Archive for November 2012
Decorating a Minimalist Christmas Tree
Earlier in the week, I talked to you about the importance of traditions during the holidays. (Click here to read about Finding Belonging and Community Through Actions Rather than Things) Our first Christmas tradition is getting a tree. That means hiking up in the mountains and finding the perfect tree: I like them sparse (or…
Read MoreApple Date Snacks
All my kids love Larabars and I try to keep them handy for trips or long errand days, we love experimenting and making different flavors! We also like them bite-sized. Apple Date Snacks Ingredients: 2 cups pitted dates 1 cup crispy walnuts “I love them good!” 1 cup dried apple pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon…
Read MoreFinding Belonging and Community Through Actions Rather Than Things
Growing up I knew what to expect during the holidays. Each special day was spent at my grandmother’s farm house in the country. Thanksgiving had homemade stuffing, raisin rye bread, turkey and enough mashed potatoes we could all eat potato pancakes for at least a week after. The adults sat and visited on the olive green…
Read More15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Clutter-Free Gift Guide – This gift guide is a compilation of all the gift lists published on the blog, from toddlers to grandparents and everyone in between. Clutter-free and toy-free ideas. Click here to get this 33-page PDF for $5. With the holidays right around the corner, many of us are turning our thoughts into…
Read MoreMaple Cream Coffee
I know I just shared a recipe for hot buttered coffee last week- but I love coffee, and thinking about coffee recipes made me want to share all my coffee recipes… so you may see quite a few more before the year is over! This is my typical every day cup of coffee. I get…
Read MoreHot Buttered Coffee
Coffee. Yum. Butter. Oh yes. Together? Wedded bliss. So… I’m a coffee snob. Coffee should be amazing, not just an avenue to get caffeine. Being in the middle of Montana definitely has it’s downfalls and there really isn’t much for options when trying to purchase local food. But we do have some amazing coffee. I’ve…
Read MoreEasy Honey Caramel (GAPS legal)
MMMMM Caramel. We have 2 favorite ways to eat this… so far. Over the top of coconut flour vanilla cake and on crispy pecans with a sprinkle of Celtic sea salt. I have no doubt it’s going to be delicious on ice cream… Oh and in coffee… And on granny smith apples… Oh yes, the possibilities… Easy Honey…
Read MorePeanut Butter Bites
Looking for a way to increase your coconut oil intake? These are delicious!! I leave some in the freezer and nibble on them all day. No need to feel guilty about this candy- for the health benefits of coconut oil, most coconut oil sites recommend eating about 3 tablespoons a day. Peanut Butter Bites Ingredients:…
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