Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
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'm still getting to know coconut oil. I've been using it for several years now, but have only recently begun exploring more ways to use it. Just when I think I can't find another use for it, I discover another one! Coconut oil has some pretty amazing health benefits, and all-natural and undefiled, that's not at all surprising. I love that the same jar of organic coconut oil that I use to … [Read more...]
When it comes to feeding a crowd, I need look no further than my own kitchen. And when it comes to social gatherings, I'm usually not the least bit intimidated about the large amounts of food needing to be prepared. So many times, we think it's much easier, and therefore really tempting, to simply grab ready-made food from the store. But it doesn't have to be that way. There are many … [Read more...]
Whether you begin feeding your baby solid foods at an early age or follow more of a baby-led weaning later on, homemade baby food is easy to make. Not only is homemade fresher and often more nutritious, it can also be much less expensive than the store-bought varieties With our eighth baby, I waited until he was 8 or 9 months old, and tried to take my cue from him for when he was ready to try … [Read more...]
It's been almost three years since we had a (big for us) vegetable garden in our backyard. The spring and summer that I was pregnant with Landen, we planted cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, and several other things and enjoyed the fruits of our labor for months! Since we moved into our current house, whose backyard is approximately the same size as one U.S. postage stamp, I'd thought I had to … [Read more...]
I've been sharing over at Keeper of the Home for the last few months about where to start in your journey to cooking more homemade food for your family. Putting together fresh, homemade meals becomes easier once you've got a few basic recipes for soups, sauces, and simple dinners under your belt. Click on over to Keeper of the Home to read Simple Steps to Begin Cooking Homemade: Soups, … [Read more...]
Carrots have been a favorite food for all eight of our babies! And like its orange friend, butternut squash, carrot puree is not only a perfect first food for babies, but can easily be added to other soups, chili, and pasta sauce to sneak in a few extra nutrients when dealing with picky eaters. Steam and Mash To make baby food carrots for your baby, simple wash carrots, cut off tops, and peel … [Read more...]
My precious, sweet Grandma canned foods of all kinds. When she wasn't quilting in the spring and winter months, as she did things seasonally, she was preparing tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, pears, and more, creating a bounty that would bless not only her immediate family, but many families around her, as well. Why I didn't spend ALL of my extra time soaking up this woman's goodness is only … [Read more...]
If you missed the first post in the Simple Steps to Begin Cooking Homemade series, we talked about some essential pantry staples that will help you get started cooking from scratch. And this month, we're discussing one of the most obvious, and probably one of our most favorite aspects of cooking homemade - baking! I'd always loved to bake, and as we began to have children, I realized more … [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!
