In celebrating Christmas intentionally, this year I've been making an effort to make and buy handmade gifts. Gifts made by hand are more meaningful and thoughtful. Even if you can't make the gifts yourself, when you buy something handmade, you are supporting an artist and getting a one of a kind gift that can't be replicated. Now that's an intentional gift bought with love. One of my favorite websites to purchase handmade gifts or find inspiration to make my own is etsy. I get blown ... continue reading...
Lacto-Fermented Mango, Peanut Butter, and Chutney Spiced Smoothie
I'm over at Keeper of the Home today. My post is called, This Christmas, Give the Gift of Nutrition Through Fermentation. In it I share my idea of gifting homemade fermented fruit chutney and yogurt as Christmas gifts. I thought to round out a gift basket it would be great to include Wardeh Harmon's (GNOWFGLINS) book, The Complete Idiot's Guide To Fermenting Foods. Isn't that a neat idea? It would be a super easy way to introduce your loved ones to fermented foods and give them ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, #123
It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Whichever blog that you choose to link up your post, it will show up on all 4 sites! As a reminder, this blog hop is a way to share with many people your posts on what you are doing to live a simple life. Whether that's gardening, raising urban chickens, homeschooling, sewing, making your own deodorant, or cleaning supplies... we want to know about it! If you're into ... continue reading...
What is Advent? This Year, Let’s Celebrate Christmas Intentionally.
My kids are eagerly awaiting Christmas day. Right now, all they can think about are the toys they'll be receiving. In order to build on that anticipation and celebrate our Christmas season intentionally, we'll be observing advent this year. Growing up, advent wasn't a tradition in my home so I never knew what it was or the meaning behind it. Over the years I've seen many different people speak about advent and most recently, pinterest has been brimming with advent calendars. I figured ... continue reading...
Maple Cranberry Sweet Potatoes
One thing I've learned about hosting Holiday meals is that people either love or hate sweet potatoes. I fall into the love camp; however, I'm not fond of the traditional sweet potatoes layered with sugar and marshmallows. Instead, I prefer to actually taste the sweet potato. Soft and silky with a hint of Earthiness. This recipe lets the sweet potato shine and is brightened up with fresh cranberries that adds a bit of tartness. If you've never cooked with fresh cranberries before, ... continue reading...
