Projector Screen Sign

Happy Happy Monday!

Not gonna lie I had no idea this morning what I was going to post about today til I went thrift store hopping and found this wonderful projector screen.

My mother, sisters and I do some craft/flea market shows during the year and we need something with our name on it so people know who we are.

I thought this screen would be the perfect thing (and I LOVE the mustard yellow color on it!)

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Apple Crisp

I don’t know what it is about Fall and the weather getting colder, but every year at this time I feel like cooking and baking.  Maybe it’s that “gathering for winter” mentality that squirrels have or the weather not being warm enough to be out in and I’m bored.  Do you get like this?

Anywho….I made some Apple Crisp tonight and it’s delish!  The apples on my tree have been ready for a few weeks and I hate to see them go to waste.  I also plan on getting some Applesauce canned soon.   Have you ever tried crockpot oatmeal and warm chunky applesauce on top.  Yep!  It’s as good as it sounds.

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Here’s the recipe for the Apple Crisp.  Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.  Happy Fall Y’all!

6 apples – peeled, cored, and sliced

2 tablespoons white sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup old-fashioned oats

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup cold butter

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Toss apples with white sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl to coat; pour into a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, oats, flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a separate bowl. Use a pastry cutter or 2 forks to mash cold butter into the oats mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; spread over the apples to the edges of the baking dish. Pat the topping gently until even.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and sides are bubbling, about 40 minutes.
  • Top with vanilla ice cream or whip cream.

 

 

Funky Chair Makeover

Isn’t my brother so stinking cute!?

I miss him with everything I have.

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Living With Hypothyroidism

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Today I’m getting a little personal.  I hope you don’t mind.  I want to share this with you as a warning or things you should look out for in your body because if untreated it could lead to heart disease or even death.

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Bicycle Wheel Light Fixture

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My three girls are so fun to decorate for. They love pink, purple, glitter, and ruffles. But, now that I finally have a boy I am so excited to do something a little more masculine. We started by creating this bicycle wheel light fixture. 

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A Little of This And a Little of That

We’ve had a lot going on lately, so wanted to share a variety of things.  First of all, if you live in Utah or want to travel we would love for you to attend:

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My Fall Wreath

 

This week it has been cooling down and I LOVE IT! So, it put me in the mood to put up my autumn decorations. I needed a wreath for my door and so I thought I would make one.

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Guys it is so easy!

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30 Days of Halloween

I’m thrilled to be a part of Cupcake Diaries “30 Days of Halloween” event.  Several blogs are sharing their fun crafts, recipes, and ideas for Halloween.

Homemade Pearsauce

Its almost Fall everybody!!!!

I am really over summer and how hot its been. My girls started school last week and so far are really loving their teachers and this year they decided to be in separate classes. Gotta confess I was so nervous for them, I mean they have NEVER been away from each other for that long! EVER! but they did awesome and me being the overprotective mom that I am had nothing to worry about.

Look how cute they are!

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Fall Door Banner

Hi Everyone.  It’s almost the weekend.  Do you have any fun plans?

First, I have to tell you about this yummy dessert.  I have decided to buy something new each time I go grocery shopping because I feel like I have gotten stuck in a rut buying the same things over and over.  I’m even trying new recipes.  This week I purchased this item.  I love Creme Brulee and saw this, tried it out, and it’s delicious.  Pretty close to the real thing.  Give it a shot.  I’ll keep you posted of any new items or recipes I find to be yummy.

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I was thinking about pulling out my fall decor and decided I was tired of the door wreath I have been putting up for the last several years.  So, I came up with something a little different for my door.

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