Southwest Beef Fajita Salad. This recipe makes me happy. As I sit here typing it out, my mouth is watering. There are just some recipes that do that, ya know? 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 looking for the flavor of fajitas, but want to skip the flour tortillas, this beef fajita salad is the perfect recipe. I came up with this recipe while trying to figure out what to do with my skirt steak. I've also tried this recipe with a flank steak. It turned out good, but I think I am a bit biased towards the ...Read More
3 Nourishing Ingredients for Soft, Age-Defying Skin
We all want soft, supple skin, right? Nobody wants dry, flaky skin, or skin that is greasy or aging before its time. That's why it's so important you watch what what you're actually putting on your skin. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need skin care products with fancy names that cost an arm and a leg. No. You need to go back to the basics. Skin care products are a huge source of toxins for the average American woman. Did you know, 60% of what you put on your skin is absorbed into your body. That means, the toxic chemicals that companies promise will give you youthful skin don't just stay on the top of your ...Read More
Will Homeschooling Turn My Child Into a Social Weirdo?
Many parents, like myself, have fond memories of public school. It is where we made our first friends. We remember the bus rides, trading food from our lunch boxes, recess, field trips, home games, and dances. Many parents don't want their kids to miss out on these memories. For those interested in homeschooling, the socialization question usually ranks somewhere at the top of their list of concerns. Objection 3: I don't want my child growing up without good social experiences. A lot of dads I talk to say similar things about homeschooling and socialization. They've run into their fair share of socially awkward ...Read More
The Key Passage Your Child Should Memorize to Share the Gospel
One of our great hopes as parents is that we would raise children with a desire and boldness to tell others the gospel of Jesus Christ. To do this, our children need to know several things: (1) what the gospel is, (2) why we believe the gospel is true, and (3) why sharing the gospel with others is important. I can think of few passages in the Bible that teach all these things as well as Isaiah 53. Written hundreds of years before the birth of Christ, this prophetic song is one of the most significant prophecies in the Bible. It is quoted or alluded to in the New Testament many times, pointing readers to Jesus as ...Read More
Grain-Free Granola with Coconut Milk “Yogurt”
Granola with yogurt has long been my favorite breakfast. I stopped eating it a few years ago when our family became dairy-free, and now that we are also trying to avoid large amounts of grains, its really not an option. My youngest, 16-month-old Doodad, does not seem to tolerate grains well at all, particularly oats. After searching for quick breakfast options other than eggs, I discovered a nut-based granola that has quickly become a family favorite. The granola can be made with just about any combination of nuts. We prefer almonds and cashews as the base, and we add pecans, walnuts, and peanuts when we have extra in ...Read More
20 Critical Questions Answered About Essential Oils
Have you ever wanted to sit down with a veteran of the essential oils world and just get some straight answers? Today we're cutting through the fluff and asking 20 of your questions. Here are 20 critical questions answered about essential oils. Asking an Essential Oils Company Owner So far in our Skeptic's Guide to Essential Oils series, we've talked about how essential oils work and we've discussed the hot topic of essential oil purity and how to choose a company. Of course, you should go with a company you are most comfortable with. One of the things I have enjoyed in my research, is talking to ...Read More
Can My Wife Really Teach EVERY Subject as a Homeschool Mom?
My wife is pretty smart, but even she will tell you she has her weak spots when it comes to academics. (Don't ask her to edit your papers for proper punctuation. I am the one who edits our blog posts.) For a lot of parents, the biggest anxiety of homeschooling is the fear of teaching: they don't trust themselves to be the judge of their child's progress, and they don't know if they have what it takes to teach. Objection #2: Is my wife really qualified as an educator? Can she really teach our child every subject? The data are in on this as well. Having more professional and academic resources at your disposal does ...Read More
Herb Gardening for Beginners
Today we're going to talk about herb gardening for beginners, however, this information can help expert gardeners, too. Choices, choices, choices. Gardening brings a plethora of choices with it. You can grow a vegetable garden or a flower garden. You can grow it in containers or the ground. You can even choose to grow a garden in a hay bale, if you want to. But one of my favorite types of gardens to grow...herb gardens! My point? If you want to grow a garden, there is a garden for you. It may just take some time to find it, but it's worth it. Gardening is good for you (but I've already talked about ...Read More