How to Make a Coat Rack DIY

Are you ready to make the easiest coat rack ever?

I have been wanting a new coat rack for sometime now. ( The $5 yard sale rack I own was on its last leg... Literally) My old coat rack was easy to tip, and always seemed to be falling down whenever the kids got near it.  Well the temperature hit the high 70s this past September, and as all true southerners know that is good indication fall and winter are on the way. Once it hits the high 60s we are heading out the door in at least a warm hoodie. Winter is not a true southerners friend. 

But let me get back on track, I needed somewhere for our hoodies/jackets to be so that they are quick to put on when we are headed out the door for school in the AM. I knew I wanted to make it out of a 4'4', but I didn't know if I wanted to paint or stain it. So I headed over to the internet and searched Google and Pinterest to find something I liked, and for weeks nothing stood out. Finally I got a text from my uncle, he asked me if there was a way to distress wood to get the look of "barn wood" from new wood. I texted back "OF COURSE!" (I don't know why but making new things look old, rusted, and beat up just does it for me)  I shared with him a few ideas, but I wanted to send him an example and since I was out I typed "DIY barn wood" into trusted ole Google. I found a link I wanted and sent him a picture, but I happened to stumble upon this amazing blog in the process that used multiple paint colors and stain to achieve a barn wood look. Click here to check out the page that I stumbled on. (Head over to Saw Dust and Embryos for the full details on how I painted my beam. I followed her directions 100%)

In the past I have stained over white paint to create a old weathered look, but I have yet to try using multiple colors to achieve the "barn" look. After finding this blog I knew I needed to try this technique out on my coat rack , so it was off to my favorite store I went ( Home Depot just in case you were wondering). I picked up 4 tester sized paints. 2 gray shades, one navy, and black. I already had I large can of primer at home so all together I had 5 colors. 

4x4 sanded, cut, and ready to paint

Next I made sure my 4x4 beam was cut to the length I wanted. I really just eyeballed the height of my old coat rack and cut the new one to basically the same length, gave it a light sanding and brought it inside to paint. 

I won't go into too much detail on all the painting because Saw Dust and Embryos did such a great job of explaining things, but I grabbed my cheap brush and just started to paint. I started with the navy because I wanted that to be the color that "popped" the most, so I added more of the navy than the others.

4x4 right after I finished painted.
You can see how just a little
bit of white really pops out.

Top view of the 4x4 with all of the paint

 Next were my grays, and then I accented with black and white. I tried to use white sparingly because I didn't want the whitewashed look here like I normally do in distressed projects. I was really looking to achieve a new look. I painted light and in some spot I could even see wood peeking through. 

I let the beam dry overnight. The next morning I took it outside. I had the kids drag it all over the driveway. at one point my son tried to lift it and the beam ended up rolling all the way my driveway. Then I got my sander in on the action. I use my Black and Decker Mouse palm sander that I got at Home Depot a little over a year ago. Now to say this tool is my baby is an understatement. If this sander were a kid it would be my favorite, it would get special treatment and it would get everything it ever wanted (good thing it is just a tool). I trust very few with the use of my sander, but you know I love you if I let you borrow her. 

Mouse sander- isn't she pretty!

4x4 after sanding

I used a heavy grit and then switched to a lighter grit to smooth the wood down once I had the amount of distressing I was looking for. It is hard to know how much or how little to sand down. I try and picture what the finished project will look like when all the spots that are bare wood end up getting stained. If you are worried about messing up, try this paint technique out on a spare piece of wood first until you get the look you desire. I used my leaf blower to get rid of all the dust, and then used a damp microfiber cloth to get all the dust off before staining. I stained my beam with some leftover stain I had sitting in the garage. I don't know the name for sure, but it was a darker stain so I'm pretty sure it was walnut.  I used an old sock and rubbed the stain on being sure to get it into all the cracks. I let it sit on the wood for 5 minutes then rubbed it off. I left the beam alone for 2 days. then I cam back and added 3 coats of polyurethane. I added each coat after 3 hours so I could get a good chemical bond.

I let the beam dry for 2 day. If it was furniture I would have left it for at least a week before using, but since it was just going to sit in the house for a few weeks until it got cold I figured it was safe to bring it inside since I wasn't going to actually rest anything on it. 

