LOTS going on! Menu Plan, Last Day of eBook Sale and Last Day of Giveaway!!!

We are really trying to lose weight at our house so I am trying out some new low fat/ balanced meals.  We always kept an eye on these things but with our combined 'baby weight" and some health problems, it's really important for us to watch even closer, just for health's sake.

• Vegetarian Enchilada Bake (omitting or replacing with low fat diary and whole wheat tortillas)
• Chopped Apple Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Blue Cheese  This is just like the Apple Pecan Chicken Salad from Wendy's, which is my FAVE!
• Grilled Portobello, Roasted Red Pepper and Mozzarella "Burger"  I was once a vegetarian and this is one of those sandwiches that made the whole experience worth it.  I LOVE Portobello sandwiches!

I am so hungry right now just thinking about the salad and Portobello burger!

 

A Cozy Memory for Father's Day

Photo Credit:  Chris Campbell

In honor of Father's Day, I thought I'd reminisce a little.

I attribute my love of coffee to my dad.

I have a memory of being very little, probably no older than three, sitting on the couch with my dad. This was before my brothers were born and it was just me, so the house is quite.

It's a Saturday morning, we have just finished eating breafast.  It was probably pancakes and sausage.

 We are watching The Three Stooges reruns. He's drinking coffee and I ask for a sip.

He hands me his mug and drink. I like it :)

When he's almost done, he lets me have the rest. It's probably only a couple tablespoons, but it makes me feel  grown up.

My mom is in the kitchen cleaning up breakfast and I hear her running water and clanking dishes.

The sun streaked in behind us and feels warm. My pajamas are comfy and I am happy.

It is a cozy memory.

Happy Father’s Day, Dad!

Knock You Naked Brownies Meets 7 Layer Cookie

photo credit:  Khairil Zhafri 

Knock-You-Naked Brownies are an original recipe from Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman.  They reminded me of a brownie version of the 7 Layer cookie, so I decided to add a few things to make the transformation complete. Really rich, but super delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter, melted, plus more for greasing
• All-purpose flour, for dusting
• 1/3 plus 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• One 18.5-ounce box  chocolate cake mix
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 60 caramels, unwrapped
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butterscotch chips1/3 cup chopped coconut
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-by-9-inch baking pan.
2. Begin by pouring 1/3 cup evaporated milk into a bowl with the cake mix. Add the melted butter and the chopped pecans. Mix the ingredients together
3. Divide the dough in half down the middle. Press half of it into the bottom of the prepared pan to make the first brownie layer. Bake until slightly set, 8 to 10 minutes. Then remove from the oven and set aside.
4. While the brownie layer is baking, in a double boiler (or glass bowl set over a bowl of simmering water) combine the caramels and the remaining 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir occasionally until the caramels are totally melted and the mixture is smooth. Pour the caramel mixture over the first baked layer, spreading so it's evenly distributed. Sprinkle the chocolate chips, the butterscotch chips and the coconut over the top.
5. Next, on a clean surface or a sheet of waxed paper, press the remaining dough into a square shape slightly smaller than the baking pan. Carefully set it on top of the chocolate chips. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool to room temperature. Cover the pan and refrigerate the brownies for several hours to allow them to set.
6. When you're ready to serve them sprinkle generously with the powdered sugar and cut them into large rectangles before removing from the pan. 

Enjoy!

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• Nourishing Foods for Labor and Childbirth (article reprint) by Kresha Faber of Nourishing Joy ($2.99)
• My Pregnancy Journey by Mindy of Simply Designs ($9.99)
• Fertilise Yourself by Natalie Kringoudis of Melbourne Natural Fertility ($19.95)
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• Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert by Erin Odom of The Humbled Homemaker ($9.95)
• Creative Ways to Calm Your Baby by Justyn Lang of Creative Christian Mama ($6.99)
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• oh, crap. potty training by Jamie Glowacki of oh crap. potty training ($15)  

