Have you ever considered teaching God's Word through songs? Teaching God's Word to our children is the most important thing we can do as parents. Recently I heard the quote, "If we don't teach our children to follow Christ, the world will teach them not to." That's not the kind of parent I want to be!! I want to be the one to teach my children about Jesus Christ, faith, love and everything else the Lord impresses upon my heart. It's my job as a parent to teach my children to eat healthy, get plenty of rest, dress modestly, and most importantly to love Jesus with all their heart. One way I have found to teach ...Read More
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (dairy & sugar free) using the Power of Blendtec
My kids have become a big fan of berry smoothies. They'd eat them every day, but mama really feels like there needs to be variety in our lives. It's fall, so naturally it makes sense to make a pumpkin pie smoothie, right? Of course right! Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. I had been pretty resistant to making smoothies when the kids asked...until recently. I've been making a lot of smoothies lately. Why is that you may ask? Because Blendtec offered to let me review one of their groovy, high-powered, amazingly ...Read More
10 Great Resources to Help You go Wheat Free!
So many people are cutting wheat out of their diet, and for good reason! But, we feel strongly that it's important to not just cut wheat out and fill in with all of the gluten-free junk food, but to replace it with nutrient-dense real foods. It's hard when you first get started. It's hard to know what to eat. What do you feed your kids? What do you snack on? Here are 10 digital books and an online conference to get you started! Are you looking for more tips for going gluten free? I’ve gathered them all together in this Everything Gluten Free page. Why Go Wheat-Free? Have you ever wondered what all the fuss over ...Read More
Do You Have Candida Overgrowth?
I'm happy to bring you a series of guest posts this month on Candida overgrowth. My friend Paula from Whole Intentions is extremely knowledgeable about Candida. She is also a fantastic cook. She's authored two different cookbooks to help those who are trying to eat a candida friendly diet (which just so happens to be gluten-free and sugar-free. Yay!). So, be sure to check out Healing Candida with Food and The Sweeter Side of Candida. Have you ever gone to the doctor for a specific ailment, time and time again, and it seems that all they give you is a new prescription? Or after years of doctor visits they finally ...Read More
5 Surprising Hazards of Using Deodorant (and the Solution!)
Do you know the hazards of using deodorant? If you're like me, you likely haven't really thought much about your deodorant (other than making sure you use it). It's deodorant; you put it under your arms; you hope you don't stink. Right? Right. What is there to know about deodorant? As our family has begun pursuing a healthier life, I've also started to become aware not only of what I put in my body, but also what I put on my body. I started to look more critically at the toothpaste I use, the lotion I put on my skin, and yes, even the deodorant I use. Special thanks to Truly's Natural Products for ...Read More
5 Tips to Easy Healthy Meal Planning (FREE Printables to help you)
How do you stay on track with feeding my family healthy meals? The same way you're successful with anything. You've gotta get your head in the game. You've got to think ahead and have a strategy! Here are some strategies for making healthy meal planning a breeze! 1. Keep Meals Simple Every meal doesn't have to be a 4 course meal. In fact, you really don't need a lot of side dishes. Often our meal consists of a meat and a vegetable. Sound boring? It doesn't have to be. There can be a lot variety using just a few ingredients when you mix in herbs, spices, and a little creativity! Meals really can be healthy, simple, ...Read More
10 Lessons from the Farm for Kids
In 2010, my husband made a decision that turned my world upside down. It was a decision that I didn't like at all and that totally made me question his sanity. You see, my husband was a software engineer in Corporate America. Every morning he left the house at 5 AM and drove the hour or more that it took to get from our small country home to Dallas. He spent his days working in a windowless cubicle then came home at night, usually arriving long after our children had already gone to bed. It wasn't unusual for several days to go by without him seeing his children awake. "This is not the life I want," he told me ...Read More
Why is Wheat Bad for You? — 3 Good Reasons to Delete the Wheat
Is wheat bad for you? That's a complicated question. It's not as cut-and-dry as a quick trip to the doctor for a test for celiac disease. In fact, tests for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity are notoriously imprecise. I've challenged individuals to try giving up wheat for a few months to see if it helps with their... inflammation achey joints psoriasis PMS ...and the list goes on and on! Often what I hear in response is, "BUT I don't have any stomach problems." Friends, problems with wheat, especially modern wheat, goes further than tummy aches! So why should you consider deleting the ...Read More