"AT-HOME" Secrets

The World Doesn't Stop When You're Sick

2011-03-03T08:33:00.000-08:00

Laytham and I got sick on Saturday night with a bad cold. I didn't have any energy and I really didn't feel well; but when you have a 5 month old sick baby and a husband and house to take care of it's hard to stay in bed and get well. So, I set up camp on the couch. I plugged in the humidifier, got the tissues, baby necessities, blankets, some movies and settled in for the duration. I took massive amounts of vitamin-C and Dr. Christopher's Anti-Plague but this cold was not retreating. So since the world wouldn't stop I picked a couple of household tasks to do at intervals to make sure things didn't get out of hand.

I did a load of dishes, switched the laundry and made a batch of bread. Baking bread is really just mix, punch, rise, rise, bake so that really is easier than it sounds. (My recipe is in the last post.) I made a batch of what Cody's family calls "Power Pancakes" (recipe below) so that I would have some easy food options. I really think that choosing a few little things to do kept me from feeling overwhelmed but also helped me feel like I was able to keep the house going. When Cody got home he had grilled cheese and tomato soup for dinner with my fresh bread. I was able to feed him without using energy I didn't have.

On Wednesday, Laytham was feeling a lot better, but I started getting anxious for the end. Then I got a phone call from my dad who had just talked to my aunt, whom we lovingly call Miracle Megan. She has cured everything from sunburns to "true love" for me. Haha She is just really knowledgeable about herbs. She said I needed to drink raspberry leaf tea, which she had given me in an herbal medicine kit for our wedding. Within an hour of drinking it my congestion was gone and this morning I woke up congestion free, no sore throat and full of energy! But best of all, my house doesn't look like a bomb went off.

It's easy to get discouraged when you're sick and aren't able to keep up on all of your chores and responsibilities. Focus on a couple of easy tasks and rest. You won't feel so guilty spending the day on the couch if you realize you are taking care of yourself so that you can take care of your family. Laundry is a great resting activity. You can fold a batch while watching a movie and you only have to get up every hour to make the switch. Unload the dishwasher but load a little later. It's amazing how a wiped counter and an empty sink makes your kitchen look clean. When you're better you can clean the bathroom, vacuum and focus on the details.

Power Pancakes (Modified Crepes)
Makes about 20

In a blender mix the following:
8 eggs
2C cottage cheese
1/2C olive oil
1C milk
1tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1C flour
Blend on high for one minute. Bake on lightly greased griddle on high heat.

At-Home Secret #4 Be Your Husband's Girlfriend

2011-02-24T14:38:00.000-08:00

Cody loves James Bond. He owns every James Bond movie ever made. Including the rogue James Bond movie that Sean Connery filmed with a different studio. We started watching them this month starting with the first one ever made. Cody said to me yesterday, "Do you know why I love watching James Bond with you? Because it makes me feel like we're dating again. I'm sharing something new about myself with you."

When I got married a dear family friend, named Jenie, gave me the best marriage advice I ever received, "Don't forget to be your husband's girlfriend!" This is a picture of me when I was my husband's girlfriend. I worked out, I went to my hair stylist every 6 weeks, I got dressed up, I did my hair and make-up just for him. This day I was wearing blue eyeshadow, which I don't like, but he loves. I've thought about this a lot. I want to share it with all of you because it truly has kept the spark alive in our marriage. I work out, I go to my hair stylist (less frequently, but I go), I get dressed up for him, I do my hair and make-up for him. Most of you do these things too. Doesn't it make you feel good when your husband tells you you look good? I love it!

Cody and I plan frequent dates. Having a little baby limits our ability to drop everything and go out, but watching James Bond when Laytham is sleeping can be "date time" too. Cody buys ice-cream,on his way home, sometimes so we can have a treat while we watch. We try to go out without Laytham at least twice a month. And sometimes we don't wear our rings. I know that's silly but sometimes it's fun to pretend we're dating again.

When we don't make specific plans, sometimes I start to feel like all we get is "leftover time." It makes me feel special when I'm part of his plan for the day and there is preparation to our time together. It keeps the romance alive when we plan and think about fun things to do for and with each other. Something else we do is an idea I got from my friend Amberlee. She and her husband trade holidays. This year I planned Valentine's Day so Cody will plan our Anniversary. Last year I surprised Cody and took him to St. George with our friends Mike and Emily for our Anniversary. He didn't know that his luggage was pre-packed in their trunk as we got on the freeway. Planning the surprise was probably more fun than being the one surprised.

