Learning thanksgiving through simple living
Being debt free is a fantasy for most but unfortunately a reality for so little. What would it be like to not have payments? To be able to do whatever you want with your paycheck? Imagine the freedom! As I talk to others about our journey to get out of debt, I have realized so... Continue Reading →
I find the Great Depression Era quite fascinating. Learning about how people lived in such hard economic times inspires me. It makes me realize how blessed we all are to live in this present time. I often think about what it would be like to have to feed my family from almost nothing. This recipe... Continue Reading →
My family has Taco Salad every Sunday as we gather with others after church. It is hands down the perfect meal to feed a crowd. It caters to every diet you can think of and is oh so delicious. Everyone brings a few things in separate containers and when it is time to eat, everyone... Continue Reading →
I honestly don't like meal planning. It saves me a ton of money. It is what prevents me from going crazy around dinner so I do it but I don't like it. It kind of stresses me out, looking through the ads, flipping through my cookbooks, finding the time to actually sit down to think... Continue Reading →
Okay ladies. Let's talk hormones. We all have them. And if you are 25 or older, you already have lived through a shift here and there thus far. You know what I am talking about. Feeling a little edgy some days? Emotional? Maybe even crazy? Men snicker jokes about "It must be that time of... Continue Reading →
I call these my Signature muffins because this was one of my original recipes I came up with when I transitioned into a whole foods lifestyle. Paleo approved and deliciously hearty, I always kept this recipe a secret until now! It has an amazing texture especially for being gluten/grain free and will keep you full... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again! There is nothing more exciting to this nerdy mommy than reading and reviewing new curriculum. I can't help it. There is so much to pick from! I just love asking others what they are going to use and why. I get the best ideas that way. So I... Continue Reading →
By the title of this article you may think I'm going to tell you how wrong and awful vegetarianism is. That is not what this article is about. I quite enjoyed my vegetarian diet when I was on it. And I am a firm believer that the Lord made us all unique. What works for... Continue Reading →
Making your own bread is probably the most frugal and healthiest thing you can do. Even the healthier breads from the store either have added extra gluten and/or will cost you over $5 a loaf! Making your own bread may sound very intimidating but it really is super easy. It just takes patience but not... Continue Reading →
