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Cowboy Salad
This scrumptious salad combines some of our favorite foods: steak, fried potatoes, avocado, ranch dressing, and fried eggs. Served over...

Sarah
Mar 18, 20182 min read
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10 Cures for a Bad Day
Ever have one of those days when life just feels harder than usual? When tempers are running high, and children are melting down, and the...

Sarah
Feb 21, 20186 min read
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Two Days in the Life of Our Homeschool (with an 8-year-old and nearly-11-year-old)
I wanted to share a snapshot of what our homeschool days are looking like right now. Because our days can vary pretty widely, I decided...

Sarah
Feb 16, 20187 min read
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Basic Pinto Beans
Pinto beans are a simple, inexpensive food that we enjoy frequently. For maximum digestibility and nutrition, pinto beans should be...

Sarah
Feb 15, 20182 min read
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Quick and Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
My family, and especially my husband, loves pizza. We make pizza with a grain-free storebought pizza crust, topped with homemade sauce...

Sarah
Feb 4, 20181 min read
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Shrimp and Coconut Curry (dairy-free : grain-free)
Have you ever had one of those meals, when visiting a friend, that you just keep drooling over for years to come? I've been drooling over...

Sarah
Jan 30, 20182 min read
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Snacking Rules
A few years ago, I banished snacking. No more snacks, ever! Well, not quite... But I was tired of having my kids sometimes eat poorly...

Sarah
Jan 26, 20183 min read
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White Rice is Healthier Than Brown Rice (and a Recipe for Nutrient-Dense White Rice)
White Rice vs. Brown Rice When my family first switched to eating a nutrient-dense diet back in 2005, we ate grains that had been...

Sarah
Jan 24, 20183 min read
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Soaked Oatmeal Porridge
I love porridge for breakfast in the winter months. It is so warm, cozy, and nutritious. Over a decade ago, when I first learned about...

Sarah
Jan 17, 20183 min read
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Top 6 Superfoods
Diet is such an important part of overall health. I'm past the days of striving for absolute dietary perfection, however I also try to...

Sarah
Jan 14, 20187 min read
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Pancakes (gluten-free)
Pancakes for breakfast on a weekend morning always feel like a special treat to me. This recipe is simple to put together and cooks up...

Sarah
Jan 6, 20182 min read
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What's Working and What's New? Our Homeschool Mid-Year Curriculum Update for 2017-18
I plan the bulk of our homeschool curriculum once a year in July, but each January it is time for our mid-year review. The whole process...

Sarah
Jan 1, 20186 min read
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Hot Cocoa Mix
With only 3 ingredients, and no unrefined sweeteners, this hot cocoa mix is great to have on-hand for the cold months. This mix, when...

Sarah
Dec 28, 20172 min read
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Falafel and Jajeek - Fried Chickpea Patties with Iraqi Yogurt Sauce (gluten-free)
As part of our ancient history studies this Fall, I am digging into foods from ancient Mesopotamia, (which is in the region that is now...

Sarah
Nov 6, 20173 min read
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Fresh Tomato Salsa
My 10-year-old daughter has been learning to cook simple meals for our family, and quesadillas are one of her favorite things to make....

Sarah
Oct 20, 20171 min read
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Bacon Cheddar Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes are usually served as a side dish, but in this recipe they are elevated into the main course. Topped with bacon, cheese,...

Sarah
Oct 17, 20173 min read
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Hash Brown and Beef Hot Dish (gluten-free)
Tater Tot Hot Dish is a popular food in the Great Lakes region of the USA. Ground beef, veggies, gravy, and cheese, topped with crispy...

Sarah
Oct 6, 20173 min read
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Writing in Our Homeschool
My Early Failures in Teaching Writing Writing was one of the subjects that I pushed too hard on, back in the early years of...

Sarah
Sep 30, 20177 min read
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King Ranch Casserole (gluten-free)
King Ranch Casserole is a classic Texas dish made with layers of chicken, peppers, and cheese. As with many regional dishes, there is...

Sarah
Aug 23, 20173 min read
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