Foods 
Another day I forgot to get the meat out of the freezer to thaw... Another day when I was too tired by the end of the day to cook... Another evening basketball game with nothing prepared for dinner afterwards... Can you relate? The struggle is real. Your story might be a little different, but I've talked to hundreds of other moms who struggles with these types of scenarios day in and day out. The details are a little different, but the stories always sound so familiar. By the way, if you are looking for gluten-free resources, make sure to check out my Everything Gluten Free resource page! These moms are ...Read More
Selfishness: How to Motivate Your Kids to Put Others First
Selflessness isn't one of my children's virtues. Come to think of it, it's probably not mine either. I don't know many children—or people, for that matter—who aren't selfish. As sinners, we tend to be narcissistic. But in His fatherly wisdom, God doesn't just command us to put others first. He gives us biblical motives to do it. He doesn't just tell us that we should love and serve others. He tells us why we should. As parents, it is important to not only teach our children what God expects of them, but show them biblical motives to live differently. And when it comes to the subject of putting others first, ...Read More
Grain-Free, Low-Carb Herb Biscuits
My boys' eyes lit up. I can assure you, it wasn't the steaming pot of soup on the table. No, they're used to seeing that. It was the basket of warm, toasty, grain-free, low-carb herb biscuits that sat next to the soup that caught their eyes! My two littlest boys' eyes lit up in a bit of confusion. It's a pretty rare day when I take the time to make grain-free breads or biscuits. It's a rare enough occurrence they're not even all that familiar with this strange type of food. The wonderment they expressed, definitely cracked me up. But my older boys—oh, their eyes lit up from excitement. "Biscuits!" one of them ...Read More
The #1 Mistake Christians Parents Make When Talking About Puberty
Talking about puberty with your kids can be tough. Especially as Christian parents. As far as phases of life go, puberty is probably the most awkward. Zits, body hair, strange new odors, breasts, cracking voices, and the list goes on. The transition from childhood to adulthood makes for some strange new life experiences. I meet the same segment of parents over and over: parents who talk about talking about the specific changes of puberty without talking about sex. Talking about Puberty: Unintended Consequences Parents are often tempted to avoid talking about sex to their kids while still talking about puberty. ...Read More
Why I Don’t Want All My Kids’ Dreams to Come True
When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being an umpire. The stubborn, sassy side of me relished the idea of throwing Tommy Lasorda out of a baseball game. When I was a preteen, I dreamed of being a pilot. I had visions of making one fantastic landing after another, debarking my plane to the cheers of onlookers as I slid my helmet off and let down my luscious, flowing hair. When I was a teenager, I dreamed of being an orchestra conductor, uniting artists in the making of heart-rending music before an enthralled audience. (To be honest, I still kind of dream about that sometimes.) From my adult perspective, I ...Read More
Great Homeschool Convention Ticket Giveaway
A number of years ago (before this blog was born), Luke and I took a 4-hour road trip and attended our very first homeschool conference. I was not prepared for the enormity of the conference we attended that year: Great Homeschool Conventions, Midwest event. The speakers. The books. The people. It was much bigger and grander than we ever expected. The number of homeschoolers under one roof was astounding. Great Homeschool Conventions is ready for their 2017 seasons and we are giving away a family registration and up to four special event tickets to each special event offered at the convention you are ...Read More
Grain-Free Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
My husband would literally drink hot wing sauce out of the bottle. No really, he would. He's strange like that. It's probably not any surprise these Grain-Free Buffalo Cauliflower Wings were a big hit at my house. Both my husband and my kids loved them (even the kid that doesn't usually like cauliflower). And what I love most about these Grain-Free Buffalo Cauliflower Wings: they're easy! I don't even have to think ahead and make sure meat is thawed out. Just toss these babies together and they're good to go. Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything ...Read More
25 No-Guilt Kids Apps that Educate and Entertain
My four older kids all have their own tablets. We originally got them so the kids could use educational apps to improve their reading and math skills. The kids are allowed to play games on them, but we decided when and for how long. We chose to focus on these no-guilt kids apps that educate and entertain. We have set rules and apps they must do before playing on them non-stop. It has been fun to search and find educational apps they love and enjoy. Apps are a great way to increase their learning in a fun, interactive way. Apps can be great for any age and any subject and can be used anywhere. And they are easily ...Read More
