First Craft/Yard Sale

In the previous post I stated that I was going to sign up for the largest yard sale.  I went back and forth with what to do and I decided to attend my first 'public' sale.  It really was with some reservation that I signed up for the World's Largest Yard Sale.  It was quite expensive and I figured that there would be so many other vendors/sellers there that it would be kind of slow.  And I was also wondering if it was going to attract the type of people that would be interested in purchasing jewelry or are they interested in buying things from junk piles and paying 25 cents.  

Well, there certainly was a steady stream of customers passing by the table, and definitely some interesting characters.  I was also worried that I wasn't going to even make my investment back.  I did not make the initial investment but I did come very close.  I met a lot of very nice people and sold some great pieces.

Here is a photo of the set up that I came up with.  I think that it looked pretty attractive.  Please don't mind me in the picture I didn't smile:) 

Here is a shot of the new banner that I had hanging in front of the table.  I really like it very much.

~Michelle

Delicious Apple Crisp with Local Apples

Baking in the fall is just amazing.  The warm house with the wonderful smells of cinnamon, fresh baked bread, cookies, pumpkin muffins and pumpkin pie.  When I baked this apple crisp is was a wonderfully cool (60degree) summer/fall evening.  They boys came in from outside and smelled the crisp baking in the oven and couldn't wait to try a bowl full.

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My neighbors went to a local farm and picked some apples last week. I have never picked apples. I have picked cherries before which seem easier than apples, at least lighter. So I turned the healthy snack of an apple in to a not so healthy treat of an apple crisp. I used my favorite go to cook book and didn't really follow the recipe. I added way more apples, because they cook down and I sliced them thin. I also added a good amount of cinnamon and didn't measure the lemon juice just drizzled some on the apples.

Apple Crisp
recipe from Pillsbury, The Complete Book of Baking

Fruit Mixture
6 cups sliced peeled apples
1 teaspoon cinnamon, if desired
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Topping
1 cup rolled oats (I used quick oats because that's all that I had - if I didn't have them I would have bought rolled oats)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened

Heat oven to 375F. Place apples in ungreased 2-quart casserole or 8-inch square (1 1/2-quart) baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon, water and lemon juice. In large bowl, combine all topping ingredients; mix until crumbly. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over apples. Bake at 375F for 25 to 35 minutes or until fruit is tender and topping is golden brown.

We really enjoyed the apple crisp and I told my neighbor send over any fruit that she picks and I will turn it into a delicious dessert. :)

~Michelle

Back to School 2011

 The kids finished their first week of the 2011-2012 school year.  One started 5th grade and the other started 3rd.  I miss them when they go to school at least for a little while. Then I go to the gym and shopping and bake without interruption and sometimes to the movies with friends.  Oh and go for lunch and get the house cleaned.. and I think, school is a great place for them. ♥

I am signing up for the worlds largest yard sale to sell some jewelry.  I will get my set up and take a few pictures and post them. 

I am waiting for a table cloth.  I think that it is going to look amazing.  I have a black table cloth and hot pink fabric with tiny silver sparkle dots.  I am really happy with it so far.  Everything is almost in.. still waiting for clips to hang a sign.  Here it is all set up in my basement:) 

 I just hope that the yard sale is going to bring in some money.  Hubby just got laid off on Friday so I have to kick the jewelry sales in high gear for a while.  We will make it work.

God Bless ♥♥
~Michelle