Monday, January 26, 2009

Indulgence of the Month...

Okay, so most of us don't have much extra money just laying around.  This month, however, I indulged in a purchase from Costco which has been of great benefit to our family.  The cost is not a HUGE difference, so to me it has been worth it:
Organic Instant Oatmeal.  
The Costco box comes with Berry, Maple Syrup, Oats and Flax, Apples and Cinnamon, and Regular.  
2/3 cup water, and 60 seconds in the microwave.
Now, trust me, I know that regular oatmeal does not even take that much longer to make.  I normally don't like "flavored" oatmeal because it has extra sugars.  But let me just say, that when you are operating on very little sleep (or worse, a migraine!), it benefits us all when I can walk out and set out the three bowls and get them all their oatmeal in less than five minutes.  And, to my surprise, this organic oatmeal does not contain a ton of sugar, even in the flavored varieties.  So, this is our indulgence of the month!!!

4 comments:

Courtney said...

Costco has really started adding a lot more organics in their selections. We have recently "made the switch" and I am always looking out for new organic products. I'll look for that next time I go!

Rebecca said...

I've been buying their big box of organic rolled oats, and we love it. I can't do the packets, because my kids would eat like three of those at a sitting, but with the big box, I can just put on the water kettle and keep doling out the oats and hot water as needed. Unfortunately though, I started them long ago on the habit of adding syrup to their oatmeal, so now the trick is trying to get the amount just right, so that they'll eat it and not be asking for more sugar. It's tricky. I wonder if they'd eat it with just apple bits? Hmmmm. . .

Tonya said...

we like oatmeal here too. though I don't deal with migraines I am always tired!

hestermom said...

Yeah, the kids always ask for more than one packet too. But I limit them to one and then they can have something else after that. It usually gives me just enough time to be a little more coherent by their request for more food. =)
I have been happy that Costco has been carrying more organic products, although sometimes I get in a "rut" and go somewhere else. Quantity wise, we are definitely in a Costco situation. We eat a lot of food. Becky, I didn't know they had a Costco near you.. That's great!! =) Now, tell me, if you use the hot water from the kettle, don't you have to let it sit a while to "cook"?? And then is it too hot? Tell me more, because this might work just as well and be more cost effective. ??? =)