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Food For Thought
I remember how I first learned of Peapod grocery delivery service; I was working in an office, and my employer mentioned that his wife, a SAHM of four, was expecting a grocery delivery. I distinctly remember thinking, “Groceries, delivered? La-dee-fricking-da, rich people!” Then I became a SAHM myself, of many people, and began a weekly Peapod delivery. And it was worth every penny of the $6.95 delivery fee. I’m not knocking Peapod, because it’s a huge convenience to order online and have your groceries simply appear as if by magic. But now… WE ON A BUDGET. Raising a bajillion kids is expensive. And since bringing in extra income is difficult,…
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Food, Glorious Food…
You know what was cute? When the Captain and I first got married, and we would buy/cook food. Cure, simple little meals with hand-snipped fresh herbs and complicated procedures involving the standing Kitchen Aid mixer, our brand new registry blender, and- oh hell- we barely cooked. Because we ate out. All. The. Time. Because we had time and money. So fast forward to AC (after children). For years, I have been determined to cook nutritious, appealing meals that are well balanced and attractive. And for the first few kids, it actually worked. My babies snacked on fresh fruit. They never experienced sugary snacks unless at the homes of their grandparents.…
