Get it? Like Wheat Thins, only Spelt. Spelt is the original wheat used for hundreds of years until the early 1900s when some farmers/engineers got the idea to make a new wheat that would produce more grain per stalk. Saving money was vital, hence the Great Depression. The only problem is, they didn't realize how … [Read more...]
Weekend Fun
We started out the weekend with Kevin's Birthday week celebration! Who brings brown rice and vegetables to Panda Express?? We do! Kevin LOVES Chinese food and usually likes the authentic stuff, but we were in a hurry to see Brave so we needed a quick fix. When we got home, … [Read more...]
Just us hangin’ out.
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A BREAK EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE AND SPEND TIME OUTSIDE WITH YOUR KID. First be sure to get some homemade ice cream going. The lid on this thing would NOT stay on, but no worries, I've got a Kevin to fix that. "Hey Mom, let me show you something. Every time I sit right here on the … [Read more...]
How to make a Clock out of Pallet Wood (DaNelle style)
Step 1 - Get a pallet. Rip all the boards off while you curse 50 times. And by "curse", I mean say "mother!" and that's it.Step 2 - Trace a circle on the boards then cut with a scroll saw. Feel awesome that you know how to cut with a scroll saw.Step 3 - Make stencil letters with your vinyl machine, then lightly paint the letters so it looks … [Read more...]
My Back’s Back Story
I think I'm well overdue for some self-pity. Poor, poor me. And my poor back. I've tried to stay positive but I've had it! Let's start from the beginning, shall we? {August 2002} - Newly married & in Nursing School, woke up one morning CROOKED, bent to the left. I didn't know what the heck was wrong but it made … [Read more...]
Summer means Cabin Fun!
We were able to take a quick trip to the cabin last weekend. I made some more "poptarts" from the recipe posted on the blog HERE, but they were so rich so this time I used this recipe HERE for the crust. It's much healthier. In the green tupperware were some carob brownies I tried to make but they were way too sweet. In an effort to use up all … [Read more...]
Lazy Sundays
Sundays are the best. Especially when the weather is perfect and a train rolls by just slow enough to beat in a race. We got to hear funny stories from our neighbor & previous owner about Penny the chicken. How she would run to greet him in the morning and lay an egg on a chair next to him. … [Read more...]
Simple Fajita Salad
I use the word 'simple' a lot when I post recipes, don't I? Well I don't care 'cause this salad is the bomb diggity, yo. Mmmmmm I love me some fajitas. I basically inhale this thing. Lunch is always hard for me because I want something satisfying AND healthy. Well, this thing is both. It's super fast and the best thing is it makes it's own … [Read more...]
Thirty-freakin-one
For my birthday this year I wanted just one thing. To find someone or something to fix my chronic dizziness. I know, sounds kind of a sad b-day present. But when you deal with something so debilitating for so long, fixing it ends up being all you care about. Since Kevin can't really give me the magic solution right away, … [Read more...]
de·fin·ing our·selves
We live in a world of definition. We can't help it. We HAVE to define ourselves. And I think, as mothers, we feel the urge to hurry up and jump on a side. Yes, mother's are the worst. I only breastfeed. I only formula feed. Babywise is all we do. I only do on-demand feeding. I only eat … [Read more...]
Baby Animals…and more baby animals.
Baby animals are here! They sure threw me for a loop. Let's see if you can catch up. We have 3 goats (Lacey, Angel and Polly) And we have 1 sheep (Paula) First I thought Lacey (one of our goats) was due any day. I watched and waited and woke up in the middle of the night numerous times to check on that dang goat. The … [Read more...]
A Simple Granola Recipe
This isn't some fancy-shmancy granola. It's simple. It's cheap. It's sweet, salty & crunchy with a hint of vanilla. It's great for breakfast, snacks, yogurt. Kevin takes a cup and scoops some out for his drive to work in the wee hours. I don't add any nuts, seeds, dried fruit or coconut flakes. The main … [Read more...]
A Whole Foods List
I get asked a lot about what it is we actually eat. Well, here you have it! We really try to stick to these on the list and it has really helped me maintain my weight loss and I think prevented us from getting any colds or flus or stomach bugs this school year. Health, in my opinion is more important than being skinny (but it … [Read more...]
An easy way to get in your veggies
Like my new blog name? Pretty dern clever, eh? Yeah, prolly it'll be even MORE clever when I actually have a garden. So, I wanted to show how we get in our veggies. It's quick. Easy. Healthy. We've been doing this for years, literally years. The kids are so used to pulling this out at lunch and dinner it is a … [Read more...]
Certified for Foster Care!
We did it! We sat through 30 hours of training to become Foster Parents. 10 WHOLE weeks of classes. And up until the 10th week, we struggled with the decision to OFFICIALLY become straight-up Foster parents. We took the classes because it makes it easier for us adopt through the state if we are … [Read more...]
Healthy Fudgesicles
Got another great recipe here! Creamy, chocolately, fudgesicles! This is a frequent after-school snack in our house. And a quick dessert. The bananas supply a healthy dose of Vitamin C, potassium & fiber. The coconut milk provides an array of healthy nutrients such as phosphorus, iron, & … [Read more...]