Sweet and refreshing watermelon, a splash of lime, and hint of mint combine to make summer hydration a treat. No added sugar or sweetener is needed to make this Refreshing Watermelon Mint Cooler, just fresh fruit and herb! I have a confession to make… I’m a serial appliance killer. This became painfully obvious to me while I was trying to whip up this delicious beverage quickly before my friend The… Continue Reading
How to Get Your Kids to do School in the Summer
If you homeschool, getting your kids to do school in the summer can be an issue for you at times. Maybe you decide that doing school year round is something you’d like to try – you have to start sometime right? Perhaps this new change in routine is met with some, let’s say, resistance. Or maybe, if you’re like our family, you decide to move right before the official “end” of the… Continue Reading
A Natural Bee Sting Treatment in Your Back Yard
If you’ve ever been stung by a bee, then you know how important it is to quickly alleviate the pain. This natural bee sting treatment is easy and effective, and you most likely have these two natural ingredients handy, one of which is probably growing in your back yard. Unless, of course, you go to great lengths to eradicate weeds. I was walking in my yard the other day, minding… Continue Reading
Clutter Free Kids – The Heart and Home Connection
For years, I struggled with my daughter about her messy room. I felt guilty because I didn’t teach her to keep it clean. I didn’t model tidiness or organization. And it always reminded me of my own childhood years because my room was always a mess, too. It made me think of how I constantly battled those You’re Not Good Enough thoughts and didn’t feel very good about myself most of… Continue Reading
Gluten Free Spiced Peach Buckwheat Waffles, Sans Xanthan Gum
Light, fluffy, flavorful and without gluten and xanthan gum!Our family’s favorite waffle recipe Many gluten free recipes call for xanthan gum…at least the ones that are mimicking their evil gluten-containing twins, like cakes, cookies and breads. Since xanthan gum is derived from corn, that can be an issue for people with corn allergy. I’m considering exploring that possibility here, but just haven’t been able to bring myself to that point yet. Going… Continue Reading
Feeding the Kids While Mom and Dad are Away
It hit me yesterday that someone is going to have to feed the kids while hubby and I are in Phoenix. Normally, that wouldn’t concern me too much (the grandparents have been warned not to feed Mister anything with MSG in it…if they do, well, it’s their own fault.) because my parents and my in-laws are well experienced in feeding children. But, when you throw in Special Dietary Needs, well… Continue Reading