My kids love Halloween: pumpkin carving, costumes, and trick-or-treating. Over the years, we've used the following methods to make sure...

I've noticed lately that my family has been eating more sweets over time. Nothing totally out of control or obsessive, but nonetheless...

My garden produced abundant acorn squash this year, so I've been experimenting with different ways to prepare it (besides the classic way...

Since my husband still feels better when he avoids eating grains, I've developed a new grain-free sandwich bread recipe. My previous...

I've written previously about the number one tip for optimizing breastmilk production. However, when that doesn't work, there are...

Currently, my favorite quick lunch is the Avocado and Tomato Salsa Bowl. This simple recipe requires no cooking and comes together in...

If I could recommend just one daily routine for families, it would be Quiet Time. Being able to stay home with our kids is a true...

I used to cook bacon the "normal" way: on the stovetop in a skillet, splattering bacon grease all over myself and the stove. Years ago,...

Mushrooms sauteed in butter, with garlic and green onions: this simple side dish cooks up quickly and complements many different meals. I...

This recipe for Scallops Scampi is simple and delicious! The scallops are quickly pan -seared, and then seasoned with butter, garlic,...

Crunchy, salty, sweet, and spicy: my family has been enjoying this Ginger and Dark Trail Mix recipe for a few months now. This recipe is...

Nuts can be part of a healthy diet, but they do require some preparation in order to optimize their nutrition. All nuts contain phytic...

2022 UPDATE: A few more books were added to this list for older kids based on our most recent exploration of the human body. My children...

We homeschool year-round, but each August we officially start our new school year. It is a fun and exciting time when we dive into our...

Last school year, my kids and I embarked upon a year-long study of ancient history. Rather than focusing on memorization of dates and...

My eldest child had colic when she was a baby. She would cry for hours every day, and it seemed like nothing we could do would help. If...

Mildly sweet, rich lemon cookies: this simple recipe has only a few ingredients and is easy to make. These cookies are made with Einkorn...

Like many others, both of my kids started whining when they were toddlers. It always bothered me when they whined. I tried the usual "ask...

As summer marches on, there is an abundance of local zucchini available. Zucchini's mild neutral flavor makes it work equally well in...

Spaghetti is a convenient food that we eat occasionally, usually with zucchini noodles, black bean noodles or bean threads since some...