A little over 13 years ago, my husband and I honeymooned in Aruba. It was there that our love for mango began. We ate the fresh, luscious fruit on the beach and ever since, eating mangoes has taken us back (very briefly) to that very fun time of our lives. Now when we eat it, we say…
I have this adorable little one year old, who is about as small as a peanut. Ok, that might be an exaggeration, but his weight barely hits the charts. The pediatricians told me to “fatten” him up and come back in six weeks. Easy task, right?…not so much. Remember a previous post where I mentioned…
1. For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies, (Chorus) Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. For the beauty of each hour Of the day and of the night Hill and vale,…
*This post contains an affiliate link. We only promote products that we use and truly love.* I can’t remember how I first heard of the math series by Dr. Stanley F. Schmidt, called Life of Fred. But last year we were at a place in our math studies that wasn’t really great. The kids were…
This delicious coffee cake reminds me of when I was young. We had this frequently whenever we had guests or a Sunday brunch. Now that I am grown with a family of my own, it is a go-to recipe when I need a quick breakfast. I see now, why my mother used it so much….it’s simple,…
We recently bought a large box of pears from a local fundraiser. The kids love them and I love that they are eating healthy. However, about half way through the box, they get tired of them and the remaining pears ripen quickly. The other day, in an attempt to keep the pears from going to waste, (the…
Psalm 9: 1 & 2 I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High! It’s a beautiful morning here in the Midwest! The sun is brightly shining, and the…
“ I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.” John 6:51 The fall months are some of the busiest on the farm. All of the guys spend every…
During this time of the year, all of the men of the family are working so hard in the field to harvest the corn and soybeans. We wanted to make a special meal to take out to the field to recharge their batteries and to find new enthusiasm to finish the large task at hand….
A fun and healthy snack for kids: 3 oranges; sliced 3 green apples; sliced 1 pint blueberries
Anytime we can turn a healthy snack into something fun it’s an added bonus. Not only do the kids enjoy making them, but they gobble them right up. Our latest creation is quick and easy to make. The kids enjoy trying to place the “teeth” on our “Monster Lips” Print Monster Smiles – Quick and…
On this chilly, cloudy October day, this warm pumpkin bread really hits the spot. The molasses in this recipe really adds a hearty, rustic taste. The kids and I sit at the kitchen table with a view of falling orange leaves outside, savoring this warm bread while I read aloud to them. Heavenly! Print…
Recently, the girls from the family and I met up for a Lonely Ladies’ Lunch. We had a wonderful time! Read all about it here. Here is our menu, complete with the recipes. Menu: Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon and Sugar Chips Encrusted Baked Brie with Pepper Jelly Individual Chicken Pot Pies Cape Cod Salad Grandma…
During this time of the year, all of the men of the family are working so hard in the field to harvest the corn and soybeans. We wanted to make a special meal to take out to the field to recharge their batteries and to find new enthusiasm to finish the large task at hand….