My daughter and I made this chocolate custard one evening to bring to a friend’s the following evening. The next morning, my daughter’s bright face came down the stairs excitedly declaring, “Chocolate custard for breakfast!” I covered my laugh and reminded her we made it […]

Have allergies? Consider making this herbal drink: Nettle Lemonade or Nettle-ade. To combat seasonal allergy symptoms, nettle leaf, lemon and honey all combine together in this delicious, amber lemonade. Nettle leaf acts as an anti-inflammatory and contains quercetin. Quercetin is an antihistamine, making it a […]

Mom, You are a Lightship. This post is for the moms who have heard the lie that they are insignificant and what they do doesn’t matter. You do matter and you light the way for your children. As a mom, your work is important. We read Lightship […]

While writing a story, my daughter asked how to spell “dessert” so I explained the age-old trick of remembering that “dessert” contains two “S”es (instead of one like the word “desert”) because you always want more than one serving of dessert! Especially when it comes […]

What if you could eat and enjoy a waffle that was healthy, sweetened only with fruits and high in protein? The word waffle can conjure up pictures of fluffy, golden pockets laden with syrup and butter or cardboard-tasting toaster waffles grabbed from the freezer. These […]

After a traipse through white curtains of snow, noses and ears pink, I have found nothing thaws our cold bodies like my soothing hot carob chocolate. There is always a sort of urgency as the hot chocolate warms on the stove. Damp snow clothes are […]

Welcome to the circulating blog tour and giveaway for The Searchers series of middle grade historical fiction by Bertha Schwartz, hosted by JustRead tours! ABOUT THE BOOK Sarah’s Search for Treasure (Searchers #3) by  Bertha Schwartz Publisher: Ambassador International Release Date: December 1, 2018 Genre: Middle […]

Elderberry syrup isn’t just for immunity shots when you are sick! Consuming elderberry can help boost your immunity and give you vital nutrients any day of the year. Elderberry has much to offer, particularly through the cold months (months both actually cold and plagued with […]

Turmeric is a wonderful spice but there are more ways than one to utilize this vibrant orange root! My most recent way is this Turmeric Undereye DIY cream. This wonderful DIY contains only four ingredients and is a cinch to make in less than half an […]

There are many reasons to read. We can read to learn or build connections or have fun. Reading can invite us to new thoughts or ideas, nourish our imagination, and refresh our spirits. Reading as a family helps us build a better connection with each other […]