It's that time of year again. A time when I put pen to paper and make plans for the new year and meditate on my one-word. A word that I try to carry with me through the entire year. Last year, my one-word was optimism. In looking back and reflecting on 2017, especially during the time of my Mami's diagnosis and soon passing, optimism was all I had. I clung to it, with fists clenched tight. Although the Lord had other plans, He kept reassuring me that with an optimistic heart, fueled by ... continue reading...
An Advent Book List for Children, 2017
This has become one of my favorite posts of the year to write, An Advent Book List for Children. This is the post where I share with you what books I've selected for our season in Advent, the 24 days leading to Christmas. You can check out my 2015 Advent book list here, and my 2016 Advent book list here. Before our season in Advent starts, I like to make sure our December calendar is clear by only committing to a few events. Our days can be filled quite quickly with many parties and ... continue reading...
Whole Wheat Einkorn Banana Bread – Honey Sweetened
Two of my favorite ways to use ripe bananas are in double chocolate chip banana muffins and whole wheat einkorn banana bread. I generally bake my family a batch of muffins or sweet bread per week. For a busy homeschooling family like mine, it allows for quick breakfasts on the go! ... continue reading...
Upside-Down Einkorn Apple Muffins
Upside-down einkorn apple muffins have quickly become one of my family's favorite treats to eat during this season. They're made with einkorn flour and gently sweetened using honey and applesauce in the batter and a bit of coconut palm sugar in the caramelized apple topping. Since I've started healing my gut under the care of a functional medical doctor, I've been pleased that I've had no problems digesting einkorn. As I've shared before, einkorn is an ancient grain with 30% more protein than ... continue reading...
Saying Goodbye to my Mami
A month ago I found myself sitting at a coffee shop writing a post about how functional medicine is making me well again. After a long summer, in and out of doctor's appointments and finding healing through functional medicine, I never suspected that my Mami was dealing with health issues of her own. My Mami has always been a strong, healthy woman that when her back started giving her problems a few weeks prior, I never considered that it was more than just a backache. That backache; however, ... continue reading...
