Foods 
I've been on a gluten-free and "grain-light" diet for quite some time now. I eat far fewer grains than the average American. Recently, my Health Coach said it's important for me to go 100% grain-free. With a groan...I acquiesced. I knew it was coming. I just wasn't ready for it. Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. But, I'm more ready for it than some. I have plenty of experience cooking with grain-free flours like coconut-flour and almond-flour (here is a great beginners guide to coconut flour). I've even developed ...Read More
Homeschool Planning 101: Setting Your Goals (Part 1 of 3)
Homeschool Planning can be a joy or a dread. Some mothers thrive in this area. They spend the whole summer gathering books, making lists, and printing out everything they could possibly need and more, with great ease and joy. For others (me included, at times) this can be a great chore, a seemingly sterile duty, a dread, it can bring on great fear and even become a curse. We might even put it off until literally the last minute (i.e. the first the first day of school). I am writing this series to take the dread and drudgery out of this duty and hopefully breathe life and excitement into your next school year...even if ...Read More
Stop the Stomach Flu in Its Tracks: Home Remedies that Work
Let's talk about how to Stop the Stomach Flu in Its Tracks: Home Remedies that Work. First, some typical background story: You're sleeping peacefully in bed, then you hear the first, "Mommy!" You give your child a chance to go back to sleep, but then you hear the second, "Mommy!"—this one just as pitiful as the first. Maybe you "accidentally" kick your husband in hopes that he'll wake up enough and decide to respond to a potentially distressed child. After all, the bed is so cozy. But you're not one hundred percent convinced yet that your child is fully awake themselves and in true need of ...Read More
Homeschooling 10 Reasons to Use Video Curriculum While Homeschooling
It was early in the morning and I was reading in my favorite chair, drinking my coffee. Then I heard the sound of a bedroom door opening somewhere in the house and waited for the familiar sight of a pajama-attired zombie peering in the living room. What I was greeted with instead was a chipper 8-year-old ready to take on the world. Instead of a groggy request for breakfast, I heard, “Can I watch my history lesson again?” I told him he would have plenty of time to watch his next lesson in a few hours when it was time for school. He said, “No, Daddy, my lesson from yesterday. I want to watch it again.” I looked ...Read More
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week! Giveaway
When I found out I was having twins I was shocked. No. That is too mild of a word. I was completely overwhelmed at the thought. How would I care for them while caring for my two older boys? How in the world would I breastfeed my babies? Despite my fears, I was able to successfully breastfeed my boys for more than a year and a half. I'm thankful I had the experience of breastfeeding my singletons that came before. Breastfeeding two brings with it a unique set of challenges. I am happy to announce that my friend, Jennifer has recently released her book Breastfeeding Twins, Triplets and More! I wish this book would have ...Read More
Grilled Chicken Drumsticks: Easy and Healthy
I have a confession to make. I'm a frustrated foodie. I love to cook, I love to experiment and take time creating new recipes, but unfortunately with three little ones running around the house culinary technique falls by the way side for quick and simple recipes that sometimes lack the amazing flavors that I love. Not with this recipe however. I was THRILLED when I found out how simple it was to prepare grilled chicken drumsticks. This is one of the easiest, best tasting recipes I've made in awhile. This recipe takes all of 5 minutes to prepare, and very little tending to once it's on the grill. Considering the fact ...Read More
8 Tips for a Smooth Day when Homeschooling with a Toddler
Homeschooling is no easy task. But, homeschooling with toddlers gives a whole new meaning to the word patience. We began our homeschooling journey when our oldest began kindergarten. Up until that time, he attended preschool at our church. When we began our journey, however, it was quite a rude awakening that first day. I had visions of grandeur and simple living. I had read many books, blogs and articles about homeschooling and talking to his preschool teachers and finding out just how well he really did with the structure, I knew exactly how I wanted to structure our days. I hung a nice, neat schedule with times for ...Read More
Fall Gardening Tips for Beginners
If you didn't get a spring or summer garden in, have no fear! You can put in a fall garden. I know, summer is still in full swing and here I am talking about fall. The reason is, if you want to do a fall garden, you need to do some planning now. A little planning now can have some big pay-offs in the future. Isn't that how it goes with most things? Fall Gardening Basics Fall brings cooler weather and shorter days. This climate change also changes what you can grow successfully in your fall garden. Summer staples that need longer days to produce larger fruits like watermelon, peppers, and tomatoes are out. ...Read More
