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1 whole rotisserie chicken (cooked and ready to eat) 1 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 2 T. lemon juice 1 tsp. chili powder 3 (14.5oz.) cans chicken broth 1 can corn 1 can black beans ~ I also like to use an extra can of beans 1 can pinto [...]
No matter how hard I train or prepare for a race, if the weather on race day morning is too hot, too cold, or too wet, the temptation to press Snooze and bag the race altogether is overwhelming. OK, call me the Goldilocks of Sprint Triathlons, but I’ll admit, I’d rather race in conditions that [...]
Our bodies (and our children’s bodies) are incredibly complex structures, requiring far better nutrition than most Americans recognize. Sadly, even moms and dads who think they are feeding their families nutritious diets are often fooled by the “healthy” labels on foods that barely meet minimal standards to qualify for that seal of approval. I’m guilty [...]
Joyful people are a blessing to be around and the kind we long to imitate. To be filled with joy, resilience, and gratitude in any situation is what I pray for my children, but getting there is not that simple. I do know that joy cannot be forced. It’s more like a habit that must [...]
READING is one of the greatest activities you can encourage your kids to do this summer. While finding a good book to read is obviously essential, discovering a SERIES of books can lead to an incredible summer-long adventure. My boys have devoured books since they were old enough to chew on cardboard paged picture books, [...]
These are just a few of the wonderful books out there. If you know of others, please share their titles with the rest of us! For young girls (this book lays a foundation of Godly traits): His Little Princess by Sheri Rose Shepherd. http://www.christianbook.com/his-little-princess-sheri-shepherd/9781590526019/pd/26016 For tweens and teens: For wonderful resources on modesty and purity, please visit: [...]
Here’s a sample of school-day routines we use in our home. When the boys were younger, they enjoyed checking off each item as it was completed. Morning Routine o Wake up o Make bed o Get dressed o Eat Breakfast o Put lunch into lunch box o Wash face o Brush teeth o Play until we leave for [...]
Oven BBQ Chicken Make the night before and cook 1 hour before serving. Your favorite chicken pieces (2 chicken’s worth) 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce ½ cup worchestershire sauce ½ cup melted margarine 1 cup ketchup 4 TBS vinegar 1 tsp red pepper sauce 2 tsp mustard 1 tsp chili powder 2 TBS brown [...]
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For Moms: She’s Gonna Blow! Real Help for Moms Dealing with Anger by Julie Ann Barnhill (Harvest House Publishers) For Kids 4-6: Mad Maddie Maxwell by Stacie K.B. Maslyn (from ZonderKids)
