finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
With Mother’s Day just four weeks away, I’m kind of impressed that I’ve got all my ducks in a row. We’re planning an excursion to the zoo — again, because it has become Jemma’s happy place. And what is Mother’s Day if it isn’t about making your babies extra happy. I mean, this day wouldn’t […]
Stale bread? Have I got a solution for you! And, it’s a yummy one! So, make a sweep of the pantry and get ready for a tasty addition to a plethora of meals. It’s time for some homemade croutons! Dice your leftover bread into crouton-size cubes and toss into a large mixing bowl. My preference […]
BONE BROTH Brought to you by Bianca from The Pierogie Mama INGREDIENTS 1 roast chicken carcass, with the yummiest meat picked off. This recipe uses all the not so yummy bits from the chicken :) Any available uncooked veggies you have (such as carrot, celery, garlic, onion scraps) 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 2 […]
Jemma has officially entered a new phase of toddler eating … picky! I’m willing that it passes soon! My sweet girl who used to inhale anything and everything has become quite opinionated about what graces her plate. There are only a few things I can count on for meal success right now and one of […]
Yay! Today kicks off the first Plentiful Pantry link-up that Amy and I are hosting! The linky will be open today through the 22nd which gives you a whole week to link up an old post or write a fresh one. Here’s a list of potential topics! For today’s Plentiful Pantry I thought I’d share […]
TACO SOUPBrought to you by Claire from The Adventures of Lactating Girl INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (14 oz) corn 1 can (14 oz) black beans 1 packet taco seasoning 4 cups beef broth DIRECTIONS […]
Oh, friends. I have made 5 loaves of this bread in the span of two weeks. Yep. That good. We’ve had it as a dinner side, base for open face sandwiches and dinner itself one random night. The original recipe is from this brilliant baker and I can’t wait to start trying out some fancy […]
February 15- 22, Amy of Amy Willa: Me, Mothering and Making It All Work and I invite you to share a post about how YOU make your pantry plentiful! In a tough economy, frugality is important to daily life, but our health and happiness is important, too! Sharing meals is important to the human experience and […]
Well hello there middle of January! How did we already find ourselves here? Slow start on the 2013 resolutions I suppose. Oops. Regardless, to keep myself accountable, here’s the list. Plan Max a special birthday. I know things between my first and second child will never be equal, but I’m doing my best to make […]
Hey there, Ree … it’s me, Gretchen, I’m one of your faraway besties. The one that you don’t really know, but would adore if you did. That’s why I make it a habit to try out your recipes, because recipe theft is the sincerest form of flattery, right? Over the last while I’ve whipped up […]
I adore having food traditions during the holidays. I know some families have candy-making days, others decorate gingerbread houses, and some host cookie exchanges or peppermint parties. Us, I guess we skip the sweets and go straight for the “real” food. Christmas Eve is all about soup and Christmas Day is celebrated with a salt-packed […]