Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
I've been keeping a little secret, and it's time to just say it. No, we're not expecting our ninth son. It's been on my life achievement list for quite some time to run a marathon. I point out the parallels of running a marathon and motherhood here all the time, and the time has come to actually train for the real-life running event. I've put it off long enough and have run out of … [Read more...]
One day when I was making cherry pecan granola bars, Levi (who just turned five) requested that we make granola bars his way. "No problem," I said, and went to work, following my son's lead as he suggested his favorite ingredients. Now, these look quite similar to the chocolate granola bars (which are Hayden's favorite), but if you take a closer look at the ingredient list, they are heavier … [Read more...]
I put flaxseed meal in a lot recipes, like these cherry pecan granola bars and these granola energy bites. Sometimes, when I'm out of eggs, I use flaxseed as an egg substitute in my pancake recipe or even these gluten-free chocolate chip peanut butter cookies. There's no need to buy flaxseed meal. In fact, I wouldn't recommend it since grinding it as needed delivers an uncompromised, … [Read more...]
I bought a new crock pot this weekend, and I'm excited! My old crock pot's lid had been dropped and had lost its handle, which meant I had grown quite accustomed to scorching my fingers when using a butter knife to slide underneath the lid to remove it. And when the crock itself was dropped not long ago, well...here I am, owner of a shiny, new, 7-quart crock pot. I almost didn't know how to … [Read more...]
I have a little story to tell about how I came to know these delightfully gluten-free goodies. You may know that I'm a baker. You may also know that I attempt to homeschool and that we have eight sons. You *might* even have caught on that I truly aspire to be a real runner. But one thing I'm not is a techy. Sure, I've learned a bit about HTML and how to write and insert … [Read more...]
By Contributing Writer, Stephani Mothering preschoolers and toddlers is exhausting. When my kids get older I'll probably rephrase that too "mothering any kids is exhausting," but right now I am in the diaper changing and potty training trenches. I love this season. Every morning is a new opportunity. There's no school, no sports, no lessons - just the wild and wonderful discovery of the … [Read more...]
By Contributing Writer Hilary Kimes Bernstein When my husband and I got married, we didn’t register for pots and pans. Since we each lived on our own for years, we already had most necessary items. As we registered for gifts, we asked for things we really wanted or needed. Because we were content with our mismatched nonstick cookware, a nice collection of pots and pans weren’t even on our … [Read more...]
It's birthday week at our house!! Levi the Wonder Guy is turning FIVE! I usually avoid Chuck E. Cheese's like the plague, but we're going Saturday morning, bright and early, in hopes of avoiding a huge crowd and getting to have lots of fun celebrating our boy's big day! I can't believe he's going to be a kindergartener already! Here's our week's … [Read more...]
As moms, it's so easy to suddenly feel weighted down by the pressures of motherhood. It can happen fast, and some days, we can find ourselves feeling down, and wondering how we are going to keep going. I've been a mother for almost 16 years now, and time and experience have taught me that there are a few key things to remember on those hard days. I shared 7 Tips to Help Moms Survive Hard … [Read more...]
42 Days to Fit is ON SALE for 99 cents for one day only - April 30! If you haven't had a chance yet to get your copy, now's the time. The book is available for BOTH Kindle AND PDF download now, so it's up to you how you prefer to read it. To get your Kindle version, just click here. Or for instant PDF download, click here. Either way, by starting 42 Days to Fit today, you're on your … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm so glad you're here! I hope you'll kick off your shoes and stay a while!
As a homeschooling mom to EIGHT BOYS, I find lots to talk about, including the challenges and beauty of this amazing season of motherhood.
It is indeed a marathon. Thanks for joining me!
