Just holding fresh juice in my hand makes me feel a little healthier and happier. It's a real feeling, and there is science to it! The brain does weird things with certain associations such as color, touch, and smell. But, of course, to receive the full benefits you need to actually drink it.
Read MoreThis is our take on the traditional gingerbread house without the sugar mess or - er, gingerbread. Gingerbread I may miss a bit, but the sugar mess I do not.
Read MoreI can hardly wrap my mind around the fact that in a matter of days we are celebrating Christmas for more reasons than one. I have a feeling this is potentially mutual for you…
Read More“Do you wonder, as you watch my face? If a wiser one, could have had my place?”
Mary - An image of God birthing the very face and presence of God for all. Is it likely she pondered if a better equipped version of herself or someone else entirely would be more fitting for the immaculate calling upon her life?
Read MoreThis Paleo Key Lime Pie recipe is straight from the delicious genius of my friend and culinary professional, Rachel Heppel. As many may know she now serves as our resident HIVEhomemade culinary consultant and specializes in making amazing recipes that serve our essential needs and/or preferences such as gluten, grain, sugar, and dairy free treats.
Read MoreThe decision to homeschool can feel like a mammoth resolution. Believe me, I know. I am not so far removed to forget, but looking back on our homeschool journey I can hardly believe we are nearing our seventh year! How is this possible? I don’t know, but I do know this. This has been one of THE BEST decisions I have ever made.
Read MoreWhen renovating a space, so much is done that transforms from a 'before' to an 'after', from new floors, paint, and textures, to furniture, decor, and placement choices, but, it's the DIY projects that I always find interesting in making a space unique.
Read MoreIf you want to make any summer meal feel a little extra special, add lemonade. It is our summer go-to refreshment, and my carrot and watermelon lemonade versions are some of my most asked for summer recipes.
Read MoreLemonade is one of my favorite childhood refreshments other than Sunny Delight. (It was an addiction.) Anticipating this summer, we thought it fun to create printable play props + signs for an easy but playfully coordinated lemonade stand party.
Read MoreSummer lends time for gathering, celebrating, and enjoying slow evenings, savory bbq, and refreshing ice cold treats. I know the warm months can be hard for some just as cold months are difficult for others, but these are the things summer is made of…
Read MoreI truly enjoy making potato salad so many ways, but this is the one that my kids, hubs, and friends ask for when planning a summer gathering.
Read MorePulled pork is one of the easiest entrees to prepare due to it's mild base yet scrumptious flavorful fat content, and it is almost never the wrong decision…
Read MoreI cannot help but feel a sense of pride when someone takes a bite of my coleslaw and utters "Wow, this is good! I never like coleslaw." Listen, in the South, there are bragging rights to coleslaw, potato salad, sweet tea, and peach cobbler. I'll take it!
Read MoreParfaits are a big hit in our household for more than one reason: they are delicious, if made right, healthy, versatile, and cold! During the summer it is so hot here in TX, therefore, a cold snack is welcome y'all!
Read MoreGardening is such an experience of the mind, heart, and senses, and I am here to encourage you that there are big and small ways to teach your children through the experience of a garden project. We have accomplished this in the simplest of forms from seedlings in Ziploc baggies + baby sprouts, to 1/2 our entire yard converted to garden space.
Read MoreSprouting seeds is not only fun (for kids and adults!), but also has numerous health benefits. I have always wanted to try my hand at sprouts, but haven't taken the time until now. It seems so easy, and due to the current spring/summer season, we are obsessed with growing. Thus, this little sprouting activity feeds our current green interests as well as our salad bowl.
Read MoreIf you are reading this, you may fall into one of 5 categories:
1. You planted a garden, and now you are obsessed and you want to know what else you can potentially plant!!!
2. You have not planted a garden, and you lament + want to know if it's too late to plant something… anything!
Read MoreBelow you will find one of my favorite dried green herb blends for you to keep on hand as it is my most requested blend to date. I use it most often on poultry in all forms, but it is fitting for pork, red-meat, and choice seafood as well.
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