I love the aroma of crisp apples baking in the oven. They fill the kitchen with the scent of fall. You can bake these Apple Harvest Muffins at any time of the year, but they’re really the best in fall, when apples are at their peak! My family goes apple picking every September and we stock up on … Continue reading Apple Harvest Muffins
Fall is my favorite season for ALL the reasons! The smells, the colors, the recipes, the activities….I just can’t get enough of all things fall. This savory apple crisp recipe is one of my family favorites…While I wouldn’t call it healthy, it is a healthier version of a favorite fall treat that you just have … Continue reading A Healthier Apple Crisp Recipe
We have been through a lot over these last 10 days, haven’t we? We have created all these plans for our homeschool, from our goals to our schedules to our schoolroom and homemaking. What happens when things don’t go as planned? Gasp, I know! As a natural planner, it is hard to imagine. But … Continue reading Planning For The Unexpected In Your Homeschool
Hey sweet friends! I am now officially 20 weeks pregnant and I thought it would be fun to update you all on how I’m feeling and what symptoms I am experiencing. This is obviously not my first pregnancy, but each pregnancy is different and it is fun to connect with others who understand. We found … Continue reading 20 Weeks Pregnant Update
In case you haven’t heard the news yet…I AM EXPECTING! Yes…this will make baby number 7 and we couldn’t be happier. The kids are thrilled, and I am bombarded with excited questions every day. It might be a long summer! Speaking of summer…I have actually never been very pregnant during the summer months. I mean, … Continue reading My Favorite Maternity Dress: PinkBlush
Hey beautiful ladies! I have a special treat for you and I know it will bless you. My friend Kristen from Shifting Roots has graciously agreed to be a guest here and share her journey of self care with us. If you have been around here for any time at all, you know I am … Continue reading The Week I Skipped Self Care + 10 Simple Self Care Tips
Give me a slow cooker and a hearty stew on these chilly days, and I am one happy mama. This is one recipe that I go to multiple times each fall and winter. It’s super simple and my whole family will eat it, so that’s a win in my book. I love being able to … Continue reading Vegan Slow Cooker Stew With Chickpeas and Spinach
I have always had a passion for health and nutrition. I went to school for pre med and ended up switching to nutrition. After school, my interest only increased and I found myself fascinated by how our bodies were made to use food. We can do so much for our health just by changing what … Continue reading What is the Pegan Diet?
This post may contain affiliate links. It seems with all my chatter about reading 52 books this year, people are talking. Multiple people have asked me how I find the time to read. They see that I have 8 kids, I homeschool, and I have a home business. How on earth would I find any time … Continue reading How To Find Time to Read as a Busy Mom
Hello and welcome to Just A Simple Home! I am so glad you are joining me in this space and I hope you will find the inspiration and encouragement you are looking for as a wife and mother. Just A Simple Home is a faith based community and the mission here is to inspire, educate, … Continue reading About
