My Spontaneous Freezer Cooking Day

freezer cooking day

Do you ever have one of those days? The one where you don't know how you're going to make it through the rest of the day. It's only 9 am, yet you can already tell it's going to be one of those days. By lunch time you're counting the minutes until bedtime. Make that seconds. That was my day today. They don't happen often, but when they do, yuck. I think it's PMS. TMI? Honestly, this particular hormone phase is now foreign to me. I have been carrying and/or nursing children for the last decade, which I think has kept my hormones pretty steady.  Now, let the fun begin:-) By 1:00 I realized ... continue reading...

The Joy of Cooking…or NOT.

What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking

I came to a realization today. I don’t like to cook. I could almost cry just writing that. I want to like to cook. I see it as an extension of taking care of my family, something I’d very much like to succeed in! I’ve always loved to bake, even as a small girl. Cooking, not as much. 10 years ago, I likely would have said that I enjoy cooking. 5 children and multiple food allergies later, I feel differently.... Come on over to My Joy-Filled Life to catch my guest post. I want to tell you why I don't like cooking and what I do about it! ... continue reading...

15 Gluten-Free Pumpkin Recipes

pumpkin recipes

A pumpkin bread recipe just showed up in my Pinterest feed. What? Already? I'm going to cling to August right down to the very last minute of hot, summer sunshine. But, inexplicably, I now have a pumpkin craving. Well, it's always good to be prepared. I think we should gather up a few new recipes to have on hand for fall. Sound good? I thought so too! Let's go! Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cornbread White Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Streusel Bars Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Pumpkin Peanut Butter Oatmeal ... continue reading...

Buckwheat Buttermilk Pancakes

Buckwheat Pancakes

I have, for as long as I can remember, LOVED buckwheat pancakes. I've decided that my affinity is genetic, passed down from my mom. Either that or I must have had mature tastebuds that led me to love this hearty, nutty grain at such a young age. Most likely? It was the maple syrup. I still love maple syrup and one of my favorite new ways to eat it is over these delicious buckwheat pancakes.  Did you know that buckwheat does not actually contain wheat?  That means that these are the perfect gluten-free breakfast! I do love a good bulleted list, so let me break down all of the reasons I adore ... continue reading...

Top 10 Homeschool Helps – Student Edition

homeschool helps

We started school last week! The excitement level ranges from euphoric to resigned, in direct correlation to the ages of my children. With the youngest, of course, being the most excited. I love that the little ones are so excited. Now if I could just figure out a way to harness that excitement and pass it along to my 5th grader. If I figure it out I'll let you know. If you've figured it out, please, let me know. I love school supplies, always have. Here is a little round-up of the supplies that help our homeschool run smoothly on a daily basis. 1. Ticonderoga Pencils - lots of them. I ... continue reading...