Foods 
The only time I buy pot roasts is when there is a buy-one-get-one-free sale. Recently I had two such roasts in my refrigerator that needed to be cooked immediately. To shake things up I decided to create this super easy Mexican shredded beef with one of the roasts. It turned out simply delicious! I'm a little obsessed with Mexican food—to say I love it would be putting it mildly. We have several Hispanic families who attend our church, and let me tell you, since they started attending our potlucks have become simply amazing. There's nothing like the flavors of authentic Mexican food. Can I get an "amen"? This ...Read More
Secrets to eating healthy on a budget—without clipping coupons
One of the top 3 questions I get via email goes something like this: I really want to feed healthier meals to my family. I know it's important. But it's so expensive. I just don't think I can do it on my budget. Do you have any tips for eating healthy on a budget? I've had literally hundreds of emails like this land in my inbox over the past year or two. At long last, I decided it was high time I dedicated article on this topic (I'm not sure why I didn't do this sooner). What's your grocery budget? Whether you have a big one or a small one, chances are you have some kind of grocery budget. Precious few individuals ...Read More
Quick & Healthy Sweet Potato Hash
This sweet potato hash is a delicious and healthy option for quick dinners on busy days. The family all loves it! Now that school and all the extracurriculars that go with the school year is in full-force, sometimes the days get away from me. I find myself scratching my head at 5pm and wondering what in the world we're going to eat for dinner. I hate it when that happens. But when it does, I try to have a few tricks up my sleeve so we can still have a healthy meal. This quick and healthy sweet potato hash fits the bill! Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a ...Read More
Important Lessons from the Wise Men: a family discussion guide
One of my kids had a problem with a friend recently. One of my other kids had an issue with a class at school. Another one was struggling with his after-school routine. Two others had a major falling-out with each other. (Okay, let's be real. They all have falling-outs with each other every day.) What do my children need in order to have a godly perspective toward life and solve their problems in a way that honors the Lord? They need wisdom. If we adults haven't yet grasped our need for wisdom before we have kids, nothing quite drives the point home like parenthood. We understand how much we need wisdom. ...Read More
Easy, Homemade Gingerbread Latte
No need to spend money at fancy coffee shops! You can make this delicious, real-food homemade Gingerbread Latte from the comfort of your kitchen! Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. A long road to coffee. I must admit, I've never been the biggest fan of coffee. Or rather, it's never been the biggest fan of me. When I was a kid I had one of those allergy tests done where they put things on your arm, prick them, and see what happens. Fun, I know. Guess what one of my allergies was? Coffee. Seeing as I wasn't ...Read More
The problem is real. Show your kids how real families can help care for orphans.
It has been said that there's a worldwide orphan epidemic. More than 143 million children are in orphanages, in foster care, or on the streets. So why am I presenting you with this information? Many readers of this website are parents, and I know you're doing your best to bring up your family in a way that honors God. You have a lot on your plate, and a lot on your mind. After all, it's far from easy to raise your own kids these days, much less worry about the seemingly hopeless plight of someone else's. Plus, it's not easy to talk about orphans, is it? And when I throw out a number like 143 million...well, ...Read More
Gingerbread Brownies (grain-free & dairy-free)
While these lovely gingerbread brownies still have the chocolate we've come to expect in a brownie, the chocolate is more of an undertone. The molasses, cloves, and cinnamon scream "holiday treat!" This grain-free, dairy-free, and refined-sugar-free treat will not disappoint at your next Christmas party. Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. If you're like me, you have your absolute favorite desserts. Those top tier desserts that are your go-to recipes every time. OK, so maybe you don't think about food as much ...Read More
5 Read Aloud Story Bibles for Kids as they Grow
Each night, my twins and I cuddle up in my bed and open up our read-aloud story Bible. It's one of our favorite times of the day. When we have to miss it, there is always much sadness! You should see the puppy-dog eyes. As Christian parents one of our great desires is to constantly be pointing our children to Jesus and the Bible. One of the ways our family does this from very young childhood is through spending time each night reading a Bible story to our kiddos. It warms my mama heart to know that each of my little ones has looked forward to this time with me with such great anticipation. The older our kids get, ...Read More
