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 apples! My kids can’t wait to bake these muffins when we get home. You can freeze these muffins to enjoy at a later time as…
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 to make! Ingredients: 4 cups peeled sliced apples 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup, divided use 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided use ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (we use gluten free) ¼ cup finely chopped raw walnuts or pecans…
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 at some point, a child (or six) will fall sick, you may find yourself in the throws of morning sickness, you may face a diagnosis,…
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 out via bloodwork some weeks back that this baby is a GIRL! *** This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are always honest…
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, I have been very early pregnant, and then I have a June baby and a July baby. The July date was pretty brutal. This time,…
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 a huge advocate for self care, so I was thrilled when she told me what she had in mind. Thanks so much, Kristen! *** During…
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 throw some ingredients together in the morning and have dinner ready to go. It makes my day so much easier! This simple recipe is…
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 we put into our bodies. Our bodies were made to heal themselves! I won’t get on my soap box right now, but if you ever…
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 to READ? Here is the thing…I make it a PRIORITY. I thoroughly enjoy reading. I have seen the benefits reading brings to my life and…
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, encourage other wives, mothers, and homemakers in their never ending journey. As wives, moms, and homemakers, we can often be too hard on ourselves and…