Anyone Up for a Garage Sale?

Have you ever Garage Saled? The last time I attended a Garage Sale was last summer when I was helping my sister organize one. She hates putting them together and I LOVE decluttering. Nothing feels better than throwing away something you never use and making more room for other things. 

While at this garage sale I ventured down the street to another sale and was able to buy Lilly about 6 pieces of clothing for $3. Honestly, I have never actually bought from a Garage Sale before. I just managing them. But this was a killer deal. 

So with all the sale signs out, I went frolicking in the bountiful land of Garage Sales. Above is my "hoard" from Saturday. 22 items for $10. What is that?!?! Like $.21 an item?

I found: A 1961 edition of James and the Giant Peach

A new large purse/diaper bag

A workout shirt, Nike, which was $.25

2 pairs of pants for Lilly

2 shirts for Lilly

1 denim skirt for Lilly

14 pieces of clothing for Isaiah

I buy clothing for my kids on sale, clearence and Ebay when I find a great deal. Very seldom do I buy them things full price. 1. I get a good amount as hand me downs and keep what I like the best. (Lilly was given enough clothes for her first year of life and I only spent $20 on her in that year) 2. They grow out of things quickly. 3. They get stained and worked to the bone. Unless I need something special, I refuse to pay $30 for one piece of clothing. But I will at Christmas time. 

How many of you Garage Sale? What is the best item you have found? I love hearing about people's finds.

Bethany

Lemon Bar Cake

You here loves lemon bars?!?!?!?!? Yeah, me too. A friend of mine recently showed me this amazing and oh so easy recipe for a cake that tastes like lemon bars (to me anyway) and I thought I should share this goodness to the masses. 

All you need is a box of Lemon Cake Mix, the ingredients that go with that (3 eggs, water and oil) and a can of Lemon Pie Filling. 

Just put the pie filling in with the cake mixture and mix until well combined.

Then, just bake as the box says. I got these super cute silicone cupcake wraps at the dollar store for Valentine's. Love them!

When they cool off, sprinkle with powdered sugar and ENJOY!

(Like my Valentine's tulips from Steve? He thought they were planted so we could keep the bulbs but the package fooled him. I thought it was hilarious!)

I have been known to eat too many, but they taste so good! I sent Steve with a cake to a Super Bowl party and it was gone in minutes. Some of the people that had it called for the recipe because they absolutely had to have it the next day. 

And for someone that can't cook that good on a regular basis, that felt pretty good!

Bethany

Full Crock Pot Cilantro Citrus Chicken

So, I have very little time sometimes to cook a meal later in the day when my children are up. As I am sure many of you do too as well. Or if you are in college, work a lot or just have a lot to do in one day. 

My solution to this necessity in life is called: the Super Crock Pot! Yes, the Super Crock Pot does all the cooking/seasoning/making your home smell good for you in just a few wondrous minutes. Please use this secret weapon daily if you wish!

Below I have for you one of the easiest ways to cook a full chicken. (Insides excluded of course). 

 Spray the entire inside of your crock pot with cooking spray. Put in about 3 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of water. You could do 4 cups of broth, but in my family just all broth is too salty.

 Then, season the bird with your favorite basic seasonings. Cover with Cilantro and put in extra in the broth. I also used a Smoked Wood Sea Salt that is to die for! I got it from this Etsy Shop-Salt Farm. We use it a lot!

Then layer with lemons and oranges. I cooked it for about 6 or so hours on high. It just fell off the bone! We enjoyed it with some cous cous and broccoli. 

(Sorry, no after pictures, could not help ourselves from just eating!)

Hope it is as amazing for you!

Bethany