I love Betty Crocker!

It's not just because I grew up a few miles from Betty's test kitchen at General Mills in Minnesota, (but that may be a part of it).  It's because they are using those kitchens to improve MY life.  First it was 5 varieties of CHEX cereal, then 2 Gluten Free cake mixes, a cookie mix and brownies.  All of these are so delicious they taste like real food.  So I squealed right in the aisle at Wal Mart yesterday when I saw this:

This is so awesome!  Gluten free specialty foods have never been cheap and at $3.84 for this little 16 oz. package that is still the case, but I bought two boxes (one for me and one for my daughter).  I want to suppport Betty and General Mills in their efforts so I will pay!! 

Favorite Garage Sale Finds

I have been a garage-sale-aholic for many years, not ashamed to admit it.  I love perusing other peoples junk hoping to find a treasure of my own.  I am drawn to certain types of things, dishes, for example. I have found a few fun things over the years.  One of the best parts about this hobby is that when I am no longer interesed in my new find, I can haul it to DI with no lingering regrets about how much I paid for it.  Some of my favorite finds this year include:

Hansen classic figure at Luthern church sale $4

A set of outdoor garden lights - the real variety NOT solar $3

this candle holder has yet to have any candles - but is just right for short stemmed flowers $1

This glass and metal tray (underneath finds from years past) $2

Set of 10 Currier & Ives Dinner plates $5 (In perfect condition)

This is for the grandma collection $10


There are so many fun things, I hate to see the season end!!