Why kids crave a simple life

In this day & age, we tend to think that our children need to be busy. We are told that they need to fill their time with activities if we want to keep them on the “straight & narrow.” I don’t think that’s true. I think that what kids really need is time to…

Crazy Pancakes (No eggs, butter or oil)

These crazy homemade pancakes are so easy to make, and the batter contains no eggs, butter, or oil. The kids love it and no one realizes that it’s made without butter, eggs or oil. Trust me… no butter pancakes are seriously so good you won’t even notice. I even use this recipe (now) when…

Lemongrass burger and Kale Salad recipes (easy to make!)

This Lemongrass burger recipe is easy and tastes amazing! Last week, Becky and I made a great meal and I had to share it. We made lemongrass burger patties with carrot slaw and a kale salad and the best coconut oil mayo. The lemongrass flavor gave the burger a fresh taste! Even the kids…

Why To Add MORE Raw Food to Your Diet

About two summers ago, Becky and I decided we’d try a raw-food diet. We did it for three months and we both agreed that it was the best we’d ever felt. The downside was the amount of time that each meal took to prep (cutting all of those vegetables takes time!). So, we opted…

Ultimate Hawaiian Smoothie. (kids love these!)

This is one of our favorite recipes to make all year round – I try to find recipes that work in the summer and in the winter. This one is definitely it and it’s a hit for our kids, so I wanted to share it today. We make it for the boys after they get…

Crispy Grilled Asparagus

The other night we were out to eat of one of our favorite restaurants, and I had the most perfect crispy grilled asparagus. I am not the type of person that usually picks the same thing over and over again. I really try to mix it up! However, I will be back for this for…

Football Candy Call It Basket

This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, US LLC. All opinions are mine alone. #CandyCallIt I’m sure you’ve heard the quote, “Though we may be far apart, a family is always close at heart.” It holds true for our families. Becky and I both grew up in a…

FREE Christmas Coloring Sheets

As a kid, one of my favorite things to do was to draw and color. Now that I have kids, I still like to draw and color, but now I get to share it with my kids. We have recently been renting books from our local library that teach you how to draw things like…

Mixxer Community Makerspace. Make Stuff! Learn Stuff!

“This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MixxerCommunity #MakeStuffLearnStuff” Can you imagine building beds for children in need of beds? That’s exactly what happened this weekend in Winston-Salem at The Mixxer Community Makerspace. Immediately upon learning about MIXXER, I knew that I wanted to get our…

2020 Gift Guide for Him

For several years now, I’ve worked on a ‘Gift Guide for Men‘ with our sponsor, BabbleBoxx. This year’s box is one of my favorites. BabbleBoxx puts practical gifts and unique gifts together in one ‘Boxx’ to make an awesome variety of gifts. The latest BabbleBoxx gifts are perfect for everyone this year. Here’s what you’ll…

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