Basil Mozzarella Flatbread Recipe

Today’s edition of the Grilled Cheese Extravaganza is one of my favorite flavor combinations- mozzarella and basil. It’s so easy, too, as a grilled cheese should be! I got this particular flatbread at Target (it was called “Everything” meaning it has all kinds of goodies sprinkled on top, not unlike an “everything” bagel.) You can […]

Summer Scripture memory 2 + a Giveaway!

Hi there! I’m so glad you’re back for week 2 of Summer Scripture Memory. How did it go with week one for you? (If you missed it, click here to catch up!) I’ll just say that it isn’t perfect yet in our house, but we’re trying. 🙂 It’s pretty cute hearing my 3 year old […]

Mango-Strawberry-Orange Smoothie Recipe: Under 200 Calories

Getting more greens in my diet has been a huge goal of mine this year. I’m a super fan of sautéed kale, chard, whatever- and a few of my kids love them too. Some of my other kids, not so much. I’ve been looking for ways to include these super foods into things they already […]

Mountain- top Date night attire: What I Wore

this post brought to you by eShakti Ahhh date night. We just love our time alone and look forward to the times we can focus on each other (and a meal!) without the constant chaos that usually surrounds us. 🙂 We LOVE having a big family but we also know that keeping a vibrant marriage […]

Grilled Cheese Recipe Extravaganza

A few weeks ago, I got a grand idea. I mean, it seems grand to me! Why not come up with a different grilled cheese recipe for each week of the summer? I’m already doing a Summer Scripture Memory Series this summer too, so why not feed the body as well as the soul? I […]

Sabbatical Recap Part 1 (and what is a sabbatical?)

It’s good to be back home! My family and I took our first ministerial sabbatical this year and we’re just getting back into the swing of real life. So what is a sabbatical exactly? Here’s Webster’s Dictionary’s definition: sabbatical noun : a period of time during which someone does not work at his or her […]

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