Some muffins are really just cupcakes pretending to be good for you. These are not those muffins. As a mom of four small kids, healthy muffins are my secret weapon for packing as many nutritious ingredients into my rascals as possible. All those fruits and veggies? That’s the magic. How to make magical double chocolate…
Stop saying “let me know if I can help”, and Just Take A tired friend’s kids for the day
That’s what I finally did and it was amazing. Not just for my friends either. Do you have a friend who’s going through a rough patch? With a new baby? A sick partner? Or just your average overwhelming modern life? I’ve had two families from church on my mind for a while now and here’s…
Instant Lunchbox Cornbread Muffins with Turkey Sausage & Spinach
My kids love cornbread. I make a honey-whole-wheat cornbread that’s packed with good-for-you ingredients and every time I do, everyone squeals. With de-light. But I don’t always have time to bake all the things from scratch. And I’m guessing you don’t either. That’s why I love these Instant Lunchbox Cornbread Muffins because drumroll please… You…
How to Make Double Chocolate Oatmeal in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker
With a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a warm, rich and hearty breakfast that’s lower in sugar than you think. Best of all, you just throw everything for these Double Chocolate Slow Cooker Oatmeal into an Instant Pot or a slow cooker before bed, and the whole thing cooks politely while you sleep….
The Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches My 8-Year-Old Can’t Get Enough Of
“Are there any more?” That’s the only question my third grader has when I make these Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches for dinner. Lucky for her, this recipe makes enough to feed our family of 6 at LEAST twice. If you’re cooking for a crowd without spending a fortune–or want to freeze leftovers for an instant dinner…
How to Make “Hard Boiled” Eggs in an Instant Pot
I love making eggs. My kids love eating eggs. I recently became the owner of nine chickens, partly so we could get more eggs. The only glitch in this egg-loving setup is…peeling hard boiled eggs. I can never, ever get those stubborn eggshells to come off without crumbling and taking half the white with them….
How Chores Changed My Kids: Plus Age-by-Age Appropriate Chores for Kids Under 10
We have four small kids, ages three, five, six and eight and after lots of trial and error, have finally settled on a chore system that everyone can follow and doesn’t ADD more stress to our lives. Chores are good for building character Why chores? Why not let kids be kids? Because it’s good for…
Star Wars Christmas Cookies
“Those. Are. AWESOME!” That’s the review from the rascals when they saw the finished Star Wars Christmas Cookies. Our Star Wars Christmas Cookies are a combination of two ideas: Our Homemade Star Wars Graham Crackers and the Christmas-camoflauge pattern from So Yummy (see it here on our Facebook page.). Kids can help but these Star Wars…
What to Put in Care Packages for People Experiencing Homelessness
What’s best to put in care packages for people experiencing homelessness? It was a couple of summers ago when my kids came bursting through the door clutching Ziplock bags full of granola bars, water bottles and more. “We made Good Samaritan Bags at church!” they roared. “They’re care packages for the homeless to keep in…
You’re Only 4 Ingredients Away from Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
If you’re looking for an easy recipe for chocolate truffles with a crunchy peppermint coating, these are the truffles for you! My six-year-old whipped up a batch for a holiday teachers’ gift this week. Almost entirely by herself. Yep, these chocolate truffles are that simple. And what are truffles doing on a site like…