Our Tribe of Many

Today, I just wanted to share an easy recipe that a friend recently reminded me of. Applesauce! We still have a lot of apples on hand here in Nebraska, and if you're in a similar boat, you may want to give this one a try. I am including the recipe card here for you. One note: I really think the immersion blender is the key here. If you don't have one, they are so great for so many recipes, like soups and different pureed foods. If you throw these in a standard blender, they get gummy and...

One of our favorite family traditions during the holiday season is GAMES! We implement all sorts of activities so that all ages from young to old have a ton of fun. I want our house to be the place they want to be! 🤣 The best tip I have is to save all fun games/activities/dances in a folder on Instagram or YouTube or wherever works for you. Here are a few we have enjoyed in the past with links to help illustrate them: First, we like a game called IMPOSTER. You give three people cards with a...

This week, I was thinking about Jesus teaching his followers that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those like the little children who were coming to see him. This doesn’t mean we are supposed to revert to childishness, but we are supposed to maintain a childlike spirit. I certainly have seen over the years how my children’s spirits rub off on me (in mostly good ways 😝) and I often feel myself lightening up and enjoying life much more because of them.   Also, kids say profound things at the...