One of the biggest misconceptions in the health and wellness world is that in order to improve your health and the health of your kids, the first step is a drastic diet change or adding in numerous supplements. In reality, that is a recipe for overwhelm and setbacks. This is especially true when it comes […]
This is good advice about husbands and real food, I promise. And no, I’m not upset with my husband and taking it out on men everywhere. It was my husband’s idea, in fact. Ever since I pulled things like serving beef tongue and not telling him (and then successfully doing the same with beef heart),
One of the most common problems for babies is a diaper rash that causes pain, itching, and irritation. It doesn’t matter if you use cloth diapers or disposables, at some point, it’s going to happen and I’ll show you a few effective home treatments to get rid of that diaper rash fast without resorting to
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As I sat down to write this post on how to cook eggs without using a teflon-like nonstick pan, I kept having a twisted version of Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham running through my head… “Do you cook them here or there? Do you cook them anywhere? How do you cook them Sam I
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I’ve been reading foodie blogs for close to seven years now. I’ve seen the medium change, grow, entertain certain fads, and inspire. These blogs have really helped me to analyze what our family eats and learn valuable skills, like making yogurt, making bread, using a whole chicken, and menu planning. I’ve also learned more about the
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Do you have a picky eater? Are meal times a battle? Before you get frustrated and assume your child is just strong-willed, take a closer look at what is really going on. Yes, some kids truly do like to feel in control and may assert this behavior at meal times. In that case it is
Can gluten cause behavioral symptoms? Is there a link between food and autism? When my eleven year old son was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism last year, I had no idea how much the everyday details of our life would change. He had been struggling and exhibiting signs for years, so I wasn’t surprised by
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to consider your next baby steps to better nutrition. I really enjoyed putting together the new and revised Kitchen Stewardship® Top Ten Baby Steps last week. I was pleased to find out that my list from three years ago held up to the test of time, more
Monday Mission: Top Ten Advanced Baby Steps (for your consideration) Read More »
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to sharpen or steel your knives. I have a recent renewed appreciation for sharp knives. If you’ve been following along, you know that for the past five months, I’ve been living with my in-laws while waiting for The House to come along (and we’ve just moved in,
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to cut down on your microwave use. Our family took on this mission about two years ago, and I’m nearly ready to relegate the microwave to the basement to make room for a big old Berkey water filter system. My husband is not quite ready to get
Are you getting overwhelmed by your transition to eating real food? Friends, I talk about baby steps for a reason. If something seems like it’s going to take too much time, effort or mental energy, I get anxious about it, push it further down on the list, and generally avoid tackling that project until I
We all do a lot of things because it’s the way “Mom” did it. Sometimes that’s good, sometimes it’s not so great. Fortunately for me, my mom’s a pretty great woman with a lot of common sense, practical knowledge and foresight. I learned a lot from her. After understanding my conscious thought process and being
This is the second of a four-part series to build you up in your quest for stewardship of all God’s resources. Part One: Trust in the Promise of Your Meal Blessing One of the most important aspects of being a good kitchen steward (see “Mission” for what Kitchen Stewardship® entails) is avoiding being overwhelmed. Often folks
