Before leaving our daughter at college in August, we had a great family vacation on Smith Lake in Alabama. It was truly a blessing to have time together as a family before being apart. We found a great house on the water to enjoy our stay in. The lake lies somewhat between Huntsville and Birmingham and actually crosses three counties.
Family Vacation on Smith Lake
Successful Potty Training 101
It’s about that time again at our house. Time to potty train another “little” that is. So I’ve been inspired to create this blog post, “Successful Potty Training 101”. This will be our 7th child we’ve trained (6th boy). You would think I should be a pro at this by now, but I’m not. Honestly the process is still one
Simply Good Chicken Salad
What makes this simply good chicken salad so good, is the simple, fresh ingredients. There’s nothing fancy here. This recipe is dairy free (unless you use butter croissants). You will also notice that it is nut free, but you can add some chopped walnuts if you wish. It’s delicious as is though. Ingredients 3 large chicken breasts or 4 medium
My Best Homeschooling Advice
It’s that time of year again. Many are going back to school and some never left. Hey, to each its own. Here is some of my best homeschooling advice for all those amazing moms, dads, grandparents and/or caretakers who have dedicated themselves to the incredible job of educating the children God has blessed them with. Some of whom could teach
Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
To make dairy free chocolate chip cookies, I took the Original Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe and substituted two ingredients to make this dairy free version. Now all my kids can enjoy this classic cookie, which really should be a part of every childhood in my opinion. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda
The Lazy Days of Summer
Family Update Ahh.. the lazy days of summer. I have to admit, they have not been so lazy around here, though that’s something I’ve been craving. Between caring for our newborn, house work, a basement renovation, getting our oldest ready for college, chasing a toddler and spending time with our other children, it’s been a bit more busy than lazy.
5 Topics to Discuss Before Marriage
My husband and I met when we were still kids in school. We were friends first and then young and in love. Though we discussed a lot of things through our 5 years of dating, there were some important topics we never really went over in much detail before marriage. Love really is blind in some ways, that’s probably a
Easy Taco Ring Recipe
This easy taco ring recipe is one of my family’s favorite dishes. This is a delicious and fairly simple meal to prepare. I also make separate beef filled pockets without dairy for my kiddos who have allergies. To make it a bit healthier than most versions I often use organic crescent rolls when I can find them, if you have
Peanut and Dairy Free Puppy Chow
One of my favorite snacks made allergy friendly. Similar to “Puppy Chow” or “Muddy Buddies”, this version has no nuts, dairy, or gluten. I made this easy and slightly addictive snack with only 4 ingredients! Ingredients 1 Box of Rice Cereal (about 8- 9 cups) 1 bag of dairy free semi sweet chocolate chips (such as simple truth organic from
10 Things Your Teen Should Know Before Leaving Home.
Many people (us included) will have a young one leaving to college or elsewhere this fall where they will be on their own at least part of the time. I realize that not every teen will be leaving home, some will be older before they leave the nest. This is especially true today with so many educational opportunities online