How to Pit and Freeze Sweet Cherries & 18 Unique Cherry Recipes
By Emily McClements, Contributing Writer One of our family’s most favorite things to do in the summer is to visit local U-pick farms and spend the day enjoying the beauty and bounty of God’s creation....
View Article11 Fresh and Unique Green Salad Recipes
By Beth Ricci, Contributing Writer There’s just something so right about a fresh, in-season, mouth-watering green salad in the summer, don’t you think? I was raised by a mother who believed in eating...
View ArticleCure Coughs Naturally {& 30 Other Home Remedies}
By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer I’ve never been a fan of medications. Over the counter or prescribed … it doesn’t matter. After being prescribed antibiotics for a good two years of my...
View ArticleCelebrate Fall with 35 Favorite GF Pumpkin Recipes
By Kelly Smith, Contributing Writer Pumpkin and I have had a great relationship ever since I first met this handsome “gourd.” I remember picking out my first plump round pumpkin as a preschooler and...
View ArticleCinnamon Apple Salad Recipe: A Perfect Holiday Side Dish
By Emily McClements, Contributing Writer My mom is a great cook. She grew up on a farm in Northwestern Ohio with vegetables from the garden, fruit from their fruit trees, fresh milk from their cow...
View Article3 Easy-to-Make Centerpieces Under $5
By Andrea Green, Contributing Writer With the holidays right around the corner, many of us will be hosting friends and family for dinners, desserts, games, and festivities. Dressing up the table for...
View ArticleMaple Glazed Pumpkin Donuts (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)
By Kelly Smith, Contributing Writer Mmm, pumpkin donuts! The aroma of sweet pumpkin pie spices filling the air with subtle maple syrup undertones is enough to wake even the sleepiest sleepy heads in...
View ArticleFrugal Real Food Thanksgiving Menu + Stress-free Cooking Timeline
Guest post by Tiffany Crumbs I’ll be the first to admit — this is the time of year when we typically throw caution out the window. We toss aside “healthy” recipes and reach for the shortening and corn...
View Article10 Ideas for Celebrating Christ at Christmas with Young Children
This post was originally published in December of 2012 but we find these suggestions to be a great list to revisit each year for inspiration and ideas as to how to introduce the holiday season to your...
View Article8 Tips for Spending Less and Giving More
By Nina Nelson, Contributing Writer A few years ago, our pastor showed a video at church that completely changed my approach to Christmas giving. The video was by a wonderful group known as Advent...
View ArticleHealthy Ways To Handle Seasons of Stress
By Jessica Smartt, Contributing Writer Are you in a busy or even difficult season of life? Are you looking for healthy ways to survive (and even thrive) during these days? Look no further for help!...
View ArticleBest Classic Eggnog – Easy, no-cook, refined sugar free
Guest post by Dena Norton Eggnog seems to be a love-hate thing. Well, starting now, it’s a love-LOVE thing. This easy, classic eggnog recipe is thick and rich, with the perfect amount of natural...
View Article20 Christ-Centered Easter Ideas For Families
By Jessica Smartt, Contributing Writer When I was little, we always attended my grandmother’s church on Good Friday. They were Lutheran, and it was a somber, holy service. (Except for the time we sang...
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