Although her tolerance for grains is increasing over time, I still like to make grain-free baked goods for my daughter that she can enjoy...

Ranch dressing is a staple item in our household. We use it as a salad dressing, as a dip for veggie sticks and homemade pizza, and as a...

Back when we had only one child, we had the typical yearly birthday parties with lots of presents, food, and friends.  While this was...

Those of you who've been following my blog for awhile have probably figured out that I like a lot of variety in my diet. While I would...

GAPS, Paleo, Primal Blueprint, Perfect Health Diet, Weston Price: There are so many different diets that are touted as being "the" answer...

Fruit trees are one of the easiest ways to grow our own food. Few foods can rival fruit that is fresh-picked from a tree.With very little...

by Dana Ullman, MPH Many people confuse homeopathic medicine with herbal remedies or with the broad field of alternative or natural...

Chocolate, orange, and molasses combine to make these muffins absolutely delicious.  These are our favorite muffins right now, and they...

Whether we are going to the library, hiking, or at a homeschool park day, I like to bring along a small kit of homeopathic remedies and...

Although my children and I are at home for lunch most days, lunch preparation still needs to be quick and easy. We are so busy with...

Brussels sprouts: people seem to either love them or hate them. In our house, we are split evenly between these two extremes.  My...

Circle Time was introduced as a part of our home school back in August, and it has quickly become one of my most cherished parts of our...

Let's not forget that ice cream is a superfood. As I was whipping up a batch of homemade vanilla ice cream last night, I realized I've...

I plan the bulk of our homeschooling curriculum once a year in June/July, but each December/January it is time for our mid-year review.  ...

Creamy and spicy: Gingerbread Custard Cake is a great complement to the holiday season. I developed this recipe with my husband in mind; ...

Computers, internet, iPads, TV's, video games, smart phones: in this digital age, we are immersed in technology. Over time, my family has...

Years ago when I first started using a slow cooker, I was repeatedly disappointed by overcooked, dry chicken. It took me awhile to figure...

A friend recently offered me a pumpkin muffin and I was surprised to find chocolate chips inside. I'd never had pumpkin with chocolate...

My 4-year-old son's favorite food is quiche: eggs and veggies in cheesy goodness, what's not to like?  Usually I make mushroom and...

As a special treat, my husband requested hot fudge sundaes. I was excited to develop this recipe for hot fudge sauce with simple...