The best part about being your husband's girlfriend is the attention it will get you! I promise your husband will notice and you'll feel sexy and alive! Cody used to work out. He looks so skinny in this picture. I'm going to have to remind him to be my boyfriend again!

Enjoy!

At-Home Secret #3 Dine In!

2011-02-16T19:36:00.000-08:00

When my best friend calls me and wants to work me into her busy schedule we always "do lunch!" This time I suggested dining in! Now this was a very simple meal and you can make it fancier for sure...but with a 4 year old joining our date I thought PB&J was perfect! This isn't just any sandwich though! This was made with my own homemade bread! *RECIPE BELOW* Dining in is the perfect choice for not only saving money, but also eating healthy. My best friend loves the popcorn at Wingers so I popped some especially for her. Popcorn is also a low calorie, fun choice. I cut up some carrot sticks and some lemon slices for our water. I also put out some apple sauce for the little princess.

It was winter time so we couldn't go outside, but a picnic would also be a great lunch adventure! I just loved spending time with the girls without worrying about crowds, germs, calories or a big tab. Try it!

This recipe is truly mine. I took a lot of time perfecting it. It probably isn't too different from others you will find, but for some reason this combination of ingredients was the tastiest I've found!

Brindy’s Homemade White Bread

Preheat oven to 350 bake 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

2 TB yeast

1 C hot water

1 TB granulated sugar

½ C granulated sugar

1 TB salt

4 TB olive oil

2 eggs

1 C milk
7 C flour

Combine yeast with hot water and 1 TB sugar to proof. Let sit while mixing other ingredients.

Add eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and oil. Mix in half of the flour. Add yeast mixture and then the rest of the flour until dough pulls away from sides.

Knead 5-7 minutes by hand or in mixer. Let rise in a large buttered bowl for 1 hour or until double in size. Punch and let rise an additional 10 minutes.

Divide dough in two equal pieces. Roll out flat approximately 9x12 or the length of your bread pan. Grease bread pan and place in pan to rise 1 hour or again double in size.

Bake at 350 for about 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before cutting.

Enjoy!

The loaf on the right has a butter, brown sugar and raisin mix in the middle that I spread on the dough before rolling up. Cody loves this for breakfast toast!

At-Home Secret #2 Buy & Sell on KSL

2011-02-16T19:01:00.000-08:00

Just about every "big" house piece we buy is off of our local KSL.com classifieds listings. We have saved thousands of dollars buying things slightly used and sometimes new. Our favorites include: our vacuum, nursery furniture, end table, MY BREAD MIXER (Cody will be mad that wasn't my first though. Whoops), a jogging stroller, and our bed. We have even made a family tradition of KSL white elephant gifts with Cody's family. It's our favorite part of Christmas and we have given some amazing gifts we found off KSL. We got my brother, Bryson, Spanish maracas for his birthday! If you haven't looked at your local classifieds listings in the newspaper or online, you are missing out! I get so excited when I find something I've been really wanting, for a fraction of the price. But selling is great too! Last night I sold a formal dress slip to a cute girl that's getting married! I got $40 for something that's been sitting in my closet for 10 YEARS! I also sold Cody's puppy on KSL and many, many other things we didn't need anymore that other people wanted. :( It's fun! It saves storage space when selling and money when buying! And you will be surprised what you will find! Things you may have thought you would have to scrimp and save for will magically appear in your front room! Try it!

At-Home Secret #1 "B.Y.O.B." Bake Your Own Bread

2011-02-16T12:18:00.000-08:00

Baking your own bread takes time but saves you money. I made a fun goal when I got married to never have to buy bread. We have almost been married 2 years now and I have never had to purchase bread from the store. Now, I do LOVE making bread. It has become a passion of mine. I feel so accomplished and fulfilled when I pull fresh loaves from the oven. I'm addicted to the feeling and I'm addicted to fresh bread! But even if you don't love making bread, it will save you money and it's easier than you think! I figure it costs me about twenty cents a loaf to make. This is my mother-in-law's recipe for French Bread. It is fabulous and so easy. I was a little intimidated by it at first but it really is the easiest bread to make. Cody loves it for sandwiches. I slice it long ways first without cutting the top completely off. I open it up and spread a mayo-mustard mix then layer cheese slices, meat, onion, red or green peppers and tomatoes. Then close the top and slice it vertically into 6 sandwiches. Try it! You will love it! And your husbands will love it in their sack lunches. :) Here's the recipe:

