I turned to our Facebook community because I needed help getting out of a rut. A soup rut. The answers flowed in - 363 comments to be exact - suggesting soups to add to my repertoire. Knowing this list was too good to lose, I created a combined directory to reference. I know you will want to keep this collection as well (Pin ...
Recipes
Who has time to cook elaborate meals? Not me! But because I want my family to eat nutritious and cost effective dishes, I have learned to keep our meals easy. Check out our favorite reci
Object Lesson: God Uses Bad for Good
I love object lessons. Ones that can be easily understood by children yet leave a lasting impression. This object lesson of how God uses bad for good can be used as a Children's Sermon, specifically for Easter or Christmas, or when teaching on passages such as Romans 8:28. This activity is also one of many in the ABCJesusLovesMe 5 Year ...
Why I Hated My Instant Pot and How I Feel Now
The Anticipation of My Instant Pot The hype filled Facebook and blogs during the holidays of 2016. In my research I read glowing reviews and watched positive YouTube videos. Not one bad comment did I read. Just to confirm my findings, I asked questions of my Facebook friends. Finally I jumped on the bandwagon and joined the Instant Pot ...
Over 75 of the Most Delicious, Easy Meals for Your Family
source Last week I posted on Facebook the need for two dishwashers. Obviously I am thankful for the one I have but with the craziness of life, I wouldn't turn down a second one. Why? Because as our children have grown, my time with them is even more important. I don't want to be stuck in the kitchen when I could be ...
A Simple Meal-Planning and Shopping System + Simple Recipes for Busy Moms
While Facebook has its issues, I love being able to keep up with friends, see pictures of my family, and read tips for busy mommas. Just a few weeks ago, a friend posted a meal-planning tip that she created. I loved Tina's idea and asked if she would share it with you. You won't believe how easy this is!Eating can be really fun, ...
Cinnamon Rhodes Rolls Recipe – You Won’t Believe How Yummy and Easy This Is! {And Home Art Curriculum Winner}
Breakfast is my least favorite meal. Oh don't get me wrong, I love to eat breakfast food and prefer it over other entrees. But, I {hate} deciding what to make. Probably has something to do with the fact that I am not a morning person and would prefer to be in my warm bed. But since my children desire to be fed each day, I must cook ...
Recipe and Gift: Rhubarb Strawberry Jam {You Won’t Believe How Easy It Is}
What are the first words that come to your mind when thinking about gift giving for Christmas? Stress Expensive Frustration Gift-giving is not my love language thus I don't particularly enjoy the process of planning and purchasing gifts for others. But, I do love to give people things that I have made. Something about the energy and heart ...
Recipe: Yummy Snack Mix
Today's post is taking a side road from our Family Vacation 101 blog series to share one of our favorite homemade snacks. One being perfect for Road Trips. Without a doubt our favorites are Homemade Granola Bars and Yummy Snack Mix. Both are protein-packed. Nutritious. Filling. Each bite is sheer yumminess. And, super easy to make. ...
Recipe: Parmesan Bites
Approximately four times a year, I make the meal for our Community Group gathering. We each take turns preparing supper for the group before we dig into the Word and pray together. It's not a huge group but 10 adults can put down some grub. Beyond that, I enjoy blessing hurting and struggling families with meals. I am always ...
How to Make Homemade Bread in a Bag
Making Homemade bread can be very intimidating. When some of you saw the activity in the Easter Activity Workbook to make homemade bread, you freaked! Some of you shy away from anything with yeast for fear of failure. But yeast is not your enemy! In baking, yeast is your friend. And baking homemade bread is nothing to be scared of. Beyond the ...