Hello, my name is Ana I'm a wife and mother. I'm always looking for ways to better myself and my family. I love crafts especially Dollhouse Miniatures in 1:12 scale, fashion (Plus size), cooking, reading, jewelry making, and boating. You can easily find me on the hunt for treasures at thrift stores and deals at the Dollar Tree. We are a 1 income home our budget is tight.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Prepping On A Budget Dollar Tree Finds * Harvest Creek White Chicken Salad Shelf Stable *
Monday, July 1, 2024
Southern Living Old Fashioned Apple Pie
https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/old-fashioned-apple-pie
I was looking through some of my Southern Living Books and decided to share this recipe in honor of Christmas In July! I encourage you to visit their site and read the article. It gives some wonderful insights into options to create this masterpiece.
Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
This double-crust apple pie is the perfect way to welcome fall.
Ingredients
Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 cup cold unsalted butter or cold vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces
1 tsp. kosher salt
Filling:
9 to 10 tart apples such as Granny Smith or McIntosh (about 4 lbs. total), peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Dash of kosher salt
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Directions
Prepare the Crust:
Using your fingers, mix together flour, butter, and salt in a large bowl until butter is well incorporated. Gradually sprinkle 2 to 4 tablespoons very cold water into mixture, kneading as you add water, until dough just comes together. (You may not need to add all the water.) Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead until it forms a smooth ball, 2 to 3 times. Divide dough in half, and shape into 2 disks. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap; chill at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Add dough to pie dish:
Unwrap 1 chilled dough disk, and place on a lightly floured work surface. Let stand at room temperature until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; roll into a 12-inch circle. Carefully fit dough round into a 9-inch deep-dish glass pie plate, leaving a 1 ½-inch overhang around edges. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the Filling:
Preheat oven to 425°F with oven rack in lowest position. Stir together apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until apples are evenly coated. Spoon mixture into prepared piecrust; sprinkle mixture with butter.
Make lattice topping:
Unwrap remaining chilled pie dough disk, and place on a lightly floured work surface. Let stand at room temperature until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; roll into a 12-inch circle. Cut into 12 (¾-inch-wide) strips. (Discard remaining dough scraps, or use for another purpose.) Arrange strips in a lattice design over Filling; trim strips as needed to meet the bottom Crust overhang. Fold dough edges under, and crimp using your fingers or a fork.
Bake pie:
Place assembled pie on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (leaving pie in oven); continue baking 45 minutes. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning; continue baking until juices are thick and bubbly, crust is golden brown, and apples are tender when pierced with a long wooden pick, about 30 minutes. Transfer pie to a wire rack, and cool at least 1 hour.
Saturday, June 22, 2024
A Homemakers Summer Days
A Homemakers Summer
It's that time when the children are off from school. You get to sleep in and slow down. Gears shift from a daily drop off routine to a new home routine. I have boys and they are growing. They stay hungry when going through a growth spurt. That being said all 3 are at my toe asking for food constantly through out the day. I have to laugh because I'm not to sure where it all goes.
I had grandiose plans of doing a long list of changes in the home. They have shifted as the heat has slowed me down. Now our days are greeted with 100 degree weather. The plans we had for day trips have been set to the side. At least till the weather subsides.
There is a constant rumble and noise in my home. Yes, I have boys (gentle smile). When all becomes to still or quiet I look to see what is happening.
I have found these days are joyful watching my boys grow and interact with one another. Their joy watching them eat a home cooked bake or meal. The smiles and conversations at the dining room table and the boundless questions of a curious mind.
These slow days I have learned to embrace.
Friday, March 29, 2024
Temu Kawaii, Stationary, Crafting, Planner & Diamond Painting Finds Haul!
Here are some amazing Kawaii inspired items for crafting and planning Temu (links below). Additionally, I found 2 beautiful Diamond painting kits that would be amazing for a beginner or a person that enjoys diamond painting with not to much free time on their hands.
You wouldn't how excited I was to receive this package. I literally giggled with joy. I love anything Kawaii themed. I was able to find so many economical finds on Temu. Here on this video (above) you will see many items that are just a couple of dollars or less! Everything in this video is under $30.00!!! All the items I received I can happily report where Awesome! The Diamond Painting kits are great as well. I will be sharing a video on this (below).
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Temu Jewelry Review Haul! Is It Worth It?
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