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• Therapeutic Parenting for Children Who Are Healing from Trauma by Tova Krause Grindlay, CPC of Parent and Family Coaching ($4.99)
• Herbal Nurturing by Michele Augur of Frugal Granola ($8.95)
• Herbal Remedies for Children During the Cold and Flu Season by Rosalee de la Forêt of Herbal Remedies Advice ($20)
• Mother's Little Herbal Helper and Home Remedies by Natalie Vickery of The Family Herbalist ($12.50) Questions to Ask Your Dentist by Will and Susan Revak of OraWellness ($29)
• Tips and Tricks to Remineralize and Repair Your Teeth by Ramiel Nagel of CureToothDecay.com ($12.95) The Thinking Parent's Guide to Vaccines by Kresha Faber of Nourishing Joy ($2.99)
• Finding Balance with Attachment Parenting by Andrea Olson, MA of AndreaOlson.com ($17)
• Pain Redeemed by Natasha Metzler of NatashaMetzler.com ($4.99)
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• Life According to Me by Stephanie Dulgarian of Somewhat Simple ($5.95)
• The Family Dinner Project by Rebecca Dulgarian & Stephanie Dulgarian ($9.95)
• Easy Peasy Chores: Homeschool Edition by Alina Joy Dubois of The Good Old Days Farm ($17.99)
• Teaching Kids to Clean by Dana White of A Slob Comes Clean ($5)  

Help for Busy Moms

• Real {Fast} Food by Trina Holden of TrinaHolden.com ($6)
• Crock On by Stacy Myers of Stacy Makes Cents ($5)
• Creative Ways to Make Family Holiday Memories by Kit Singleton of Raising Small Souls ($25)  

Non-Toxic and Natural Living

• Natural Beauty Recipes by Katie of WellnessMama ($10)
• Healthy Homemaking by Stephanie Langford of Keeper of the Home ($12.95)
• Restocking the Pantry by Kresha Faber of Nourishing Joy ($9.99)
• Accidentally Green by Hilary Bernstein of Accidentally Green ($2.99)
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• Beautiful Babies mini-ecourse from Food Renegade  
• Real Food Nutrition for Kids mini-ecourse from Food Renegade  
• The Chemicals in Us from Non-Toxic Kids  
• Dealing with Picky Eaters from The Happy Housewife  
• How Do I Get My Kids to Cooperate? from Raising Small Souls  
• It's Not About Money from Stacy Makes Cents  
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• Whole Food Family Favorites Cookbook from Nourishing Joy  
• First Bites Baby Food Timeline and Simple and Healthy Homemade Baby Food Recipe printable from Accidentally Green  
• Trust Birth (mp3) from Natural Birth and Baby Care  
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• More Than Numbers from Trina Holden  
• How to Create the Healthy Baby of Your Dreams: The 11 Pillars to Optimum Fertility (CD) from Gabriela Rosa Taste of Herbs: Secrets of Herbalism Revealed Through Your Sense of Taste from Methow Valley Herbs Guide to In-Season Produce from Creative Christian Mama

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When I wrote my series on Breastfeeding, I knew that it wouldn't come off very "crunchy." But that wasn't what I was going for either. I was sharing my experiences and the knowledge that I have gained. I sit on the fence when it comes to living naturally. It is always something I strive for, but I also have to keep a balance and do what I need to do to take care of my family on limited time and resources. We do what we have to do with what we have. I want to introduce you to an eBook Bundle that is a collection of awesome resources for those of us who want to live a natural lifestyle. It takes all the guess work and research out of the equations so that you can focus on implementing. Many of them are practical guides to balancing it all with your lifestyle.

• Unbound Birth by Jennifer Yarbrough of Unbound Birth ($2.99)
• Fearless Birth by Kristen Burgess of Natural Birth and Baby Care ($17)
• Nourishing Foods for Labor and Childbirth (article reprint) by Kresha Faber of Nourishing Joy ($2.99)
• My Pregnancy Journey by Mindy of Simply Designs ($9.99)
• Fertilise Yourself by Natalie Kringoudis of Melbourne Natural Fertility ($19.95)
• Eat Your Way to Parenthood by Gabriela Rosa, MScM, BHSc, ND of Natural Fertility Breakthrough ($35) Protecting Your Fertility: The Dangers of Conventional Pest Control and Natural Safe Alternatives by Gabriela Rosa, MScM, BHSc, ND of Natural Fertility Breakthrough ($35)
• The Awful Truth About Cleaning Products and Fertility Revealed by Gabriela Rosa, MScM, BHSc, ND of Natural Fertility Breakthrough ($35)  
  
