There’s something about a “New Life” that makes you want to make a new start in lots of things. One of the things we wanted to change was our eating habits. My husband in particular had been really struggling with not feeling well, no energy, lots of headaches, etc. In his words, “I am 34, [...]
Nov 022011
Jul 152011
I read books by Christian authors for the same reason I listen to Christian music and very carefully choose the movies I watch – I want my mind filled with only what would be approving to the Lord. “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and [...]
May 192011
We had so much fun making this salad!! I found the idea here, but please do not compare my video to her’s ! Let’s just say she does not have a busy, loud toddler screaming her sister’s name in the background. And yes! That is me shhing her and then her shhing me! This activity [...]
Jan 202011
I am a slave to my stomach these days. Whatever it wants to eat. Whenever it wants to eat. I carry a plate of food with me to bed, nibbling little bites through the night. And then the cravings come. My girls were wide-eyed when I went to them yesterday afternoon and said, “Get in [...]
Jan 072011
Just in case you missed my announcement, but I am newly pregnant with number five! We are so excited!! I am NOT, however, excited about these first few months of Morning (All-Day) Sickness. With my first daughter I had it pretty bad, with my second daughter it was slightly better…..manageable, with my third daughter I [...]
Dec 292010
This is one of my favorite weeks of the year. All of the Christmas rush is over, but the spirit of Christmas is still in the air. We are on break from school, my husband has some time off this week and our nineteen year old is home from college. Everyone is enjoying their new [...]
After getting over two dozen comments, between Facebook and Twitter, about my cinnamon rolls last weekend, I thought maybe some of you might like the recipe! So, here you go!! Dough Recipe 2 Cups Warm Water 2 TBSP Yeast 2 tsp Salt 2 TBSP Sugar 5-6 Cups Flour (I use 1/2 wheat, 1/2 unbleached white) [...]
Sep 112010
I knew when I saw this idea I had to incorporate it into our family! It’s such a fun way to tell your kids you love them and secretly fill them full of healthy snacks (shhh!). A Bucket for the Fridge A Basket for the Pantry The girls have LOVED the notes and getting to [...]
Here is a super inexpensive meal, that is ready in minutes (no need stop off for fast food). It’s healthy and great to enjoy in the summer, when all these ingredients are in season! Ingredients: 8 eggs 1 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh sage (I used dry bc I had that on hand) 1/2 tsp salt [...]
This week is World Breastfeeding Week. The purpose of this week is to help raise awareness among women and healthcare professionals about the benefits of breastfeeding and how to support mothers and thus ensure success in breast feeding their babies. Nursing my daughters has been one of the most rewarding aspects of being a mother [...]
