We made another dump cake this week for church potluck. And by we, I mean, my Princess, who is 4, did most of the work. We like making dump cakes since they are simple and easy. Last week we made a peach dump cake and it was a hit. My mom makes a pumpkin dump cake similar to the one we made with only slight variations. Now that we made this pumpkin dump cake for church potluck, my Princess cannot wait to help Nana make it for Thanksgiving. It really turned out well, and tasted great. Everyone … [Read more...]
Blender Baby Food
Our Little Man turned 5 months old this last week. It is so amazing how fast time is going with this second child. He is not eating his organic rice cereal and loving it. I recently introduced some jarred organic baby food (step 1 for 4 months and up) and he also loves this. When an opportunity arose to review the book Blender Baby Food by Nicole Young from Robert Rose Books, I was excited. Jarred organic baby food is not cheap. I want to be able to make my own organic baby food for our Little … [Read more...]
5 Fall Holiday Tricks and Treats
With the holidays literally right around the corner, I wanted to share a post of tricks and treats with you. I know we all get so busy with kids, school, jobs, church, and so much more, it is easy to get so stressed during the holidays. Below you will find 5 Holiday Tricks that can help you and 5 easy Holiday Treats that you can make. 5 Holiday Tricks: Get your kids involved. Put them to work. I often allow my daughter to help wipe down the counters, sinks and door handles … [Read more...]
Alternatives to Halloween
Far from a post on why Halloween is "bad" or "wrong" for Christians, I simply want to share with you alternatives to Halloween that you can do with your children. This year Halloween falls on a seminar night for my family. We will be studying God's word that night. So I wanted to find some fun things I could do with my Princess as alternatives to Halloween, costumes, and trick or treating. source 1. Attend a Fall Festival - the local farm is having their 40th anniversary and hosting a Fall … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Meatballs Recipe
Making vegetarian meatballs is so easy. This last week, I pulled out my recipe book and decided to make something fun with my Princess. It is so easy to get stuck in a food rut. So making new foods and getting my Princess to help in the kitchen {which she loves to do} is a fun family time. Vegetarian meatballs is quick and simple. My 4 year old did most of it. I measured the ingredients and she poured and mixed. Rolling the gooey mixture is fun even for mommy. I had to help my Princess with the … [Read more...]
Vegan Maple Cinnamon Pancakes and More Great Fall Recipes
Last week my Princess wanted pancakes for dinner. We were out of the healthy, organic, pre-made mix that we usually buy on Amazon. But I had a recipe tucked away for vegan pancakes that had never used. Can you believe that I have never made pancakes from scratch? It is true. You know what? It was so easy. Vegan Maple Cinnamon Pancakes 4.8 from 4 reviews Print Vegan Maple Cinnamon Pancakes Author: LaVonne Recipe type: Breakfast … [Read more...]
Skinny Pesto Pasta: An Easy WW Recipe
I am still tracking my points with Weight Watchers. I love it. Really, despite the complaints I might have on any given day - I really love it. I am losing weight. I am close to my 10% weight loss which will get me a key chain! Have you tried Weight Watchers before? If so, how did you do on it? One recipe I love to make is a Skinny Pesto Pasta. I make this recipe pretty regularly. It's easy, fast, and delicious. That's my favorite kind of recipe. I don't have time to make two difficult meals … [Read more...]
