I can’t believe summer is coming to an end; how is it almost September? The last few months flew by – a blur of work, school, and so many great vacations. I haven’t been able to cook much this summer – I spent most of my days traveling for work or traveling for fun – so every moment I get in the kitchen is extra special. Mike and I finally had a quiet weekend at home to get caught up on housework and finally relax. A trip to the farmers’ market inspired this dish packed full of local foods – sweet corn, gorgeous cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and cheese. Seriously – there is nothing quite like...…I can’t believe summer is coming to an end; how is it almost September? The last few months flew by – a blur of work, school, and so many great vacations. I haven’t been able to cook much this summer – I spent most of my days traveling for work or traveling for fun – so every moment I get in the kitchen is extra special. Mike and I finally had a quiet weekend at home to get caught up on housework and finally relax. A trip to the farmers’ market inspired this dish packed full of local foods – sweet corn, gorgeous cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and cheese. Seriously – there is nothing quite like...WW…

Do any other wives out there have husbands who will sometimes privately mull over an idea, decide to go for it, and then excitedly announce the new change without bringing you up to speed first? No? Just me? (I have to add that he is much better about this than he used to be!) Over a decade ago, my husband announced that we would start “doing family worship.”  I had no clue what he was talking about. We’d done some form of family devotions off and on up to that point, but nothing consistent for any length of time.  I had so many questions. What makes family worship different...…Do any other wives out there have husbands who will sometimes privately mull over an idea, decide to go for it, and then excitedly announce the new change without bringing you up to speed first? No? Just me? (I have to add that he is much better about this than he used to be!) Over a decade ago, my husband announced that we would start “doing family worship.”  I had no clue what he was talking about. We’d done some form of family devotions off and on up to that point, but nothing consistent for any length of time.  I had so many questions. What makes family worship different...WW…

I’m so thankful my husband began family worship in our home so many years ago!  The transition was hard in many ways. My proverbial gears were definitely grinding (I’ll save that for another post). Yet persevering through the change and implementing family worship as a discipline had a profound impact on our home.  I love family worship for so many reasons. Here are the top three: Christian parents are commanded to bring their children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. This takes many forms throughout the whole of our lives. It’s bigger than taking our kids to church,...…I’m so thankful my husband began family worship in our home so many years ago!  The transition was hard in many ways. My proverbial gears were definitely grinding (I’ll save that for another post). Yet persevering through the change and implementing family worship as a discipline had a profound impact on our home.  I love family worship for so many reasons. Here are the top three: Christian parents are commanded to bring their children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. This takes many forms throughout the whole of our lives. It’s bigger than taking our kids to church,...WW…

This post is part of the series Family Worship: A Woman’s Perspective. Catch up on what you missed: I originally planned today’s post to be about what family worship looks like in our home and what resources we use. However, I recently had a couple great discussions with a friend about family worship, and as I reflected on those conversations and the topic in general, I realized that you might benefit from reading this post first.  I literally laughed out loud when I saw the meme above in my Facebook feed. (I think the bottom photo is supposed to illustrate general chaos, but the stock...…This post is part of the series Family Worship: A Woman’s Perspective. Catch up on what you missed: I originally planned today’s post to be about what family worship looks like in our home and what resources we use. However, I recently had a couple great discussions with a friend about family worship, and as I reflected on those conversations and the topic in general, I realized that you might benefit from reading this post first.  I literally laughed out loud when I saw the meme above in my Facebook feed. (I think the bottom photo is supposed to illustrate general chaos, but the stock...WW…

Sometimes it’s hard to know how to help a friend who is hit with a crisis. What can we do for a friend whose child or spouse is in the hospital, or faces a grim diagnosis that means lots of appointments and hospital visits lie ahead? Whether it’s an accident, illness, mental heath emergency, or something else entirely, when people are struggling it really does make a world of difference to show up and support them in some way. We tend to hear the news, swell up with emotion and a desire to help, yet struggle to know what to actually do.  About a year and a half ago our household was...…Sometimes it’s hard to know how to help a friend who is hit with a crisis. What can we do for a friend whose child or spouse is in the hospital, or faces a grim diagnosis that means lots of appointments and hospital visits lie ahead? Whether it’s an accident, illness, mental heath emergency, or something else entirely, when people are struggling it really does make a world of difference to show up and support them in some way. We tend to hear the news, swell up with emotion and a desire to help, yet struggle to know what to actually do.  About a year and a half ago our household was...WW…