This is on my
 wish list

For legs I used metal shelving. My husband was not convinced that this would work, but I really was hopeful. The trick was getting them put on at all the same height so that the beam wouldn't wobble. I only had to take off one of the legs and re-position it. I realized during this project how handy a 90 degree angle screw driver like this one wold have been. 

For the hooks I found these adorable ones with nice off blue accents. I think they really add a lot to the piece as a whole. I was thinking of adding a few more and lower, but I think I am going to make a shorter one for each of the kids rooms so that they can hang up backpacks and coats away from the living room. The top was just a fence cap that I painted along with the beam; glued and nailed in with my nail gun. 

I enjoyed making this and it really was easy to put together. It turned out better than I hoped and I am glad we now have a functional coat rack that won't fall over the second the weight isn't balanced. 

How about you.... do you have any project that have been sitting on your Pinterest board for a while now? What is your next project to be competed? Share I would love some inspiration!!

How To Fix Your Trip Lever Tub Drain in 5 Minutes

Do you have a tub that is slow to drain, doesn't hold water, or won't stay closed? 

How long has your tub been giving you problems? Well if you are anything like me it's been giving you trouble for a while. The kids tub has been slow to drain; and it actually drains the water slowly even when we stop up the drain. I was thinking it would need to be replaced, and that is just not in our budget right now, so it is just something I put on the back burner, or my stuff to do later list.
I decided on a cold rainy day I was going to see what I could do about it. And GUESS WHAT? It is a super easy fix; you may not even need to buy anything. All you might need to do is adjust the float. Or if the adjustments don't solve the draining issue, buy a new tub drain (under $30 at home depot).

Supplies Needed:

• Phillips Head Screw Driver
• Flat Head Screw Driver
• Needle Nose Pliers 
• *New tub drain*

*only needed if you can't correct the draining problem by raising and lowering the float.

These are the Directions for a trip lever bath tub stopper:

See the new pin? It is gold.

1. Use your screw driver to remove the original trip lever ( use whichever screwdriver that you need. Mine called for a flat head) Once remover you can check out the piece to see if you can see what the issue is. Most likely the problem is due to corrosion and the lever will need to be replaced. if it isn't corroded you may just need to adjust the float. Raise the float by twisting to help with slow draining problems. Lower the float if the tub won't stay filled while the tub is stopped up.
2. If it does need to be replaced head over to your local home improvement store(home depot) and buy a new trip lever. I ended up buying the whole kit, so that I could also replace the drain so that the two would match. The kit came with extra piping but all I used was the trip drain, its parts, and the drain cover with the screw that goes with it.
3. Separate the old float from the old trip by pulling out the pin holding the two pieces together. I set the old trip aside, and replaced with the new trip drain. Attached the two with the pin and then bent back one of the two prongs on the pin with my needle nose pliers so that the two pieces will not come apart.
4. Now is the time to make any adjustments to the float. You can raise or lower it however you like until it gives you the results you want.
5. Put the float back in the trip drain hole with the thicker edge of the new face plate/drain trip pointed up, and the tub overflow is the skinnier edge and it will be on the bottom. Screw the face plate in and tighten snug. You want to make a tight seal.
6. Lastly if you are replacing your drain cover, just unscrew the old drain cover and install the new one. 
7. Test the tub out, and make sure you have the seal how you like. if you need to make any adjustments just remove the trip drain and raise and lower the float to your satisfaction.

Once you remove the trip drain
this is what you are left with

Nasty old trip drain 

Old drain cover sitting
next to the newly
installed cover

That is it. It will most likely take you more time to read this post than it will for you to adjust/replace your drain. This is a quick fix that you can complete on your own or put on your "honey do" list. Message me if you have any questions, and enjoy having a tub that doesn't drive crazy.

 -Stephanie

10 Fun and Free Date Ideas

So my husband and I are tried to save money during the month of October. We are implemented "no spend October" we were allowed to spend $ on bills, groceries, and gas. But none of the "extras". I will write more about how "no spend October" went in a later post, but for now I wanted to share my list for some fun free dates that we enjoy when we don't want to spent $, when money is tight, or when we just want to spent time together without breaking the bank.  

