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 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...]
Pin It Save your four bucks that will feed a child in Africa for a week and make your caramel frappuccino at home. So easy and it tastes absolutely every bit as delicious as your local Starbucks! You'll definitely want to make a full pitcher, because everyone around you will want some of this. Love, … [Read more...]
Let the summer begin! With pickle popsicles!! The boys love them! Easiest, cheapest treat ever! I bought the popsicle tray for a buck in the dollar section, and pulled out the big ol' pickle jar. Simply pour pickle juice in and freeze. Other fun ideas we're going to explore: lemonade popsicles orange juice popsicles fruit punch popsicles What else? What do your kids … [Read more...]
Pin It I recently met another MOTHER OF SEVEN BOYS!!!!! Yes, there is another lady on the planet who mothers seven boys in a row!!! She is a dear reader, and it just so happened that one day, when I emailed her to say hello, she was close enough for a visit!!! We met at the park with my seven and six of hers (her oldest was busy), and the boys played while we talked. It was so … [Read more...]
Pin It There's no doubt that our boys munch all day. Our kitchen is almost always buzzing with activity, as little hands reach for food to keep their growing bellies filled, and their bodies fueled for their work and play. I have a habit of over-filling the pantry and fridge with their favorite healthy snacks. The easier, the better. And I have found that I don't have to buy of … [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...]
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!
