The Sewing Mom

I just want to go on record to say that I am completely disgusted.  You see, we’ve been having a problem with these little bugs getting into our food that is in our pantry.  These bugs are larger than a weevil, but I do believe they are more than likely related.

Two months ago, I completely emptied my pantry.  I tossed any food that was in open packaging and discovered what I thought was the source, bags of chocolate chips.  I then put anything that wasn’t all ready in Tupperware into containers or ziploc bags.  Even boxed mixes that had never been opened I slipped inside a ziploc bag for protection.

Then, a couple of weeks ago, my husband found these little buggers in the container of bread crumbs.  We promptly tossed it out and I went through the pantry again.  I didn’t find anything else, so I thought maybe it was just something I had missed.   Today told me I was wrong.

I found a ziploc bag, completely sealed with 2 never opened boxes of Jiffy corn muffin mix inside the bag.  Bugs everywhere inside the bag.  I am pissed to say the least.

I proceeded to go through the entire pantry, again.  I found the bugs in sealed bags of cereal and an open box of pasta.  I have thrown it all out.  Apparently, ziploc bags aren’t good enough for fighting these bugs.  I prefer Tupperware, but since I can’t afford it right now, I’m heading to Target to get some Rubbermaid containers.  I’m going to try to find a large square or rectangular container that I can set boxes of mixes inside of and then seal with a lid.  I’m also going to get some containers for the cereal.

Food is just way to expensive to have to be throwing it out.  In case you’re wondering, living in Texas, it’s routine to have your home exterminated on a regular basis.  I have our house done every 3 months.

A couple of weeks ago I showed you a video of the The Sproutwells, a Veggie Family as they moved in to their new neighborhood. Now there are new episodes and so I thought I would share another with you. This time, the Sproutwells get a new dog, Phyto.

I’m not sure which character I would consider my favorite, I’m still trying to figure these veggies out. I’m curious about where the dad is in all of this, he’s yet to be seen. Perhaps we’ll see him in a future episode. These “ripe” ideas are coming from Freshfunds.com, sounds intriguing.

This is it, the last week of my daughter’s summer vacation.  Next Monday, one week from today, she will be starting her first year at the junior high, entering 7th grade.  She is handling this transition much better than I am, I believe I’m just not ready for her to grow up and yet, she’s doing it anyway.  Right before my eyes.

We don’t have much planned for this week, maybe we can take in a movie or something.  She is getting her hair trimmed later in the week and thursday night we will be attending the Expectations Night at her school.  That night she will receive her class schedule, locker assignment and have a chance to meet her teachers.  She is very much looking forward to that.  I’m hoping that night will help ease my mind!

So, what are you doing this week?