Chocolate for breakfast...

I've been planning to do some baking for some time now, but just never could seem to get in the mood. Yesterday evening, I decided to bake some cookies around 5:30. At 6:00, I set the cookie mix out. At 7:00 I got my Pyrex bowl down. Then I decided to fix my supper. When I was younger, Dairy Queen in our neighborhood had what they called an English bun. It was a top sliced hot dog bun and they grilled the sides. It was divine. At the store yesterday, Pepperidge Farms now has that bun. So I had some hot dogs with sauce (chili), mustard and onion and read my book while I enjoyed supper. 

Finally at 8:00 I finally got everything out and got ready to start.

First I did the brownie cookies. I figured if I got tired after one type, at least the girls could get their brownie cookies at work tomorrow since they requested I make those first.  

They are so simple. If you use Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownies, the directions for cookies are on the side of the box. It is simply the mix, 1/3 cup oil, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons of water. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes, depending on your oven. I use parchment paper on my cookie sheets every time I bake cookies. they are a little chewier and not super crispy that way. 

It made 24 cookies. 

While I had everything out, I made the oatmeal chocolate chip ones from a mix. I just wasn't in the 'bake-from-scratch' mood last night. They turned out good. Now I have an assortment for work. Of course, my daughter saw me post this on Facebook for the girls at work and now I have to swing by and drop her some brownie cookies off before we both go to work. I'll be in big trouble if I don't.

So I am having chocolate for breakfast this morning, needless to say.

Fabulous Finds

My weekend wrap-up had to be delayed until today so I could have the time to take pics of my fabulous finds. I visited antique stores, thrift shops, a couple of yard sales and the local Dollar General. Very thrilled with everything. I did find one piece of Pyrex, but it wasn't my pattern. However, the price was so cheap that I bought it and will be posting it for trade in my Pyrex 4 Trade Facebook group. 

I found these vintage glasses at a yard sale for .50 each.  I just loved them. 

And I found these vintage Federal mugs at an antique store for just $3.50.

I don't know if this is vintage or not. I am not sure about glassware like I am Pyrex, but I do know it is pink and it is pretty and I had to have it for just $5.00.

Bought this for .25 cents just because I liked it. Especially since I love using my big mixer when I'm baking. 

I bought these for .50 cents for the whole box just because I need the little gold tops of the ornaments to put on one of my Christmas crafts I'm doing. 

I love fall fragrances in candles. This one makes me want to bake a spice cake with caramel icing. It smells so good. 

I bought a tall Santa like this a couple of weeks ago, now I have the shorter one. 

Got my yarn and wood beads to go with the ornaments above to make my ornament project.

I loved this little placemat. Don't know yet where I will use it. 

Too cute not to get for just $2.00.

A neat little fall chalkboard. 

I got some ribbon to make my Twig Trees I found on Pinterest.

This is the 3rd heart shaped tin I have found. I guess I am officially collecting heart tins now.

I got this at Family Dollar. I'm using it to store my scrapbook paper in. 

I found this adorable basket at Family Dollar as well. Not sure what I am going to use it for, but I love it. 

I picked up some scrapbook sheets at AC Moore at 5 for $1.00. They have some awesome designs and I have some plans for these. 

I also bought some for non-holiday projects. 

Well, that was all my fabulous finds for the weekend. Hope you are having a good week.

Hideaway.....

Running late on my blog this morning. But I have a few things I want to share. I see a lot of unique ideas on ways to hide unsightly things in your house. But I think this one wins the award. I just love this idea to cover paper towels in your kitchen or bathroom....and it provides a cute shelf to set stuff on.



Who hates seeing all the cords behind their desk. Check out what they did here in this before and after pictures.



I love this one and it would be so easy to do.



This shutter is hiding the electric panel.



And what about this rubber door mat to cover your return air vent.



Pinterest is full of great ideas to hide things around the house.

Sunday Songs

I See...or do I?

My daughter-in-law sent me this picture last week. I absolutely cracked up. I have tri-focals but I also have several pairs of reading glasses. I never can remember which pair to put on and I am forever changing them throughout the day. 

This made me stop to figure out just how many pairs do I have? Well, I have my regular progressive lens standard glasses that I wear the majority of the time.

Then I have my favorite reading glasses that I got for $7 at Walmart that I use when I read or craft. 

Then I have my reading glasses that I keep at work when I am doing all that close up paperwork required in my job. I got these at Dollar Tree. 

Then I have the pair of spare reading glasses at home from the Dollar Tree that I use when I can't remember where I put the fancy Walmart ones. 

I also have a pair of prescription sunglasses that I got at Dr. Bizer's when I got my regular glasses. These are progressive lenses so I can read or drive in them. 

But I have noticed that they are not as easy to read through if I am at the beach so I bought these at the Dollar Tree to wear when I go to the beach or pool or riding in the car. 

Then I bought some clip on sunglasses for about $6 bucks at Walmart for those times when I don't want to fool with changing my prescription glasses to my prescription sunglasses. 

Then if I am at the beach and I just want some big shades to set and watch the ocean, I got a pair of big black regular sunglasses at the Dollar Tree. These are just good for sitting in the sun catching some rays. They go good with my blue and black Hawaiian swimsuit. 

But sometimes I wear my orange and yellow Hawaiian swimsuit so I had to get a big pair of brown ones for the same purpose as the black. 

All I can say is thank goodness for the Dollar Tree. 

Just some things on my mind today....

As September nears, I am beginning to think of fall. I know we will have cooler weather and I hate wearing a jacket or coat especially to church. I have decided I am going to buy me some shawls to wear to church. Of course I have to have a black one because I wear a lot of black in the winter. this is exactly what I am looking for. I love the intricate crochet pattern and the fringe.

I am going to break out of my comfort zone this year and incorporate some brown into my wardrobe as well. So I probably need to find a brown one. I kind of like this one, but not really sure.

Of course, I could get a soft cream colored one for the brown outfits. This one looks really warm.

I also need to find me some jeans I like that are comfortable. I usually wear the "mom" jeans, because I just hate jeans with fitted waists. I could compromise and try the Lee jeans that have elastic on the side but regular waist in the back and front. The good thing is that I never, ever, ever, ever tuck my shirt in my jeans. I wear lose fitting tops to come down over the waist so I would be the only who knows the elastic is on the side (well, except for all y'all who are reading this). And on a side note, I would wear flats. I am not a heels with jeans type of person. I'm not a heels at all person anymore anyway.

Speaking of heels, I need to get some new fall shoes. I want a nice pair of casual, comfortable flats to wear on Saturdays with my jeans. So I guess it is time to start looking for those as well.

I wish it wasn't Friday. I'd rather be shopping today!

Vintage Cosco Utility Cart

I have one of these vintage Cosco utility carts that were so popular in the 50's. Mine is in great shape, but it is wood paneling colored like the one below.



I am getting ready to paint it. Part of me wants to do it in red since that seemed to be the most popular color. 

But then again, a basic white would go with anything if I ever change color schemes.

I know I don't want hunter green. That just isn't the color I am shooting for. 

Since the room it is in has pink, blue, yellow and red throughout, this would be kind of cute. 

I really, really like the yellow though.



Most everyone I see who redoes them picks an aqua or turquoise blue, which I like really well.



I have looked for years for one of these and I normally would never have bought the brown one, but I only paid $2.00 for it so I want to paint it and use it. There is a group on Facebook where a lady restored one and sold it in her shop for $75.00!! Whoa, I will stick with paying $2.00 and painting it myself, but hers turned out pretty.

I think I have narrowed it down to red, blue or yellow on painting mine. What are your thoughts? All of those colors are in the room I am using it in.