When it comes to fall flavors, I have a hard time deciding between pumpkin and apple. Pumpkin chocolate chip will always be one of my favorite combinations (like in these muffins), but I can't argue with a good apple cider or apple crisp either. If you're an apple lover, these easy cinnamon apples are for you. Cinnamon ApplesServes 4-5 Ingredients: 4-5 apples (I like Gala or Pink Lady, but any kind will work)1/2 cup water2-3 tsp. cinnamon Directions: Slice apples into 8-10 … [Read more...]
Recipe: S’mores Energy Bites
Last winter, my husband found these fun mini marshmallows in the beverage section at Target, near all of the hot cocoa packets. (They're like these, but you can probably find them cheaper in store.) Since we generally make our own hot chocolate, these were a fun addition. But we had some left over, and I wanted to switch up our normal energy bites with something new. Enter the S'mores Energy Bites. To really make it taste like a s'more, I crushed up a few graham crackers, added some … [Read more...]
Pajama Tuesdays
On Mondays, we do grocery shopping. On Wednesdays, we go to the library. And on Tuesdays, we wear pajamas. My children know this now. If we happen to have something scheduled on a Tuesday, they gasp and say, "But Mom, that means you have to get dressed!" We didn't always do things this way. But for this current season of life, Pajama Tuesday is a must. You see, I am an introvert. In simple terms, that means that I recharge by being alone. And let me tell you, as a homeschooling … [Read more...]
Recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread
I'm a big fan of baked goods. If you've been here for any amount of time, you know that's probably an understatement. Whether it's muffins or cookies or brownies, I love them all. And being gluten free doesn't have to mean giving up all those yummy baked goods. It just means getting a little creative sometimes. This recipe came about because I had some extra zucchini that needed to be used up. Sometimes I turn to Grandma Winter's Pumpkin Zucchini Bread, but I didn't have any … [Read more...]
Grocery Breakdown: March 2019
I feel like I'm finally getting into the groove of shopping and planning here. By "here" I mean in this actual town, and with the current schedule and types of food that we're eating, although that's constantly changing, and the kids' appetites keep increasing. I can definitely see a summer project being figuring out more ways to save on groceries as we need larger amounts of things! Friday, March 1: Target $6.16 We were out and about, and grabbed a couple things. Jesse needed … [Read more...]