Cast Iron Skillet


I grew up in Mississippi where pretty much everything my grandmother ever cooked was in a cast iron skillet. I never have been willing to give up precious packing weight when traveling back and forth to bring my own skillet here, so we did some searching and found one here.

This sucker is HEAVY. It’s also HUGE. We specifically ordered the biggest one that would still fit in our oven, but there are obviously smaller sizes available. It works fantastically. We are still working on seasoning it (it’s legit cast iron, so you have to care for it appropriately. Pinterest it.). I’ve fried chicken nuggets in it, sautéed veggies, and cooked a frittata in the oven. All successful. 

Search terms: 加厚铸铁锅无涂层不粘锅平底锅煎锅无油烟烙饼锅手工铁锅双耳炒锅 
Link: http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?ut_sk=1.VQqOXRWzUAEDAJS6pPo9WDfA_12500477_1475565760.Copy.detail&id=536396548822

Price: 110 kuai (this included a 5 kuai glass lid added on)
Free Shipping: Yes
Delivery time: 5 days
Size: 35 cm (28 – 35 cm available)
Search terms: Zhu2 tie3 guo1

Success or Fail: Success

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Kickin' it with K

I'm excited to announce we will have a guest writer this week - K! She is a good friend and is the original Taobao master. Stay tuned for more posts from her.


In our city, you cannot take a purse into the grocery store. I can usually get away with a little keychain wallet-type thing, but any type of purse or bag must be locked up into one of their lovely (read: dirty) canvas bags while you shop. I usually have my phone and money with me, and it’s annoying to try to keep up with that while I shop (and I usually don’t wear anything with pockets). My goal was to find as small of a bag as possible that would hold my phone, house key and money and be small enough to not have to lock in a bag.

I found this little bag, which is actually labeled as a passport holder. It’s the perfect size to hold just those few little things. I can actually just throw it under my shirt or hook it around my waist fanny pack style, and it doesn't draw any attention. 

Search terms: 护照包多功能卡包挂式旅行钱男女护照机票夹套证件包袋定制做logo 
Link: http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?ut_sk=1.VQqOXRWzUAEDAJS6pPo9WDfA_12500477_1475565660.Copy.detail&id=523994461930

Price: 19.90 kuai
Free Shipping: Yes
Delivery time: 6 days
Colors: Grey, red, dark blue, sky blue, baby blue, orange, green, maroon
Success or Fail: Success
Note: I did see some even thinner, more basic passport holders when looking. However, I did want it to hold up, especially with holding my phone and such as we'll.

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K
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Taobao Thursday: Stores

Today I thought I'd share with you some brands I've found on Taobao. Some I've bought from (reviews to come), and some I haven't. Happy exploring!
Starbucks


 Costco Buying in bulk can still happen overseas.

Macy's                                                                                       
                                        

 Nature Republic (Korean skin care & cosmetics)


Meizhuang (various international cosmetics brands)


 Old Navy                                                                                                                              Gap                                   
                                                                                                                     

Forever 21

These 4 international brands are all owned by the Spanish Inditex group: Bershka, Stradivarius, Zara, and Pull & Bear.


Bershka                                 


Stradivarius
       



Zara


Pull & Bear

 Target 
Granola, Starbucks coffee, Market Pantry dried fruit, it's all there. I can't promise it's as good as going to your local Target back home, but there's definitely some good stuff in there. 

I felt like dancing too when I found Target on Taobao. Two of my favorites in one place. 

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Let's Get to Work


My office wall (pictured above)

White Wire Rack & Fairy Lights
I'd seen something similar on Pinterest for decorating an office space and thought, "Hey I could totally recreate that.' I stumbled upon a wire rack on Taobao and also bought some fairy lights from the same seller.

Price: 40 and 25 respectively + 10 shipping = 75 kuai = $11.50
Delivery Time: 2 days
Free Shipping: No
Success or Fail: Success



Dried Flowers:
I love the look of dried flowers hanging upside down and I found this store (that has a lto of cute stuff you should check out!) and bought it all together to make shipping worth it. 
Price: 28.6 (all 4 flowers) + 7 (wheat) + 15 shipping = 50.6 = $7.80
Delivery Time: 5 days
Free Shipping: No



Lamp:
I like how simple this lamp is. It came with two lightbulbs and they've lasted me almost a year now.
Price: 99 kuai = $15
Delivery Time: 4 days
Success or Fail: Success
Colors: Black, Yellow, White, Red, Blue
Link: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=521783925262&spm=a1z09.2.0.0.juwla5&_u=52ftv6tadd12&sku_properties=3064956:8331779


Blu Tack:
This store also sells photo frames, so if you're looking to get some, I would buy it together to make shipping worth it.

Price: 13.50 + 6 kuai shipping = $3
Delivery Time: 4 days
Success or Fail: Success
Link: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.43.Lf4SyH&id=524480635644&ns=1&abbucket=9#detail

Adjustable Table
In my previous apartment, I had no desk, so I bought this adjustable table and put it on the end of my bed. You have to set it up when it comes, but (speaking from someone who can barely use a hammer), set up was very easy.


Price: 37.90 (table measuring 40*60) = $5.8
Delivery Time: 5 days
Free Shipping: Yes
Colors: White, Pink, Light Wood, Dark Wood, Black
Success or Fail: Success





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T

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