I am an over-committer. I say yes to everything. I say yes to anything. I say yes if it sounds fun. I say yes if it sounds boring. I say yes if I am bored. I say yes if my calendar is packed. I say yes if I think I am capable. I say yes if I think there is some shred of hope I could figure it out. And this week I hit my wall. I’ve hit my max. This morning while trying to get it all done, I had to swing back by our house to pick up something [...]
I can’t even count the number of books I’ve read since becoming a parent. My night stand used to be filled with books that challenged my soul and mind. Now they range from breastfeeding to discipline to yes, even, potty time. But there is one thing I’ve learned that books can’t tell me: Only Chris and I will know how best to raise our kids. I don’t say that to sound prideful or conceited. I certainly don’t say it because we are experts in all things parenting (or even a few things). But I have been convicted that at some [...]
These incredibly healthy, hearty, and fiber-packed homemade granola bars have become a staple in our house and pretty much my go-to breakfast and snack most days of the week. There’s a lot of versatility to the recipe, as well, so you can combine your favorite ingredients and even freeze a few batches
Cookies for breakfast? my four-year-old’s eyes lit up at the offer. The truth is, they’re healthy cookies – full of protein and fiber. I have been making this great snack since a nutritionist handed the recipe out to my 3rd grade class. It was in a packet of healthy snack recipes, and quickly became
Our cookbook is finished! I must admit, I have tried several of the recipes and they are fantastic! Chris and I have already discussed that some of them will be new staples at our house. The book turned out to be 87 pages of 192 recipes! WOW! I love it because they aren’t just recipes – they are
This was one of those discoveries when I had a craving (this time the culprit was peach cobbler), but I didn’t want to clean the kitchen for the 45th time that day. What came about was an easy, easy way to a yummy breakfast – or dessert! If you like to bake with your kids, they can prepare this
Update: The book is complete and you can still buy it by following these directions: Donate by clicking here and forward the receipt sozowomen@gmail.com (they will email you one when you donate.) We will email you back the eCookbook – full of almost 200 outstanding recipes! Since
This just might replace Spaghetti for your go-to easy meal that everyone loves. Plus, it’s in a crockpot. Meaning: You do nothing all day and it’s ready when you are! I’m also going to include the 10-min focaccia bread recipe I serve with this. Chicken ‘n Vodka Sauce over Penne Serves:
Who doesn’t like Brinner? You know, breakfast for dinner. It’s funny how a simple flip flop in routine makes for such special occasions. And, yes, our kids – heck, even us – consider brinner to be a special occasion. I was tired if buying pancake mix (especially since buying the healthier
When Daniel (our oldest) was a little over a year old, I realized that the baby stage was quickly turning into the toddler stage. My concerns were suddenly switching from: Did he eat enough fruits and veggies today? to: How do I direct this little person on the right path? I watched as his
