A lot can change in 48 hours. (Understatement of the year.) But let's back up for a moment... It's 2006. We don't have kids yet. Chris works as a professional audio-visual tech, but he doesn't want to do it forever. He loves aviation, so plans are made to go into the air traffic … [Read more...] about An Unexpectedly Life-Changing Road Trip (Our Big Family News)
Archives for July 2015
Be a Warrior, Not a Worrier
By contributing writer Alexandra Maul of Made to Glow “Be a warrior, not a worrier.” I came across that quote while on a 5-hour plane delay on route to facilitate and present at a high-pressure business meeting. I was already very nervous, overworked, and exhausted from long … [Read more...] about Be a Warrior, Not a Worrier
10 Tips For Camping With Young Kids
Guest post by Christie Warren of Fruitful Fellowship I just got home from a fantastic camping weekend with my family, and thought I would share a few pointers my husband and I have picked up over the years through trial-and-error and advice from friends. Camping with young children … [Read more...] about 10 Tips For Camping With Young Kids
Blueberry Spinach Muffin Recipe
Contributor post by Erin Long of Home & Grace Veggies. I will go to great lengths to get them into my kids, especially for breakfast. I pretty much feel like Super Mom if I can get a serving of vegetables into my kids' tummies before 9 am. Seriously, what more do I need to do … [Read more...] about Blueberry Spinach Muffin Recipe
DIY Scrub and Lotion for Keratosis Pilaris (“Chicken Skin”)
Guest post by Cheyenne Bell of Girl v. The World As a girl, I remember being dismayed by the appearance of small white bumps that appeared on the back of my arms and wouldn't go away for anything. At the time, I didn't know what it was, but now I know I was battling keratosis … [Read more...] about DIY Scrub and Lotion for Keratosis Pilaris (“Chicken Skin”)
The Importance of Protein with Breakfast (& my current fave way to get it)
Thanks to Friendship Dairies Super-Duper Totally Fantastic Superfood Mix-In Sweepstakes for sponsoring this conversation! One might say that I'm a bit breakfast-obsessed. (It's true.) I can see a striking difference in my energy levels throughout the day when I eat a … [Read more...] about The Importance of Protein with Breakfast (& my current fave way to get it)
8 Reasons Our Family Goes To The Farmer’s Market Every Week
Guest post by Molly Madonna Kehrer I don’t remember exactly when I fell in love with our local farmer’s market, but ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you where to find me on a Wednesday morning. I can’t help it. Once mid-May rolls around (and straight through the fall), it’s … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons Our Family Goes To The Farmer’s Market Every Week
30 Crowd-Pleasing and Healthy Potluck Salads
I like to party. And by 'party', I mean eat amazing salads while binge-watching The Good Wife on the couch with hubs. If you're new around here, you should know that I get unreasonably excited by good food, and salads are my nirvana. I don't get to make them nearly often … [Read more...] about 30 Crowd-Pleasing and Healthy Potluck Salads
DIY Calendula-Infused Shea Butter Salve
Guest post by Virginia Miner Long ago I parted ways with most store-bought lotion and baby products, and this salve does the job of many products quite nicely. This shea butter-based lotion is infused with the incredible properties of the plantain and calendula plants, and is … [Read more...] about DIY Calendula-Infused Shea Butter Salve