Foods 
Everyone loves Girl Scout cookies! Right? Of course — they're a famous American family mainstay, so it's a bummer when their ingredients don’t align with your dietary needs — and those goals to kick the sugar, preservatives, and gluten to the curb. But it's no fun to give up on those wonderful Thin Mint cookies that bring back childhood memories. If Thin Mints are your favorite, you’ll know that sadly they aren’t exactly keto or gluten-free. We all know how hard it is to walk by those cookie stands without stopping and buying a box...or four! You can still enjoy these scrumptious cookies with this easy gluten-free ...Read More
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Florentine Soup
Italian inspired dishes are some of my absolute favorite fares to serve for dinner. There’s nothing quite like a home filled with delightful aromas and comfort food at the end of the day. This easy instant pot chicken Florentine soup is not only a delicious meal but is prepped and ready in only a half-hour! If you’re looking for the rich, dreamy flavors you’d find from a meal at an Italian restaurant without having to actually go out, this is the meal for you! Protein-Packed Chicken Florentine Soup Far from the typical red sauce and pasta dish, you might think of when considering Italian recipes, this chicken ...Read More
One Pot Spicy Pork and Sweet Potato Stew
There’s nothing quite like a flavorful, filling stew at the end of a long day. Easy prep and short cook time elevate this pork and sweet potato stew to the next level for dinner options. Did I mention this recipe cooks in one pot? This one-pot spicy pork and sweet potato stew can be prepped, cooked, and on your dinner table in only 35 minutes! I don’t know about you, but this is dinner bliss for me. While I do love a good soup, a stew is a great alternative for dinner, all on its own. In case you weren’t already on board to try this tasty meal, let’s talk about the amazing ingredients. Pork tenderloin is ...Read More
Homeschooling 14 Activities to Keep Preschoolers Busy While Homeschooling
Having a preschooler when you have older kids to homeschool can be a challenge! It becomes a juggling act when you throw a baby or two in the mix...yikes! When Cameron, my second-born, was almost 4 years old, he liked to push the limits with everything. Remember the time (before you had kids) you were in the grocery store and you saw that kid. You know. The one you turned your nose up at and confidently declared you'd never have a child that acted like that. That kid. Yep. That one was my second born. And yes, I remember naively declaring that I'd never have a child who acted like him *sigh*. Suffice it to say, ...Read More
Hearty Tuscan Sausage Potato Soup
Warm, flavorful soups are a great way to escape from the doldrums of dinner. This hearty Tuscan sausage potato soup is a great way to break free from the dinners you revisit week after week. If your family is anything like mine, you sometimes find yourself in a dinner rut. A dozen or so recipes make their way onto the meal prep list and stay on repeat for months at a time. While we lovingly prepare and enjoy these meals, we long for something different. Its true — variety is the spice of life. And you'll love adding this sausage potato soup to your dinner rotation during the cold days of winter! Far from bland, ...Read More
Teaching Preschool at Home on a Shoestring Budget!
With my first son, I spent a lot of time fretting about making sure he was prepared for school. I wanted to be sure he was prepared to excel at school. I read. I researched. And I even enrolled him in a Christian preschool that met 3 days a week for 3 hours. Fast forward many years and baby #5 entered the picture. I still want my littlest one to be prepared and well educated—I firmly believe a solid education serves our kids well. But I have no intentions on enrolling him in preschool. I'm confident this can be done (better) at home. In fact, I know, from experience, teaching preschool at home doesn't have to be ...Read More
Hearty, Gluten-Free Ground Beef Casserole
Serving a filling, delicious dinner to your family doesn’t always have to be an all-consuming event. This hearty, gluten-free ground beef casserole is the perfect dinner for those days when you need more time together than time spent preparing a meal. If you love meals that are put together easily and cook without constant stirring, this meal is for you! Who doesn’t need an easy dinner night once in a while? More satisfying, and healthier than a store-bought skillet meal, this casserole really utilizes your ground beef by taking minimal prep time, and only 30 minutes to bake! Eating a gluten-free diet can ...Read More
Classic Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Snickerdoodles
It’s possible that cookies are the best dessert. Perfectly portioned, portable, sweet delights that are difficult to resist and beyond fun to bake with your family. And out of all of the cookies I make classic, gluten-free snickerdoodles might be my favorite! (Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on.) Some of my favorite memories growing up, and memories I make with my family now, are all in the kitchen baking our favorite cookie recipes. It's an activity that everyone can participate in … and everyone gets a reward at ...Read More
