Bathroom Remodel

This is what it looked like on move-in day. Now, I’m not against red bathrooms… but I am against small, windowless, red bathrooms. I went in, closed the door, and felt like I was in a heart chamber. Bleh.

Step 1: remove the mirror and patch up the wall as needed (free- $5)

Step 2: prime (because red paint) and paint the walls. ($30-$50… worth it)

Step 3: add accessories

Mirror: free (gift)

Shelves: $35 from Hobby Lobby (50% off)

Rug: $4 Dirt Cheap

Plant: :$4 Dirt Cheap

Candles, picture frames, memorabilia were all gifts from others or laying around the house. As a side note: I really like changing up the decor a bit at least once a year. To keep this hobby as inexpensive as possible, I use decor I already have. Adding new paint, different pictures/art, or just changing placement of some decorations can give a fresh look without breaking the budget. Also, checking out discount places, yard sales, and antique stores can yield quality and unique decor for cheap!

Cinnamon Blueberry Bread: gluten, soy, egg, dairy free

Dry Ingredients:

1/2 c. Brown Rice flour
1 c. Sweet Sorghum flour
1 c. White Rice flour
2/3 c. Coconut sugar
4 tsp. Arrowroot flour/starch
1 tsp. Xanthum gum
2 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Baking soda
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Cinnamon

Whisk the dry ingredients together and add:

1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 flaxseed egg (1/8 c. Ground flaxseed reconstituted in about 1/4 c. water. Let sit at least 5 minutes until jelly-like consistency.)
2 tsp. Apple cider vinegar
1/2 c. Applesauce
1 c. Coconut or almond milk (note: I also do half coconut milk creamer, half milk for a sweeter option.)

Mix ingredients together until just blended (stir with a wooden spoon). Then stir in 1 cup blueberries.

Grease an 8×8 pan with coconut oil. The batter will be thick, so smooth the top with a spatula after pour into pan. (This makes the bread look pretty. ❤️)

Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 30-40 min. The bread will be sturdy and start to crack across the top when done.

Some notes to make the bread sweeter: use part or all cane sugar and part or all coconut milk vanilla creamer.