Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After (hopefully) spending eight hours sleeping, breaking your fast with a well-balanced, healthy meal is the best way to start your day. But what if you just don't have enough time in the morning to put together something nutritious and delicious? Luckily, there are many breakfast options that come together in no time, so you have no excuses to skip your morning meal.
19 Homemade Remedies for Headache Pain
The other day the hubster came home from work with a pounding headache. He usually takes Excedrin for headache relief, but apparently that wasn’t cutting it on that particular day. He actually asked me if I would make up one of my “voodoo essential oil cures”. lol. Well, I am no expert, but my SISTER is, and I remembered her posting something on her blog, Camp Wander, about Peppermint and Lavender being effective in getting rid of headaches. So I dug through my ever-growing inventory of essential oils and found the Peppermint and Lavender and proceeded to work my “voodoo magic”. ;-)
Overnight Oats, Two Ways
My, how time has flown! Our sweet Elijah is 2 ½ weeks old and growing like a weed. He’s strong and healthy, and my heart is filled with gratitude that he could be part of our family. While the joys of this phase are numerous, so are the challenges. The honeymoon period has come to an end, and we are now figuring out how to juggle the needs of an active toddler and a very hungry boy.
Green Chile Enchilada Recipe
Creamy Spinach and Cheese Green Chile Enchiladas Creamy Spinach and Cheese Green Chile Enchiladas-we love these creamy and cheesy vegetarian enchiladas. They are simple to make and freeze beautifully!
Lick The Spoon: Nutella French Rolls with Cinnamon Sugar
It's been a little quiet around here. I'm always suspicious of silence. I find myself floating, floating, feeling relaxed, and then I think "what the heck is happening? It's actually quiet.
Mason Jar Salads!
SO....this is the beginning of week 3 on Weight Watchers and I am enjoying big success! 6lbs gone so far and I can already feel a big difference. Here's something that has saved me AND encouraged my husband (Mr.
Natural Homemade Shampoo- Easy Recipe
I’ve made natural alternatives to most of our household products and toiletry product, but shampoo was by far the toughest. I tried the “no-poo” method, which has great results for some, but did not work on me at all (and I have some terrible Christmas pictures to prove it!). If you have coarse hair that isn’t naturally oily, this method may be great for you!
"One Good Thing" by Jillee: Sweet and Sour Chicken
You know that mental list that pops into your head when you have absolutely NO IDEA what to cook for dinner?? I call it my “weeknight dinner ‘go-to’ list”. For the most part I try to avoid having to GO TO it (for fear of it being horribly overused), but sometimes you find yourself facing an “hangry mob” [han-gry: Adj. - an anger induced by hunger] and desperation starts to set in. When that happens…there are a few dinner ideas that I can “go-to” to save the day. “Breakfast for Dinner” has always been a life-saver in these situations…as has this recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken.
25 Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes
I have been making an effort to prepare delicious meals for my busy family. We have been having the kids help make dinner for the past several months. They each have a certain night of the week that they are responsible for. They help decide what we are making and then are responsible for doing most of the dinner preparation. I am always right there with them to help and guide them and make sure they are safe and use prepare the food cleanly. It has been a great experience most of the time.