My husband and I on the deck of a
US battleship we toured this summer

10 Fun and Free Date Ideas 

1. Have a stay in movie night:

Go all out make popcorn, whip out an old movie or pick a movie together on Netflix. Cuddle in close on the couch. Enjoy being with each other without having to spend money. And if you have kids like me, no worries just wait till the kids are in bed and then start your date

2. Go Geocaching: 

Geocaching is like a giant outdoor scavenger hunt. If you haven't tried it yet you NEED to! The basic idea is search close by or even hike to find your "caches". once you find you cach you open it up take something inside if you wish and leave something for the next person to find.  All you need is your cell phone with GPS coordinates. Go to Geocaching and type your address (or the address where you plan to be walking or hiking), and you will most likely find some geocaches hidden away near you. Pick one and input it to your GPS (or smartphone), and start geocaching! It is like a big kid treasure hunt. But remember to bring something to leave in your cach for the next person to find.

3. Visit a free museum:

Most cities have a few free museums and attractions. Plan to spend some time together wandering the exhibit. If your city doesn't have any free museums, see if they offer free days to the public.

4. Go hiking or walking together:

Take away all the distraction of a busy life and just be outdoors together. As the ever inspiring Elle Woods once said, "exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy. Happy people don't shoot their husbands. They just don't". So really exercise and spending time together is fabulously smashing idea all around. Exercise, endorphins, happy spouse... all great reason to get moving together!

5.  Play a board game: 

Board games are those things usually hidden away in one of your closest. Don't have a board game (seriously you need to go get some) but if you don't, invite another couple over and play pictionary. I promise it will be a night full of fun, plus it is free!

6.Camp in the backyard, or stargaze: 

Lay out a blanket or set up your tent. When was the last time you gave a full nights attention to just your husband? Spend the night talking and being together. And if you are from the south, bring bug spray because nothing ruins a moment like being eaten alive. 

7. Cook dinner together: 

Okay I know what you are thinking, " ...but that isn't free" and yes you would be right...BUT... here is the catch, you can only use what you have in your house. No shopping in advance. Create a meal together. Be spontaneous, who says you can't have pancakes and broccoli? Make it fun, don't go your separate ways while it is cooking. Spend the entire time beginning to end in the kitchen together.

8. Volunteer together: 

I promise you there are plenty of opportunities to serve your community on a Saturday together. You can meet people and maybe even learn something new. And bonus you will leave feeling happy you spent your time together doing something that made a difference.

9. Play Frisbee Golf: 

don't have the Frisbee's borrow them, I promise someone you know has some sitting in their garage. Get out and make a competition out of it. Loser rubs the winners feet, does the dishes, or plans the next date night.

10. Seduce your spouse:

Really, is there any other way to have more fun that is free? It’s romantic, fun, a great way to exercise, and it can help to bond your relationship and fix problems you might be having. A night in your spouse's arms will make both of you feel better, and it won’t cost a penny. Take the time to make your spouse a priority.

When my husband and I went out few months ago we had to take the kids. Don't remember  whether we had to bring them because it was last minute or if we couldn't find a sitter. We had a blast and still had fun together playing Frisbee golf. We gave the kids there own Frisbee to play with so that we could play the game together and not have to worry the whole time about what the kids were doing. Just because kids tag along doesn't mean it can't be a date. 

A date to me is all in how you treat each other. Sometimes you can't find a sitter and things happens. Try and create moments together to get away and if all else fails at least be together and focused on each other and not just the kids. Bonding and making a stronger friendship while you are together is what truly matters.

 Being together alone is important though, do be sure to set time for each other without kids. Some people can only manage going out alone once a month, others can set a weekly day that they can be alone together. But hopefully these few ideas will help you create more opportunities to date your spouse. 

When we became parents our children become our main focus. In today's world our choice, although not intentional, is to spend most of our free time with our children without setting aside time for each other. But we all need to remember to spend quality time together for our kids. 

I read a quote recently that said to treat your spouse like you did when you were first dating. Take the little moments to flirt, be playful, and enjoy being together. If you don't spend time together your relationship won't grow. You are constantly growing individually. You make the choice to grow together or apart. Hopefully these ideas will give you some last minute date ideas or just some regular ideas to implement into your week, or maybe even plans for when money is tight. 

