How can improving your marriage help your kids? Do you have regular “quality time” with your spouse? I see many ways that couples do this. Some have set dates, and some don’t. For Brendon and I, we tend to have time together in the evenings at home and go out about once a month when we just have the boys and my parents can watch them. No way is right or wrong, it is just what works for you, your…
Made some gluten free, sugar free white chocolate chip pumpkin cookies. Then, we took some of them up a notch with some coconut ice cream for icecream sandwiches!!! The kids loved them, and Noah loved helping me take some photos! He may enjoy trying out some photography! Here is my recipe: Ingredients: 1/2 cup grass-fed butter, softened -1 cup coconut sugar -15 oz. Can pumpkin 1 large egg 1 3/4 cup gluten free flour blend 1 TBSP pumpkin pie spice…
Christmas Treats Christmas sugar cookies are my absolute weakness! However, when I discovered that refined sugar was a sensitivity for me, I knew I had to find a good substitute. I love that this recipe is easy to make and has great ingredients. I love that this recipe is gluten-free and refined sugar-free. I don’t feel bad about indulging one bit! The frosting is made with collagen, palm oil, and raw honey. My body loves it and just wants to…
Our Family Celebration Brendon and I found out the gender of “Speedy Thiede” at our 20 week ultrasound, and then, we planned a silly string fight for the kids the next day to reveal it to them. The silly string would either be blue or pink coming out of the guns. I really like the silly string option because it gave the kids a fun activity and took some of the focus on any mixed emotions about the gender (my…
Sometimes You Have to Give Into Your Cravings, Right? I have had a serious craving for sour cream donuts lately! In my area in Michigan, we have a yummy donut company, Quality Dairy. I had been thinking about those donuts for a few weeks, but I was not willing to just go get one, eat it, and then feel crummy. Even though it is more work to figure out a recipe, get the ingredients, and make the treat, I never…
Carrot Cake with Creamy Frosting One great thing about using a carrot cake recipe is that the cake will be similar to many of the foods they have already eaten in purees or chunks. Also, the carrots help provide structure to a cake without gluten and does not need as much sweetness. This cake is make with all natural, organic ingredients that make first birthday smash cake healthy, nutritious, and delicious. Watch me make the cake! Ingredients: Carrot Cake 3…