August 5, 2008
· Filed under Becky's Tips
How to Freeze Blueberries
High in antioxidants, blueberries are considered a “super fruit.” In order to reap the health benefits of these tasty little berries all year, while taking advantage of seasonal prices, freezing is an easy way to preserve them.While there may technically be no “wrong” way to freeze, i discovered very quickly that just throwing fresh berries into a container and tossing it into the freezer becomes a frustrating method when it’s time to retrieve them, because they stick together in one big, hard, lump. I recommend pre-freezing (for 1hr.) your cookie sheet. Take out the frozen cookie sheet and cover w/waxed paper. Place berries on sheet and make sure they are not touching one another. Place back in freezer and freeze for another hour. Place frozen berries in a ziplock or air tight container.
***Pre-freezing your baking sheet (put it in the freezer for an hour or so before putting the berries on it) will drastically speed freezing, creating smaller ice crystals and preserving the structure and texture better. Adding this step will result in berries that “leak” less and seem fresher if you thaw them.
So now you know! Keep this tip handy in your apron~
August 5, 2008
· Filed under Grocery Savings
Dont forget to pick up the August – All You Magazine in Walmart checkout lanes. They only have it in the “20 or less” isles near the grocery side door. it cost $1.97. There were 5 free Kraft items coupons in it with purchase of 3 other kraft items…….the best part is though that you can purchase 3 single packets of kool-aide for $.20 each to meet the “other 3 products!” Page 159 – The free coupons are for Nabisco Wheat Thins, 16 oz. Kraft dressing, Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs, Crystal Light, and 12 oz. Kraft Singles cheese. To get each product, you have to “buy any THREE (3) KRAFT, NABISCO, or OSCAR MEYER product.
August 5, 2008
· Filed under Uncategorized
man, the lightning was crazy last night and we had a tornado warning for the county. I dont like spending time in the basement at midnight! For some reason our sirens do not go off. they havent gone off the past 3 storms we’ve had. I have called the sherriff’s dept. but their response is that it’s the deputy-on-duty’s decision as to whether or not sound the sirens. ok, so most of you that know me know that pry wasnt what chopper becky wanted to hear! 
This morning when I signed the boys up for school I discussed the issue with the principal and he said he was going to call the city and do something about it. cool! He said he couldnt believe they werent sounded them here and they were in other parts of the county. He wondered if something just needed fixed with the siren itself.
At sign-up the boys were very excited to know they got the teacher they both had wanted! yeah! Jacob has Mrs. Young and Logan has Mrs. Rathburn. I hope that you pray over your children that their teacher really help mold them and have a heart for God! I hope you all got the teachers you wanted also!
Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
August 5, 2008
· Filed under Uncategorized
We decided that we’d get our school supplies in order today and put in each backpack. This is always such an exciting time. As a child I always remember how fun it was to get new pencils, scissors, crayons. I did have to have a discussion with Jacob about not breaking all his crayons like he did last year. crazy boy! All is packed and ready to go. I cant believe how much stuff they need. Logan wears such big shoes now that they wont fit into his backpack! Tomorrow we go to sign up for school!
Today was a nice “down day”. I got caught up on my laundry, got dishes done and actually took a quick nap. Havent done that in a LOOONG time. We also watched the “Spiderwick Chronicles”. It was actually a really good movie. Logan loved it but Jacob got a little scared and had to go upstairs and watch cartoons.
Hope you all had a good day too!
Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
