Here in Ohio we're in the midst of some cool weather. The other day, it was in the 40s and 50s....in June! And much to my children's dismay, I refuse to run the furnace in June! So while they are bundled up in blankets and quilts, I got the oven going and made brownies. The heat from the oven warmed up our small home just a bit, and the tantalizing smell enticed 2 teenagers to emerge from their fabric cocoons.
Today and the next few days I plan to do more baking to stock my freezer while the weather is still cool. When the temperatures outside are hot, t's not efficient to use your oven when running your air conditioner, and if you don't have AC, running an oven in an already hot house can become unbearable. During the summer my kids have learned that when a cold front moves through (a true cold front, not one that drops temperatures from 95 to 87!), they can count on fresh-from-the-oven baked goodies plus extra for the freezer. Baked goods in the freezer can be thawed in about 10 seconds in the microwave or an hour on the counter.
Pick your baking days wisely, save on cooling costs and treat your family, all at the same time. What could be better? Now, head on over to www.lifeasmom.com for more Frugal Friday ideas!
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