Happy dating -Stephanie

5 Ways to Stay Sane While Raising Kids

5 Ways to stay sane while raising kids 

Do you find yourself singing "The wheels on the bus" in your head, wondering when you cut your hair last or even washed it, talking about poop like it's no big deal, explaining why M&M's for every meal isn't healthy, picking up the same toys every ten minutes, shushing a child for saying something totally embarrassing at the grocery store... if you answered yes to most, if not all, of the above, you must be a parent. Being a parent is the greatest gift in the world. It really is. I love being a Mom more than anything. But, sometimes I really feel like I am going insane. Here are five things that I have found that help keep me sane while being a Mommy:

1. Find a hobby.

 (Crafting, exercising, playing a sport, quilting, painting, writing, photography, collecting, etc.)

Before having kids I was able to do things that I loved: traveling, following a strict exercise routine, yoga class multiple times a week, shopping, attending sports games, and so many more things. Yeah, I worked full-time but when you don't have kids... let's be honest... life is just easier. When you have kids, your life is no longer yours. Your kid's hobbies are your's. NOTHING. IS. ABOUT. YOU. Get used to it. BUT, if you want make it out of parenthood alive, find something you enjoy. Right now I really enjoy crafting. It's like an addiction. When I am in my tenth argument of the day with my two year old, I am able to get through it because I know that in a few hours when she is sleeping I will be sewing the heck out of some beautiful fabric. Some beautiful Chevron canvas... I can do it... just get on the dang toilet my sweet, sweet daughter. 

 2. Find inner peace. 

(Yoga, religion, reading uplifting books, meditating, taking a candlelight bath, deep breathing, going for walks, etc.) 

 One thing that I do on occasion that I would like to do regularly is waking up before the kids wake up. Wake up with a smile and stretch in bed. Hop in the shower and enjoy the privacy. Get dressed slowly and actually have time to lotion up. Smile in the mirror. When the kids wake up, you are happy and can be a good mom.

 3. Find time for yourself.

(Go out with friends a few times a month, do something you like to do during nap-time or when kids are in school, get a babysitter for a night and go on a date, etc.) 

 On occasion, when my husband comes home from work, I tell him I need a time-out. I lock myself in my room for 30 minutes or so to rejuvenate. I watch a show or browse facebook, or close my eyes while listening to soft music, or shower, or do yoga. Just having a few selfish minutes in an otherwise selfless day is so refreshing. The kids will survive with their Daddy. The house may be messy when I come out from the room but the time-out was needed. For me, a few minutes of alone time is enough for me to be a patient Mom again.

 4. Find opportunities to serve people- not including family members (you should be doing that already and as a mom I find I am doing this 24/7 anyways) 

(make someone dinner, call someone you haven't talked to in a while, leave a note at someone's door, make cupcakes for your kid's friends and have them drop it off at their house, offer to watch someone's kids for them if you know they need a break, etc.)

 When you start focusing on others, you take the focus off of yourself. The things that you worry about and stress over don't go away but the 'why me' and 'this isn't fair' seems to go away when you serve others.

 5. Challenge yourself.

(learn a new language, read a book about a subject that interests you, follow an exercise program, try new recipes, find opportunities to speak in public, take a dance class, etc.) 

 I am currently taking some classes to keep up my Personal Training and Exercise Physiologist Certifications. When the kids go down for a nap, all I want to do is curl up and go to sleep but I have felt such a sense of accomplishment as I use that time to study.


Stay sane my friends! -Brittani

A Weeks Worth of Apples Part III

So all week I have been canning apples and I started taking my scraps and tossing them to the chickens, but I started thinking that maybe I could create a jelly from my scraps.  And so Apple Scrap jelly was made! I learned pretty quickly not to call it Scrap Apple jelly because both my mom and husband thought I was calling it crap apple Jelly. And this blog may be called BS but this jelly is very far from crap. It is the opposite actually. It is also a very simple recipe, and it can be used for any infused fruit. I was thinking I could make a watermelon scrap jelly for summer using this basic recipe or maybe mint and lemon combo?? Who knows what I could create...we will see...

And without anymore chit chat I give you Apple Scrap Jelly

Apple Scrap Jelly:

Ingredients/materials:

Peels and cores from 25-30 apples

Water

6 TBS pectin 

8-9 cups sugar

Canning jars 

Water bath

Step 1: sanitize jars and lids. I toss my jars in the dishwasher on a sanitize cycle. And my lids go in the microwave, covered in water and heated til near boil. I used 12oz jelly jars, unless you have a large family you may want to stick with using small jars for your jelly, because once you open your jelly you are going to need to use it before it goes bad.

