We recently started using a vegan protein powder*. Here’s an excerpt from the company’s description: “… convenient, completely vegan-friendly, and delicious weight management shake mix that provides essential nutrients and only 47 calories per serving. Blended with nonfat dairy; almond, rice or soy milk, or water, [it] can be used as part of a weight-loss strategy of […]
<- – -begin soapbox- – -> “I don’t know what to do, my child is threatening to kill herself.” “It’s so bizarre, my child is toileting everywhere but in the toilet. He’s 9.” “I don’t know how much more I can take. The rages don’t seem to be getting better, and I’m exhausted.” “I have […]
Follow my blog with Bloglovin One of the foods we miss the most since going grain-free is pizza. We did find a quinoa crust recipe that we indulge in, but Grace came up with a completely grain-free alternative recently…the pizza egg. Basically you make an omelet and top it with sauce and cheese. We’ve found the […]
I’ll just get this out there. We’re one of those families who wishes there was no official stance on the age one could start Challenge. That being said, it wasn’t a deal breaker for us, and we’re making lemonade from our lemons. CC has an official blog post on what a sixth grader could do […]
“How do you do it all?” There’s a philosophical answer to this question that has to do with the fact that for some reason God made me a high energy person who thrives on activity and busyness. Before you wish you were wired like that, you can pyscho-analyze all the reasons I am insecure with […]
For years, Patrick has been talking about his pipe dream to open a coffee shop. I fully agreed it sounded like a blast but never saw it coming to fruition until retirement…at least. Almost 4 years ago, we met a family that’s as crazy as we are. When they heard about our coffee shop dreams, […]
Food is one of the hot topics that comes up often on adoption forums and in support groups. Because kids from hard places often need control to feel safe (remember that ‘feel’ is different than ‘be’), it’s important to pick and choose your battles. If a family does not choose to let their child(ren) feel […]
At the beginning of last year, we started our cycle with a couple weeks of medieval history. Mia is such a great kid to have around for so many reasons–one of which is her enthusiasm for learning and doing whatever project I throw down the pike with a smile. She designed and decorated this castle […]