2TB yeast
1/2 C hot water
1 TB suger
mix in a small bowl to proof yeast

2 C hot water
2 TB sugar
1TB salt
1/3 C olive oil
6 C flour
Slightly beaten egg white (optional)
Cornmeal (optional but recommended)

Grease cookie sheet and sprinkle with cornmeal.
In a large bowl, combine hot water, sugar, salt, oil and 3 C flour; mix well. Stir in dissolved yeast. Add remaining flour, mixing well until all flour has been stirred in. I mix with a wooden spoon.

Leaving spoon in batter, allow it to rest for 10 minutes. Stir vigorously, allow to rest again for 10 minutes. Repeat until dough has been stirred 5 times. On floured board, turn out dough and knead once or twice until it is lightly coated with flour. Divide into 2 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rectangle about 9 x 12 inches. Starting at the long edge, roll loosely as for a jelly roll, sealing edge. Place roll lengthwise, seam side down on cookie sheet. Both loaves will fit on one cookie sheet. Gash top of each loaf diagonally with sharp knife 3 times then brush with egg white. (I always forget this. Fortunately I didn't when I took this picture. It will turn out without the gashes.) Allow to rise 30 minutes or until double in size. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Will be golden brown.

Enjoy!

I'm Alive!

2011-02-03T10:43:00.000-08:00

I haven't updated my blog for 1 year and 3 months. I know some of you have been upset about this. This is my attempt to catch everyone up and share some picture from the last year. I obviously have no idea how to work the pictures anymore...so this should be interesting.

Laytham was born October 6, 2010 at 12:45 a.m.

He will be 4 months old on Saturday.
Bella Baby took our pictures.

I had him at the IMC hospital in Murray. I used a midwife and I must tell you all that it was the best choice I ever made. I went in for a "quick check" on the 4th on my way to work and came home with Laytham. My midwife thought I had pre-eclampsia so they induced me. But I was apparently un-induceable using pitocin and after no response for 6 hours they broke my water. I went into labor and 2 hours later I had a baby. :)

My mom threw me a shower a week before I delivered. This is the last "pregnant" picture I have. I was ready to *POP*

I was spoiled rotten at my showers by most of you!

Thank you!I spent hours and hours on KSL looking for the perfect nursery furniture. I love it!

We were stocked up and ready when it was time. I wanted these pictures to be first but I have no clue how to make that happen other than deleting and reloading. Sorry, I don't want to do that. :)

I hung all of the "big baby" clothes in the closet. Most of those were 6-12 month. It's so funny that I never thought he would fit in his 6 month clothes and now he does. He is so long but not chubby enough for them yet. By the time the weight catches up he will be too long for most of them.

Cody set up the crib.

I always wanted to tie bows around my pregnant belly. I loved that. But it's funny to look back and think I really looked like that.

Okay. We bought a puppy: that grew up to be a horse: we bought a horse. His name was Tiberius. He was so cute. But as most of you know we live in a basement apartment and horses don't fit so well in basement apartments. He started thinking it was funny to lie on my couches. I didn't think that was so funny. He grew so fast. Then...I had to have surgery. What my midwife thought was pre-eclampsia was actually gallbladder problems. I started having attacks at the end of my pregnancy but just thought it was labor pains. After I had Laytham I kept thinking, "Why am I still having labor pains?" So after I had my gallbladder removed it was time for puppy to go. I couldn't walk him or chase him or really take care of him. On Christmas Eve we had someone call about our KSL add for Tiberius. Don't mention it to Cody. He was so devastated to see his puppy go. 2 little boys lost their puppy for Christmas...and 2 little boys got a puppy. He is in a great place with a wonderful family of boys...and Cody is already horse hunting for Tiberius II. Heaven help me and Laytham! :)

This is a brief glimpse at the past year. I hope this will be the start of more blogging for me. And I hope you all enjoyed. :) Love you all!
Cody, Brindy and Laytham

Happy Vanlentine's Day

2010-02-06T08:59:00.000-08:00

One of my best friends Mindy started a blog recently called inthesunhemelted.blogspot.com She could see so much divorce and unhappiness in marriage around her and this was her way of helping women make a more positive impact in their marriage and hopefully becoming more satisfied themselves in the process. She sent me a text a couple of weeks ago asking for some of my favorite ways to make Cody melt. I guess I had some good ones because her post that week was my top 4 ways to melt Cody's heart. So, in honor of my Valentine and yours I would like to share my top 4 heart melting ideas.