Check out those scraps

Step 2: add scraps to a large pot. Be sure that when you cut your scraps you separate the rotten parts and don't use them for the jelly. Add 6 cups water set stove on high once water is boiling cover, turn down to medium and allow your scraps to boil down and soften. Ones the core is soft you are done.

Apples strained and back in pot

Step 3: strain. Strain mixture in a colander with a piece of cheese cloth to catch the big pieces. I didn't have a cheesecloth so I used a clean T-shirt stretched tight. I allowed my mixture to strain for 3 hours in the fridge. Do not squeeze the cloth when you finish, it will cause your jelly to be cloudy.

Sugar and Pectin added

Step 4: Pour mixture back in pot. Add water so that you have a total of 7 cups of liquid. I had to add about a cup and a half.  Turn stove on high, add pectin a heat until boiling and it won't go down when stirred . 

Step 5: Once boiling add 8-9 cups sugar. Stir and return liquid to a rapid boil. Liquid must reach 218℉ before it will set. So be sure you don't take it off too early. Or you will be making apple syrup instead. Remove from heat and quickly funnel jelly into jars leaving 1/4th to 1/2 inch head space. 

ladle into jars

Step 6: Wipe rims down , add lids, and loosely tighten rings down. Place jars in boiling water bath and process for 5 minutes. Turn stove off and let the jars stay in the water for 5 more minutes.

Jars resting in bath

Step 7: Remove from waterbath. You should heard the jar tops "pop" within the next 5 minutes. This means the jars are sealed. If they don't, remove lid wipe down and re-process, or you can keep it in fridge to use immediately. Store in a cool dark place and your jars can keep up to 2 years. Or Bundle them up to share with friends and family.

Now check out the color of that Jelly. It is so pretty and clear. It spreads on an almost pink color and it is a bit liquidy. It isn't chunky like strawberry or grape jams and jellies. But it is yummy and perfect on toast. The kids love it on their sandwiches. My daughter is a bit fan of apple scrap nutella sandwiches! I have includes a recipe card that you can print if you would like. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. 

A Weeks Worth of Apples- Part II- Simple & Easy Apple Butter

Do you own a crock pot? Yes...... Well then get ready for the easiest apple butter recipe ever! (Don't own a crock pot.... well, go get one! They are life savers!)

Ingredients/items needed:
-20-30 apples (I used 3 different kinds)
-4 cups brown sugar
-4 tablespoons cinnamon
-1 cup water (I have heard you can use juice, but I haven't ever tried)
-crockpot
-blender/immersion mixer (I used my ninja)

Each year I get apples I dread coming home , because I usually am stuck in the kitchen for days peeling and coring apples. But for this recipe you get to leave the peels on which is fantastic. If possible I always try to not peel my apples. The peels contain most of the great vitamin. Check out this post on apple peels (http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/4791328).  

Okay so let's get started...

Step 1: wash apples, if bought from a store try to get the wax off of your apples.

Step 2: cut up apple and remove the core. You can use any method you like for this. I stick to a sharp knife and cutting board. Took me about  45 minutes or one episode of dancing with the stars to finish cutting up all my apple. (This is with me tripling the recipe)

Step 3: add chopped apple to crockpot along with 1 cup of water. Cook on low and leave pot alone for 10-12 hours. I set mine at 9:00pm and they were ready for me the next morning at 9am.

*side note: if you are wondering what type of crockpot to use my answer would be any. I own 3, yes 3.... I have my reasons don't judge me... My 1st was a gift , it is a 4 quart, my 2nd is an 7 quart (I needed the extra room so I could make things like a whole chicken), and my last one is another 4 quart (it is pretty and red and it was singing "buy me, I'm on sale" when I walked past it in the store. What's a girl to do) I figured my 1st would have given out on me already, but it is going on 8 years now. I do suggest that if you know your crockpot runs hot, you may have to get up and stir it a few time, just to make sure you aren't burning the bottom.