Skip to contentSave and share!Thank you to all of the great French companies that sponsored this post. And Thank YOU for supporting the brands that support me and allow me to continue to grow my blog. All opinions and photographs are my own. #MadeInFranceTruth #1: I love having people over for dinner!Truth #2: I am not too good with planning “parties”. Either I plan the event of the century and get waaaaay too stressed with the minute details OR I totally phone it in and pick up paper plates and store bought cupcakes an hour before the party. There is no middle ground.But I have...…Skip to contentSave and share!Thank you to all of the great French companies that sponsored this post. And Thank YOU for supporting the brands that support me and allow me to continue to grow my blog. All opinions and photographs are my own. #MadeInFranceTruth #1: I love having people over for dinner!Truth #2: I am not too good with planning “parties”. Either I plan the event of the century and get waaaaay too stressed with the minute details OR I totally phone it in and pick up paper plates and store bought cupcakes an hour before the party. There is no middle ground.But I have...WW…

Skip to contentSave and share!Table of Contents,, obviously,Set realistic expectations.Set parameters.Introduce vocabulary.Ask for feedback.Taste Testing Food –HOWGet the tasting trek activity now.I made them eat everything. Then waited for them to ask me to make one of these any day. And that is how I chose!ReplyThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.I'm on a mission to help families explore exciting, flavorful food.Just because you are a parent or short on time doesn't mean you can eat meals that excite you!Let me be your guide and I'll show you...…Skip to contentSave and share!Table of Contents,, obviously,Set realistic expectations.Set parameters.Introduce vocabulary.Ask for feedback.Taste Testing Food –HOWGet the tasting trek activity now.I made them eat everything. Then waited for them to ask me to make one of these any day. And that is how I chose!ReplyThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.I'm on a mission to help families explore exciting, flavorful food.Just because you are a parent or short on time doesn't mean you can eat meals that excite you!Let me be your guide and I'll show you...WW…

Skip to contentSave and share!Learning how to meal plan is the key to sticking to your grocery budget, your diet plan, and keeping your weeks running a bit smoother.Making a family meal plan looks differently for everyone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a plan that is perfect for you! The goal is to make this process effective and easy for you, whatever that might look like.And I’ll teach you how to plan meals for the week!How do you get dinner on the table, every night, without getting bored with your meals, stressed about your plan, or just have things fall apart and order...…Skip to contentSave and share!Learning how to meal plan is the key to sticking to your grocery budget, your diet plan, and keeping your weeks running a bit smoother.Making a family meal plan looks differently for everyone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a plan that is perfect for you! The goal is to make this process effective and easy for you, whatever that might look like.And I’ll teach you how to plan meals for the week!How do you get dinner on the table, every night, without getting bored with your meals, stressed about your plan, or just have things fall apart and order...WW…

Skip to contentSave and share!Jump to RecipePrint RecipeThis easy Irish Potato Soup is a great easy weeknight slow cooker recipe your family will love! This comforting bowl of soup is studded with bacon, shredded welsh cheddar cheese and freshly chopped chives.        Table of Contents          How to serve soup as finger foods: For children, For Adults    @gingeredwhisk and use the hashtag #gingeredwhiskAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the email list to get all the extra...…Skip to contentSave and share!Jump to RecipePrint RecipeThis easy Irish Potato Soup is a great easy weeknight slow cooker recipe your family will love! This comforting bowl of soup is studded with bacon, shredded welsh cheddar cheese and freshly chopped chives.        Table of Contents          How to serve soup as finger foods: For children, For Adults    @gingeredwhisk and use the hashtag #gingeredwhiskAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the email list to get all the extra...WW…

Skip to contentSave and share!Knife skills for kids are an important skill to learn and master. This easy guide will help you know what knives are appropriate based on kids ages, and what they can cut!Looking for more information on what each age of kid can do in the kitchen? Check out How to cook and bake with your kids.Table of ContentsTeaching kids how to use knives is an important life skill. Knowing how to use a knife helps them to be more independent, and allows them to help you cook a meal. It also helps them to be more invested in, and curious about the food that you are cooking and...…Skip to contentSave and share!Knife skills for kids are an important skill to learn and master. This easy guide will help you know what knives are appropriate based on kids ages, and what they can cut!Looking for more information on what each age of kid can do in the kitchen? Check out How to cook and bake with your kids.Table of ContentsTeaching kids how to use knives is an important life skill. Knowing how to use a knife helps them to be more independent, and allows them to help you cook a meal. It also helps them to be more invested in, and curious about the food that you are cooking and...WW…