Homeschooling 
There are such important and amazing lessons that you and your teen will learn when you read Pilgrim's Progress. “Next to the Bible, the book I value most is John Bunyan’s ‘Pilgrim’s Progress.’" - Charles Spurgeon "This book will make a traveler of thee..." - John Bunyan Why bother reading a 300-year-old fiction book written by an uneducated tinkerer in a jail cell? The Pilgrim’s Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come was written by Puritan pastor John Bunyan in 1678, and remains to this day one of the best-selling Christian books of all time. What is Pilgrim's Progress? Pilgrim's Progress is an ...Read More
Foods 25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Sugar-Free Gingersnaps
You're going to love this traditional, healthyified Christmas cookie – grain-free and sugar-free gingersnaps! There is no need to throw your diet out the window over the holidays. You can have some of your traditional favorites along with some fun, new and interesting cookies. Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. Grain-Free & Sugar-Free Gingersnaps One of my favorite holiday memories growing up was baking Christmas cookies with my mom. A big pile of those round metal cookie tins filled with homemade cookies ...Read More
Trying to Be Supermom: Getting it All Done When You Don’t Feel Well
Fatigue. Aches. Pains. Weight gain. Despite making healthier and healthier decisions, it seems like I continue to be plagued with increasing difficulties. I shared about this recently in both an email and in my post 10 Motivations for Healthy Eating. I'm sad to say, this really seemed to resonate with a number of you. I wouldn't wish what I feel like many days on anyone. It's not fun. And if you're reading this, you know it's not fun. I've received a number of emails, all asking basically the same question... "How do you do it all?" I don't. Even on the best days, even if I was feeling 100%, I don't think I ...Read More
How Do I Discipline My Kids Without Getting Mad?
Reader Question: How can I discipline my children without losing my cool? Ten simple words make up this question, yet the answer is so complex, so polarizing, and varied, thousands of books written from every opinion and worldview can be found; each with a different formula on how to "properly" discipline your child without losing your composure. (It's like this parenting thing isn't easy or something.) I know this for a fact. I've read many of them, and they all promise if you simply follow the steps given, consistently, you'll have an immediately obedient child in no time flat. If the techniques don't work, then ...Read More
Homeschooling at the Grocery Store (With a 17 page FREE Printable Pack!)
Grocery shopping is inevitable. Grocery shopping with kids is a whole new ball game. I am blessed in that my husband does most of the grocery shopping for our family. However, when our children were younger and my husband worked the third shift, I took them with me everywhere. And I learned very early on how to make the most of my shopping trips with young children. I quickly realized that if I made our grocery shopping trips more fun and like an adventure, they were less of a hassle for me. So I set out to make my grocery shopping with kids both fun and educational. With a 5 year old, 1 year old and one ...Read More
5 Reasons You’re Not Sleeping Well At Night
It seems like our culture worships the ability to function on little sleep. How often do we hear people boast that they only need a few hours of sleep? (You won't ever hear that from me. No sir. I love my sleep.) Sleep impacts not only our overall feelings of well-being, but also our health. Lack of sleep decreases your ability to concentrate and be productive during the day (not make us more productive). It's harmful to adults and kids alike! If you're not sleeping well, you'll end up sick. Lack of sleep impacts your immune system and stresses your adrenal glands. Special thanks to Breathe Right for sponsoring ...Read More
Pumpkin Spice Dairy Free Cheesecake
I know you are all asking the question.... What the heck is in this "cheesecake" then? And does it taste good? The answer to the second question is, Yes! This Pumpkin Spice Dairy Free Cheesecake tastes very good. It is incredibly decadent, rich, simply superb. The answer to the first question is explained below. You know what else? It is Gluten Free, Grain Free, Egg Free and Sugar Free too. Even better than all of this, it's a No Bake "Cheesecake"! I like things that come easy. Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked ...Read More
Sex Ed and Young Kids (Ages 4-7): 5 Critical Reminders
Ever since I released my parent-child Bible study, The Talk, I've had some great conversations with parents about their challenges and successes talking to their kids about sexuality. Many parents want to know how they should start talking to their younger kids about sex, intuitively knowing they shouldn't save all the education about it for some awkward conversation during puberty. Sheila Gregoire from To Love, Honor, and Vacuum told us this is a question she gets a lot from her readers as well. Sheila does a great job asking Christians the right questions about sexuality—a topic that can and does become taboo in ...Read More