Positive Interaction

Just like children of a young age, the first step in communication is to draw their attention with playful, positive and exciting interaction. Here are some fun ideas from a well known friend of mine who is a pro at making her husband melt on the spot. These ideas guarantee that your husband will melt too!

"Hide and Go Seek"
For those who don't have kids *wink* dress up in your most "exciting" apparel and hide from your husband when he gets home from work. When he finds you his attention will definitely be yours! For those of you who have kids, hide the kids when he gets home and take your time finding them-if you know what I mean.

"Homemade Love"
Find a recipe that you know your husband will love. When you know he is on his way home, fill the home with the aroma of a home cooked meal. Have the table set and the food waiting to be served. Make him feel that he is the king of your home being served by a beautiful mistress who slaved over the stove all day to make his highness a delicious meal!

"Arm Candy"The next time you go on a date, don't just dress in your ordinary way, dress to make your husband proud that he has a gorgeous woman hanging on his arm! It doesn't take much; try a smoky eye, pointy show or something as simple as doing something different with your hair.

"Photo Shoot"When you have 5 minutes to yourself take photos of yourself with a sexy face, funny face, serious face etc. Either email or text to your husband, don't forget to tell him you love him. Imagine the look on his face when he gets pictures of his beautiful wife posing for him!

Halloween

2009-11-10T10:14:00.000-08:00

For Halloween Cody and I decided to be lawn ornaments. Cody was a lawn gnome and I was a flamingo. We made our costumes (I'm sure you can tell). You can see Cody's brown boots in the background. We even made my mask and tail feathers. I had so much fun making Cody's hat and beard. Cody got so into making my mask. By the time we had it finished he wanted to be the flamingo. It was so funny. We went to a party with his friends and their wives in South Jordan. It was the best Halloween I've ever had. I loved making our own costumes and spending time coming up with creative ideas. We have already started thinking about next year. You won't want to miss it!

15 Weeks & Rising

2009-09-09T17:23:00.000-07:00

I started making bread last year before I met Cody. I fell in love with kneading and the smell of a loaf fresh from the oven. Then I got busy with falling in love and planning a wedding. As soon as we got home from the honeymoon I started making bread again. I don't have a mixer so I borrowed my mother-in-law's (until Nikelle leaves *wink*) and promised to share with her.
Saturdays Cody works and I have all morning to clean house and bake. It started small. I would make 2 white loaves for sandwiches for the week. Then I started making tortillas too. I felt like a good little wife. I had so much love in my heart and taking care of Cody felt so wonderful. Cody really liked my bread. I felt very pleased with my accomplishment and felt the need to share my small talent. I took bread to work and gave a couple of loaves to my friends. I kept making bread every weekend. Then my coworkers wanted more bread. I put a price on my loaves. The first loaf I sold put me on top of the world. It only sold for $2 but it felt like 1 million! The spirit of capitalism and entrepreneurship filled my little heart and snuggled up next to homemaker and wife.
I started selling 2 loaves a week. Then 3 loaves. Then 4 loaves. When I would bring in someones order someone else would say, "I wish I knew you were bringing bread today." I would go home and bake more bread. I adapted Grandma's white bread recipe and made it my very own. I call my bread "my babies". They come in twins and I sell them as sisters. I keep one of every batch for Cody and sell her sister.
Last week my manager lamented over being left out. "If you made wheat bread I would buy some too." She loves wheat bread and doesn't eat white bread. I decided to branch out. I borrowed my dad's grinder and some wheat from the family food storage. It's time to rotate, right? So I asked around and found the perfect wheat recipe. I adapted it. I like to make each recipe my own. On Tuesday I was finally ready. I mixed, kneaded, raised, poked, rolled, shaped and baked my babies. I was very anxious. Like an expectant mother I watched the oven grow my bread. Before the timer buzzed I had my babies out and buttered! I waited for them to cool and then Cody and I tenderly sliced and partook. Heaven!
I don't know where this venture will take me, but for now I am enjoying the process. I love making bread. Who knew?
This Sunday I start providing bread to my ward for the Sacrament. I think that will be a day I remember for the rest of my life. I will be honoring the true "Bread of Life" our Savior Jesus Christ.

