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
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 [...]
May 142011
My neighbor rang the doorbell the other morning with this special delivery!! OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! YUMMINESS!!!! And I didn’t even have to beg for the recipe ! But I did have to share ! Doughnut Muffins 1/3 C shortening 1 C white sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 C all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 [...]
Last year we made some very special family memories with an authentic Seder Dinner and a special Easter Service at our church. Our girls know very much why we celebrate Easter and on their own levels can articulate what the holiday means to them. But I cannot deny my love for Peeps! So, here are [...]
Jan 272011
This cake is super easy, inexpensive and a hit with kids big and little! Who doesn’t love Oreos?? Ingredients: 1 Box White Cake Mix 1 Container White Icing 1 Package Oreos Directions: Mix the cake according to the box directions. Dump almost all of the Oreos (leave a dozen or so for decorating the top) [...]
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 [...]
Jan 052011
This is one of our family favorites!! All of our kids from little to big devour this dish, when I make it! It’s very freezable and easy to make ahead. It also travels easily, if you are a part of a meals ministry or are headed to a pot luck. And shhhh……..it is full of [...]
Oct 232010
Saturday Morning Breakfast is a yummy tradition that everyone in our home looks forward to all week! Daddy usually makes either waffles or pancakes. He loves to get creative! Sometimes he adds pumpkin or berries to the batter. Mickey Mouse and alphabet letter shaped pancakes are a big hit, too! We have even made pink [...]
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) [...]
Need something fun to do with your kids today? How about making ice cream from milk in about 5 min??!? It’s really fun and yummy too! This is what you’ll need: 1 Tbsp Sugar 1/2 Cup Milk 1/4 tsp vanilla 6 Tbsp Rock Salt Qt size baggie Gallon size baggie Ice Cubes ~I make one [...]
