Rainbow Friendship Bracelet: Hello, fellow food lovers! I’m so excited to share my latest meal prep adventure, and this week’s star is this vibrant and delicious salmon poke bowl. It’s packed with healthy goodness and takes mere minutes to assemble – perfect for busy weeknights.
For months, I’ve been dreaming of a more efficient and healthy approach to my weekday lunches and dinners. I’m notoriously bad at meal planning, often resorting to quick, less-than-ideal options. This resulted in inconsistent energy levels and not so great food choices.
My journey into meal prepping started small: one batch of quinoa on Sunday, then slowly adding pre-chopped veggies and proteins. The biggest hurdle? Overestimating how much I could eat in one week! I learned quickly to adjust portions, and found that prepping for 3-4 days at a time was much more manageable than tackling the whole week at once.
This poke bowl is a testament to that journey. The fluffy white rice forms a perfect base for perfectly seared salmon, creamy avocado slices, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant carrot ribbons. A sprinkle of black sesame seeds adds a touch of nutty flavor and visual appeal.
This bowl isn’t just pretty, it’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and a range of vitamins and minerals. It’s a complete meal that keeps me feeling full and energized throughout the afternoon.
If you’re just starting your own meal prep journey, I recommend starting small, focusing on one or two meals per week, and gradually increasing as you gain confidence and find what works best for your schedule and tastes.
Hey crafters! Today, we’re making a vibrant and cheerful rainbow friendship bracelet! This tutorial is perfect for beginners, and the end result is a beautiful, colourful accessory you can wear or gift to a friend.
Materials You’ll Need:
- 6 strands of embroidery thread, one in each of the following colours: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Knot all six strings together at one end, leaving a small loop. Secure the knot tightly.
Step 2: Take the red thread (the outermost thread), and make a forward knot on the orange thread (the next thread in).
Step 3: Make forward knots on the yellow, green, blue, and purple threads, each time taking the thread you just used to make the knot.
Step 4: Make forward knots on the green, blue, and purple threads, using the yellow thread, then the orange thread, then the red thread. This makes a pattern that works its way inward.
Step 5: Make forward knots on the blue and purple threads using the green thread, then the yellow thread, then the orange thread.
Step 6: Make forward knots on the purple thread using the blue thread, then green, then yellow, then orange thread.
Step 7: Repeat steps 4-6, reversing the colour order. You’ll be making forward knots on each thread again, but working your way outward again.
Step 8: Taking the blue thread, make forward knots on the green, yellow, and orange threads.
Step 9: Taking the green thread, make forward knots on the yellow, orange, and red threads.
Step 10: Taking the yellow thread, make forward knots on the orange and red threads.
Step 11: Taking the orange thread, make a forward knot on the red thread.
Step 12: Continue the pattern until your bracelet reaches your desired length. Finish by tying all the threads together securely and trimming the excess.
There you have it! A beautiful rainbow friendship bracelet. Remember to be patient and take your time – the key is to make consistent, tight knots. Experiment with different thread colours and create your own unique designs! Have fun crafting!