Our Wedding Day

2009-07-27T21:24:00.000-07:00

Anxiously Engaged!

2009-03-24T09:38:00.000-07:00

I know you're all anxiously waiting to hear my latest relationship status! I'M ENGAGED! After doing it wrong I can see now how wonderful being engaged is when you're engaged to the right person! So let me tell you the wonderful story and answer the basic questions...

Who: Cody Gray. He is a 25 year old U of U student. Oldest of 5 children. He grew up in Colorado and moved to South Jordan for high school.

What Happened: When I started working at the bank my supervisor tried to set us up. I was dating a few other boys and turned him down. After about 6 months and a few failed relationship attempts Andy tried again. On January 17th Cody and I doubled with Andy and Micalyne. I thought he was really nice. But I didn't think it would last. I wasn't even sure he would ask me out again. I was very wrong. The next day he started texting me and the first thing he said was, "Well, Miss Westover, you're pretty amazing and you check all the boxes...why aren't you married?" Danger to the heart!!! I popped back at him..."Why aren't you married?" He told Andy that for a girl that dates as much as I do I must have a closed heart not to be in a relationship. He was very concerned. Andy said, "She was engaged before." Cody was so relieved! He asked me out for Tuesday. I said, "Wednesday." For the record, Cody wore a T-shirt and skater shoes on our first date. He had no idea what that image would mean to me. I'm looking for a man! Someone who can take care of me and someone who isn't messing around. I didn't take him seriously on our first date. On Wednesday he showed up in a button up shirt and a sweater. I took a second look! We had so much fun! He took me to the Clark Planetarium and we looked at the exhibits and watched a 3-D movie. We talked and laughed and I really started thinking about this boy. For dinner he took me to his favorite place. It's called Squatters and it looks like a bar. I was like, "Why is he taking me to a bar?!" But apparently it's a bar and grill. We ate upstairs and talked the entire time about our life experiences and past relationships. We talked about what we're each looking for in a future spouse. At one point while I was laying on "Brindy" pretty thick I looked at him and thought, "Oh wow! I can see myself with him!" It is very hard for me to be myself with people. Especially in relationships. I'm so afraid of being rejected. With Cody I let it all out. I tried to scare him off. I wanted to know from the start if he could handle me. It didn't phase him! He loved it! He encouraged it! He breathed it in like a breath of fresh air! I can't tell you how wonderful he made me feel. He had picked me up at work and he took me back to Draper. We got back to my car around midnight and stayed in his truck talking until 2am. I couldn't believe how well we fit together. From that point on we were either together until 2am every night or talking on the phone until 3am. It was so fun to be falling in love again. On our 3rd date that Friday we watched a movie at my house. I don't know what movie we watched because Cody held my hand and my head was in the clouds! I hadn't kissed anyone since he-who-must-not-be-named....so I was scared to death he might try. But I wanted him to. I didn't know that he had promised himself that the next girl he kissed would be his future wife. He was tired of messing around and dating the wrong girls. He was ready to let the Lord bring him a wife. HE KISSED ME! I freaked out! He also works at a bank and we e-mail back and forth during the days. I e-mailed him and told him that I wasn't ready to be exclusive. I told him I had been asked out on a few dates the next weekend and I was going to go but wanted him to know. (I hope you're all laughing at me!) He wasn't happy, obviously, but he was so patient with me. I went on a date on Friday which ended early and I went over to his house afterwards. Then on Saturday I had another date. The next week I was ready to be his girlfriend. I was just so worried that being his girlfriend meant we either had to date until we broke up or got engaged. I knew I couldn't do break up and couldn't do engaged either. But I decided to go for it. I spent the next few weeks making a list of reasons why it would never work for us. And then one day while I was driving to his house and realized all of the reasons I was coming up with were ridiculous and didn't hold a candle to the reasons why I loved him and the reasons why we are so great together! I never knew someone could love me the way he does. He loves ME! All of me! He doesn't expect me to change or hold back. He loves my Brindy Westover passion and opinions!

