Finding Grace-Filled Confidence in the Chaos
Made with fresh blueberries and lemon zest, this Blueberry Breakfast Bake recipe is the perfect breakfast treat to bring to a special occasion or just enjoy with your family! The first time I made this blueberry cake was when I came across the recipe over ten years ago in a “recipe roundup” on the internet. […] Read more…
When I was little and all of the cousins were gathered together at my grandparents’ farm for the Easter holiday, we loved dyeing eggs and getting up to find them in the morning (we also got to hunt for plastic eggs filled with candy)! One of the snacks my grandma would always make with us […] Read more…
Back in the days 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 amazing bars that had to be six inches tall and piled with a creamy caramel layer, oatmeal clusters, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Alas, […] Read more…
Try this simple and delicious Raspberry Rhubarb Jam recipe made without pectin and less sugar than regular recipes! This is a recipe that is made quickly and easily, even if you don’t have a lot of jam-making experience! A few years ago, I posted a recipe for Strawberry-Rhubarb freezer jam that my Grandma Rosemary made yearly when I was […] Read more…
My kids love smoothies! One of their favorites is this kid-friendly Peanut Butter and Banana Green Smoothie – it’s a great source of protein without protein powder, for breakfast or anytime! Seriously, I love smoothies. There are so many different ways you can make them. I started having a smoothie for breakfast about four years […] 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…
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…
If you need to make donuts without milk, these homemade glazed donuts are the perfect breakfast treat for your family! 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 […] 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…
Try this easy, family-friendly recipe for colorful winter tossed salad made with Italian blend lettuce, oranges, apples, craisins, almonds and shredded cheese! We often make New Year’s resolutions, and for a lot of people (including myself) one of those is getting healthy. One of the concepts of healthy eating, to me, means including as many […] Read more…
This year I must admit I’m not doing a whole lot of DIY Christmas gifts, with the exception of my Three-Ingredient Hot Cocoa Mix. But last year, I was looking for a unique and classy gift to give to some good friends. I came across a blog post at Kojo Designs that gave me the […] 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…
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 cinnamon […] Read more…
Try this Rhubarb Crumble Pie in the spring or summer! The crust is made with oatmeal and you can make it gluten-free by substituting regular flour with gluten-free oat flour! Enjoy! Do you like rhubarb? Well, today’s your lucky day! :) Our rhubarb patch will soon be ready to pick and so I used up […] Read more…
Wondering how to make taco soup in a crock pot? It’s really easy and makes for a great hands-off meal for busy days! Crock-Pot Taco Soup is one of our very favorite recipes and it’s so simple, even my three-year-old daughter can assemble it in the crock-pot. ;) It’s quick and easy and even my […] Read more…