Several years ago I was planning my homeschool curriculum for the coming school year, and I realized there were a few subjects I didn't have covered. I was already overwhelmed, knowing when school started I'd be nursing twin infants and have a two-year old to look after. How could I add more to our plate? With every subject I added, that was more time spent on school. How Write Through the Bible was Born Handwriting. Dictation. Vocabulary. Bible Memorization. These were the subjects I needed to add to our homeschool day. As I pondered the subjects I felt my son needed, I knew there had to be a way to integrate ...Read More
Homeschooling Simplify Kindergarten: How to Start Strong Without Overwhelming Them
"I don't want to learn to read!" he cried and and broke down into a puddle of tears. It was then, I realized that I'd been pushing my second-born too hard. I wanted him to keep up with the pace of his older brother (mistake #1). At 5 years old, Cameron had just begun reading a little bit. He just wasn't interested. He didn't understand why he couldn't spend his time romping around with his 2-year-old brothers and spend his day playing. I made some big mistakes. I learned right then and there, that it was time to back off. 5 Steps to a Balanced Kindergarten Education We all want our kids to flourish ...Read More
Foods 10 Creative Ways to Add More Bone Broth to Your Diet
I have a confession. I've been trying to find new ways to add more bone broth to my diet because I don't really like bone broth. I like the benefits of bone broth. But I don't enjoy drinking it. I've not ever been much of a brothy kinda girl. I don't like broth-based soups like chicken noodle or vegetable beef. I much prefer hearty, thick, and creamy soups—like Broccoli and Cheese soup, Butternut Squash soup, and Chili. If you're looking for a good source of grass-fed meat, Butcher box has high-quality meat that they will deliver right to your door. If you use this link to Butcher Box, you can get FREE meat in your ...Read More
Be Smart: Drink Bone Broth and Use this Easy Recipe
"Bone broth?! What is the world is THAT?" I asked incredulously. I was baffled. How was this any different than regular broth or stock that I purchased from the store? And why was it so important to drink bone broth regularly? If you're new on your real-food journey, you might be wondering the same thing I was just a couple of years ago. This former Sprite-drinking, Trix-loving, microwave popcorn-snacking, raw cookie dough-loving girl has come a long way in just a few short years! If I can learn how to incorporate healing foods into my diet, you can too! Skip nutrient depleted store-bought broth that’s filled ...Read More
15 Days of Delicious Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Meals
I'm excited to share this meal plan for 15 days of grain-free meals with you. Bonus: they're also sugar-free. I have a confession: I get stuck in "meal ruts." I don't like it. I like to provide my family with delicious, easy-to-prepare, unique foods. I like to introduce them to new dishes. My taste buds get bored with the same ole' same ole'. I need inspiration for grain-free meals. If you do too, read on: Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. Most of us, when cutting out gluten and/or all ...Read More
Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Communion Wafers
The closer the communion plate moved toward our aisle, the more uncomfortable I got. I was supposed to be completely grain-free, but what do I do about these gluten-filled communion wafers? The communion plate reached our aisle, and by now I was completely preoccupied with the question of what to do—do I take a communion wafer or do I skip it? I squirmed in my seat and looked around me. This was question running through my head: what will people think if they notice I don't take communion? (This is definitely NOT what I should have been thinking about, regardless of whether or not I decided to take the communion ...Read More
Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Option)
Sometimes, you need some cheer in your life in the form of a Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake. Several years ago, I decided that I needed to go gluten-free. It was a sad day. Then, I decided my whole family needed to go gluten-free. That was a sadder day. Why? Because as most of you mamas know, it's one thing to cut things out of your own diet. But to try to take some of your children's most beloved food from them is just down-right gut-wrenching (pun intended). Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. I ...Read More
7 Shortcuts for Preparing a Full Month of Meals for Your Freezer
Do you feel like you just can't keep up? I do. Between homeschooling my kids, running kids to basketball and piano practice, being involved in church, picking up the house, staying on top of this site...where is the time to prepare delicious healthy meals? Do you find yourself too tired to make healthy food? Too busy? Unprepared? Getting a full month of meals in your freezer will take care of all of those problems—and you can do it all in one weekend. Special thanks to Once a Month Meals for sponsoring this post. Sure, it takes planning and energy. If you're like me though, you might do better with spending a ...Read More
