowed to be taken inside the exhibition on the first floor of the museum but I was able to take just a couple. This exhibit is showcasing until the month of May so if you love fashion it's worth the trek to check it out!

 

 

My favorite was definitely the Alexander McQueen designed dress which is pictured above.

 

 

If you love fashion, check out other exhibitions such as

The High Style | Brooklyn Costume Collection Exhibit

Thank you so much for reading!

~ marissa

A Make and Take Experience

      

For my January birthday this year, I wanted to offer my guests a make and take experience. 

DIY Materials: Chalkboard painted plywood, ArtMinds stencils, brushes, paint, and we made our own chalk paste.

 

   Here is yet an addition to Ninna Lu's collection of DIY blog posts. I'm a proven fact that you can never get tired of doing arts and crafts. As craft trends change, Michael's rolls with it. Then there is my newly discovered, Chalk Couture specifically designed to sell chalk transfers, chalk paste, and other chalk related accessories. I do have to say that Chalk Couture's transfer designs are quite adorable even with some vintage vibe. So many brands to choose from for arts & crafts these days!

   

Welcome Chalk Transfer can be purchased at Chalk Couture.

 

 

   If you're interested in a Make and Take experience and you are local to the El Dorado Hills area, please email me at ninnalublog@gmail.com. Feel free to look over my DIY portfolio in my blog to get other make and take ideas that can be done as a group at the comfort of a home for any occasion.

Thank you so much for reading!

~ marissa

New Year | New Moon

 

 

  Going into the New Year, I felt fearful and nervous which was only natural as you don't know what's ahead. Yes, I know you should live in the moment, but what if you can mentally prepare for and plan for what's to come? I looked into joining a Capricorn New Moon workshop at a local spa and yoga studio, for $57 you set intentions, meditate, do some card reading, and create a manifestation board for the year 2019. Why not? It sounded interesting and I refuse to go into this new year scared. So I look to the moon. "The New Moon is a magical event each month when the Moon and the Sun combine their energy and provide us with a powerful portal to step through a new beginning." I was intrigued as I am a Capricorn.

  When we think of the feminine Moon and the masculine Sun, the types of energies it provides are:

                                                                                        Moon                                    Sun

                                                                                    coolness                                 warmth

                                                                                        dark                                      light

                                                                                        night                                     day

                                                                                     emotion                                action

                                                                                  subconscious                        conscious

                                                                                        yin                                         yang

 

Some lessons from CAPRICORN:

1) The best way to release something is to remove your attention from it.

2) You have infinite energy waiting for direction.

3) Time alone brings answers to your deepest questions.

4) Success is always possible.

 

 

       I was able to plant some intentions for this year during this workshop.

*Be more present and mindful.

*Know your voice and be more vocal.

*Focus on my overall well-being.

*Keep practicing my faith.

 

The affirmations I wrote during the workshop and repeat them every day for 30 days while watching my world shift.

*Stay patient and trust your journey.

*Let go of fear. Choose love instead.

*Refine your inner strength. You'll come out stronger.

*Love will find it's way.

 

My 2019 Vision Board

Now to watch for what life brings in this coming year. 

Thank you so much for reading!

~ marissa

Ninna Lu | Our 2018 Holiday Photo Retrospective

 

Not to dwell on the past, but this year's Christmas compared to last year's was like night and day. What a difference one whole year makes. I haven't had much of a chance to post too much for the year 2018, but  I'd have to say it is ending with all of us together and that's exactly where we want to be. 

 

Maddie on a Jump rental bike at Downtown Sacramento.

 

 

Pawley with the hubby.

 

 

My hearts.

 

 

I finally made the cheesecake stuffed chocolate banana bread on Christmas Day. I am so happy I got time to bake something!

 

 

This poem above greatly describes our exit for the year 2018. 

2016 opened my eyes.

2017 broke me.

Made a comeback in 2018.

We are ready for the New Year 2019!

Happy New Year everyone.

Thank you so much for reading.

~ marissa