Foods 
Strawberries are one of my favorite foods. I love these sweet juicy little berries. They are great on their own, with whipped cream, and added to a variety of desserts. If you're looking for summer gluten-free sugar-free strawberry desserts, look no further! I'm certain you'll find one or nine that you enjoy in this line-up from some fabulous food bloggers. Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. Please note that many of these recipes use honey or maple syrup as sweeteners. If you try to avoid even these forms of ...Read More
Homeschooling The Ultimate List of Bible Memory Tools
This ultimate list of Bible memory tools will help you and your children memorize important Bible passages. Bible memory is a wonderful discipline for our children to learn while they are young. In the elementary (grammar level) years, their minds can easily absorb large amounts of information, and this includes the memorization of Bible passages. In addition to the resources below, one easy way to make Bible memory a part of your daily routine at home is to use a Charlotte-Mason-style "memory box." This simple system organizes all the Bible verses and facts so that you can move what you memorize from ...Read More
How Can I Test for Gluten Intolerance?
You're convinced you might have a problem with wheat. Maybe you're concerned with some of problematic proteins in wheat, or maybe some of the practical reasons to ditch the wheat, but probably what you're really worried about are some of the diseases and long-term damage wheat can do to your body. Maybe you are asking how can you test for gluten intolerance? Below I'm going to outline tests you can you have your doctor run to determine if wheat is a causing you a problem. Are you looking for more tips for going gluten free? I’ve gathered them all together in one easy-to-read page about Everything Gluten Free. It's ...Read More
The Sermon on the Mount: Bible Copywork
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most well-known of Jesus' speeches. The first part of this message (Matthew 5:1-20) includes the beatitudes, the commands to be salt and light, and He promises greatness to those who teach and obey even the least of God's laws. One way to help reinforce memory of this passage in our children is to use handwriting practice. Using visual, auditory, and kinesthetic memory helps a long passage like this to "stick" in their minds. ...Read More
Using Scriptures as Bedtime Prayers: 3 Nighttime Psalms
In our home, we often try to use scripture as bedtime prayers with our kids, especially these 3 particular Psalms. Of course, we all know how typical bedtime prayers go: "Now I lay me down to sleep..." "Father, we thank Thee for night..." My wife and I try to pray with our kids every night before they go to sleep. Probably a lot of Christian parents do the same. One way to infuse a lot of rich meaning into bedtime prayers is to use fitting verses from the Psalms. Reciting a short section from the Psalms not only fills our children's minds with God's truths as they drift off to sleep, but doing so repeatedly can ...Read More
Should I Try a Gluten-Free Diet?
Should I try a gluten-free diet? I've heard this question asked by many people. The short answer for me will always be a definitive YES. You should try a gluten-free diet. Looking for gluten-free resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. Why? There are a number of problematic proteins in wheat. These are proteins that can cause problems for everyone. There are also some very specific overarching reasons that everyone should be wary of wheat. And to top it off, gluten sensitivity is associated with over 200 different diseases. Yes, you read that ...Read More
Have You Had Breastfeeding Victory? Celebrate it with us!
A few weeks ago I told you about a new site that I recently launched - Breastfeeding Place. I have an amazing team of ladies that I'm working with and we brainstormed the idea to hi-light other moms breastfeeding victories! With World Breastfeeding Week coming up at the beginning of August, this is how we would like to celebrate. How Does it Work? From now, until July 18th Breastfeeding Place is taking submissions. This is a photo contest (not necessarily one of you breastfeeding, but it could be). If you don't feel comfortable submitting a photo, you're still welcome to enter by submitting your story. We have 7 ...Read More
Sugar-Free Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream
Ice cream is the perfect summer treat. Well, ice cream is really the perfect any-time of year treat, but summer is a good excuse. I've recently discovered it's incredibly easy to make sugar-free ice cream. This sugar-free orange creamsicle ice cream tastes amazing! Even my sugar eating friends enjoyed it. It is a bit reminiscent of those creamy orange creamsicles I ate as a child—hence the name of the recipe. Xylitol and pure stevia extract are my sweeteners of choice. They are a healthy option that doesn't raise blood sugar, yet combined together have a great taste. If you don't like these sweetener options, ...Read More
