The last few months have been crazy busy. If you’ve been to my main blog over at Life on Purpose and Principle following me at all,, you know that in the last 2-3 months, I’ve become a grandmother, moved (drastically downsizing in the process), become a mother in law, helped plan and host my youngest stepson’s high school graduation and had company from out of state…twice. Whew. It seriously tires me… Continue Reading
A Gluten and Grain Free Picnic at the Beach
Since my last post, which was waaaaay too long ago (but I’m sure you can understand that moving, a grandbaby, a spur-of-the-moment wedding, a graduation and open house plus company from out of state, not once but twice, can make for a very busy life!), I have decided to go grain-free. Sort of a “modified paleo” diet, as I don’t think giving up good quality organic grass-fed raw milk and… Continue Reading
Gluten Free? What Can We Eat, Then?
My initial response to the Go Gluten-Free directive from on high was not a very becoming one. All I could think about was what I couldn’t eat, how expensive GF products are, and how tight my grocery budget already is. It’s just not fair and it sucks. Fortunately, God has blessed me with wonderful friends who are encouraging and helpful. And, after a few days of not checking my blood… Continue Reading
I LOVE MY BIG BERKEY! Look at What We DON’T Drink Anymore!
photo from morethanalive.com I love, love, love my Big Berkey! I’m not getting paid one cent to rave about it, either…I just love it that much! Today, I cleaned the black filtering elements in my Big Berkey, and I thought I’d show you what we’re NOT drinking anymore. It’s completely disgusting, seriously. I don’t know what it is…and honestly, I’m not sure I WANT to know. But I’m very happy… Continue Reading
Music to a Real Foodie Wife’s Ears: “I Feel Like Crap”
Yes, you read that right…my husband recently said that to me and I couldn’t have been more happy to hear it. Why? Because it reinforces why I do what I do and shows my husband that I’m not such a lunatic after all. What am I talking about, you ask? Read on… For the last week almost, we’ve been busy getting ready for Number Two’s high school graduation. This meant cleaning… Continue Reading
The Perfectionist Kitchen…Grace Under Fire
I wish this was my kitchen, but it’s fromwww.remodelingmyspace.com Do you struggle with perfectionism? I always believed perfectionists live in those House Beautiful centerfolds, have perfectly behaved families, and never have a hair out of place. Then I discovered that I was one. And believe me, House Beautiful couldn’t be paid enough to photograph my home, my family is not perfectly behaved, and I often have hairs out of place…in… Continue Reading