The moms joining the conversation this week include Mariah of Formula Mom, Leila of The Go To Mommy, Kathleen of Callista's Ramblings, Tamara of Mommyland, Cyndy of Mama Does It All, LaVonne of Long Wait for Isabella, Darcy of Tales From the Nursery, Tonya of Bringing Up Hopkins, Emily of Nap Time is My Time, Lena of Way2GoodLife, Ashleigh of Living Off Love and Coffee, and Ghada of Mama Goes BAM. Mariah: I never realized how hard it could be to put together healthy snacks for W. I don't want … [Read more...]
Apple Butter Crock Recipe
source One of my favorite things about summer coming to an end and the beginning of fall is Apples. This time of year in Washington is perfect for getting boxes of apples. {We have the best apples, you know.} Do you know what I love about apples? Apple Butter! Here is an easy crockpot Apple Butter recipe: Approximately 3 lb. apples 3 cups sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. cloves Dash of salt 3/4 cup water or fresh apple cider Fill … [Read more...]
Ten Healthy Snacks For Your Pre-Schooler
source This list is actually based on my Princess' 10 favorite snacks right now that she regularly eats. These are perfect for after school as well. Here are 10 great snacks for your pre-schooler: 1. Cantaloupe - cubed if possible is how she prefers it 2. Watermelon - bust out the melon baller, my Princess loves them that way 3. Strawberries - stemmed and sprinkled with sugar, please? 4. Blueberries - a fortune but a super food so what the heck? 5. Baby Carrots - this is … [Read more...]
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
source Not a fun week. When is it fun to get 3 wisdom teeth pulled out, extracted, surgically removed? Especially after 30!!! My big highlight this week? My wonderful husband made me homemade vanilla ice cream! {Soft foods really is getting old! Praise God for Ice Cream!} We bought an Ice Cream Maker for 30% off at Target: Homemade vanilla ice cream recipe: makes 4 quarts {and yes he used organic ingredients!} 2 cups milk 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 … [Read more...]
How to Cook Quinoa
I love the bulk food section at my supermarket. I can get just the amount that I need of an item. This week, I bought quinoa and lentils and honestly love both! How do you cook quinoa? How to cook quinoa: 1. Rinse and soak 1 cup of quinoa with hot water for at least 5 minutes.2. Drain with fine strainer.3. Add quinoa to 2 cups of water or broth. (I used vegetable broth.)4. Bring to boil.5. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.6. Remove quinoa from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.7. Fluff with fork … [Read more...]
Juicing Spinach: Spinach Juice Recipe
Who would like fresh juice with spinach in it? Anyone? Well, my Princess is into it! She loves fresh juice with spinach thrown in. Not only that but she really loves helping make the juice each morning. My daughter is such a good helper! (Can't you just hear The Wonder Pets singing about teamwork right now? No just me? Ok, then.) We resurrected the ole Juice Man Jr. from the cupboard we never open (you know the one right?). This week we have been making fresh juice. Spinach Juice Cocktail 1 … [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...]
