Farmer's Market Goodness!

Today is one of those times when I'm so thankful I live in the country!  It's harvest time and there's so much goodness to be had at the local roadside farmer's market!  

Today, I was out doing a little thrifting and had to stop at my favorite farmer's market.  They had these beautiful planters for sale!

Can you believe $19.95 for this!  I know!   I just hope I can keep it alive through October!  

Of course, had to get some fresh picked sweet corn for dinner!  I did it on the grill using Thistlewood Farm's method found here!  Can I say, DELICIOUS!   You have to try grilling corn this way!

They always have the best baked goods at the farmer's market!  I picked up this loaf of whole wheat bread - YUM!  

And check out these peaches!  Saving them to bake something tomorrow.  

Lots of Lancaster County goodness! 

Have a blessed day,

Back to School Free Printable

It's that time of year!   Whether public school, private school or homeschool, for many, school is already in session.  My son doesn't have his first day until after Labor Day!   My kids are getting older and my youngest will be in 11th grade this year!  Yikes!!  

When my oldest son was  much younger, one August he said "Mom, I'm ready to go back to school.  I miss it.  I even miss the smell of school!"  I about cracked up, but knew what he meant.  Schools do have that certain "smell".  Not sure what it is, but every school I have been in has that same smell!  Too funny!  

To celebrate this time of year and a love of reading, I decided to share a free printable with my readers. I found the adorable graphics of children reading over at The Graphics Fairy.  The quote is by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.  You can download the pdf for either a 5 x 7 or  8 x 10 of the print below.  

I printed mine at the 5 x 7 size on ivory cardstock and put it in a simple black frame with a white mat that I had on hand.   

The books in the pictures were my mother's from her childhood.  I love to use old books in my decor and especially like to bring out the ones that were from my family.   I love the beautiful colors in these images!

I hope you like the printable and please let me know if you have any problems printing! 

To print an 8 x 10 click here.  

To print a 5 x 7 click here.

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Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

This is a really delicious macaroni and cheese and it's super easy because you make it in the crock pot.  I'm asked to bring this mac n cheese time and again to family gatherings.   Now, mind you, it is not healthy - but it is yummy!  

Ingredients

One 8 oz. block Monterrey Jack cheese

One 8 oz. block Cheddar cheese

Two cans Campbell's Cheddar Cheese soup

Four empty soup cans of milk

One stick butter

16 oz. macaroni noodles

In crock pot combine:  the two cheeses cut into cubes

                                         Cheddar cheese soup

                                         four soup cans of milk

                                         one stick of butter sliced

Set crock pot to high for two hours.  After 2 hours, stir the mixture and add the dry macaroni noodles.  The mix will be very soupy at this point.  Continue to cook on high for an additional 1 1/2 to 2 hours.   You will want to stir the mix a couple times during this time as the noodles cook and the ingredients combine.  

My crock pot is pretty big and I can double the recipe for a large group.  It fills the crock pot, but it always comes home empty!

This recipe is so simple and that's why we are having it while we are here at the beach.  I'm making homemade pretzel wrapped hot dogs to go with it.  It's a hearty meal and is filling.  And, that's what I need with four men in the house!

I'm off to the beach now! 

Have a blessed day,

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The Week Before Vacation!

Please tell me that I am not the only one who does this the week before vacation -  I always seem to add way too many things to my "To Do" list that week!   Thankfully, I did get everything done!  Here's what I've been up to.

I finished up some orders for my Etsy shop  .  .  .  

Completed a late anniversary gift for my friend, Cindy and husband, Trent.  Their anniversary was weeks ago  .  .  .  

Designed wedding programs for a sweet couple who are getting married in September .  .  . 

And, of course, I had to visit a few of my favorite thrift haunts before leaving!   Here are two of the treasures I found!

I am so looking forward to a relaxing week at the beach with the family! 

Next post from Ocean City, New Jersey!

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