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  • DIY - Holidays

    Heart Wall Hanging

    I have a small wall hanging that hangs inside my doorway, and I change it out between my Christmas one and every day.  I decided to make a simple heart one for Valentine’s Day.  This wall hanging took me two days to make- it could easily be finished in a…

  • Kids Crafts

    Temple Pasta Art Craft

    A couple of weeks ago, my preschool/Kindergarten class did a lesson on Jesus as a boy found in the temple.  I wanted a craft that related to the story but couldn’t find much online.  I found a drawing of a temple similar to this and decided to turn it into…

  • Recipes

    Crustless Quiche

    Ingredients: 1/4 cup onion, minced 1/2 tsp garlic, minced 2 cups fresh spinach, torn 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, diced 3 eggs 3 egg whites 1 cup shredded part-skim mozarella cheese 1/2 cup skim milk 1/4 tsp salt Dash of pepper Cooking spray   Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375* 2.…

  • DIY

    Scrappy Table Runner

    I used some of my favorite leftover material from a wall hanging to make this table runner.  I have never been a precise sewer, so making the strips uneven allows for error and gives it a cool look. Cut all of your material into blocks measuring about two inches bigger…

  • Kids Crafts

    Spring Craft- Jesus Loves Me

    Today I found myself scrambling for a craft to use in my Kindergarten class at church.  I wanted something that said “spring is here!” yet also had to do with God’s love. I drew the tulips and their letters on a piece of copy paper, then went over it in black marker. …

  • Recipes

    Protein Pancakes

    These 5-ingredient pancakes are full of protein and contain no flour! Looking for a Paleo-friendly menu item?  Maybe just a healthier version of your kid’s favorite food?  Well, here it is!  These 5-ingredient pancakes are very healthy and a great alternative to traditional pancakes.  There is a certain knack to…

  • Recipes

    Paleo-Friendly Crustless Quiche

    Paleo-Friendly Crustless Quiche 3 eggs 3 egg whites 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 cup minced green onions 2 cups fresh spinach 4-5 pieces turkey bacon, cooked and chopped 1/2 cup milk 1/4 tsp salt dash of pepper cooking spray 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Spray 9-inch pie plate…

  • DIY

    Back to School Wreath

    The base of this wreath is half of an embroidery hoop that I scored at a local thrift shop for fifty cents. This is a simple, frugal art project that makes going back to school just a little bit brighter. Directions: 1. Choose the foundation for your wreath.  If you…

  • DIY - Finances

    DIY Money Organizer

    A few months ago my family began using an envelope budgeting system.  We budgeted a set amount of money for various things, and put that money in an envelope.  After a few months of envelopes, I got tired of searching for the correct one, or losing one in my purse…

  • Recipes

    Pumpkin Paleo Cookies

    These cookies are the MVP of cookies- low fat, low cal, and no added sugar!  I love eating these for breakfast or a quick afternoon snack.   Ingredients: 1 can pumpkin 1 cup mix-ins (flaked coconut is my fav, but you could use chopped nuts, raisins, or anything else that…