What I've Been Wearing

I know I have said it before, but participating in the What I Wore Wednesday over at the Pleated Poppy has really kept me accountable for what I wear through out the week.  Well, at least most days.  I still revert back to my slouchy clothes on some days...everyone needs a couple of those days thrown in every now and then.

On Thursday I took Mr. E to school and then enjoyed some good quality Goodwill time.  I must admit that I spent the entire time Mr. E was in school at Goodwill...I am addicted and I know it! 

Top: I made a couple of weeks ago

Pants: Apt. 9 from Kohl's

Friday morning was spent working outside and sweating.  After coming in and taking a shower to clean off and cool down, I didn't do much else but just hang out!

Top: from Goodwill

Shorts: Adidas from TJMaxx

Saturday I finished up a sewing project I had been working on.  The kiddos and I went for our evening walk around the subdivision across from our house.  This walk is not only good for me, but the kiddos absolutely love it!! 

Top:  Local Baseball team

Pants:  from Fashion Bug

Sunday we went to church and then came home for lunch.  After the naps we had my SIL and FIL over for supper.  The kiddos had tons of fun playing with their aunt!!

Top:  I made

Skirt: from Goodwill

Shoes: softies from Goodwill

Monday we did some fence repair and the kiddos played outside.  We have had a small reprieve in the heat today...only 88 degrees.  Mr. E kept asking to go inside, but I told him it felt better outside than it did inside.  Whew, I haven't been able to say that in MONTHS!!!  It was very pleasant with the nice breeze blowing!  After that it was time to come inside and do laundry :(

Top: Target

Shorts: Target

Tuesday I took Mr. E to school.  Miss C and I took this time to run to the library and pick up some books I requested. 

Top:  from Goodwill
Shorts: I made

Today is a rainy, dreary day...and I cleaned the bathrooms...so that makes it even worse.  We have some errands to run today around town.  The rain has cooled stuff down.  It is 74 degrees outside today...that is one degree cooler than inside our house!!!  I am in shock of this fact.  I didn't expect to see this for another month or so.   

Top: From Macy's
Jeans: Old Navy from a yard sale

Thanks for stopping by!!!  Hope you have a great hump day!!

What's for Dinner Wednesday-Lasagna

I love to make lasagna.  It is a really simple, but delicious meal.  My family likes it too, so that is an added bonus!!

You will need;
1 lb. ground beef
6 lasagna noodles
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 container of ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar of spaghetti sauce.  I like to get the fancier sauce because it makes the lasagna taste better.

Start by browning your ground beef.

While you cook the beef you can start boiling your noodles.

Once the beef is done, add your jar of sauce and mix.  Keep the mixture on low until you are finished with the dish.

Mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.

When the noodles are done I like to dry them off on a paper towel. 

Put a little of the meat sauce on the bottom of your pan.

Add three noodles.

Top the noodles with half of the ricotta cheese mixture.  Spread the mixture evenly over the noodles.

Spoon half of the meat mixture on top of the ricotta cheese and spread around.

Cover this with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.

Now you are ready to bake.

I made this for my friends who just had a baby and sent a can of crescent rolls too.  Sorry, I don't have a finished picture, but I feel sure that you all have seen a pan of lasagna before.  This recipe is adapted from the lasagna recipe in the Betty Crocker Cookbook.  The first time I made the lasagna I started following the directions until I realized they had me making my own spaghetti sauce.  I think it is much easier and faster to use a good store bought brand!!! 

Happy Baking!!

Makin' It Monday-Shirt Refashions

I found some cute shirts at my favorite store, Goodwill, a couple of weeks ago.  They were cute enough, but just not what I wanted....I saw some potential from within.

The first shirt is an a.n.a shirt with a cute neckline, but I wasn't a fan of the wings...just not my style. 

My original idea was to make a tank top out of it, but once I cut off the wings and sewed up the side seams I decided to leave it with the cap sleeves. 

The second shirt was a really big shirt from Target.  I loved the colors and neckline.  I also wanted to make a tank top out of this shirt too.  I cut the shirt down just like I did in this tutorial.  Then, I cut off the excess sleeve around the yellow neckline.  I used some of the extra fabric to make a bias tape to put around the arm holes. 

This is the final product!!  With the weather hanging around in the upper nineties to one hundred plus this will be a great light weight sleeveless shirt.  I can't wait to wear it!!

Happy Sewing!!

Frugal Finds- Hittin' The Thrift Stores!

I may have mentioned before how much I love shopping at thrift stores!!  Anyway, I have been going once a week looking for all kinds of cute stuff...manly clothes to refashion.  Needless to say, I have gotten tons of things to redo...most of which are still in need of redoing. 

Last week when I walked into Goodwill I spotted these cuties...

I always hit the children's section first.  It is just right their at the front and I can't walk past it.  I spotted these two Kelly's Kids jumpers.  The best part is that they are have Miss C's name embroidered on them!  I was so shocked that I squealed in delight.  The two other ladies looking in the same bin just looked at me like I was CRAZY...that is okay, I am a little crazy.

I love the owl teaching math! 

My Mom went to the same Goodwill a couple of days later and found this puppy, or should I say Panda.

All of these dresses are a size 4, so it will be a while before Miss C will be wearing them. but that is okay.  How often do you get to buy 3 Kelly's Kids jumpers for $6.00!!! 

Happy Frugal Shopping!!