Making Life Easier & More Enjoyable!
I have been meaning to write this post, for months! It’s hard to get a good picture of her sleeping in low light, and I always love good passed out in the carseat shot. :) Penelope has been sleeping like a champ for many months now and it has been a God-send. I am huge …Continue Reading »
We have been blessed by hand me downs and new clothes being gifted to us by grandparents. I really have had to buy very little for my daughter. But when I do, I am not only making sure to buy on sale, but I buy items that I know can transition from being a bit …Continue Reading »
I have been wanting to do a children’s art wall, since before I was even pregnant with Penelope. It’s one of those things I dreamed and envisioned about how my family home would be for a long time. I literally started dreaming about my home when I was 5. I remember setting up a fort …Continue Reading »
Seriously. This salad is the holy grail of salads. It tastes amazing and it is highly nutritious. After I eat it, I feel like some should give me a sticker that says ‘good job’ or something. I feel so proud of myself for eating this instead of cheese and crackers, which has sadly been my …Continue Reading »
It dawned on me the other day, with the economy in the state that is, that there are probably a ton of families just like us, struggling to live well on one income. My husband and I made the decision for me to quit my full time job after Penelope was born, because exclusively pumping …Continue Reading »
Even though it is not eggplant season around here, I had a hankering for eggplant parm a couple of months ago and gave it try. It was my first time making it and it came out amazing! I would often eat a second portion late at night, just because it was so tasty! 2 …Continue Reading »
I read the book Spiritual Midwifery when I was 20 years old and it rocked my world. I devoured it and wanted to be a midwife just like the amazing Ina May. If you have ever thought of becoming a midwife, take a moment to read this post. One of my best friend’s, Molly, a young 25 …Continue Reading »
Last month, we spent an amazing Sunday afternoon at a local state park called Wakulla Springs. Every winter the Manatees come up the local rivers and hang out in the warmer water. They are such cool animals! Penelope is in love with all types of water animals; dolphins, whales, mermaids, fish, and now manatees. She got …Continue Reading »
*Be sure to check out my new ecookbook, From Your Freezer To Your Family, Slow Cooker Freezer Recipes. Filled with new recipes, nutrition info, and cute labels!* It seems like overnight my blog has gone off the charts with visitors coming to check out my Freezer Cooking with Slow Cooker Recipe posts and everyone has …Continue Reading »
I have been using GOOT since this summer when I had pneumonia for a freaking month. I was so lucky to have an MBL Facebook follower mention this remedy to me. It is now my go to natural remedy. I checked out this recipe and modified it a bit, in hopes of intensifying the healing results. …Continue Reading »
I did a little crafting last week to lift my spirits a bit and to get into a mediative state. I think its pretty interesting how repetitive movements can pull you into a trance or quiet, still place without even trying. When I sit and mediate, it takes forever to my mind to settle. …Continue Reading »
This is such a fantastic guest post from one of dearest online friends. She is passionate about eating real foods and giving her daughter a good nutritional foundation. Thanks so much, Cassandra! Despite what might be said by many of the people who write about good nutrition on the internet, it does, in fact, cost …Continue Reading »