• Breastfeeding Simply by Pinky McKay, ICBLC of PinkyMcKay.com ($25)
• First Bites by Hilary Bernstein of Accidentally Green ($9.99)
• Breast to Bib by Kate Tietje of Modern Alternative Mama ($8.95)
• Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert by Erin Odom of The Humbled Homemaker ($9.95)
• Creative Ways to Calm Your Baby by Justyn Lang of Creative Christian Mama ($6.99)
• EC Simplified: Infant Potty Training Made Easy by Andrea Olson, MA of Go Diaper Free ($30)
• oh, crap. potty training by Jamie Glowacki of oh crap. potty training ($15) 
• Therapeutic Parenting for Children Who Are Healing from Trauma by Tova Krause Grindlay, CPC of Parent and Family Coaching ($4.99)
• Herbal Nurturing by Michele Augur of Frugal Granola ($8.95)
• Herbal Remedies for Children During the Cold and Flu Season by Rosalee de la Forêt of Herbal Remedies Advice ($20)
• Mother's Little Herbal Helper and Home Remedies by Natalie Vickery of The Family Herbalist ($12.50) Questions to Ask Your Dentist by Will and Susan Revak of OraWellness ($29)
• Tips and Tricks to Remineralize and Repair Your Teeth by Ramiel Nagel of CureToothDecay.com ($12.95) The Thinking Parent's Guide to Vaccines by Kresha Faber of Nourishing Joy ($2.99)
• Finding Balance with Attachment Parenting by Andrea Olson, MA of AndreaOlson.com ($17)
• Pain Redeemed by Natasha Metzler of NatashaMetzler.com ($4.99)
• The Curative Kitchen (updated version) by Susan Smith Jones, Ph.D. of SusanSmithJones.com ($19.95) Rebuild From Depression: A Nutrient Guide, The Digital Abridged Version by Amanda Rose, Ph.D. of Traditional Foods ($12.95) 
• Real Food Kids: In the Kitchen plus 1 month access to select Real Food Kids eCourse videos by Wardeh Harmon of GNOWFGLINS & Jami Delgado of Eat Nourishing ($30)
• Kids in Training: Life lessons that will help lead to productive, responsible and grateful kids! by Rebecca Dulgarian of Blue Cricket Designs ($7.95)
• Life According to Me by Stephanie Dulgarian of Somewhat Simple ($5.95)
• The Family Dinner Project by Rebecca Dulgarian & Stephanie Dulgarian ($9.95)
• Easy Peasy Chores by Alina Joy Dubois of The Good Old Days Farm ($17.99)
• Teaching Kids to Clean by Dana White of A Slob Comes Clean ($5) 
• Real {Fast} Food by Trina Holden of TrinaHolden.com ($6)
• Crock On by Stacy Myers of Stacy Makes Cents ($5)
• Creative Ways to Make Family Holiday Memories by Kit Singleton of Raising Small Souls ($25) 
• Natural Beauty Recipes by Katie of WellnessMama ($10)
• Healthy Homemaking by Stephanie Langford of Keeper of the Home ($12.95)
• Restocking the Pantry by Kresha Faber of Nourishing Joy ($9.99)
• Accidentally Green by Hilary Bernstein of Accidentally Green ($2.99)
• Clean, Naturally! by Kresha Faber of Nourishing Joy ($4.99) 

These are just SOME of the freebies!

Simple & Natural Green Cleaning Guide from A Delightful Home  
How to Be a Natural Mama from Mama Natural
 Secrets of a Successful Homeschooling Mom from Simple Homeschool  
Beautiful Babies mini-ecourse from Food Renegade  
Real Food Nutrition for Kids mini-ecourse from Food Renegade  
The Chemicals in Us from Non-Toxic Kids  
Dealing with Picky Eaters from The Happy Housewife
 How Do I Get My Kids to Cooperate? from Raising Small Souls  
It's Not About Money from Stacy Makes Cents  
Delightful Customizable Chore Charts and other printables from Somewhat Simple  
Traditional Foods Kitchen Toolkit (4 digital books, 1 video) from Traditional Foods  
Whole Food Family Favorites Cookbook from Nourishing Joy  
First Bites Baby Food Timeline and Simple and Healthy Homemade Baby Food Recipe printable from Accidentally Green  
Trust Birth (mp3) from Natural Birth and Baby Care  
How to Make Kombucha from Modern Alternative Mama  
More Than Numbers from Trina Holden  
How to Create the Healthy Baby of Your Dreams: The 11 Pillars to Optimum Fertility (CD) from Gabriela Rosa  
Taste of Herbs: Secrets of Herbalism Revealed Through Your Sense of Taste from Methow Valley Herbs Guide to In-Season Produce from Creative Christian Mama

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