Are you following a low carb or keto diet? Even if you aren’t, who doesn’t love a refreshing Cobb Salad every once in awhile? This Cobb Salad Trifle is full of healthy fats, protein, veggies and will keep you satisfied for hours! Not to mention, this is a beautiful and impressive dish to take to your next gathering or picnic! You will definitely get those “oohs and ahhs” when people see this dish coming in! If you are following…
Spring is finally upon us, which means – spring cleaning! You might not want to do a whole home spring clean, but chances are you could benefit from a couple spring cleaning tasks. With the warmer weather, cheerful blossoms, and chirping birds comes a natural surge in energy and motivation to clear out the old and welcome the new. We can see this philosophy manifest in nature, as liver-supportive herbs pop up in the form of dandelions and chickweed, and our…
It’s a widely known fact in the world of wellness that suppressing fevers does little more than provide comfort while possibly prolonging illness unnecessarily. The common drug of choice for fever reduction, tylenol, is incredibly taxing on the liver and depletes glutathione, an antioxidant present in the body necessary for detoxification. Rather than suppress, consider letting the fever do what is was intended to do. Fever plays an important role in the immune system and in fighting off illness. I…
What We Used To Naturally Treat a Respiratory Virus
After two years, the time finally came when my family was struck with the virus that the world has been obsessing over. Before I tell you how we managed, you should know that we are a family of ten, with 8 children ages 17 down to one. Our ten year old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia in January of 2021, so we have basically been in quarantine for a year. We have a prayer group dedicated to her journey and…
If you’re reading this you’ve probably heard a little bit about Modere and are wondering if becoming a Modere Social Marketer could be a good fit for you. Modere is a 30-year-old clean + healthy lifestyle brand who flipped their business model to Social Retail 5 years ago. Some people have questioned the change, but it has been hugely successful, for good reason. It is reassuring to know this company is stable, but seeing HUGE momentum right now. The company is entering into momentum…
Homeschool planning can be exciting and fun, especially when you first start your homeschool journey. It’s been said, after all, “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.” While planning in a way that suits your learning and teaching style and your family’s personalities can be helpful, it should not enslave you. I’ve experienced times in our homeschool that were really overwhelming and left me feeling defeated, primarily because I had allowed the “open-and-go” plans to become the boss of…
Any homeschool mom can tell you that even in a good season, homeschooling presents its share of challenges. Homeschooling involves a learning curve for most moms—from the trial and error of finding a functional daily rhythm, to figuring out curriculum, to managing home and extracurriculars, to learning your child’s learning style. And heaven help you if your kid’s learning style differs from yours! When we find ourselves in the middle of rough times, whether it be weeks on end…
This impressionistic ornament helps us remember that God came to be with us as Emmanuel. You may want to supervise your children when they make this ornament, as it does use hot glue or tacky glue. Emmanuel Grapevine Wreath Ornament SUPPLIES: Small grapevine wreath (available at Michaels and Hobby Lobby) White felt, cut to approximately 5 inches by 2 inches Hot glue or tacky glue Wood bead Yellow chenille stem, cut to approximately 3 inches White craft foam, cut…
This simple craft reminds us of the true reason for the season and makes a lovely Christmas ornament that kids can easily make using cinnamon sticks and wired garland. Cinnamon Stick Cross Ornament Craft: SUPPLIES: 2 cinnamon sticks Wired gold garland (available at Dollar Tree) Wooden gold star (available at Hobby Lobby) Glue Ornament hook INSTRUCTIONS: Place the two cinnamon sticks in a cross pattern and wind the garland around the cinnamon sticks in a figure-8 pattern to…
Huge FREE Bundle of Christmas Printables For Your Family
The Christmas season is in full swing and I could not be happier. I am one of those people who start to decorate on the first day of November, and I don’t feel bad about it at all. The world right now is still in disarray from 2020, and our 2021 was a hundred times worse with our daughter being diagnosed with leukemia and our 8th baby having seizures. So, yes…I am all about bringing some Christmas cheer into this house! …