Sweeping Through Life

Sshh...I have a secret I love school supplies.  I do not know what it is about the new pens, beautiful journals, vibrate markers and shiny notebooks. I have been stalking the newspaper ads and tv commercials to see what is on sale this week for me to grab up.  I like to pick up new items because my intent to get my home office and work cubicle organized and refreshed for the season. Since it is my little one first year in Kindergarten, I have even more of an excuse to search through the shelves for deals. For you to fully understand here is a list of thing of why I love school supplies.  It's new                                                                                                           ...

Cooking is one of my happy places. I had a friend give me ALOT of apples and I did not know what to do with them.I went on Pinterest and started looking up some recipes that have apples include. You know there are lots of recipes. I decided on one of them for standard applesauce but decided to make it my own. My daughter seemed to enjoy it (kid approved).  The recipe is located below if you want to make yourself. Crockpot Strawberry Applesauce 6-8 Apples ( you can make use any apple that you want, Gala are the ones that I used) 4-8 Strawberries ( you can use any fruit that you like or just make plain applesauce) 1/4 cup of brown sugar 1/2 water 1/4 lemon juice Add all the ingredients to the Crockpot. Cook on high for 2-3 hours, until the fruit is failing apart. One done, mash the fruit with a potato masher or a fork. Take an immersion blender and blend the fruit until smooth or the consistency you like, sometimes I like mine a little chunky.  Enjoy! You can freez...

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I can hardly believe that it is almost time for the kids to go back to school.   I know last year I saw alot of first day pictures with cute little signs that the kids were holding. Since my little one is going school to Kindergarten (which I can not believe), I wanted one for her to sign to hold to the little photo shoot that I am planning the morning of.  I did not want to buy an expensive chalkboard one,even though they are cute, due having to store it and locate it each school year. I have found a few printable solutions that I wanted to share, so if you want some blackmail pics at the high school graduate party you can use these or create your own. These are just a few that I found that I like. My Frugal Adventures Pinterest Down Home Inspiration The Shady Lane Remodelaholic Hip Homeschooling Princess Pinky Girl If you are not feeling crafty you can also check Groupon, eBay and Esty for vendors that sell them or have printable formats that you can purchas...

Do you love Amazon? July 11 is Prime Day. You can start shopping for those deals for the summer, early Christmas shopping or just picking up a few items for yourself. If you are not a Prime member, you can sign up for Amazon Prime membership for a free 30-Day trial. Good luck, find thoses deals and happy shopping. 

I am tired. I feel puffy right now and know that tomorrows doctor appointment is not going to be fun. I have been so busy this month already that I have not been really taken care of my self. I want a nap. I wish my laundry would wash and put itself up.  I love my bed.  I have been really enjoying the rain, it waters the garden for me.  I have been exploring the Viceland Channel. Interesting programming. I really enjoyed youth week this past week at church. I think that I am addicted to pretzel buns and honey mustard.  I am obsessed with eyeglasses and have started my daughter on the path.  I like that I can work in the community. I need to blog more. I need to get up and restart my morning prayer routine.  I love ice cream. Do I really want to take my daughter to see Kidz Bop with a whole lot of other screaming kids? I think I am going to keep my hair in braids.  Ready for my girls trip.  What are you murmuring about? Tha...