Step 4: blend your apples smooth. We are aiming for a "butter" texture so blend out those lumps. I dumped mine into my ninja and let it mix for about 2 minutes on high. I hear an immersion blender words great here, but sadly I don't own one yet. ( wish list) then add 4 cups of brown sugar and 4 Tbsp cinnamon. For my small crockpot I only added 3 cups of sugar (not packed down) and 3 Tbsp of cinnamon, just because I was only able to fit about 15 apple in them, but my larger one I was able to hold roughly 25 apples. Blend till mixed. It will change the color a bit like in the pictures below.

cooked apples ( these have been in the
crockpot for almost 11 hours)

Blended in ninja and the poured back into crockpot

Color after brown sugar and cinnamon were added

Step 5: put the lid back on but leave it off just a bit to allow water to evaporate. I grabbed 2 bamboo sticks and propped my lid on that. The water needs to evaporate in order for your apple butter to thicken. Let cook for another 10 hours.

Bamboo sticks allow water to evaporate and the apple butter to thicken.

Step 6: sanitize your jars and lids according to proper canning directions. I stick my jars in the dishwasher and run a sanitize cycle. Then I submerged my lids in water and place in the microwave until almost boiling.

Step 7: use a canning funnel and pour the butter into your jars leaving 1/4 head space. Remove the bubbles add lids and process in water bath for 5-10 minutes depending on altitude. ( I processed mine for 5 minutes)

Step 8: Eat and enjoy! I sat down and made toast with apple butter and enjoyed eating it along side my herbal tea as a night snack, and it was just perfect. Add it to your oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, or toast. Anyway you have it it will be mouth watering good, or as my husband says this is slap your momma good.

My recipe tripled yielded 24 pints of apple butter.

Yes, this recipe may the a long time overall and on paper, but I think I was only directly involved in less the 2 hours of the total 21 hour prep and cook time. Plus I am cooking while I sleep. There is nothing more satisfying then waking up to the delicious smell of apples first thing in the morning.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as well as I did! What are some of your unique go to crockpot recipes? For the future I would love to find and make a salsa recipe or maybe even a red sauce recipe for the crockpot.

-Stephanie

A Weeks Worth of Apples- Part I- Pick Your Own Apples

It is apple picking season in Georgia! From August til October north Georgia is the place to be. I feel like I am waiting (quite impatiently) for apple season each year to come around. Now don't be mistaken Summer is my favorite season of all (I always say get me a book a hammock and the beach and I am in my happy place). But coming in close second is fall. And picking apples has been our family tradition for the last 3 years. It helps ring in the beautiful fall season. 

This week we headed to the orchards in Ellijay. Depending on what orchard you pick you can usually make a whole day of it. The orchards usually have tons of activities for the whole family. Come hungry because you will want to try all that the stands have to offer. After paying for our 1/2 bushel bag ($11!) We we off to picking. My husband and and I enjoyed watching our kids pick the apples. My daughter liked the little ones and my son was in a competition(with himself) to see if he could find the biggest apple, guess what he won! He was climbing up the middle of the trees and getting all the apples that no one could reach. And when he wasn't doing that he was climbing on shoulders to reach the ones at the very top. When we were done we went to the store/market. They had apple butter, apple jam, apple cider, apple juice, apple vinaigrette, apple ice cream, apple dumplings, apple doughnuts, apple pie, and plenty of already picked apples along with many many more apple containing produce. We scored and found a section where all the 2nd were( these are usually apples that aren't the prettiest or may have a bruising). We score a bushel for only $6 (we thought the $11 half a bushel was a great price). I wanted more that one but if I came home with more than a bushel and a half I would be canning apple for forever. The hubby picked up some apple BBQ sauce and apple hot sauce, along with vidalia onion steak sauce(which was A-MA-ZING BTW). Then we got a gallon of apple cider juice ( because it was still 80 degrees and apple cider is just not my drink of choice until it is at least in the 60s) and fried pies to share (think of McDonald's apple pies, but actually good). The pies were perfect, they tasted naturally sweetened by the apples and not from sugar. 
The hour trip to Ellijay was well worth it. Can't wait to come back this fall to pick our own pumpkins and to hike Amicalola Falls. It is fun seeing the beautiful that this wonderful state has to offer. 
Now wish me luck, my next few days I will be peeling and coring my large bunch of apples. I am trying a new apple butter recipe. Hoping it turns out like I imagine, I will share how it goes. 
Also I need another canning idea other than apple sauce. What are some of your favorite apple canning recipes?

-Stephanie