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Taco Bowls/Instant Pot
This recipe is great for beginning cooks and if you do not have an Instant Pot, then it is time to get one! Making taco bowls with an...
Hannah
Jul 30, 2025
Pumpkin Waffles
Are you looking for a hearty, healthy waffle recipe? Here it is! These pumpkin waffles are wonderful to make in the fall and are so deliciously filling. Ready in 40ish minutes Makes about 14 square waffles Ingredients 3 cups of flour (Spelt or Einkorn is recommended for the nutrients) 2 tbsp of baking powder 1 tbsp of Ceylon cinnamon 3/4 tsp of salt 1 15 oz. can of pumpkin puree 1 1/2 cups of milk 6 eggs, separated 3/4 cup of maple syrup 1 tsp of vanilla extract Preparation P
Hannah
Jul 30, 2025
Dutch Baby Pancake
Are you craving pancakes? You want a deliciously sweet and hearty breakfast, but you do not want to stand at the stove flipping pancakes for an hour. This wonderful breakfast option provides you with the comfort of a pancake and takes just 30 minutes to prepare. Also, it is higher in protein than pancakes! Ready in 30ish minutes Serves 6-8 people Ingredients 6 large eggs 1 cup of whole wheat flour 1 cup of milk 2 tbsp of honey or maple syrup 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of vanilla 4 t
Hannah
Jul 29, 2025
Naan Bread
This Indian bread recipe is a favorite in our family. It is a quick and easy recipe as far as bread recipes go. Make this bread recipe to go with your egg breakfast or your delicious stew dinner. Naan also makes a simple, delicious snack. Ready in 1 hour 15ish minutes Serves 12 servings Ingredients 4 cups of spelt flour (or another ancient grain that you prefer) 3 tsp of salt 2 tsp of instant yeast 1 1/2 cup of warm water (100°F) 1 tsp of honey 1/2 cup of plain yogurt 2 tbsp
Hannah
Jul 29, 2025
Healthy Spice Cookies
Every family needs an easy, hearty spice cookie recipe. This is a favorite in our family and my kids could eat five to six cookies in one sitting! They are especially delicious with a glass of fresh raw milk! Ready in 2ish hours Makes Several dozen cookies (it depends on the size of the rolls and how thinly the cookies are sliced.) Ingredients 1 cup of brown sugar 1 cup of molasses 1 1/2 cups of butter 2 eggs 5 1/2 cups of Spelt or Einkorn flour 2 tsp of ground cinnamon 2 tsp
Hannah
Jul 28, 2025
The Helping Toddler
I was doing my laundry the other day with my toddler, who had been following me about the house as I completed my morning chores. As I began to transfer the washed clothes into the dryer, my toddler asked to help. I did not respond right away and he became angry. I looked at him and said, "Oh, you want to help"? Then, I handed him an article of clothing to put into the dryer. His mood changed instantly as soon as I acknowledged him and allowed him to help me.
Hannah
Jul 25, 2025
Common Medicinal Herbs
My mother and I love to be in the garden. A friend of mine once called it "dirt therapy," and I believe that there is a lot of truth to that statement. As foodies, mom and I are always trying to figure out and plan what things we can grow that are beautiful and edible. Plus, if they are perennial, meaning that they come back on their own every year, then all the better! Here is a short list of some of our favorite herbs, plus what they are good for!
Hannah
Jul 24, 2025
Tips for Beginning Homeschoolers
Have you decided to homeschool your children? Does it seem like a daunting task? Just breathe. With a little forethought and planning and (not as much effort as you think) you will be able to give your children a far better education than you think. The modern day model of education is a very new model in the view of human history; however, the majority of people accept it as it is and would rather change churches than change the way they educate their children. How many pare
Hannah
Jul 24, 2025
Words of Wisdom for a New Mom
Every new parent experiences "new-parent-stress." Some of that stress requires just some deep breathing and work. However, I believe that there is also some unnecessary stress that parents, mothers especially, place upon themselves. Here are some of my mothers words of wisdom that will hopefully eliminate the avoidable stress as you enjoy the early days of parenthood. Pray for and trust your husband Early on, I was very controlling and expected things to run a certain way. T
Hannah
Jul 23, 2025
Teaching My Toddler to Say Hello
Does your child struggle with greeting others? Does saying hello and goodbye turn into a long and painful process where you are left embarrassed and unsure of what to do? Here are some thoughts that will hopefully make social interactions more pleasant for you and your child. #1 Respect your child. This little person is learning how to do things in life and you are teaching them how to treat others primarily by how you treat them. This doesn't mean to allow disrespectful beha
Hannah
Jul 23, 2025
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