I mentioned in my Menu Plan Monday post that my husband and I have decided to go back on the Maker’s Diet yet again, right on the tail end of the Candida cleanse that I have been doing. This brought out a few questions about doing the Maker’s Diet, so I thought I would take …
Menu Plan Monday- March 31
Q&A: Resources for learning about whole grains
I would like to learn more about whole grains and how they can be used. You seem to be knowledgeable in this area, and I was wondering if you could recommend any websites or books that would help me out. The books that have been most influential for me in learning how to prepare grains …
Eating like a big boy
Someone asked recently where my son was at with eating and what types of foods we were feeding him at this point (just turned 10 months) and Crystal asked what works for others in feeding babies nutritiously and frugally. Here’s what our big/little guy (he’s growing up so much, but he’s still such a little …
Reflections on a difficult year- Practically serving those in need
I shared yesterday about the beautiful design of the body of Christ, as a place where those in need can find support and care, and those who are able can serve and bless others. I think that it may be helpful to share from our own experience what was particularly meaningful and helpful to us …
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Q&A: More questions about plastics
Reflections on a difficult year, Part 2
Simply Sprouted Grains
There are so many different kinds of gadgets out there for sprouting: special sprouting jars and mesh lids and home sprouting devices… I’ve been sprouting grains and legumes for a couple of years now and I have never purchased a single piece of special equipment in order to do it successfully! Here’s how I do …
Homemade teething cookies for baby
As promised in my snack post, here is my favorite recipe for teething cookies (I wish I had a picture to show you, but I haven’t made them recently, as my son is still a little too young for them). From Better Food for Better Babies, a small, older book with some great wisdom and …
Raising Healthy Eaters- Simple and nutritious snack ideas for kids
As this series draws to a close, I thought it would be helpful to share a list of our favorite, healthy and easy-to-make snacks, and I’ve given you the opportunity to do the same below. If you have missed any of the posts in this series on Raising Healthy Eaters, here is the link to …
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I can talk the talk, but can I walk the walk?
So, in case you were thinking that I must be some fantastic organic gardener or something, let me put your minds at ease… I thought I was so clever with my little toilet paper rolls, all frugal and green. Last week we spent a couple of hours soaking our seeds, filling the rolls with soil, …
Menu Plan Monday- March 24
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope that you all had a wonderful celebration of the resurrection of Christ! Last week, I tried out a few Sue Gregg recipes and wanted to let you know what I thought so far. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to try out everything that I had planned due to my realization (after …
Snack carnival reminder!
He is Risen!!!
Celebrating the Resurrection with children
Why all the fuss about soaking grains?
Wanting to be the best
GirlTalk blog always has a knack for bringing up topics that are both convicting and wonderfully encouraging. This post is no exception. Sometimes I don’t want to serve when it is something I don’t think I’m very good at” the young woman humbly confessed to me. The ugly truth behind her reluctance? Pride. This woman …
Millions of oranges, oranges for free
For the past two days, I’ve had a song stuck in my head… Movin’ to the country, I’m gonna eat a lot of peaches (oranges) Peaches come from a can they were put there by a man In a factory downtown If I had my little way I’d eat peaches everyday What can I say? …
Why I resemble a truck driver and a few good deals…
Raising healthy eaters- Making mealtimes work with toddlers
Before you read on through this post, I just wanted to alert you to a couple of important items mentioned at the very bottom of this post, in bold and italics- please make sure that you don’t miss them! And now, on with the post… As promised, after some great discussions on other aspects of …
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The Great Debate- Washing our Fruits & Vegetables
The debate isn’t over whether we should actually wash our fruits and vegetables or not. Most people and “experts” agree, all produce should be washed before being eaten. What is hotly debated, however, is why and with what. Some say we don’t need to worry about pesticide residues, but only food-borne bacteria, and therefore rinsing …
Menu Plan Monday- March 17
I love a good, healthy cookbook. Some women may like manicures, fancy soaps, or a new purse. I wouldn’t complain about any of those things but give me a new cookbook any day and it’ll thrill my socks off! Ever since I started my blog, it seems that I can’t stop hearing great things about …
Reflections on a Difficult Year
It’s been one year exactly. One year since our lives were turned upside down. One year of uncertainty, of exhaustion, of pain, of joy, of trial, and of grace. One year since we first heard the devastating diagnosis of cancer. I think I spent the greater part of the year in shock, and somewhat in …