When/Where (did we get engaged): We exchanged "I love you!"'s on Valentine's Day. I'll have to post a blog about Valentine's Day because he planned the most romantic evening! The next few weeks we started saying, "What if.....we got married....." We went to the temple together and we both felt very good about getting married. Then we went out with my friend Laura and her husband Steve. That clinched it. Steve told us their "story." Cody and I knew it was right and it was time. He gave me the best birthday surprise EVER! I told him it was the best birthday since the day I was born! He took me ring shopping. I thought we were browsing but Cody went to buy! As soon as the ring was ready it started burning a whole in Cody's pocket and he couldn't wait to secure me. He wanted to plan something amazing, but we were too anxious. We went star gazing and talked about our future together and our future family. We made plans for when we get married. On the way home he stopped at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. He snuck us onto the undedicated grounds and got down on one knee. He said, "Brindy, you are the most amazing woman I have ever known. I want you to be mine for all eternity! Will you marry me?" It was cold but I said as loudly as I could, "Yes!" It was too dark to see anything so he grabbed my hand and ran me back to the truck because he wanted me to see my ring. I loved that it was just the two of us! (He still hasn't asked my dad or President Watterson so we'll see what happens!)

Why? Because we're in love!

The Nearness of You

2009-03-07T13:21:00.000-08:00

Many of you know that I've been working with a personal vocal coach since I got home from Taiwan. It's been over 2 years now and I'm ready to record! "The Nearness of You" is the first track I've recorded and I'm so excited to record more!! On my birthday, after we blew out the candles and cut the cake, we headed over to the studio. My laptop has been having problems and that has limited my ability to use itunes. I didn't have the minus tracks for the latest songs I've been working on so we recorded this one. Once I got in front of the mic I felt so comfortable. I sang through the song and when I was done the sound tech asked me to sing through it again. So I did. But when I got done I said.... the first take is "the one!!" Everyone agreed and we wrapped. I hope you enjoy it!

2009-02-02T18:58:00.000-08:00

Lin Qun Miao came to visit me for 2 whole weeks last summer. She is one of my new members from Taiwan. Sister Webster and I had the most wonderful day with her! We were able to do an endowment session together in the Salt Lake Temple and then take a tour of Temple Square and the Conference Center. I cannot express the gratitude I felt as I remembered meeting Qun Miao at McDonalds in Taiwan and contemplated the journey that brought her from that moment to standing with us in the Celestial Room in Utah. I cried as I stood with my companion in front of this wall. "And the Gospel shall be preached unto every nation, and kindred, and tongue and people." My mission means EVERYTHING to me! I feel so humbled to be a small part of the fulfillment of that prophecy! Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Taiwanese people in the Mandarin language was humbling. I know Jesus is the Son of God and our Savior and Redeemer. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the literal church of Christ. Chun Miao was baptized Christmas Eve 2005 and received the Holy Ghost on Christmas Day. I will never forget the miracle that was my mission and it would be nothing without the members I served. I love you Qun Miao!!

Brindy Kneads.......

2008-12-10T09:06:00.000-08:00

For Thanksgiving I was in charge of the rolls! I called Sheleen and got her famous recipe and made my very first homemade rolls! They were divine! I can't take the credit because it was Sheleen's recipe, but I felt a real sense of accomplisment! I can't believe no one ever taught me to make bread!! Well, it changed my life! It was so easy! The hardest part was waiting for the dough to rise (twice)! Which everyone knows is my greatest character flaw.....patience! But seriously, other than that it's the simplest thing! I LOVE MAKING BREAD! Okay, the hardest part was trying to mix the dough by hand since we don't have a mixer! But now I know we can use our blender(that's right we have a very special blender)! Here are my little babies after the first rise, a good punch, roll and shape! Aren't they beautiful!?

I hand knead the dough for 10 minutes! It's my favorite part! I can take out all of my frustration with the boys I date! :)

Making bread is fun and easy! I don't know why I never made it before! I don't know why I ever bought bread from the store! I love the smell of fresh bread that wafts through the house and warms your very soul! I love the sweet softness of the warm bread fresh from the oven! Now I just need to learn how to make jam! Anyone willing to help me? I think this makes me more marketable as a single girl! :) Don't you?!