My mom makes the best pie (she learned from her mom, my grandma). That delicious flaky crust gets me every time. Unfortunately, I never did master the art of pie-crust making. And when I went gluten-free and cut sugar out of our diet...pie was off limits anyhow. Until now. This recipe isn't your grandma's apple pie, but it will put a smile on your face and please your taste buds just the same! Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. Apple Pie without the Sugar or Gluten? I know it might be too good to believe, but ...Read More
The Truth About Bundles: Amazing Deals or a Total Scams? {Warning: Life Changing Info Inside}
If you're like me, you're probably a bit skeptical of these "bundle" sales that have sprung up in recent years. How in the world could you actually get $100's of dollars worth of products up to 92% off? There has to be a catch, right? *Insert annoying buzzer sound* WRONG! How Can This Be a WIN-WIN? What's the Catch? Let me explain how this works out for everyone involved. Because really, it IS a win-win for all parties involved. The buyer (ie. you) wins in this deal because you get lots of crazy stuff, for a ridiculously cheap price. Seriously, the Build Your Bundle collections have $100's of dollars in ...Read More
5 Character Traits I Stink at Teaching My Kids (and how to change that)
You can teach what you know, but you reproduce what you are. The profound truth of the above statement scares me every time I read it. There were days when my children were very young—too young to even understand my words—that I leaned in and whispered, "I'm so sorry you have such an oaf for a father." Now that my kids are all old enough to not only understand my words but mimic my actions and attitudes, I find myself challenged at every turn. The things I find most annoying and disappointing about my kids are often the traits I hate most about myself. If you ever think to pray for random bloggers you bump into ...Read More
10 Affordable Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for EVERY Mom!
Mother's day is coming up soon and if you're like me, you have ZERO idea about what to get your mom or mother-in-law...or maybe your wife? (Sorry mom, I love you, it's just hard to figure out what to get for such an awesomely perfect woman such as yourself!) Add to that, anything I can think of that is actually in my budget, is probably something she would purchase herself. So, what's a girl or guy to do for their mom when they're stumped? 1. The ULTIMATE Homemaking Bundle If you hang out around here for long, you have probably heard me talk about the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle. Well, that's a good place to start - ...Read More
Don’t Read This…Unless You Love a Bargain
If you're looking for resources to help you with homeschooling, faith, infant care, cooking, cleaning, creating the perfect schedule, working from home, and much, much more, read on... I know you're bombarded every day to buy something. But I'm going to level with you. The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle is truly the ultimate value. I'm very frugal, and I wouldn't tell you I think this is an amazing value if I didn't truly believe it was. This bundle will more than pay for itself, even if you don't want to read ANY of the books. It's nearly $900 worth of stuff (when you include the bonus products—and the special freebie ...Read More
3 Reasons to Teach Your Kids the Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed is the most widely used profession of faith in church liturgies and statements of faith around the world. The Creed, as we currently have it, is the result of two church councils: the First Council of Nicaea (AD 325) and the First Council of Constantinople (AD 381). Some in the church see no value in church councils—they espouse "No Creed but Christ, no Book but the Bible." However, it should be noted that in the earliest centuries of the church there was no established list of canonical books. The list of the 27 inspired New Testament books, as we have them today, was first put together in a ...Read More
Basic Essential Oils Toolbox for Moms
Are you curious about essential oils but don't know where to start? Trying to decide which oils to buy without breaking the bank? Here's a simple toolbox you can print out and use for reference. We've included the top seven oil singles and blends to buy based on their versatility and function. Then find out how to use them to help support your children’s health and mix them into help recipes for the health of your family. The blends are from a specific company, but you may use equivalent blends for the same uses. ...Read More
Homeschooling Philosophies and Methods: Classical Education
While there are strengths and limitations for every philosophy of education, very early in our exploration of homeschooling, we decided the classical education approach would be best for our family. It is important, of course, to be adaptable when it comes to the different learning styles of your kids. One-size-fits-all approaches don't work. However, while it is steep in ancient and medieval traditions, the classical approach is still flexible enough to meet nearly any child where he or she is. An Extremely Brief History of Classical Education The roots of classical education come from the ancient Greco-Roman ...Read More