“The heart of her husband trusts in her, he has no lack of gain.” Proverbs 31:12
When you experience progress made with your toddler that excites you, whom do you first share it with? When you receive good news or something happens that causes you to doubt God’s promises for the moment, whom do you confide in first? Continue reading
Have you ever tried Pizza Bianco? Are you wondering what in the world it is? It’s white pizza, or, in other words, sauceless pizza. This is not your ordinary pizza recipe. Not only is this a healthy pizza recipe, this pizza bianco will start a party in your mouth, it’s so good! You will feel like you are eating at a gourmet Italian café! Continue reading
Source: Casual Cuisine
I have recently begun making all of my own salad dressings in an effort to avoid genetically modified ingredients (among other things). It has been hard to find good, tasty recipes and mixes! I love to use this versatile recipe for Italian salad dressing mix on pizza bianco, as a marinade for chicken, and on salads. Continue reading
Are you looking for a delicious whole wheat bread recipe that is also easy? I don’t know where you are in your bread making endeavors, but it took me a good two years to finally have success. I still would not call myself a master bread baker, but I have learned a few things! Continue reading
Are you looking for a scrambled eggs recipe that takes eating eggs to a new level? These scrambled eggs are absolutely delicious! AND, it’s quick and easy to prepare.
Plain old scrambled eggs get boring so I love using this particular recipe. It is now my husband’s absolute favorite way to eat eggs. They have a savory flavor that goes wonderfully with fresh bread or muffins. I have used this scrambled eggs recipe multiple times for guests and it is always a hit. Continue reading
I thought it would be fun to let my readers into my life a little more than usual. A blog isn’t only about reading useful information is it? It is a real person with a real life and interests who is writing! And, I like to get to know the personalities behind my favorite blogs, so I thought I’d give everyone a small window into me. I will even provide a picture that my husband took of me last week that I don’t like. How’s that for transparency?? Continue reading
“A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” Proverbs 25:28
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” James 4:3
Most of us, at some point or another, have seen the devastating effects in the life of someone who lacks self-control. In any area of life, if self-control is not exercised, it can mean very difficult and even harmful consequences. Sadly, these negative consequences are often not limited to self, but affect others also.
The longer I am a mother, the more I realize what a mirror my children can be for me. Life since having Brant has progressively become more difficult in some respects while being very enjoyable in others. Continue reading
“I want that!” This was a common phrase from Tara a few months ago. I heard it when she wanted anything. There certainly isn’t anything wrong with expressing a desire for something, but I knew that I wanted to teach my children more than simply expressing desires. I want to teach my children how to respectfully and humbly express their desires. I desire to see them develop a thankful heart. I realized that teaching good manners is going to involve more than just “please” and “thank you.” Continue reading
Are you in search of ideas for fun activities for preschoolers for times when you need them to occupy themselves? Whether I’m nursing Brant, putting him down for a nap, or working on chores that smaller hands aren’t quite ready for yet, it has been a tremendous help to have fun indoor activities ready to pull out for Tara to do. For the past several months, I’ve been building a supply of fun activities to do inside at the kitchen table and others to do while we are outside. The great thing is that many of these are also great learning activities that don’t necessarily require me there to teach a skill. Continue reading
I never would have guessed that I would have issues with my toddler napping. From birth, Tara took wonderful naps. The ease with which she napped helped make my transition into motherhood easier than it could have been.
Since about a month or so before Brant was born, Tara began fighting naps. Whether it was due to my growing belly interfering with what I was able to do physically (picking her up and putting her on my lap was increasingly difficult and uncomfortable), a sense that change was coming, or just nearing the age of two, she began having napping issues. Simply put: she did not want to take a nap. Continue reading
