Foods 
New to fermented foods? Here's 4 easy steps to add fermented foods to your diet. Foods that are infested with bacteria? Yikes...sounds a little scary doesn't it! They're actually very good for you. Fermented foods have been preserved by a controlled exposure to bacteria or yeast. The bacteria breaks down sugars and carbohydrates and creates acids, gases, and/or alcohols that preserve the food for longer periods of time. Fermented dairy is usually referred to as cultured. While it may sound a little scary (or even gross)...guess what. You're probably already eating some! Did you know that coffee, chocolate, ...Read More
Get started gardening with kids! (+ free printables)
I love gardening and I love the idea of getting kids in the garden. Here are my tips for how to get started gardening with kids. I included some free printables, too. I am a firm believer that everyone, including our kids should at least try gardening a few times in their life. No, I don't think it's easy or that everyone will love it. Heck, I don't even like it sometimes, but I know it's important. Taking an active role in our food chain gives a new appreciation to those who dedicate their lives to providing our world with food. But it's more than that. Above that is our Creator. God created our bodies, He knows ...Read More
Homeschooling 10 Exciting Astronomy Videos to Use in Your Homeschool
I love astronomy—and as a homeschooling dad, I love getting my kids excited about astronomy, too. I've taught astronomy to kids in our local homeschool co-op at all different grade levels, and I've taught over a thousand kids astronomy in my online courses. Because astronomy is a visual discipline, I use a lot of astronomy videos when I teach. If you're looking to teach your kids astronomy, these astronomy videos were some of my students' favorites over the years. Under each astronomy video I've put a quiz question. Watch these videos with your kids and see if they know the answers to the questions! (Answers ...Read More
3-Ingredient Honey Mustard Dressing
Spice up your salad life with this easy and healthy 3-Ingredient Honey Mustard Dressing! It's completely free of gluten and sugar, making it a wonderful alternative to those over-stuffed store-bought versions. Looking for more gluten-free resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. Salad season. Spring is here! Trees and bushes are blossoming and everything smells delicious. Along with the warm(er) weather, comes the desire to turn off the oven, cut back on the hearty comfort foods, and dig in... to a salad. At least for me, spring means salad and ...Read More
Summer Essential Oils: must-haves (and some precautions)
Summer is quickly approaching...well, at least that's what the calendar says. If you live somewhere like I do, it seems the weather is a tease — a few days with warmish weather where the kids get out and play and we can take family walks followed by bitter cold and snow. But I must believe that summer truly is on the way! When the sun comes out, it's important for those of us who are essential oil users take a few things into consideration. Not only are there some extra precautions to take, but there are also some essential oils that are must-haves for your summer toolkit! Learn more about my favorite essential oils ...Read More
Helping Kids Develop Delayed Gratification in an Instant Pot World
What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase instant gratification? Perhaps technological advancements like microwaves, DVRs, and Instant Pots? Or changes in commerce, like fast food restaurants, zero-cash-down, and zero-percent interest? Most of us would agree and have probably taught our kids that good things come to those who wait, faster doesn't usually mean better, and practically anything worth having requires time and effort. But teaching our kids to practice these truths is a pretty tall order in today's world of instant gratification. As Christian parents, it's wise for us to start with ...Read More
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Poblanos (low-carb)
Packed with cheesy, spicy deliciousness these bacon wrapped stuffed poblanos will be your new favorite Mexican themed treat! I love Mexican food. I love it so much, my husband and I had our post-wedding dinner at my favorite Mexican restaurant (we had a small wedding with just family there). #TrueStory A girl who chooses to have her post-wedding dinner at a Mexican restaurant and celebrate nearly every birthday in recent memory at said Mexican restaurant, knows her Mexican food. I've also brainwashed convinced my kids that Mexican food is the best! But the problem with going out for Mexican is the ...Read More
4 Keys to Discipling Your Kids
It is easy for us as parents to set our sights on the wrong goals for our children. We tend to emphasize good grades, education, athletics, and fine arts. Too often, our primary objective is to turn out successful and accomplished human beings. We unwittingly put our energy into seeking the right college degree along with the right trophies in our kids trophy case. What we, as proud parents, fail to realize in the midst of our parental ambition is all these things will not matter in eternity. In and of themselves, they are nothing more than loss when compared to the surpassing value of our children knowing ...Read More
