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Cream Slush Recipe – THM FP
Summer break is here and that means it’s time for lots of fruits and frozen treats! My children have really been craving slushes and ice creams. They have summer fever! We made this strawberry...
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Trim Healthy Mama on Vacation
Sunsets, waves, sand, and shells – our family vacation was a restful and blessed getaway. Returning to reality was not so restful, but that’s okay. I am slowly, but surely easing back into my routine...
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Frugal DIY – Screened Porch Makeover
Several years ago, my sweet husband built a screened porch on the back of our home. From this peaceful porch, I enjoy the songs of birds, the laughter of my children, the rippling of our pond and...
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What’s Your Secret?
We all want to know the secret to staying on plan when we begin a new food regimen or diet. What’s your motivation for taking on a healthy lifestyle like Trim Healthy Mama and others? What’s driving...
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The Heart of the Matter – Ready, Set, Go!
Our country doesn’t need Hillary Clinton. Our country doesn’t need Donald Trump. Our country doesn’t need Barack Obama, or any other candidate. Our country doesn’t need revenge or justice in the...
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In Need of a Vacation?
Isn’t that the way it usually goes? Our everyday lives burn us out until we are in desperate need of refuge. Our retreat comes and goes so quickly. Returning home to reality leads to work as well, so...
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Return from Vacation
Well, we are slowly getting back into the swing of things with homeschooling, blogging, and my new business (I’ll share more about that later). I’ve been too swamped to post lately, but will be...
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How to Raise Successful Children
Parenting is an incredibly tough job. Most of us probably didn’t realize just how difficult parenting would be until we became a parent. I’ve been a mommy for almost twenty years. WAIT a minute… Did...
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Where Have I Been?
I bet you’re wondering where I have been lately. Well, I’ll be honest with you–I’ve been in a juggling act. I’ve turned a hobby into a business for my family. I could say it all started last Christmas,...
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Butter Pecan Shake – THM S
Maple, pumpkin, nuts, caramel–these are the flavors that I love year round. However, it is fall so I’m indulging in them even more now. Tonight I made a rich, butter pecan shake that was so good that...
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Pressed for Time?
Who wouldn’t love to add more hours to the day? Twenty-four hours is just not enough time to get everything done. Unfortunately, I don’t have a mathematical equation or a scientific formula to solve...
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Simple, Inexpensive, and Last Minute Decorating Ideas for Fall
Where has the time gone? I cannot believe that just three short weeks from now it will be Thanksgiving. We start decorating for Christmas on Black Friday. I feel a little overwhelmed, because I just...
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Why Are Women Their Own Prince Charmings?
Nowadays, everywhere I turn I find a woman who is worn and weary, burned out beyond anything they can possibly bear. We are trying to be everything to everybody and it is just IMPOSSIBLE. Many women...
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Cake Batter Latte – Indulgent, but Healthy
Rich, frothy, buttery, strong – that’s how I like my coffee. I am always looking for new flavors and healthy recipes for coffee and other drinks. Mint and chocolate are two of my favorite flavors, and...
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Encouragement for Women Warriors
This is a long read, but please hang in there. These are thoughts and enouragement I just had to get out there ASAP: Women everywhere are offended and discouraged by the results of the election....
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It’s a Farmhouse Christmas
Rustic, practical, functional, natural, peaceful, relaxing–a farmhouse is a lovely setting during the Christmas season. No, I haven’t moved, but it is my dream to own a farmhouse one day. I long to...
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Names of Jesus Ornaments with Christmas Devotions
In years past we’ve used a Jesse Tree and devotions during the Christmas season. A few years ago I was pinning some of my favorite Christmas crafts I came across a picture of some beautifully crafted...
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Are You Embracing the New Year?
I cannot believe another year has passed. It seems like I was just celebrating Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2015 with my family. I don’t know where the time has gone. I don’t usually embrace aging or...
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What I Have Learned from Gideon…
Earlier this week, I awoke early to have my time with The Lord. I sleepily reached for my devotion guide and began looking for that day’s scripture reference. After I finished reading Judges 6, I felt...
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Transitioning from Christmas Decor to Winter
I am probably the only person who will say this, but I miss my farmhouse Christmas decorations that I shared with you here. As January rolls around and we wind down from Christmas and New Years, our...
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