Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
I made a big pot of chicken tortilla soup tonight and needed some tortilla chips. We had some multi-grain, flax chips, and as good as those are with hummus, salsa, and even guac, I just didn't think they would work well in our bowls filled with soup, avocado and jack cheese. I had plenty of corn tortillas, so I decided to just make our own chips. So simple, and I can't believe I've never … [Read more...]
Pin It I'm a granola bar junkie. I admit it. If you don't believe me, just take a look at the short list I've been compiling over the past year or so of my favorite homemade, healthy versions of the granola bar: Winter Granola Peanut Butter Granola Bars Chocolate Granola Bars Granola Energy Balls See? It appears I have a mild addiction, doesn't it? Seriously, … [Read more...]
Pin It There are no words to describe this granola except delicious! Or maybe... Um, can I have some more, please? As you probably already know, I'm a big fan of granola. Granola for cereal. Chocolate granola bars. Peanut butter granola bars. Granola energy balls. And I like the recipe even more when it's a no-bake recipe like the ones above. So, I admit … [Read more...]
These sausage balls are so simple to make, and really yummy, too! I'm normally not a big fan of sausage, but these are a fun treat for every once in a while. Served with fruit salad and maybe a carrot zucchini muffin, they make a great breakfast! One batch makes about two dozen - perfect for a party tray, or in our case, a snack for several boys. I'm planning on keeping this on my list … [Read more...]
Hayden really cracks me up sometimes how much he loves certain foods. This is one of his favorite holiday foods. We discovered this easy recipe last year and he hasn't let me forget that it's on our menu for this year. So easy, and such a yummy treat! Make a fruit tray or your favorite fruit salad and place this dip nearby. Delicious! … [Read more...]
Pin It While I seriously considered posting pictures of my toddler and preschooler to demonstrate what I mean by energy balls, I resisted. I discovered this recipe not long ago and have been wanting to make it ever since. Our ten-year-old asked for some energy bars to eat before soccer practices and games and I promised I would whip him up some. He didn't think they would be any … [Read more...]
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 Our family regularly eats granola bars as snacks. They're great for on-the-go, road trips, for snacking before sports practices, or just any old time. Have you met the chocolate granola bar yet? It's amazing, and so is this recipe for the peanut version. … [Read more...]
Pin It Roasted pumpkin seeds are a fun, nutritious snack that we enjoy every fall. They're great plain, seasoned, in salads, and even in granola bars! So simple to make, and your kids are sure to enjoy scooping them out of the pumpkin for you! photo credit … [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...]
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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!
