Domestic Diva

In between taking the girls to the pool and back-to-school events, I have been quite the domestic diva this week.  Got lots of gardening and yard work done this week.  Mowed the lawn, picked veggies, trimmed all the bushes, picked veggies, pulled weeds, picked veggies, cleaned the patio, picked veggies.  The yard is looking okay, considering my one-man effort, but there is always more to do.

Also did some more canning.  Made a good effort to deal with surplus---three grocery bags given to friends, made a big pot of veggie soup, cooked veggie Thai stir fry, and served the girls bruschetta three times this week but I still  had enough to make 10 pints of salsa.  Even now, the fridge is still full and I have tomatoes all over my counter, I have a feeling I might be seeing my canner again next week.

Now onto baking---needed to make cupcakes for a RS activity so I tried out two recipes that caught my attention a while ago:  Cream Soda Toffee Cupcakes and Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes. 

Finally, to really stretch myself into domesticity I also cut and sewed a flirty apron this week.  It is actually not finished thanks to my temperamental sewing machine.  It was part of a RS activity, and I should be able to finish up next week.

Now we just a have birthday party to get ready for.  It's a pool party and we are hoping that rain in the forecast clears up in time...otherwise I guess we are going to the movies or bowling.

Oh ya, I am also very, very busy planning and organizing a tri-ward crafting frenzy.  Some of you are probably snickering to yourselves thinking of me and crafting...that's why (THANK GOODNESS) there are lots of wonderful ladies helping me.