Last night I made patriotic fruit kabobs with my Princess for our family's 4th of July party. Of course, being the forgetful mom that I am, I didn't snap a photo. I was inspired by this post from Around My Family Table. Here's another great fun idea we've done. I could just add some blueberries and these kabobs would be quite patriotic! I am so thankful for all the crafty people online. I get such great holiday ideas. My daughter LOVED making them with mommy and eating them of course was … [Read more...]
Brownies With Love
For Mother’s Day this last weekend, my wonderful husband and Princess made me brownies.{I am a BIG brownie fan!}Can you guess what the Princess’ new favorite thing about making brownies is?Yep, licking the bowl!Here is a brownie recipe for you to try that does not use sugar or chocolate:Carob Fudge BrowniesIngredients2 cups whole spelt flour1 cup carob powder1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 cups honey1 cup strong brewed vanilla hazelnut tea (such as Yogi®)1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup … [Read more...]
Bunny Gingerbread Cookies
When we found out we would be doing a seminar in Northern California with a church we had worked with almost 10 years before, we were excited. We knew a lot of the church members and considered them friends. So this past month, despite the bad weather and no internet access, we have truly been blessed. We have been invited for lunch, dinner, and play dates. Our schedule is full and we feel very loved.This week, as a small thank you for one of our friends who loves bunny rabbits, we … [Read more...]
Frugal Christmas Tip: Baking Gifts
Frugal Christmas Tip: My favorite frugal Christmas tip is to bake your friends and family treats instead of buying them a Christmas present. It can save you money and it is more personal - isn't that a great frugal Christmas tip? Plus, most people don't "need" more stuff in their house. Baked treats, like Christmas cookies, can be enjoyed by the whole family. Once they are eaten, they are gone, not cluttering the house. This year I made chocolate chip cookies dipped in vanilla almond … [Read more...]