I'm quite sure, the age old question " what should I make for dinner?" has been a dilemma for families since the dawn of time! Add in limited time, and specific diet and that challenge is taken to another level. Preparing keto meals at home doesn’t have to be complicated though! This list of more than 40 30-minute keto dinner recipes that can be prepared in 30-minutes or less is sure to kick meal planning blues to the curb. With a variety of recipes that include zucchini pasta, seafood, beef, chicken, and pork, sticking to a keto diet can be easier than ever. Use this compilation of 30 minute keto dinner recipes ...Read More
30 Minute Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps
Do you know those days? When work, school and life seem to collide and you wonder how a healthy, delicious meal that’s easy to prepare is ever possible? This recipe for chicken fajita lettuce wraps has you covered! These chicken fajita lettuce wraps can be prepared in 30 minutes, are packed with flavor, and are sure to be a hit. Did I mention that it includes pre-cooked, rotisserie chicken? Yes, please - move over taco night, there’s a new dish in town! I love recipes that utilize rotisserie chicken. I don’t feel guilty for to buying one when I walk by at Costco, and it seriously cuts down cook time at home. Chicken ...Read More
6 Reasons We Use Teaching Textbooks with our Twins
Independent learning is a quality we work hard to foster in our kids. Why? Well, there's a number of reasons. But for a mom of... ...a brand new high schooler, ...an inquisitive 5th grader, ..a baby who needs lots of mama's attention, ...and twins... two (count them, 2) little 7-year-olds who are still working on learning to read proficiently... ...fostering independent learning isn't just something nice: it's a must in our house! There's only so many things we mamas can do at one time. AmIright? But not only does raising independent learners help us as homeschool parents juggle all of the demands of homeschooling ...Read More
Copycat Keto Chocolate Frosty
Creamy. Cold. Chocolatey. And delicious. My kids can eat chocolate frosty any day of the week any time of year—they love them spring, summer, fall, and winter. And what about me? Yeah, even me (who's not a chocolate lover) loves a chocolate Wendy's Frosty®! I should back up...my tastebuds love Chocolate Frosty, but the rest of my body goes a little haywire with all that sugar! What's in a Chocolate Frosty? You're probably over there saying, "Everything in moderation." Right? But if you just grab a small chocolate Frosty, it packs in a whopping 47 grams of sugar. Yikes! That's more carbs than I want in my diet in a ...Read More
47 Amazing Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes
When going to parties and other social events as a gluten-free family — everyone is always worried about the kids (and I appreciate that!). When there's cookies, and bars, and treats galore, that my kids just can't eat, they don't want them to feel out of place. I have quite a stash of gluten-free cookie recipes, so I never hesitate to offer to bring a big plate of gluten-free cookies! Not only do my kiddos love these gluten-free cookie recipes, the gluten-eaters enjoy them too. I've included 47 gluten-free cookie recipes for your baking enjoyment below. They're divided into the following categories so you can ...Read More
Gluten Free Dining Guide: safe and yummy food when you’re out
Our family takes a fair number of road trips. But being a gluten-free family (some of us out of necessity), can make eating on the go a little bit trickier—especially when in unfamiliar territory. Sometimes I just wish I had a gluten free dining guide in my back pocket for every little town we went through! For more information on gluten free living check out our Everything Gluten Free resource page. 6 Tips for Gluten Free Dining Eating out can be a challenge when you are living a gluten-free lifestyle. But it's not impossible! While I can't give you a gluten free dining guide for every little town you drive ...Read More
The Homeschoolers Guide: Saving Money on Science Supplies
When my oldest son was 8, we invited some friends over to our home to dissect a fetal pig. While there were a few "gross!" comments, by and large, the kids were very attentive and interested. Since my background's in biology, I was able to point out all the various internal parts of the pig and what each part did. It was a very fun, interactive afternoon of learning. Sadly, a lot of homeschool parents don't see the value of this kind of hands-on learning—or at least they don't think it's worth the cost of the supplies. But the value of tactile learning—also called kinesthetic learning—cannot be overstated. ...Read More
Gluten-Free for Beginners
Our oldest son used to be a gluten addict. One Christmas, the present he wanted under the tree more than anything was boxed macaroni & cheese. No joke. (And his grandpa actually wrapped some up for him.) But after a lot of research, when we finally decided to take the "gluten-free plunge" as a family, we made a lot of mistakes as beginners—gluten seems to "sneak in" to a lot of things. Store-bought chicken broth. Soy sauce. Salad dressings. And even the scrambled eggs at IHOP. For more gluten-free recipes, tips, and tricks, look no further than our Everything Gluten Free page! But we began to see health ...Read More