Grocery Shopping

My friend Kami posted yesterday on how she grocery shops. When and where. I find it interesting to see how another person buys food and what they buy (since she has such a good diet, I have yet to find a good purpose for dates...).

I thought I would try it out.

There are 3 stores I shop at in Las Cruces, and 3 'other' places.

Albertsons

• Almond milk (I like Silks PureAlmond unsweetened, it has less sodium than Almond Dream)
• Milk
• Sausage (Johnsonvilles Bistro Nitrate/Nitrite free hotdogs)
• Pasta sauce (not organic, but in glass bottles)
• Oatmeal (the sweetened stuff- but at least we don't have cereal in the house anymore)
• organic bananas (I tend to pick these up where ever, whenever they are needed)
• Newman's Own sandwich cookies (my husband's treat)

Mountain View Market or Tucan Market ( I trade off between these two)

• Ancient Harvest Quinoa/corn pasta
• bulk grains/ beans
• Organic veggies
• Udi's gluten-free bread
• Any other gluten-free treats

Las Cruces Farmers Market

• Fresh ground spelt or rye bread
• In season organic veggies
• Local free range Eggs (if not sold out)
• Raw honey

Dixie Chickens

• Free range eggs
• Free range frozen chicken

Los Poblanos Organics (Las Cruces Organics)

• Organic Veggies market box
• Organic Bananas
• Organic apples

I think the problem living in a small(er) town is that organic and free range things are more expensive. For example, the free-range chicken is $4 a pound (not in the store, it is more expensive in stores), eggs are between $3.50 and $4 a doz..

2011

In reflecting on 2010 I can't believe it has gone by so fast. Sure, there were times that dragged (usually due to a bad mood, or sleep deprivation) but I have been so blessed. Mainly because of these two adorable people.

My little man, who is now a professional walker/runner ,

very interested in learning how to talk and

getting his wants expressed through picture books.

The little girl who is in full princess mode.

Everything princess, all the time.

Fully potty trained, and a veracious reader.

Also, a special thanks to my photo-shy husband

who works so hard to feed and shelter and love us.

I love him.

I love him a lot.

This year is going to be monumental!

Today I was able to go in the backyard and lay in the sun for 20 min or so while the babies napped.

Next week is Christmas.

This is not normal.

No wonder why I am having a hard time feeling like it is Christmas. Intellectually I know that it is here, but it doesn't feel like it.

i want, I want, I want... to learn

Things I want to learn to do (in no particular order):

1. quilt
2. knit
3. embroidery
4. can tomatoes
5. lacto-ferment stuff
6. spin yarn
7. raise chickens
8. milk cows
9. no-till agriculture
10. build stuff with wood
11. enjoy everyday
12. make time to really meditate
13. pluck chickens... or do I?
14. teach classes
15. keep my kitchen clean
16. use herbs
17. have a root cellar
18. water harvesting (grey water and rain water)