Turning 40 came and went like any other day in the life of a work-at-home, homeschooling mama. I got up, did my thing, and went for dinner. Age has always just been a number to me. I’ve always felt older than I am. Those I worked with and hang out with are almost all older […]
Nourishing Gluten-Free Crock Pot Granola
Several months ago our son went on a gluten, dairy, cashew, sugar, peanut, and egg-free diet. Yeah. My friend described it as the cardboard and bacon diet. We did it and it was successful. We were able to identify that peanuts, cashews, and eggs were a non-issue. We rejoice in that as we continue to […]
Hormone Helping Hot Cocoa – A Simple Maca Recipe
I used to think taking supplements meant gulping down pills with endless gallons of water. But through my years of eating a more traditional diet, I’ve realized supplementation doesn’t have to mean pills. There are many super foods and supplements we can add to the foods we already love to increase their nutritional value. My newest discovery […]
10 Tips for Making Traditional Foods In A Small Kitchen
People often think you must have tons of kitchen space to prepare traditional foods but that’s not true. Getting started with traditional cooking doesn’t mean you need to move. You can prepare traditional foods in a small kitchen with by working with what you have and getting a little creative. By utilizing what you have, you can make traditional […]
Homemade Chocolate Chia Pudding (Without A $400 Blender)
I first heard of chia pudding I was intrigued but it was short lived because it required an expensive, high power blender. Sure, I want one. It just is not in the budget nor could I justify adding it as a needed item right now. So how do you make creamy chocolate chia pudding without a high […]
The Secret To Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs
Few things in the kitchen are more frustrating than peeling eggs. Seriously, who wants to take deviled egg to family Christmas party when they look like the dog took his share before you left the house? For years, I did the same thing….. I bought eggs a week or so before I needed them so they would […]
5 Small Food Changes To Improve Your Diet
I firmly believe the foods we eat cause or contribute to a majority of illness and disease. From allergies to Alzheimer’s the processed, pasteurized and artificial foods we ingest do little to help our bodies build immunity, fight disease and stay healthy. The foods pushed by manufacturers and even some doctors and popular personalities are […]
Great Christian Books from My Bookshelf
Great Christian books are not heard to find. Searching Amazon or your local Christian bookstore will certainly not leave you lacking. Sometimes, though, it’s overwhelming to decide what to read. Here are some books I have read, or am currently reading that have been insightful, fun or education and enlightening to me. Biblical Sexuality Sharing […]
11 Awesome Strawberry Recipes
Strawberries are one of our favorite fruits of the Spring season. Fresh from the farm strawberries are much tastier than store bought ones. We usually buy several quarts to use throughout the winter. You can save some money by buying strawberries in bulk and freezing them for later use. Locally, if I buy at least 2 […]
Homemade Burger Helper (With Venison or Beef)
Sometimes you just need a quick and easy meal. I lamented the other day on Facebook that I sometimes miss boxed mashed potatoes. The other thing I used to make often was boxed burger helper. But I’ve tweaked and tweaked, and I finally got a homemade hamburger helper version The Hubs likes. Homemade Hamburger Helper […]