It's beyond a busy week here. To make up for our craziness, I decided to make a treat that is SO SIMPLE, it even fit easily in the middle of our chaos. Fifteen minutes and done. Not lying.And I thought THIS would be a super fun Mother-son, or Mother-daughter, or Mother-anyone thing to do this week, because it is all about HUGS and KISSES. And chocolate. And we all know that those are three of the most cherished things in a mother's life. (just don't make us tell you in what order,
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Quinoa, Chickpea, Avocado Salad…
I've confessed before that I am not a good lunch mom. Lunches stump me. Bore me. I have very little interest or enthusiasm for most lunch options, at least as far as eating in my own home goes. (Take me out to lunch and I'll love you forever. But then again take me out anywhere, and....well, you know.) However, *Newsflash*. I have begun to keep a regular supply of cooked, and chilled quinoa in my fridge which, when tossed with all kinds of flavorful and healthy ingredients, make my midday
Homeschool Confessions: The Good, the Bad, and the Slightly Awkward
Well friends...You know I only post about homeschooling about once every two years, right? So bear with me while I finish what I started last week when I responded to the hottest question in the homeschool world: "What curriculum do you use?" Today, I share a quick and honest look at some of the things that stand out to me when I think of our homeschool life. Some of the stuff that us homeschoolers don't talk as much about.As homeschoolers, we tend to get super defensive (or maybe it's just
Homeschool Updates. {Part I: Curriculum.}
For a homeschool mom-blogger, I suppose I don't talk about homeschooling very much.This is probably because I really don't feel like a serious, professional, homeschool momma. There are other bloggers out there--Who share great ideas, create printables, and put together amazing curriculums. They get excited about homeschooling, and inspire me to do the same. Those are the homeschool experts. And next to them, I feel pretty lame.I homeschool for many good reasons, but I am far from the
Salted, Caramelized Banana Ice Cream
I think I'll need to start a new recipe category here just for bananas. Because man--do we ever grow bananas! We must be at the perfect altitude for bananas. Or is it longitude? Latitude? Maybe its more about annual rainfall. Or how Saturn lines up with Jupiter. Or maybe I don't know much at all, and I shouldn't blog late at night after a long and draining day. But one thing I do know: We've got a LOT of bananas around here.We don't grow quite enough bananas to set up shop at the
Diet and Body Image: How Changing my Thinking Changed my Life. Part II {a VLOG}
OK…So here I am with a follow-up video from last week. But really THIS ONE…is for EVERYONE.I think you'll agree that the concepts that I am talking about here can be applied to pretty much any area of life. It's useful stuff, and I hope you'll take the time to watch it!It was a challenge for me to wrap up so many thoughts and ideas into a short video. Obviously when I finish my writing project, you will have a chance to read a more detailed and expanded version...There is truly so
Simple Lemon Raspberry Bars
Have I mentioned that our LEMON tree has been rather...fruitful lately? Seriously friends. I think it might be time to set up camp at the Farmer's Market. Meanwhile, I'll just keep baking. These lemon raspberry bars turned out so good. I thought you might want to make them this weekend! Yes? Good! I found the basic recipe for these (except using blueberries,) at TwoPeasandtheirpod, where I knew I could find something yummy. Since I had just stocked up on raspberries, I thought I could
Easy Coconut Rice with Papaya and Pistachios
I have a theory about people... Most people fall into one of two categories: They are either of the PASTA-persuasion, or more RICE-oriented. Which one are you? I like both, but I'm definitely more of a rice girl. I LOVE rice! I prefer it mixed up with flavors and textures...Fried rice being an absolute favorite, and coconut rice being one of our family's favorite treats! We always order it at Thai restaurants. I decided it was time to make my own coconut rice, and add some tropical mix-ins