Tuesday, August 25, 2009

The High Price of Groceries

Well...my husband does most of the grocery shopping, BUT, the last few time I've gone I realized that our family's favorite bread is up to almost $5.00 a loaf! Well...with toast in the morning and making the kid's lunches, we can go through a loaf evey few days.



At the end of flag football one of the Mom's gave my husband a loaf of homemade bread as a thank you for coaching. We brought it camping the next day and I cut it up for sandwiches...everyone loved it! So...I made up my mind I'm going to start making my own bread again. I gave my bread maker to Goodwill several years ago after my husband teased me about how much space it took up. I hadn't used it for a long time.




Turns out making healthy whole wheat bread from scratch is not hard at all. It's kind of fun! I made my first two loaves a couple days ago. My daughter absolutely loved it! I used a recipe I found on The Food Network web site for Honey Wheat Bread. Easy and delicious!




Didn't they turn out nice? My new bread baking routine will save us money at the grocery store, which is a plus these days. Is there anything that smells better than brad baking in the house (ok...maybe chocolate chip cookies...ha!).






Where I Live







This Is Where I Live
Our Guest Cottage


Mud and Laundry Room

My Daughter's Room

My Son's Room

Great Room


Kitchen





Master Bedroom





Entry & Hallway


Exterior






Oh Happy Day!


Well...the bus arrived right on time at 0714 hours this morning. Allison and Jackson are off to school. Allison was up before the alarm went off and dressed and ready to go. She loves school and is very excited aobut 5th grade and her new teacher. Jackson wasn't quite as excited, but did get up with no problem this first day.




Bella and I walked them to meet the bus and said goodbye. I know I am not the only Mom out there who isn't thrilled to get back to the routine of school and a quiet (and cleaner) house.


I always loved going back to school, just like my daughter. Although it is still warm here, there was a bit of a cool breeze this morning to make the morning "just right" for this very special day.
I wish my children a wonderful return to school! xoxoxo