If you’re looking for an afternoon pick-me-up without refined sugar, a pear matcha smoothie is just the thing! It’s also the perfect shamrock-inspired drink that is totally healthy but still festive for St. Patty’s Day! Matcha is finely ground green…
When I find a good recipe, I’m hesitant to mix things up too much. I had a craving for scones recently, but I was hoping to get more fresh fruit IN the scones instead of ON them in the form…
Go figure, my first post of January 2022 is a cookie recipe! While many other blogs will be talking about new year’s resolutions, this article is about making cookies! At least this recipe (sort of) aligns with one of my…
While my social media feed is full of friends making Christmas cookies, I find myself just wanting to eat cheese at every meal lately! I’m all about simply eating good bread and several kinds of cheese for dinner this time…
A few weeks ago, I talked about how important it is for me to find many hands-on activities to do with kids indoors as the colder weather means we’re spending more time inside. Being inside more means fewer on-the-go snacks…
It all started this morning when I decided to wear the white shirt. We all know a white shirt is a bold choice, but not because it will stand out fashion-wise. In that case, white shirts are ordinary, because they…
Since the weather has turned colder lately, we’ve been spending a whole lot more time inside than we did in recent months. As a mom of two little boys, that means it’s important to have lots of activities planned to…
Make-Ahead Meals & Freezer Apple Pie Filling As the holidays approach, I’m all about making food prep easier. If I can make things ahead of time and freeze them, it will free up precious time later so I can spend…
While the song, It’s the most Wonderful Time of the Year is meant for the Christmas Holiday, I have to admit it makes its way into my brain every Autumn. The crisp air, changing leaves, vibrant hues from the annuals…
Written by Olivia Swindler, a friend of an employee who is serving with Young Life in France. She is also a published author and enjoys hiking in the Alps. She shares some great French recipes using homegrown produce on our…