Monthly Archives: April 2010

5 Tips for Moving with Young Children

A week ago, we began the stressful process of moving to another state.   In several ways, this is a major move for our entire family.  There have been many emotions, challenges, and blessings throughout the process.  I have taken note … Continue reading

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Moving Day

We had a crazy weekend that culminated with our household goods arriving at 7:50am on Sunday!  Not our ideal scenario, but it is all behind us now and we are left with boxes upon boxes!  Wanted to share a few  … Continue reading

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Soaking Grains

If you’ve checked out any of my recipes, you’ve noticed in some of my instructions and comments that soaking grains will yield more nutritional benefits before preparing them.  Are you wondering what I mean when I refer to soaking grains? … Continue reading

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Soaked Blender Cornbread

Image via Wikipedia Adapted from Sue Gregg’s Meals In Minutes Cookbook, this is our favorite cornbread recipe.  You don’t need a grain mill for this recipe, just a blender!  This is a great way to prepare whole grain quick breads … Continue reading

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Quinoa Breakfast Cereal

Have you been looking for some ways to incorporate quinoa into your diet that your whole family will enjoy?  Today’s feature is a wonderful quinoa breakfast cereal recipe that has been a hit at my house for the past several … Continue reading

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Soaked Double Chocolate Pancakes

Do you enjoy breakfast for dinner? We do!  It’s a nice treat once in a while, especially when chocolate is involved.  We also enjoy it as brunch on Saturdays.  I actually made it for dinner recently when we had a … Continue reading

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Squeaky Clean? Not Even Close

E. Coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus.  Recognize these names?  Bacteria!  Bad bacteria!  Did you know that these menacing bacteria, in addition to yeasts and molds, have been found to live on kitchen sponges (you know, the ones you often clean your dishes … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

If you haven’t figured out yet that I love chocolate (my whole family does, I promise it’s not just me!), here’s another opportunity!  I love chocolate.  I especially love it when it’s warm and you can spread butter over it.  … Continue reading

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Frugal Kids Clothes Options

I don’t know about you, but it is so hard for me to pay full price for children’s clothes knowing that they will outgrow them in a matter of months.  Then, after paying, I’ll have to pay again when they … Continue reading

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Scripture Memory

Scripture memory is very important to me.  Up until nearly four years ago, regular Scripture memory was not a part of my life.  I went through a very difficult season in which I realized my need to hide God’s Word … Continue reading

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