Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
By Contributing Writer, Sarah Outlaw Summer is my favorite season! I love bare feet, sunshine, the ocean, and fresh food. There is nothing better than an ice cold popsicle on a hot, humid day! My children and I love making popsicles almost as much as eating them! I am always looking for ways to get more probiotics in the way of fermented foods into my kids. We regularly drink water kefir … [Read more...]
Since we had this blackberry cobbler for Saturday morning breakfast, you could easily call it a breakfast cake. Yes, you could get away with that! Or served as the perfect timeless, heirloom dessert, this sweet cobbler warms the soul. Top with your favorite vanilla ice cream while hot. Heavenly! Click on over to TheHappyHousewife to get the recipe! … [Read more...]
I'm not sure if it's due to running, but I've been craving oats lately. I know that sounds weird. I keep going into the kitchen, and sadly, finding out that I'm missing key ingredients to make the things I'm craving. I've wanted to make Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies this week, but since they weren't on the menu plan, of course I didn't have enough brown sugar. But I did have enough … [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 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...]
I used to love eating the cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster when I was a little girl. I love them even more now. Making them at home for my family is a pleasure. We all love them! Perfect for after-church-Sunday lunch, or any time, these cheddar biscuits come together quickly and complement just about any meal. … [Read more...]
We love experimenting with new granola bar recipes around here. Many of our favorites contain peanut butter and chocolate, but not this one! Nope. In fact, with the addition of a little fresh, ground flax seed, I like to think of these Cherry Pecan Granola Bars as one of the healthiest treats yet! These granola bars are super simple to make. Simply melt your almond butter, coconut … [Read more...]
I'm on a sour cream enchilada kick lately, so I figured I better master making them at home. The sauce is so easy to make, and actually takes about the same amount of time to make as the red enchilada sauce that I love. Serve with your favorite rice and beans. Top with jalapeños or salsa if you're in the mood for it. Yum! **I DOUBLE this recipe to feed our family. Recipe feeds 4-6 … [Read more...]
I love mixing up fresh ranch dip for an appetizer for our family. And since all the ingredients are what I consider pantry and fridge staples, it takes very little time to whisk together in a bowl to serve alongside our favorite chips or raw veggies. Besides the wonderful benefit that this dip mix has no weird, chemical ingredients, its flavor is impressive!! What makes it for me? The fresh … [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!
