soup and sweater weather!

This fall season gives us all a chance to be creative.....

Don't you think?

We aren't cleaning because the kids are in school.

We aren't cooking because the crockpot does all the work.

Does this sound like a dream?

Yes, I suppose it does.

I made this simple soup yesterday and it was a big hit.

These are my ingredients.

Of course, those vegetables were chopped up a bit. :)

I poured it all in here and turned it on!

It cooked all afternoon and by dinner it was nice and smooth.

I also added a bunch of these spices.

I LOVE Mrs. Dash seasonings.

We try not to use salt at our house and these have saved my

"cooking" life.

I especially like to add a little of that Curry in this soup.

It gives it a punch!

I do not measure spices. I just sprinkle it on.

Since there's no salt...it sure won't be too salty. :)

Before serving...add a little milk.

YUM!



While that is cooking...SEW!
Here is a fun project I worked on today.
It took NO TIME at all to change this
BLAH sweater into this..



Sweater.

I Love doing this kind of thing.
I found the sweater at the thrift store.
It is SOOO soft....but those sleeves were way too long.

I cut 'em off!
Trimmed them with some of my left over binding.



Added a little piece of fabric and buttons at the top.

I like it!


And those sleeves are now the right size for me.
I don't like long sleeves and these are now perfect.

I'm so glad some of my favorite binding matched my
NEW SWEATER!