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Summer isn’t always as busy for family schedules, but we definitely want to be soaking up all the warmth we can without wasting extra daylight hours doing lots of cooking! Plus…hot weather + ovens = yuck. So, what to do when you need meal ideas but don’t want to heat up the kitchen every night? […] Read more…
When I started using essential oils a few years ago, I didn’t know much about them except to diffuse them and rub lavender on my baby’s feet at night. But now I know they can be used for SO many things, including health and beauty products! Today I’m sharing how you can make Whipped Body […] Read more…
Every day about 3:30 in the afternoon, my children turn into ravenous wolves. No, this isn’t an episode of Once Upon a Time. Instead, it’s simply a sign of mid-afternoon hunger, demonstrated in bad attitudes and crazy behavior by the four little people that live in my house! I was talking to a friend about […] Read more…
Some days I look around my house and wonder how things got so crazy. When I was a little girl, I dreamed about my future. Among other things, it involved getting married, becoming a mom, and having a warm, inviting home where everyone could be well-fed, feel loved and nurture their creativity. I didn’t realize that for my […] Read more…
Who doesn’t love pumpkin? I have to admit that I like pumpkin IN things but I’m not super preferential to it on it’s own. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of 30 delicious pumpkin recipes to add to your fall menu, everything from drinks to main dishes to desserts. I even included a couple of […] Read more…
It’s a tradition in our house that for your birthday breakfast you get donuts from our local donut shop. Making them at home is something that I have always wanted to know how to do but figured it would be a tremendous amount of work and that they probably wouldn’t taste all that good. But […] Read more…
Back when I was in college we used to have awesome desserts in the cafeteria made by a friend of mine who worked in the kitchen. Paula made these awesome bars that had to be six inches tall and piled with caramel, oatmeal clusters and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The official name for these bars is […] Read more…
Guest post from contributor Jen from A Heart for My Home. I know that many people like to eat cabbage on the first day of January. This recipe I am about to share is so yummy I am sure you will want to eat more than just at the beginning of a new year. It […] Read more…
A small kitchen, a hot oven, a dangerously powerful mixer…not exactly the place for a small child, right? Actually, it’s exactly the place! Baking with your children is something that can not only bring joy to all of you, but also teaches children skills like measuring, counting, the science of where their food comes from, how […] Read more…
I am so excited to have two contributors at The Purposeful Mom! This week Jennifer from A Heart for My Home will be sharing a delicious fall recipe for her first monthly post! It’s officially Fall time now and for me it’s the time to start baking all things apple and pumpkin. This year I […] Read more…
Guest post from Kristen Hamilton: Perhaps some of you have seen the recipe floating around Pinterest this time of year for 3 ingredient pumpkin spice cookies. They looked so easy and delicious. Just one problem…I can’t eat wheat. So I set about reformulating the recipe to be gluten free. It takes more than 3 ingredients […] Read more…
Here’s a super simple recipe, perfect for using any kind of summer berry that is in season right now! You can use one type of berry or a combination you love! These popsicles can be made by even the littlest kitchen helper! Read the recipe in my contributor post over at Motherhood on a Dime! Read more…
photo credit Richard Smith/Flickr Mmm….berries. Yes, it’s that time of year, but only for a little while longer! Pick up some strawberries, blueberries and any other berry you like while they’re still in season {see my fool-proof tip for keeping berries from getting moldy} and make some of these delicious dishes! Just click on each […] Read more…
Is homemade pizza really cheaper than store-bought? Does take much more effort to make? Yes. And No. When I was really sick with this pregnancy, we bought all our pizza. On average, a decent pizza cost $6.50 because I didn’t have enough energy to look around for good deals. Even with a good deal, the […] Read more…
Last winter, my mom served a really delicious salad that I’ve made several times since. My kids love it, and even my 20 month old will eat some of it (he usually just plays with the lettuce, but hopefully that will change). While it’s great to use lettuce that’s fresh from the garden and apples […] Read more…
Last year when I first started being a “committed” blogger :) I posted this very simple three-ingredient recipe for homemade cocoa mix. I tinkered with my photo and thought I’d share it again since many of you were not readers at this time last year! Thanks for being here and I hope you enjoy this […] Read more…
I have a confession to make. I don’t really like pumpkin. Or squash. {I know, it’s sad.} At least, I don’t like them by themselves. But pair pumpkin with chocolate chips and I’ll gladly eat it right up ;) Maybe you’re like this too, or maybe it’s your kids who aren’t big fans. Either way, […] Read more…
I stood in front of the open freezer door, letting the chilly air escape as I wracked my brain for a meal that used either chicken, beef or tilapia fillets. You see, it wasn’t that I didn’t have any food in the house, I just didn’t know what to make with it! This is a […] Read more…
Is that a long enough name for you? :) I’ve had this recipe in my recipe folder for a long time! It caught my eye because I have a love for all things flax. I finally tried in a few weeks ago and then made some tweaks of my own this past Saturday. Not only […] Read more…
While craftiness is not my strong point, I enjoy trying fun kid snacks that I find on Pinterest, the internet or in magazines. In a recent issue of Family Fun magazine, I saw an octopus made out of fruit! It’s a snack that’s healthy with a little bit of sweetness–my favorite ;) I actually thought […] Read more…
Today, I’m pleased to bring you a guest post from my friend Ashley at This Southern Girl’s Heart. Hello from the South! Its summer, and I’m always looking for wonderfully delicious summer recipes that are easy! My husband and girls love strawberries, so when I thought about what I was going to guest post about- […] Read more…
I must say that I am a berry lover. Easy to prepare, deliciously sweet, healthy, and my kids eat them by the handful….what more can I say? But I must admit that I am sad because berries don’t have a long growing season up north, so I have to make them last through the winter […] Read more…
Yesterday, I was feeling bored with our lunch options. I’m not overly creative in the food department {although I do manage to make Apple, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches on occasion.} I see all sorts of cute things you can do with food on Pinterest, using cookie cutters, shapes and the like and I think, […] Read more…
Who doesn’t like granola? {If you don’t, you probably aren’t reading this post :) } Chewy or crunchy, it’s perfect on yogurt, applesauce, as cereal or just by the handful. Easy Homemade Granola 3 cups old fashioned oats 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp […] Read more…
Do you like rhubarb? Well, today’s your lucky day! :) The rhubarb patch will soon be ready to pick and so I used up some that was frozen from last year to make Springtime Rhubarb Crumble Pie! I originally found this recipe in a church cookbook but I made some changes to make it a […] Read more…