Have you ever heard of health sharing? Here's the details on how I took control of my healthcare and saved money when I dumped insurance. As I browsed the options in the online health insurance marketplace, I shook my head. "How do normal families afford health insurance? This is ridiculous," I thought to myself. 😳 It was the fall of 2015, and my husband and I were seriously considering whether he would leave his job so we could be self-employed full time. But making this transition, meant figuring out how to fit health insurance into our budget...or so we thought... Health Sharing: An Alternative to Health ...Read More
Foods Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Black and White Cheesecake Brownies
Brownies are one of the perfect all-American desserts. Ever since famed cookbook author Fanny Farmer modified her cookie recipe to make the first cookie bar over a hundred years ago, brownies have been a popular dessert around the country—and around the world. And these gluten-free cheesecake brownies aren't junk food. They are actually packed with nutritious ingredients like butter from grass fed cows, coconut flour, raw honey, and bittersweet chocolate. These also make a delicious holiday treat—if you want something extra special for the Christmas season. These fudgy brownies with a cheesecake ripple have a ...Read More
Delicious, Healthy, Grain Free Granola Bars
These grain-free granola bars are a guilt-free snack idea for both you and your kids. Ditch the chemical and sugar loaded store-bought granola bars and check out how easy it is to make your own tasty granola bars! My fondest childhood memories take place in the kitchen. Whether it was helping my mom stir the broth into the cornbread dressing for Thanksgiving, melting chocolate for Christmas candies, or making jelly with our summertime haul of blackberries, I was always in the kitchen with the adults, learning and experimenting. Amidst the laughter, the mess, the cramped kitchens, and the mouthwatering smells that ...Read More
5 Reasons You Should Eat More Fat
Creating a healthy diet often means reducing and removing certain foods from meals. This approach is not a one-size-fits-all solution. While sugar doesn’t offer any nutritional benefit, many fats actually do. Here we will go over 5 reasons you should eat more fat. Understanding the effects that foods have on your body is key when creating a helpful lifestyle, and that includes many animal fats. Let’s talk more about why adequate natural fats are imperative to brain function and optimal nutrition. We’ll also talk about what is wrong with fats like margarine, canola oil, and vegetable shortening. For now, I’m ...Read More
5 Reasons Our Family Memorizes the Bible
I'll never forget the day when I found out my son had memorized an entire psalm. Every night, we recited Bible passage aloud with our kids—with the goal of helping us all memorize a large chunk of Scripture or an entire chapter. Our second oldest child never wanted to recite it with us. He stayed quiet and looked like he was zoning out. Not wanting to make it a battle, we just let him be. One day when he was about 3 years old, while at a relative's house, I heard him playing in the living room by himself. I rounded the corner and saw him pick up a big book—he was pretending it was a Bible. He turned to a random ...Read More
Whole Food on a Budget: 5 Tips to Eating Cheaper
No matter your size of family (single or married with 10 children) you likely have a budget. From the wealthiest to the poorest person I know they all have some form of one. If you don't have a budget, you ought to. That budget should include food too. (Duh.) We all know this, but one of the questions I most often receive on my blog is "How do you feed a family real-whole food on a budget?" That is a loaded question to be sure. We really need to start with the basics of how food budgets work and how best to make one for your unique situation. One thing we tend to do too often is compare. Your family's needs, ...Read More
Loaded Keto Nacho Chips
How can you make keto chips? With cheese, of course! With these loaded keto nacho chips, you’ll never miss traditional tortilla chips again! Loaded with flavor, cheese, and bacon, these chips are a great compliment to your favorite salsa or guacamole. Great as a midday snack, or side on taco night, these loaded keto nacho chips are a simple way to bring big flavor. If you love cheese, these tasty chips are made for you! How to Eat Loaded Keto Nacho Chips One of the things that I love about this recipe is the options that it allows. Want to switch up the recipe? Try using your favorite cheese for a change in ...Read More
Copycat Keto Kit Kat Bars
Once you try these copycat keto Kit Kat bars, they will quickly become a favorite go-to treat. Perfect for a keto diet, these chocolate bars are decadent with vanilla, chocolate, and cream cheese. Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth! Even though keto options are becoming more widely available in stores, I just love that I can create this confection at home. Candy and treats are seemingly at the end of the priority list when marketing new keto foods. While this isn’t exactly an everyday food, it’s nice to have the ability to indulge a little while keeping with a keto diet. These copycat keto Kit Kats also keep ...Read More
