Things You Just Don’t Want to Buy at the Store–Blue Cheese Dressing
This homemade blue cheese dressing tastes a thousand times better than store bought, only needs 3 ingredients, and comes together in about 2 minutes. Once you try it, you’ll never to back! Also try...
View ArticleHelping a Highly Sensitive Child Adjust to a New School Year
Mary Kurcinka defines spirited (HSC) children as: “… normal children who are more intense, persistent, sensitive, perceptive and uncomfortable with change than other children.” If this describes...
View ArticleDelicious and Easy Crock Pot Roast
Everyone needs a simple and delicious all-in-one crock pot recipe. I used a beef roast, but most any 3-4 pound roast will work. Cook root vegetables in the crock pot with the roast, and have an...
View ArticleWhat Skill Will Help Your Child Succeed at Anything
Several years ago, I read a book comparing the Japanese and American school systems. (For the life of me, I can’t remember or find the name of the book, otherwise I’d link to it.) The book...
View ArticleWhat I’ve Been Reading–QuickLit December 2016
Brand new books arriving from the library makes me so happy. QuickLit is a short recap of what I’ve been reading–this month the book all happen to be new fall/winter 2016 releases. The holidays are...
View ArticleChocolate Covered Shortbread Christmas Cookies
One of my favorite parts of the holidays is all the sweets. Curbing my sweet tooth is an ongoing challenge, but I do give it more free reign during December. I always make several kinds of Christmas...
View ArticleOrange or Peppermint Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse is a simple and elegant dessert that’s sure to please at any holiday gathering. It only requires four ingredients, and an electric mixer does almost all the work for you. (Hats off to...
View ArticleHow to Make a Week’s Worth of Snacks in an Hour
One thing I’ve learned about living with a bunch of boys is that they’re ALWAYS hungry. Once the bus comes in the afternoon, everyone’s day can start to unravel pretty quickly. The boys need to...
View ArticleSecret Ingredient Fruit Leather
This fruit leather has two secret ingredients: dates and beets. I’ve made plenty of fruit leather before, but always with just one kind of pureed fruit–and never with dates or beets. Beets will make...
View ArticleSimple Crockpot Chicken Broth
When people talk about eating chicken noodle soup while they’re sick, dumping a can-shaped congealed mass of noodles and chicken flavored jelly from a red and white can is missing the point entirely....
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving!
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View ArticleTraditional Homemade Thanksgiving Stuffing
Print Traditional Homemade Thanksgiving Stuffing Author: Ana Recipe type: Side dish Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 8 servings This traditional stuffing is based...
View ArticleHomemade Cheesy Corn Casserole
This corn casserole is decadent and rich. My family only eats it on holidays or special occasions, and we look forward to it all year long. Step One: Boil 32 oz of frozen corn, drain and return to...
View ArticleNo Cook, 3 Ingredient Cranberry Sauce
I try not to be too uptight about food. At home, we strive to eat whole, unprocessed foods the majority of the time. Our diet is far from perfect, but I feel like we eat well for the most part. I...
View ArticleThe Easiest, Most Fail-Poof Homemade Bread Ever
There is nothing better than fresh homemade bread. Store bought can’t even begin to compare. Today I’m sharing the absolute easiest homemade bread recipe ever. This will help you bake the best...
View ArticleWhat I’ve Been Reading: QuickLit November 2016
I’ve been eagerly anticipating some great new titles coming out this fall. Now that they’re finally showing up at my library, I’ve been blissfully trying to get through them all before their due...
View ArticleHow to Make Homemade Extracts
Holiday baking is right around the corner, and you have just enough time to make some homemade extracts. It’s great for your own kitchen, and they also make nice gifts. I regularly make vanilla,...
View ArticleBacon and Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This recipe will make a believer out of anyone who doubts the deliciousness of Brussels Sprouts. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but tasty enough for the Thanksgiving table. The saltiness...
View ArticleHow to Make Pine Needle Tea
On our last camping trip, a friend introduced us to a fun project–making pine needle tea over the campfire. This is a great project to do with kids, either while camping or at home. Pine needle tea...
View ArticleCooking 101: How to Use Healthy Fats
Changing the way you eat can be overwhelming and frustrating. Unlike organizing your closet, you can’t just shut the door, walk away, and take a break. You have to keep eating, even when you’re not...
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