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Children’s Books About Fall
Oh, sweet Autumn! It’s that time of year again when we all feel a little more snuggly. There are few things more precious on a cool fall day than snuggling up with my boys (or at least the one who...
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Spinach and Feta Frittata
First things first– Yes, the kids love it! Because I know what you’re thinking! That looks yums, Allison, but spinach and feta? I have children to feed! I know that it doesn’t seem like a...
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5 Daily Practices for a Healthy Marriage
Today is my husband’s and my anniversary. We’re celebrating 14 years of wedded . . . ah . . . marriage. Because as much as I’d love to tell to you that it’s been all bliss, it hasn’t. Oh, I love...
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Grain Free Chicken Nuggets #2
Remember the days before you knew about real food when you could, completely without guilt, dump a bag of frozen chicken nuggets on a baking sheet and call it dinner? Yeah. Me, too. Sometimes...
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30 Free Homeschool Planning Printables
Free Printables for Homeschool Organization Need lesson plan printables? Schedule forms? Grade book sheets? Check out these free printables for your homeschooling organization needs. 1....
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Joy Essential Oil
Before I started using Young Living essential oils, I heard so much about Joy essential oil. I was excited to find out that the premium starter kit offered the Joy blend as one of the Everyday...
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Contempt in Marriage
What is contempt? Contempt is easily defined as an emotional mix of anger and disgust. Contempt is the feeling that something or someone is undeserving of consideration or deserving of scorn. If...
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Grass Fed Steak Recipes
When I was a child, I hated steak. One dry, chewy steak was all it took to turn me off from steak. Fortunately, when I was in my late teens a group of my friends persuaded me to eat with them at a...
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10 Ways to Save Time Daily
We’re all so busy! Who couldn’t use a few tips to help save time daily? If you’re as busy as I am, sometimes you can’t keep all of the plates spinning. Friends have often asked me how I do it all —...
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20 Minecraft Gifts Under $20
Do you know anyone who loves Minecraft? I know three folks who love Minecraft very much. My boys live and breathe Minecraft. Whether they are building together or alone, they find the game to be...
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Why I Buy Arrowroot Powder
I discovered arrowroot powder a few years ago when I began my real food journey. When I was avoiding grains in order to help improve my digestion I couldn’t use flour or cornstarch (corn is a grain)...
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Grade Level and Homeschooling
If you are already a homeschooling parent, you have probably been asked what grade your child is in. While my children are mostly working at specific grade levels, some subjects are at one grade...
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Vegetarian Thanksgiving
Although I am no longer a vegan, I certainly remember how it felt to participate in meat-centered holiday meals with friends and family when I didn’t eat meat. When the standard image of Thanksgiving...
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How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Yelling is the new spanking. While many parents have taken physical punishment out of their discipline toolbox, many have replaced it with yelling. It’s not uncommon for a parent to resort to yelling...
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Homeschool Burnout
By: Lisa, Founder of Rest for the Weary Editor’s Note: Today we are blessed to have Lisa from Rest for the Weary as a guest poster. Homeschool burnout is a subject I’ve long wanted to cover, but I...
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How to Apologize to Your Child
Should You Apologize to Your Child? First things first, right? Maybe you don’t believe that apologizing to your children is such a good idea. That was a common belief among a generation of parents....
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Paleo Thanksgiving
Are you ready for a paleo Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with grain-laden, dairy-heavy comfort food dishes. It can be tough for the paleo follower to find typical holiday recipes...
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Ylang Ylang and Citrus Fresh Sample Giveaway!
As I write this, I’ve got my new favorite oil combo difussing close by. It’s no secret that I love citrus scents. I also love sweet flower scents, as well. Ylang, Ylang is one of my absolute...
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How Long Does it Take to Adjust to a Life Change?
If there is one thing that I know for sure it’s that life is never constant. We are always facing change or in the midst of change. Humans are creatures of habit and we’re comfortable with routine....
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Book Review: Mediterranean Paleo Cooking
Mediterranean Paleo Cooking When my copy of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking arrived yesterday I did a little dance. When I opened it, I had to sit right down. I found myself doing something that I have...
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