Joyful, Healthy Living

" My kid thinks he knows everything! " " My parents don't understand me. " " Why won't my teen listen to me? " The adolescent and teen years often come with lots of frustration for both kids and parents. Communications can become strained, attitudes can become negative, and relationships can become damaged. My kids are 18yo and 15yo right now. I'm by no means an expert on this, but I've learned much over the last few years and want to share it with you. Hopefully, this will

My kids love Halloween: pumpkin carving, costumes, and trick-or-treating. Over the years, we've used the following methods to make sure the kids don't have Halloween candy overload. If you want to try out any of these methods, make sure you talk with your kids in advance of Halloween so they know what to expect. Non-Edible Treats In advance of Halloween, I've bought a few small items that my kids will enjoy, such as small puzzles, coloring books, animal figurines, and eve

Here's a kid-approved recipe for Einkorn Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins. Why Einkorn? My family switched to Einkorn wheat flour 12+ years ago. Einkorn is an ancient variety of wheat that has never been hybridized; as such it is naturally lower in gluten and higher in protein than modern wheat. Some people who have sensitivities to gluten in modern wheat can actually consume Einkorn with no problems . This recipe for Einkorn Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins uses Einkorn all-pu

Every Fall, I start thinking of all the ways I can use pumpkin: pumpkin chocolate chip muffins , pumpkin pie , pumpkin cookies ! My husband still generally eats grain-free, so this recipe for Pumpkin Custard Cake is for him, especially. This grain-free recipe is loaded with eggs and healthy fats. We enjoy this recipe for breakfast, brunch, or topped with whipped cream for a special dessert. This is spiced just like pumpkin pie, so it's a wonderful grain-free stand-in for the

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