cleaning and organization

It has been a bit since I have posted anything. I have been quite busy getting rid of extra stuff by donation to "God's Storehouse" in our local town or taking to local wed morning farmers auction. Hubby was busy Friday and Saturday hauling hay home from the field, had help from 2 sons. We had a surprise visit from my sister and husband on Saturday.I did get shelves installed early am by hubby before he headed off to the field. I was able to get my home canned goods off the counter tops and onto shelves. It was such a blessing.
my six year old grandson and I was able to get some choc. cupcakes made.
I aslo was able to get sewing room tidied up and ready to work in. I have gotten some quick breads and a pie in freezer for the holidays that are coming up. It is a good thing to have some things done and ready to pull out when needed for those drop by guests.

this is some of my okra in jars ready for the pickling liquid.

busy time of year

I have been  canning apple pie filling, making apple jell, and applesauce. I love the smell of apples cooking. I have made apple bread, pies, cookies. It is a good thing. I have froze some for later. It is especially nice when friends or neighbors bring them to you.
I did  some clean up and sorting this past week also, I am trying to accomplish a well organized household. I am not sure it will ever happen, but I must at least make the effort. I take these things to a weekly auction in town. I  get it gone, hopefully others will get some use out of it and a little spending money doesn't hurt either.
I went to auction myself on Sat. I purchased some sewing supplies, fabric and a snow cone machine for the grandkids. I think they will have fun with it. I haven't tried it out yet. I will need to purchase the syrup for it.