Quick, Healthy, Crockpot Breakfast

Some time ago, I learned this trick for yummy crockpot breakfasts from Ann’s blog; I am so glad she posted it again, and with photos this time!  This is something every mom should know to make–it saves so much time and hassle; thanks, Ann! 
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Whole Grain Heaven?

As you all know, I was somewhat concerned about a possible wheat shortage, so when some friends from church got together a bulk order for a good deal on wheat, I ordered 500 pounds!
My wheat arrived today, and has filled my pantry so full that I could barely step inside to take this picture:

But there is one teensy [...]

How I Get My Children to Eat Squash

I hide squash in my bread!  Here’s the recipe:
2.5 tablespoons yeast
1/2 cup warm water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 and 1/2 cups cooked buttercup or butternut squash
2 cups milk
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
3 tsp salt
7 cups whole wheat flour
6 cups white or bread flour
In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.  Add sugar [...]

Great Links 4 Parents

Healthy Muffins:Thanks to Wardeh at the Such Treasures blog for her scrumptious yet uber-healthy Strawberry-Cranberry whole grain (sugar free!) muffins–my kids love these!  (Check out her recipes link–they’re all wonderful!)

Kid-Friendly Listening: Special thanks to Joanne for posting a link to this great site!  Now my children can listen to the records I loved as a child!

Living Without [...]

A Quick, Recipe-Free, Healthy, Gourmet Meal!

That’s right–no recipe needed–the pictures show everything you need for this perfect meal to come together:

I am sharing one of my best-kept secrets here; this is also my favorite non-Italian meal!  Here’s how you do it:

Heat the sauce (Brand:Taj Gourment.  Flavor:Delhi Korma Simmer is my favorite, but try their yummy curry, mango chutney, and masala [...]

The Secret to Healthy Children

After the births of my first two children, I dreaded wintertime!  My baby and toddler were always getting ear infections and it drove me crazy!
Luckily for me, I was mentored by a kind woman who taught me the secret to healthy children!  Her name is Emily and she has four very healthy children.  The only [...]

My Kids Love These Healthy Muffins!

Have you ever tasted the Aussie Bites at Sam’s club?  I LOVE them, but they are way too fattening for me to want to bake them, so I took their recipe, changed a few things, and voila: a new, healthy, breakfast-friendly muffin that my children LOVE:
Breakfast Bites
2 cups oats
2 cups whole wheat flour
2/3 cup brown [...]

Egg Free Whole Wheat Molasses Bread

Thanks to the Spark People Recipe Site, I will be trying this healthy version of gingerbread today.  I’ll let you know if it earns the kids’ approval or not:
Molasses Bread
Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
Nutritional Info

Fat: 0.8g

Carbohydrates: 42.7g

Calories:190.3

Protein: 4.8g

Makes [...]

I Need Healthy Muffin Recipes!

My children aren’t easily fooled.  When I switched over to whole-wheat flour a few years ago they all revolted.  Entire pans of muffins, cookies, and cakes turned moldy as my children said, “No thanks; I prefer to starve.”  I even tried buying the soft white wheat which, though not as healthy, is still much healthier [...]