There has been a lot of food talk on Angie's blog and the blog she does with her friend Barb and it got me to thinking about how bartering is a lost art in our society. I use food for a lot of things in my life, Christmas gifts, as thank yous for favors, in lieu of cash for Olivia's school events, birthday parties and of course parties. in fact, I will never be able to call myself a party planner because the only thing I plan for a party is the food. Decor, invitations, not so much.
I am currently on a bartering system with my neighbors for childcare, which is very handy. i take their son one day a week and the two of them are helping with haircuts (she is a stylist, don't worry) and her partner is very handy in putting up shelves and knocking all sorts of little things off my to-do list. It is a beautiful thing to have something other than cash change hands, it puts more value on my talents and skills than, well, money can buy.
However, it does make me a little sad that things like baking are becoming something everyone values because no one does it anymore. I am grateful that olivia loves to cook, i hope i can keep it going one more generation.
PS-Planning for Rhythm and Booms has begun people, fried chicken, home made sundae bar, my famous rum beans. Who is coming?
Wednesday
Feeding frenzy
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Oh gosh, if we start batering with food I may have to barter for a gym membership!
Hey,
Is Rhythm and Booms tied to the baseball game, or not?
Rhythms and Booms starts after the game. Having tickets to the game, just guarantees you a seat for Rhythm and Booms. Are you re-thinking the party?
No. I just thought if you were just having a celebration at your house we would come, but after a successful night last night with a 7:30 bedtime, I'm not willing to try R&B this year :(
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