Strawberry Shortcake

After my Mom found a sale on strawberries, and bought 8 pounds, she asked if I'd make strawberry shortcake. I have never made a cake from scratch. (Only the occasional cake mix)
I looked up shortcake recipes on this website  and found THIS recipe and decided to try it.

It was not as difficult as I thought it would be, but still some what of a challenge. I am not what you would call an experienced baker and cook. :-) It was a fairly simple recipe and very yummy.

It is even better with a more than generous amount of strawberries and whipped cream.

The cake was consumed and only one piece remained after all my family had their fill.

 It is somewhat healthy...right? It does have strawberries!
Okay, okay.
Not that healthy.
But a recipe that is definitely worth a try.
 My sweet tooth was content with the semi-healthiness of it.

Do you like strawberry shortcake?

Summer skirts bargains

On Wednesday I got some great buys at good will. I got four new skirts and two new shirts. Perfect for this hot weather. Skirts are my favorite thing to wear. I love the fabric of each skirt swishing around when I walk. There is also so much of a variety in patterns to choose from...

             Here is the first one.... I love the little bow on the edge. :-)

               Here is one of my new shirts with the skirt. I like the feminine gathers on the sleeves.
                                  It's an elegant looking shirt.

                                       Here is the next skirt with the same shirt. This skirt is very airy and light.
                                        Definitely a summer-y skirt. :-)

               Here is the second shirt. It is so comfy. It has two cute pockets as well.
                            I. love. it.

                                     Here it is with the same skirt. The image of a summer wardrobe.

                                                This is a pretty cranberry skirt. It has a ruffly edge.

                                          The blouse with it... white matches with everything!

 Now, I think this is my favorite skirt. It is a very full and it seems the most sturdy and well made out of the four I got.

 Which one's your favorite?...:-)

Have a good day!