Finding Contentment

The old is new

Isn't it beautiful? I love yard sales, but it's still too cold for them here. So last Saturday I was excited to see an outdoor estate sale listed in the paper. I went and came home with several treasures. But this is - by far - is my favorite. Now that I'm really getting into baking, I have been longing for a mixer on a stand. My husband and I  had talked about it, but didn't think we could spare the money right now. The cheapest one I found was $100 at Wal-mart.

I saw this at the estate sale and asked if it worked. There were several older people running the sale (presumably the children of the deceased woman). They said they had plugged it in earlier and yes, it worked. The price? $5.00! I snatched it up immediately! It even came with two different size bowls and the original instruction booklet. According to the instruction booklet, it was manufactured in 1976.

The mixer wasn't this pretty when I got it. It was covered with dust and even some old food, but I went to work cleaning and disinfecting it. Then I spent quite some time polishing it with vinegar. But look what I have now! A shiny mixer that I had been wanting, and I love the retro look. Now I hadn't exactly prayed for a mixer, but I do believe God put this there for me to find to aid me in our new homestead endeavors. And it's nice to know the mixer the deceased lady had probably slaved over making goodies for her family will now make goodies for mine.

And yes, it works great!

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03:19 PM, Friday, March 23, 2007 .. Posted by kissesmomof4

What a wonderful find. My grandmother had (she may still have it) the same exact mixer! I would like another stand mixer but electric mixers and I do not get along. For some reason in my hands they die with in a couple months. Have fun mixing!

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03:42 PM, Friday, March 23, 2007 .. Posted by karenhuse

I just got one for my birthday I love it and use it all the time. What a lucky find! May it last very long for you.

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03:48 PM, Friday, March 23, 2007 .. Posted by Rhen

What a find! You go!!

God bless,
~Rhen

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10:13 PM, Saturday, March 24, 2007 .. Posted by chimicole

That is great! Now put 'er to good use! :)