Homeschool Journal Update, here.
Baking Day!
June 14, 2009
I usually make bread by hand but I was a little busy today so I figured I'd try out the bread machine. I just made a simple white bread and it came out really great! One good thing about using the bread machine vs. my oven is the house didn't get heated up and on a day like today here in Florida that is a wonderful thing!
My little kitchen helper!
Here is the super simple and basic white bread recipe I used.
2lb loaf
Milk - 1 and 1/4 Cups
Water - 1/4 cups (I added a smidge more during kneading because it looked like it needed it.)
Margarine or butter cut up 2 tablespoons
Bread flour - 4 cups
Sugar - 2 tablespoons
Salt - 1 Teaspoon
Active Dry Yeast - 1 and 1/4 teaspoons
Place liquids in pan first then the flour followed by sugar and salt then put an indent in top and place yeast in the indent. I place the butter around the 4 corners as seen in photos. I used the medium crust setting and the regular white bread setting on my Breadman Ultimate machine.
3 hours later - enjoy!
I also made a loaf of banana nut bread for my hubby today, it's his favorite! It came out amazing too! I just love it when my baking goes as planned!!!
The smell in the house right now is so nice :)
SwagBucks!
June 11, 2009
I recently signed up for Swagbucks and I have to say, I am really excited about it!!!
Swagbucks has a search engine powered by google and ask.com. When you perform your searches, you can win Swagbucks - which are redeemable for gift cards or merchandise. Each time you win 45 Swagbucks, you can redeem it for a $5 Amazon.com gift card (Totally awesome!) There are many other options for redemption too. Check out the Prizes section of their site.
Another way to earn Swagbucks is by referring your friends. When your friends sign up under your referral code, you'll earn a buck every time they do, for the first 100 Swagbucks!
You can see how this adds up once you have 10 or 20 friends under you!
TODAY - Swagbucks 2.5 is launched with easier navigation and quick links! Today you'll also find a Swagbucks widget for your blog or social network page. Folks can search and win through your page and when they win, you win!Maximize your Swagbucks winnings by downloading the toolbar and using it each time you search (available on the homepage).
If you would like to sign up, please use my link by clicking here. (You'll get free swagbucks just for signing up!)
Yard Sale Find!
June 08, 2009
This past weekend I came across this absolutely amazing deal at a local estate sale and couldn't resist. I just love a good deal, don't you?
It's a Simplicity S24 Canister Vac and the retail cost on one of these amazing machines is a whopping $899.95!
My yard sale price: $40 (I talked her down from $55!) Whoooohooo!
This thing is unbelievable! It has amazing suction, it's quiet and very powerful. I have vacuumed the entire house, the furniture and the car and now there is nothing left to vacuum :(So, did you happen upon an fabulous find this past weekend? Tell about it on your blog then leave a comment so I can check it out!
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