I'm such a slacker. My weeks are going by 2 at a time it seems. Anyway, for those of you who stocked up your first-aid and medicine chests in January, you can move on to this week's item: Baking mixes.
I make a lot of things from scratch, but sometimes it is nice to have quick mixes on hand. During times of hardship, having something comforting, like brownies or cookies, can keep the kids from feeling insecure. (yeah, I know. I shouldn't comfort with food, BUT it truly makes a difference when there is no money or a disaster.)
Baking mixes:
Boxed Cake mix
gelatin
pudding
pre-made cookie mixes
muffin mixes
pre-made potato mixes
pre-made box mixes for side dishes, dinners, etc.
Because these things are typically in cardboard boxes, it is VERY important to keep these in a cool, dry place. A plastic tote is excellent, because you can stack a TON of mixes in a small space. Most of these items will also have expiration dates. This is because there are oils and leavening in the mixes that will no longer work if left too long.
Good luck!
Next week: spices
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