I used to get up early to enjoy my bible reading time - alone. No kids. No distractions. And I love it...until my oldest was at the age when I wanted him to start his own Bible reading time. When I began talking to him about it, he was very resistant. I thought it was just because he's not a fan of reading, but the more we talked, the truth finally came out. He said, "Mom, why do I have to do this when you never do?" WHAT?! I was appalled. I couldn't believe he would say such a thing. I read my Bible every morning, how did he not know that? Then I realized...he never saw me read my Bible. I was so set on having ...Read More
Foods Grain-Free Chipotle-Style Burrito Bowl
Love burritos? Here's everything you need to make a delicious, grain-free Chipotle-style burrito bowl in the comfort of your own kitchen! Mexican food was not a favorite of mine growing up. Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. I was a pretty picky kid (tons of food allergies didn't help) and beans were on my 'no' list. Since Mexican food is kinda hard to make without beans, I missed out on a lot of dishes growing up. I'm pretty sure I didn't have quesadilla, tacos, or even sour cream until college! What ...Read More
3 Reasons Your Family Should Memorize Philippians 2
If I could diagnose my children's #1 character defect, I think it would probably be selfishness. Come to think of it, that's probably my greatest character defect. This isn't all that surprising, is it? If God's greatest commandments are to love Him with my whole being and to love my neighbor as myself (Mark 12:29-31)—and if love means joyfully serving others for their good, not expecting anything in return—then selfishness might rank among the greatest of sins. It's one thing to acknowledge that our kids are selfish, and its another thing to know what to do about that. It is because of this pressing sin—in myself ...Read More
Homeschooling Treating Developmental & Learning Disorders Naturally
What can I use to naturally treat my kids for ADHD? Dyslexia? Autism? This is a question I receive quite frequently via comments on the blog and e-mails. Most regular readers know, I'm a big fan of essential oils and ask if there are oils that can help with some of these issues. Similarly, I also get questions about diet. While I absolutely do love oils and believe eating clean can play a big role in helping curb behavioral problems, I don't believe there are any essential oils that can really get to the root of these issues and diet can't solve everything either. Can they temporarily help with mood, irritability, ...Read More
Easy, Paleo Honey Lemon Chicken
I am so thankful for easy dinner recipes like Paleo Honey Lemon Chicken. While I absolutely adore going to my kids' basketball games and watching them have fun playing with their teammates, I am so glad that today (as of this writing) was the last game of the season. Between the practices and games, it really makes for a busy few months in our family. During those times, it's important I have some meals that are very easy to throw together. I rely a lot on my slow cooker (I make these grain-free slow cooker meals) and also on freezer meals (like these make-ahead keto freezer meals) during this time. But having a few ...Read More
{DIY} Homemade Essential Oil Blemish Treatment
I recently made this homemade blemish treatment recipe. I haven't struggled with blemishes for quite a while. It was definitely something that reared its ugly head when I was a teenager. Eating too much sugar—and using too much Rave hairspray (resulting in lots of ugly zits around the hairline)—did not help things. Sometimes, I still have some zits that pop up, and I've found this blemish treatment works like a charm for me. I've talked to others who have tried it out and had great success as well. How this Essential Oil Blemish Treatment Works Each of the 4 ingredients in this blemish ...Read More
7 Survival Tips for Homeschooling While Sleep Deprived
If you're a mom, you know about sleep deprivation. It's just part of the job. When they are infants, you stay up to feed them, rock them, and cuddle them back to sleep in hopes that you'll catch a few winks yourself. As they get older, you worry about them when they go out with friends, start driving, head off to college, get married and until the day one of you is no longer here on Earth. Motherhood never ends. I never imagined motherhood would be so exhausting. My mom was a rock star and rarely let her anger show or her sleep deprivation get to her. Me, on the other hand, I feel like I fail at this ...Read More
The 5 Most Important Things to Know Before Choosing a Mattress
Every morning I was waking up with sore hips. I'm a side sleeper, and our mattress was less than two years old. I thought, "No way it's time to purchase another mattress again so soon!" It was a mattress I absolutely adored when we purchased it. The first time I laid on it, I knew I wanted that mattress. It was so soft and plush. I felt like I was laying in a bed of clouds. Just the mattress for me! As the months wore on, I realized this just wasn't going to work. As much as I loathed shopping for a new mattress after just a couple of years, I knew the pain and waking up multiple times a night to sore hips just ...Read More
