Who doesn't love a sweet treat? I certainly do (if you know me, this comes as no surprise)! Over the past 3 or 4 years, I've done my best to switch from utilizing white sugar to seeking out natural sweeteners as much as possible. Knowing which sweetener alternatives to switch to can be challenging since... Continue Reading →
There's nothing quite like burning a cozy candle in the evening after the day's work is complete. Something about this simple act says, "Good work today. Now enjoy the rest." I stopped burning most candles once I discovered how toxic they can be to our health. They are filled with artificial fragrances (learn why I... Continue Reading →
Conventional snack foods, such as Cheese Its, are expensive, highly processed, completely lacking in nutritional value, and filled with lots of ingredients our family likes to avoid. But let me be honest, there's still nothing quite like a cheesy and crispy cracker for a snack. In order to satisfy our cracker cravings, I set out... Continue Reading →
May is one of my favorite months of the year. The grass greens, flowers begin to bloom, the days warm, and signs of life pop up all around! Winter comes to and end and spring is upon us. I am sharing monthly garden to-do lists here on the blog for two reasons: for my future... Continue Reading →
Blossoms slowly open all along tree branches. Tulips and daffodils don bright shades of color. Grass grows taller under our feet. New calves fill the greening pastures. Life sprouts all around us. What a life-change these silent spring workings bring to the world. In just a few week’s time, the dreary winter canvas transforms into... Continue Reading →
April is one of my favorite months of the year. The grass greens, flowers begin to bloom, the days warm, and signs of life pop up all around! Winter comes to and end and spring is upon us. I am sharing monthly garden to-do lists here on the blog for two reasons: for my future... Continue Reading →
Dinner rolls are the perfect pairing for many a from-scratch-dinner. Make them for dinner parties, freeze away for later, or bake as a healthy bread option for your family. This recipe is quick, simple, and produces the soft and scrumptious rolls. Plus, they'll give you the peace of mind in knowing they only contain natural... Continue Reading →
The following is a devotional, written by Oswald Chambers, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them during this week before Good Friday. "..who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the... Continue Reading →
We currently have two little boys in cloth diapers. Our cloth diapering journey began about two years ago, so we've established a pretty good routine for using them on a daily basis. I've written a few posts on cloth diapers: A Cloth Diapering Q and A and Cloth Diapering | The Pros and Cons, but... Continue Reading →
I'd like to change out the curtains in our kitchen window for each season. I see light and airy fabrics for spring, deep blues and forest greens for summer, brown plaids for autumn, and red and green for winter. Let's be realistic though, as a momma of two tiny boys, I can't find the time... Continue Reading →