Looky what I found!

Today I went to a couple of my favorite resale shops. I think I did pretty good. I didn’t spend very much money but I enjoyed my time out. Maybe I was just avoiding the laundry that I sorted, or the dishes piled in the sink, or the floor that needs vacuumed, or the bathrooms that need cleaning, or the… well, you get the idea. The list goes on forever. I was avoiding it all today. :)

First, I found this pan that I thought would fit in my new toaster oven. It is a perfect size for smaller casseroles. It is about 4 big servings.  I figured it would be better to make smaller casseroles since two of the 85 kids that live here don’t eat much of what I make. Actually, when Mike is gone, I hate making huge meals that I am the main one eating. This will hopefully cut down on wasted food. (So, if Mike asks, it’s all in the name of saving money, it has nothing to do with going out shopping.) The only problem is that it is just a tad too big for my oven. Maybe I will use up some of my pent up energy and smash the handles down so it will fit. For $1.97, I don’t really care if it looks perfect. It just has to work.

I also found a CD/game thing for the boys. To be honest, I think it is a game, but I’m not sure. It says something on the back about being a game, but who knows. It could just be a bunch of pictures on a CD for all I know. Josh is into Star Wars games and making new worlds for them. I personally am doing good to write a blog, and he is designing worlds… Go figure! Anyway, I thought he and/or Jake would enjoy this thing. For $1.07 (tax included), if it doesn’t work, they can always use the cover for one of their many projects.

Lastly (Is that even a word?), I found a MAJOR steal! Mason jars ~ 10 of them (not a full dozen but still awesome) ~ for… $1.97! The rings were in the box and everything. It’s as if someone took 2 jars out and left everything else intact. I actually went looking for jars for a project that I saw on another blog. It is the cutest idea. They made pumpkins out of them. These jars will be perfect. I have a few on hand, but for some reason, I can never have enough jars! I just hope and pray that I don’t screw these up too bad. I’m not the most talented craft person/artist. I think I might come runner up for the worst one, though.  I'll let you know when I work up the nerve to try and make them.  If they turn out good, I'll post it.  If they turn out ugly (my usual style), I will post it and say the kids did it!  haha