Frozen kefir or yogurt bark is an easy healthy snack for kids and adults alike. Creamy yogurt or kefir sweetened with honey, topped with fresh fruit and a sprinkle of nuts, then frozen and broken into pieces. Snack perfection! The other day, I polled you guys on social media and asked what types of recipes […]
Double Chocolate Pecan Bars (gluten-free, Vegan/Paleo option)
These double chocolate pecan bars are gluten-free and can even be made Paleo or Vegan. Loaded with two kinds of chocolate and filled with decadent crunchy pecans, you won’t believe this easy dessert is actually healthy too! Pecan Gathering as a Labor of Love While we were in Arkansas for Christmas, Dad spent a good […]
10 Ways to De-stress & Beat the Post Holiday Blues
Post-holiday blues got you down? Here are 10 easy ways to get rid of that “blah” feeling and de-stress so you can feel like yourself again. It seems like every year around the time Christmas break is over, I start to feel the effects of the holidays. I feel tired, sluggish, symptoms creep up, and […]
SNAKEBITES ~ Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers – affectionately named “Snakebites” – are the perfect real food appetizer for game days and parties. These mouthwatering little bites have a kick to them, so keep a drink handy! Snakebites (Spicy Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos) – the BEST appetizer for any gathering It may seem odd, but in our family these […]
I Want a Slow "Little House on the Prairie" Life, and Deep Down You Do, Too
Ever wish you could be transported to Little House on the Prairie and experience slow, simple living? Is it possible to live this way in the 21st century? Here’s why I crave a simpler life, and what we can do to start a new trend toward living the life God created us for. It is […]
Rustic Figgy Pudding Recipe (easy yet traditional)
This simple, rustic figgy pudding is much easier to assemble than the Christmas pudding made by the Cratchits – but with all the traditional Christmas flavors. A delightful figgy pudding recipe for the busy home cook! “Oh bring us a figgy pudding, oh bring us a figgy pudding, and bring some right here!” Ever since […]