Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
Fruit salad is an easy way for me to serve all the boys fruit at mealtime without worrying about who will eat what. For instance, Dylan likes apples and grapes, but not strawberries or nectarines. Levi eats the oranges and strawberries, but leaves the bananas. And most of the other boys will eat just about any of those fruits. By cutting up a variety of fruits and putting them all together in … [Read more...]
Pin It The boys love this breakfast! So easy, and so versatile! I let them choose from a variety of healthy ingredients that they can each add to their own waffle sandwich, or sometimes they just dip the waffles. mini-waffles maple syrup raw, unprocessed, local honey Nutella organic peanut butter bananas Enjoy! … [Read more...]
When I was little, we didn't make chocolate gravy. Mom and Grandma made white gravy, but never chocolate. Only when I was older did I hear of such a strange food. I turned my nose up at it. Chocolate gravy? It sounded so weird. But let me tell you, friend. Chocolate gravy is a very, very good thing. I've now crossed on over. I believe in chocolate. And I believe in chocolate … [Read more...]
These muffins are great for an easy breakfast or for a snack on the go! And with no nuts, they're safe for your littler ones, too! … [Read more...]
I don't claim to be a chef. Because sometimes my food, while it tastes really good, is not all that pretty. And I don't claim to be a photographer. Because sometimes my food is ugly and so are my pictures. So you might guess there is no photo to go with this recipe. Because the quiche.... were just.... ugly. Next time I will make them prettier. And next time I will take … [Read more...]
You can pack a ton of fruit into a smoothie! And these boys LOVE them! No, Levi's finger isn't turning blue and purple and about to fall off. He just colors himself for fun. Fun for him. Not for me, so much. Back to the smoothies..... I found a big bag of ORGANIC frozen peaches for a great price at Costco the other day and of course, I bought it. As you probably know, organic … [Read more...]
I know, I know, it mostly looks like just carrot juice, but trust me.....those apples and grapes are in there. Why in the world would one juice, you say, when you can buy the pre-bottled stuff in the store? Well, that's a great question! Juicing is a wonderful way to get fresh, wonderful vitamins and nutrients, from a variety of fruits and vegetables, in a quick, delicious, and powerful … [Read more...]
The boys LOVE pancakes, so I make them at least twice a week. These are a healthier version that we all enjoy. I tried putting quinoa in them, but the boys noticed and did NOT appreciate the "grit". Anyway, they're nice, fluffy and wholesome. And the perfect breakfast for a cold Saturday morning! This is a regular batch for me, but if your family doesn't need … [Read more...]
Remember Strawberry Shortcake's friend, Blueberry Muffin? I can still remember the scents of these dolls that I played with growing up!! So much fun! We moved away once, for a short time when I was little, and my sweet Grandma sent me a package one day that had a bunch of scented miniatures of the Strawberry Shortcake collection. Anyway... Blueberry Muffins! There are so many … [Read more...]
Picky eaters at your house, too? Sneak their veggies in via this delicious muffin! You'll love 'em, and so will your kiddos! Happy Baking! … [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!
