I try to have a garage sale every year. It's a good way to get rid of the accumulated things I trip over or wish I didn't have to dust. This week, I spent a whole day sorting boxes in the garage and setting aside items to sell.
My friend decided to join me and contributed her own stash of unneeded items. Then, we spent about 7 hours sitting in the garage on Friday, chasing/entertaining 5 children, and hoping people would stop by to purchase our treasures.
My friend made about $35. I made $15.60.
Defintely not my most successful garage sale. But, my garage looks much better than it did before. After such a lack-luster garage sale, we are going to try on another Friday before giving all our stuff to Goodwill.
In a few weeks, though.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Hiked Until My Feet Blistered
My family hiked to Lena Lake yesterday. It was the kids' first visit there. The hike through the mountains was as beautiful as I remembered.
The water level in the lake was really high--we had a difficult time getting close to the water. We eventually found a little spot where the dog could jump in and cool off his dusty feet.
On the way back down, I felt my own feet burning and knew I was developing a blister or two. When I peeled off my socks on the ride home, I was shocked by the size of the blister on one of my little toes: it covers the whole bottom of my poor toe. I wore my normal everyday socks, instead of my wool hiking socks and paid for it.
Lesson learned: Wear wool socks!
The water level in the lake was really high--we had a difficult time getting close to the water. We eventually found a little spot where the dog could jump in and cool off his dusty feet.
On the way back down, I felt my own feet burning and knew I was developing a blister or two. When I peeled off my socks on the ride home, I was shocked by the size of the blister on one of my little toes: it covers the whole bottom of my poor toe. I wore my normal everyday socks, instead of my wool hiking socks and paid for it.
Lesson learned: Wear wool socks!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Commander Fox Star Wars cake
My son chose a Commander Fox cake for his birthday. We found the original design here, which is one of our favorite sites to browse.
Here is Commander Fox, ready to be frosted.
I found a delicious recipe for chocolate cream cheese filling here. It was YUMMY. I will definitely be using this recipe again!
And here is the finished cake.
Here is Commander Fox, ready to be frosted.
I found a delicious recipe for chocolate cream cheese filling here. It was YUMMY. I will definitely be using this recipe again!
And here is the finished cake.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Homemade Tropical Smoothie Popsicles
I love homemade popsicles. I use leftover smoothie mix--made from fresh fruit, yogurt, and 100% juice--to fill up our plastic molds. Whenever the kiddos want a popsicle I can say "yes" without worrying about too much sugar or artificial flavors or dyes.
This morning I threw strawberries, bananas, plain yogurt, coconut milk, and pineapple chunks into the blender. The kids each had a big glass to drink with breakfast and the leftover smoothie went into our popsicle molds to be frozen for whenever the sun decides to show up!
This morning I threw strawberries, bananas, plain yogurt, coconut milk, and pineapple chunks into the blender. The kids each had a big glass to drink with breakfast and the leftover smoothie went into our popsicle molds to be frozen for whenever the sun decides to show up!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Asian Chicken Wraps
There was some leftover teriyaki chicken breasts from the other night, so I decided to make wraps out of them for dinner tonight.
I used thinly sliced chicken breasts, torn romaine lettuce, diced green onions, shredded carrots, and minced cilantro. I layered all of this on warm tortillas, sprinkled on some shredded cheddar, drizzled on some wasabi teriyaki sauce, rolled the tortillas closed--and YUM.
The kids asked for seconds!
I wished I took a picture, but you can imagine, right?
I used thinly sliced chicken breasts, torn romaine lettuce, diced green onions, shredded carrots, and minced cilantro. I layered all of this on warm tortillas, sprinkled on some shredded cheddar, drizzled on some wasabi teriyaki sauce, rolled the tortillas closed--and YUM.
The kids asked for seconds!
I wished I took a picture, but you can imagine, right?
Friday, June 24, 2011
Clone Trooper cupcakes
My son is into Star Wars. REALLY into Star Wars.
His birthday was a Star Wars theme last year. This year is going to be a sequal.
Last year's cake was a double light saber, with light saber cupcakes for school.
I made R2-D2
and the Millenium Falcon for friends.
This year, his school cupcakes were clone troopers. Thanks to the Clone Wars Encyclopedia, there were 7 different types of troopers adorning 31 cupcakes.
Surprisingly, these cupcakes were not that difficult to make. The base coat was white and all the "eye shields" were the same shape. I just had to add some additional details in different colors to make the different troopers.
Next week, I will be making a Commander Fox cake for his birthday party.
I can't wait to see what next year's cake "order" will be!
His birthday was a Star Wars theme last year. This year is going to be a sequal.
Last year's cake was a double light saber, with light saber cupcakes for school.
I made R2-D2
and the Millenium Falcon for friends.
This year, his school cupcakes were clone troopers. Thanks to the Clone Wars Encyclopedia, there were 7 different types of troopers adorning 31 cupcakes.
Surprisingly, these cupcakes were not that difficult to make. The base coat was white and all the "eye shields" were the same shape. I just had to add some additional details in different colors to make the different troopers.
Next week, I will be making a Commander Fox cake for his birthday party.
I can't wait to see what next year's cake "order" will be!
Catching Up
So, I am a terrible blogger.
Afterall, I am married, have two children, a golden retriever, and attend school fulltime. Keeping up with additional writing is nowhere near the top of my priority list.
I will try to post occasionally, mostly because I think some of my experiences (learning experiences) will be beneficial to others, such as:
*My "once-a-semester" freezer cooking
*Various attempts at making fun cakes
*Fun projects I do with my kiddos
*Fun and inexpensive birthday party ideas
We will see what I actually get around to doing!
Afterall, I am married, have two children, a golden retriever, and attend school fulltime. Keeping up with additional writing is nowhere near the top of my priority list.
I will try to post occasionally, mostly because I think some of my experiences (learning experiences) will be beneficial to others, such as:
*My "once-a-semester" freezer cooking
*Various attempts at making fun cakes
*Fun projects I do with my kiddos
*Fun and inexpensive birthday party ideas
We will see what I actually get around to doing!
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