Author Archives: more than simply living

dairy-free homemade ice cream

Posted on February 24, 2016 by more than simply living

One of my all time favorite sweet treats is ice cream. I can eat it year round. However, my precious Little Mouse does not tolerate dairy, so traditional ice cream is difficult to consume without hearing her little voice asking … Continue reading →

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Gluten-free Italian Herb Muffins

Posted on February 18, 2016 by more than simply living

We are taking a break from gluten for the next 4 weeks, and I’ve been challenged once again to think outside my comfort zone when it comes to baking breads. This time, we were having one of our favorite crock … Continue reading →

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Healthy chocolate coconut bars

Posted on February 10, 2016 by more than simply living

These healthy chocolate coconut bars are AMAZING!! Continue reading →

Posted in Dairy-free, Dessert, Gluten-free, Recipes, Snacks, Uncategorized | Tagged chocolate coconut, chocolate coconut bars, chocolate cravings, coconut bars, coconut palm sugar, dairy allergy, dairy-free, easy, gluten-free, healthy, healthy chocolate bars, healthy chocolate coconut bars, healthy dessert, recipe | 2 Comments

Kimchi

Posted on January 14, 2016 by more than simply living

My husband and I love the show “M.A.S.H”. In fact, we recently finished the entire series. We had been slowly watching all the episodes on Neflix over the past year or so. It was on this show that I first heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Uncategorized | Tagged asian kraut, asian sour kraut, fermented foods, gut health, homemade kimchi, Kimchi, kimchi recipe, natural probiotics, probiotics, sour kraut | 4 Comments

super easy crockpot meatballs and spaghetti

Posted on January 8, 2016 by more than simply living

These meatballs are so easy, you have to make them! Continue reading →

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DIY Magnets

Posted on December 21, 2015 by more than simply living

I don’t know why good magnets are hard to find and expensive when you do find them. Recently I was at my sister’s house and commented on some of her pretty magnets. I was surprised to hear that she and … Continue reading →

Posted in crafts, For the Home, Holiday, Joys of Parenthood, Uncategorized | Tagged crafts, diy magnets, glass gem crafts, homemade gifts, kids gift pojects, magnets, mod podge crafts | 2 Comments

Christmas through the eyes of a 6 year-old

Posted on December 14, 2015 by more than simply living

So far, the days leading up to the Christmas holiday have been filled with excitement, and also a few challenges. Little Mouse is now 6 and she is filled with such excitement that it’s hard to not be in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeschool, Joys of Parenthood, Lessons in Life, Uncategorized | Tagged christmas, christmas season, giving rather than getting, god's son, Jesus, Jesus birthday | Leave a comment

We’re not left to sink

Posted on December 7, 2015 by more than simply living

Our lesson in Bible class the other day was on how God’s children can trust Him. The story was from Matthew 14:22-33. I challenge you to read it to refresh your memory, or to read it for the first time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeschool, Joys of Parenthood, Lessons in Life, Uncategorized | Tagged bible, bible leson, homeschool, Jesus, jesus walks on water, peter walks on water | Leave a comment

Turkey Bacon

Posted on December 1, 2015 by more than simply living

This Thanksgiving dinner brought a whole new meaning to the term “turkey bacon”. Oh. My. Word. Let me back up a minute. First of all, I was not looking forward to turkey this year. To be honest, most of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Recipes, Uncategorized | Tagged bacon, bacon weave, bacon wrapped turkey, brine, family, turkey, turkey bacon, turkey brine | 6 Comments

Chicken Fried Rice

Posted on March 7, 2014 by more than simply living

One of my new “go-to” meals has become Chicken Fried Rice. It is so easy and very good. It is probably one of the best “one-dish wonders” we’ve had in a while! I love that I don’t have to use … Continue reading →

Posted in Dairy-free, Recipes | Tagged chicken, Chicken fried rice, easy, egg roll, frozen vegetables, mixed vegetables, one dish, one dish wonder, recipe, rice, shrimp fried rice, simple, soy sauce | 2 Comments