Author: Martha

You’re Doing Well. Keep Up The Good Work

You’re Doing Well. Keep Up The Good Work

As I was pulling a load of clean laundry out of the dryer, I saw my husband’s dress shirt that he wears every Friday & was feeling proud of myself that it was only Tuesday & it was clean…3 whole days before it was needed!!! 

Time with the Older 3

Time with the Older 3

Lexa & Lizzy & I took a day to go visit McKaylee last week. It was special to have the day with the 3 of them. I was so grateful for how it worked out since Lexa has been working full time, but she had 

GF DF Pie Crust Recipe by Lizzy

GF DF Pie Crust Recipe by Lizzy

This recipe makes 2 pie crusts INGREDIENTS: *1/2 C shortening, lard, or dairy free butter (any combination, we like to do 1/4 C each of shortening & lard) *3 Tbsp ice cold water *1 1/4 C gluten free flour with xanthan gum (if you use 

One Week Meal Plan DF, GF 3/28/21 – 4/3/21

One Week Meal Plan DF, GF 3/28/21 – 4/3/21

Sunday 3/28 – Pulled Pork Monday 3/29 – Eggs & Sausage with hashbrowns Tuesday 3/30 – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, veggies Wednesday 3/31 – Tostadas with Chips & salsa Thursday 4/1 – GF Spaghetti w/ homemade GF garlic bread Friday 4/2 – Chicken, rice & roasted 

March 2021 Family Funnies

March 2021 Family Funnies

The way toddlers talk is so cute! I love it. ❤ Ellie calls her sweatshirt “sweatschwirt”. Ellenor says “we” a lot instead of our. We had been up in Rockford for some Dr appointments & were on our way home. She says, “Are we going 

Chocolate Banana Oat Muffins GF DF Recipe

Chocolate Banana Oat Muffins GF DF Recipe

Makes 24 muffins *   6 bananas, mashed *   4 Cups of oats – put in blender & grind into flour *  1 Cup cocoa powder *   1 1/3 Cup raw sugar *  2/3 tsp salt *   1 tsp baking soda *  

One Week Meal Plan DF, GF 3/21/21 – 3/27/21

One Week Meal Plan DF, GF 3/21/21 – 3/27/21

Sunday 3/21 – Lamb Roast, potatoes, veggies, rolls Mon 3/22 – Tuna Cakes Tuesday 3/23 – Tostadas Wed 3/24 – Bacon & Eggs & Hashbrowns Thursday 3/25 – Mexican Black Beans & Cilantro Lime Rice with meatloaf (have some frozen) Friday 3/26 – Roast, potatoes, 

Weekly Gratitude Post – 3/18/21 – Part 2

Weekly Gratitude Post – 3/18/21 – Part 2

I just wrote my Gratitude Post 4 days ago, but I keep thinking of more & more that I’m grateful for, so I decided to do a Part 2. 😊 *I’m grateful for kids who love to bake. I love seeing them making pies, breads, 

Lentil Soup (Instant Pot or Stovetop), GF, DF Recipe

Lentil Soup (Instant Pot or Stovetop), GF, DF Recipe

We love lentils. Lentils & Rice and Lentil Soup are probably our family favorites. Although I do want to make some lentil patties or meatballs sometime. Yum! And when combined with rice, they make a complete protein (pretty inexpensively!) Here is our favorite allergen-friendly Lentil 

How to keep lettuce fresh longer in the fridge

How to keep lettuce fresh longer in the fridge

Since we live in the country, I don’t go to the grocery store very often. I always try to stretch how often I go, as much as possible, to save time & money. But that means needing to stock up on things like lettuce &