What's new in baking?

What's new in baking these days? How about the fact that I think I've finally mastered it.
Yep, that's right. I learned how to bake this weekend. I made some blondies and some apricot oat bars for a bake sale, and people actually bought them; they even tasted good! I can't believe it. Usually, I produce paper weights. I'm very excited.

The proceeds of the bake sale went to 'Share our strength', a very worthy cause working to end childhood hunger in America. And given my disdain for baking, I am happy to report that I would bake my heart out for this charity any day of the week.

I feel it might be necessary to do a ceremonial 'I can bake' dance right now this very second.

H1N1

I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted here. I've been horribly ill with the flu and as you can imagine - at 6 months pregnant it's been rough. Thankfully, I'm back on my feet again, ready to take on the world.

In order to make sure that people are aware of the flu symptoms and how they can be managed, I've written a couple of articles that you may find useful:

http://www.examiner.com/x-20546-Hartford-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Cleaning-up-after-flu--making-sure-your-home-is-germfree

http://www.examiner.com/x-20546-Hartford-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Signs-and-symptoms--of-H1N1-and-when-to-seek-medical--help

http://www.examiner.com/x-20546-Hartford-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Current-H1N1-flu-clinics-in-your-area

I hope you find these useful. It's important to get as much information out there in regards to the flu, even if we've read it a million times. I wouldn't wish the symptoms I had upon my worst enemy (not that I have any!) especially if they were pregnant and trying to take care of an 18 month old.