With all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is easy to forget the reason we celebrate Christmas. We can easily become distracted by our never-ending to-do list, stressed out over our tight budget, or focused on finding that perfect gift for our loved ones. With all of the busyness of theContinue Reading
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
My girls are at an age where they have become big helpers in the kitchen. They are 8 and 10 and they love helping me cook or bake whenever they can. At this age, they like to be more independent in the kitchen, so my job is mostly teaching and overseeing. My oldest daughterContinue Reading
Dealing with the Emotions After an Unexpected C-Section
As I turned the corner into my apartment parking lot, I couldn’t take it anymore. I fell into a giant sobbing mess with my beautiful baby sleeping in the back seat after a long night of colic. My whole life I repeatedly heard our family was “built for making babies.” Short labors, strong women, simplyContinue Reading
Non-Traditional Advent Ideas
Advent calendars are a fun way to count down to Christmas and most of us are familiar with more traditional advent calendars that contain small sweets or tiny ornaments. If you’re tired of the same old-same old, keep reading to find thirteen non-traditional advent ideas to help you celebrate the upcoming holiday. Many of theseContinue Reading
Faith-Building Christmas Gifts for Kids
We can’t give our children gifts that grant them faith, but we can give them a gift to help inspire and nurture their faith. I have created a list of faith building Christmas gifts for kids to give this Christmas. I am always on the hunt for Faith-Based gifts that help reinforce the true meaning ofContinue Reading
Homemade Spice Ornaments
A couple of months ago my two oldest daughters and I made some spice ornaments to go along with our history lessons. We were learning about new world explorers and how Europeans needed to find alternative trade routes in order to get exotic spices from the Orient due to the land routes becoming more andContinue Reading
Green Bean Casserole Biscuit Bites
I’d have to say that my favorite Thanksgiving dish (if you don’t consider dessert), is the good old fashioned green bean casserole. I look forward to it every year. I enjoy it so much that I could eat the whole dish, and usually do (although not in one sitting; what’s Thanksgiving without leftovers?) because theContinue Reading
The Flexible Planner for Homemakers & a GIVEAWAY
Twenty years ago when Sue Hooley was a young homemaker, she read Getting More Done in Less Time by Donna Otto. Donna’s book recommended using a simple daily planner to keep track of duties, appointments and commitments – “It will be your friend for life,” she promised. Sue began her search for a planner that wouldContinue Reading
Soft Chocolate Gluten-Free Donuts
Donuts, it comes in different shapes, flavor and color. I equally love them all and unfortunately they are very high in sugar. However, if you have been follwing me or reading my blog over at A Bountiful Love, I always advocate moderation. I also love homemade donuts beacuse I can always tweak the recipe toContinue Reading
Components of Blood Activity for Kids
My kids and I are learning all about the human body in our homeschool. We are studying many of the body systems as well as learning about the five senses, health & nutrition, and cells. Since the kids are young (preschool – early elementary age) this is a time for exposure and exploration more thanContinue Reading
