Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
In some ways, having many children now seems easier than when we had only two or three. I imagine that it could be because the older children are able to help some. Or it could be due to the fact that I'm more relaxed about some things, or that I have a bit more knowledge than I used to have in those early days of parenting. Maybe it seems easier some days with eight than it did with two … [Read more...]
This is one of those easy, healthy, versatile, one-pot dishes that you can whip up quickly. Wait. I just said everything I needed to say in that one sentence...... Okay, so it's easy because you just throw boiled noodles, raw veggies, olive oil and chicken in a pot and you've got dinner. Healthy because, well, you read the ingredients. It's versatile because you can modify this … [Read more...]
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 I know I've mentioned it on Facebook a couple of times, and now you're hearing about it yet again here, but that's just how excited I am! I've been wanting a grain mill for a very long time. As in, I first started looking around at them about ten years ago when we lived in California. Not wanting … [Read more...]
I found this recipe on Pinterest and it's one of my favorites now! I adapted the recipe from this one and it's so good!! We already loved blueberry muffins, and this is delicious, too! And who doesn't love cake for breakfast!?! … [Read more...]
You've heard the warnings concerning BPA in plastics, and more specifically, how we should avoid wrapping our food in it. We talked about ways to cut down on plastic in the kitchen, and here are some healthier cool lunchbox solutions. Paper bags are great for on-the-go lunches, but what about wrapping sandwiches? And how about keeping the food cool/warm? There are healthier options out … [Read more...]
I'm so excited to have a grain mill. I have wanted one for YEARS. And finally, last week I received my Nutrigrain grain mill from The Bread Beckers. I also picked up a fairly large order of grains and beans from Azure Standard just before that so that I would have all the ingredients my little heart desired to bake just about anything my boys' little hearts desired as soon as it … [Read more...]
Most moms will admit that those first few weeks after giving birth are the most challenging, and as a mom of a newborn myself, in spite of the fact that he's our eighth, I am no exception. Due to new demands of caring for a tiny baby and trying to figure out how to keep our home and family balanced, all while trying to recover, we very quickly find ourselves sleep-deprived, hungry, feeling … [Read more...]
It has been a bit crazy around here lately. But I bet you were thinking it's always crazy around here, right? Well, either way, I'm trying to get back to more cooking still. And menu planning. And ironically, at the same time, trying to figure out how to be a person who is okay when things don't go according to the list. Or the plan. Or.......the menu. New babies have a certain … [Read more...]
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 It's 4:30 in the morning and I'm wide awake. I move in closer to my newborn who is nestled close to me in my bed and I breathe him in. I feel my heart tingle, skip a beat, maybe, in awe of this tiny person, so beautifully, so skillfully made. I whisper I love you, just soft enough for him to hear … [Read more...]
Guest Post by Aubrey I am a wife and mother of 4 beautiful children. I have been using doTERRA essential oils for a little over 2 years. I first started using them when my youngest son was about 12 months old and was having recurring ear infections. He stopped responding to antibiotics. I called one of my great friends who gave me some Melaleuca and Lavender samples. Wow! The results … [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 of 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!
