So after years of trekking to the grocery store, I decided to try Peapod grocery delivery service. I tried them not out of being lazy but out of need! I have 2 girls ages 6 and 4 and am currently 8 months pregnant…so you see what I mean?

The ordering process was quite simple, I went online and signed up for an account and then walked down each “virtual” isle of food. There are specials and sale items as well as local items which I love! I was able to get some local Chicago favorites…Maggiano’s and Carson’s ribs to name a couple. Upon completing my order and checking out, I was given a $20 credit as a first time user and also I chose a delivery time for the next time that gave me $2 off. They give you a 5 to 6 hour window for delivery but you can check the day of your delivery for a definite time. The morning of my delivery I was given from 6:08pm to 8:08 pm, my driver arrived at 6:30. He asked if I’d like the groceries in the kitchen, went over my receipt and said he’d see me soon. They do take coupons , you give them to the driver and they will be deducted before they process your payment. I ordered a variety of items just to try it out. I did make the mistake of not looking at the size of the coffee creamer and Pirates Booty that I ordered, I received 2 tiny bottles of creamer and 6 individual bags of Pirates Booty instead of one large bag. I will be more careful the next time when ordering. The Market Day meats I ordered, were frozen upon arrival as described and the fruit I ordered was better than I could’ve gotten at our local grocery store. They even gave you a choice of ordering yellow or green bananas.

Overall, I LOVE Peapod and will be ordering again in a week or so, it was so nice to grocery shop in the comfort of my home . Definitely a thumbs UP! Oh and the delivery charge is $6.95….

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My 1st attempt at homeade bread

I think that everyone likes the taste and smell of Fresh Bread.
I came across a recipe on Twitter from www.thesaltymomma.blogspot.com for her families homemade bread recipe. I have always been AFRAID to make bread as it seems pretty detailed and difficult. My girls were anxious when I pulled out the mixer and couldn’t wait to taste the bread. I made her 1/2 recipe and messed up on 2 steps which changed the appearance of my bread.
Step #1, I didn’t let the bread rise long enough the 2nd time around, resulting in a flatter loaf of bread. I had these little girls begging me to put the bread in the oven so they could get a taste.
Step #2, I put a little more water than stated in the egg wash, which made my bread turn out pale instead of a warm brown color.

Don’t get me wrong the bread smelled up the house and tasted wonderful! I will be trying again this week and hope to get a better result.