It is easy for us as parents to set our sights on the wrong goals for our children. We tend to emphasize good grades, education, athletics, and fine arts. Too often, our primary objective is to turn out successful and accomplished human beings. We unwittingly put our energy into seeking the right college degree along with the right trophies in our kids trophy case. What we, as proud parents, fail to realize in the midst of our parental ambition is all these things will not matter in eternity. In and of themselves, they are nothing more than loss when compared to the surpassing value of our children knowing ...Read More
How video games are robbing your son…and how you can guide their hearts
The kids are bickering—again. You just got them a new video game. It was so fun seeing their excitement, but when it was time to turn it off, they got upset. Somehow normal life morphed into a waiting room for the next video game fix. Their minds are preoccupied with one thing and one thing only—when is the next time they can play again? But, you justify it. After all—let’s admit it—video games are exciting! In fact, you’ve probably come across countless articles that tout their benefits: video games boost hand-eye coordination, help kids learn, allows family bonding, foster collaboration, teamwork, ...Read More
The Beginners Guide to Intermittent Fasting
"Don't fast, it'll slow down your metabolism!" "Fasting is just starving yourself, and that makes you lose muscle." "Eat 5 small meals a day, that's the best way to speed up your metabolism." These are all comments I've personally heard from others—and yet they're all misconceptions. There most definitely is a time and place for fasting. In fact, our bodies are built for it. If you're looking to learn more about this practice, here is your beginner's guide to intermittent fasting! I've invited my friend, Jennifer, from Purposeful Nutrition to share some great information with you on intermittent fasting. This ...Read More
Foods Gluten-Free Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples
When you think of healthy eating, the picture of sweet delicious pancakes slathered in juicy cinnamon apples may not be the first thing that comes to mind. While eating fresh raw fruits and vegetables is crucial to a healthy diet, there are some surprising benefits to indulging in such a delicious treat. Healthy Mindset There are some who seem to effortlessly maintain a gluten free, healthy diet. I am not one of those people. It takes great effort on my part to make the commitment and to stick to it. I'm a lover of all things sweet and savory, so the idea that I cannot have certain foods . . . well, it ...Read More
Spinach Scrambled Eggs Served Over Fresh Tomatoes
As a busy homeschool mom, it is easy for me to just get up and start running without thinking twice about breakfast. But when I make bad breakfast choices, I can really feel it throughout the day. I start getting sluggish and lack mental clarity. Because of this, I've started trying to be a little bit more intentional about what I'm eating for breakfast. When I carefully choose our breakfast, I notice a difference in my performance for the day, as well as my kids' performance. Our homeschool day goes so much smoother! Today, I'm sharing a recipe with you that we recently tried. It's simple enough. Spinach and ...Read More
Gluten-Free Mini Breakfast Pizzas
As the kiddos head back to school and mornings become a rushed flurry to get out the door and to the bus stop on time, breakfast--which we all know is the most important meal of the day--often drops in priority. Kids will turn to easy, quick breakfasts like Pop Tarts or a bowl of cereal. While these may stave their hunger for the moment, they aren't the best for learning new things. So, although it may take more effort to make something for your kids (or have them make it themselves), it really is the best thing for them. Today, I'm going to share with you a recipe that has swiftly become a breakfast favorite in our ...Read More
Carrot Cake “Fritter” Pancakes
Confession: I ate cereal for breakfast for over 30 years. I didn’t know any better. It was what my parents gave me, and they wouldn’t steer me wrong. Right? Not so right. Although I was really intelligent and referred to as the “model student,” I had a lot of health problems growing up in addition to being a stressed out mess most of the time. Knowing what I know now about nutrition, I always wonder what would have happened had my parents fed me some real brain food in the morning. You know—something much more nourishing than cereal that has basically be stripped of all nutritional value. For the past 8+ ...Read More
Sweet Potato Pancake Recipe
I just love pancakes. Being as heavily pregnant as I now am, pancakes have been one of the comfort foods I frequently long for. Those cravings are for real—what everyone says about pregnancy cravings is true. Listen to those who tell you about pregnancy cravings (just don’t listen when Grandma Janie tells you that holding a black cat will steal away your baby's soul). Though, now that I am thinking about it, when hasn’t there been a Saturday morning that I haven’t wanted pancakes—pregnant or not? I certainly can’t think of one. I think that would be an impossibility. Pancakes are for always. Pancakes will never let ...Read More
