I'm not really big into chocolate (don't be a hater, that is just the way it is), but my kiddos and husband really enjoy chocolate and occasionally I can enjoy nice gooey brownie batter ummm...I mean brownies. Ok, I admit it, I'd rather eat the batter than the brownies. I'd rather eat cookie dough and cake batter then the cookies and cake too. Why does it taste so much better in the raw state? I'm happy to report that the batter for these gluten-free sugar-free brownies taste just as good (to me) as the sugar- and wheat-filled alternative. In the baked state, they're a bit different than the brownies you probably ...Read More
My Brest Friend: Twin Breastfeeding Pillow (Review)
I am very excited to tell you about some of the fabulous breastfeeding accessories that My Brest Friend offers. As may of you might know, I have four boys; my last two were twins. I was scared and overwhelmed. How would I handle two babies? How would I breastfeed them? I'm so happy that I found this twin breastfeeding pillow. Why I Loved my Twin Breastfeeding Pillow Breastfeeding twins would have been so much more difficult without this amazing tool. Alongside my nursing cover, this was my most used breastfeeding accessory. I really don't know how I would have kept up with the demand of breastfeeding two babies at the ...Read More
Foods 6 Ways to Cut Sugar & Still Enjoy Food
Even if you don't need to lose weight, cutting sugar is a great way to improve your health and help you avoid a number of different diseases that seem so common in today's sugar-coated culture. Sugar is implicated in a number of modern diseases: high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, cancer, alzheimers, weight gain, and more. Unless you've been intentionally vigilant in cutting out sugar, you're probably consuming a lot of sugar. Estimates on average American adult sugar consumption ranges anywhere from 22 to 55 teaspoons of sugar a day while our children consume even more. That's pretty scary considering the American Heart ...Read More
Rendering Tallow in the Oven
We talked a lot about at around here last month. There are plenty of reasons to eat animal fats. One of my favorite types of fats is beef fat. Rendered fat from grass-fed cows is an extremely nutritious food, high in omega 3 fatty acids. Beef fat is high in niacin, vitamins B6, B12, K2, selenium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and riboflavin. Fat rendered from grass-fed cows is a regular part of our family's diet. If you're looking for a good source of grass-fed meat, Butcher box has high-quality meat that they will deliver right to your door. If you use this link to Butcher Box, you can get FREE meat in your first ...Read More
The Top 10 Reasons to Give up Sugar
In this post I'm going to give you 10 great reasons to give up sugar (but there are more and you don't have to look too far to find them). Are you wondering why I challenged you to give up sugar this month? I did this because I really, truly believe that it is one thing you can do for yourself and your family to positively impact your health. The Top 10 Reasons to Give up Sugar 1. Sugar makes you fat, sick, and malnourished When we eat sugar (really, any carbohydrates) it gets turned into glucose. Excess glucose gets turned into triglycerides in our livers and then stored in fat cells. Sugar makes us fat. No, it ...Read More
5-Minute Avocado Salad with Bacon
Avocado is definitely one of my favorite foods. It only makes sense that I would figure out a way to make an avocado salad. This recipe for avocado salad makes use of another one of my favorite foods too —bacon! Bacon and avocado, really people, how can you go wrong??? This 5-minute avocado salad with bacon is a delicious, beautiful, eye-catching salad. It's also keto-friendly, making it perfect for a quick lunch or side dish for those who are watching their carb intake. The recipe makes one generous serving, so multiply it if you're planning to share! Bonus: it's very quick to throw together (especially if you already ...Read More
Homeschooling How to Use Copywork for Bible Memorization
Copywork is a cornerstone of education in the elementary years (both in the Classical and Charlotte Mason education models). This is for good reason: handwriting is an integral component in acquiring language skills and has the potential to benefit your child in many ways. But you can also use the educational power of copywork for Bible memorization. ...Read More
March Challenge: Eliminate Sugar (Wellness Wednesdays)
It's time for another monthly healthy eating challenge! Are you ready? We're going to get a little more difficult this month. It's called a "challenge" for a reason you know :). January - replace grocery store eggs with farm-fresh eggs. Easy! February - start eating more healthy fat. Yum! March - cut your sugar intake. Yeah, not so much fun. Sugar is not just added to foods you'd expect: pop, cookies, cakes, candies, and little debbie snacks. Oh no, they hide sugar in a multitude of forms and in places you'd never guess! If you live in the US, you probably eat a lot of sugar. I've seen estimates that the ...Read More
