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5 Effective Alternatives to Scolding: Training
I know all seven of you who have been following this series were wondering if I gave up on these effective alternatives to scolding. 🙂 Never fear–I’m back today with what is probably my favorite. It is by no means a quick fix and often requires much of me (hello, parenting) but I’ve found it…
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The Bread of Life: Keeping It In Perspective
Bread. It used to be such an innocent thing. Such a non-issue. I probably ate it every day as a child, in some form or another. What a versatile food! Breakfast, lunch, dinner–the possibilities were endless. Toast, pancakes, French toast, sandwiches, hoagies, pasta, dinner rolls. Bagels, baguettes, biscuits, muffins, popovers, crackers, buns. White, Rye, Wheat, Multi-grain,…
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Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
It does seem kind of strange to be thinking of ice cream with snow on the ground outside, but I’ve been wanting to experiment with an ice cream maker for some time now. When a friend offered me the $50 Cuisinart Ice-20 she spotted at a thrift store for $9, I said “yes, please”!
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Children
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. From the archives, here are some of our favorite {easy} ways to celebrate the occasion…
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Paleo Cookbook Recommendation
I have been waiting for months to check out this book from our local library. At one point, the waiting list for Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes included 18 people. 18!
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Tips for Planning a Marriage Getaway Weekend
It Keeps Getting Better We have a great marriage. Notice I didn’t use the word “perfect”–we definitely have our issues and have had a number of bumps along the way. But the bottom line is that Mr. Native Texan and I both are fiercely committed to our marriage. It’s been more than ten years since we…
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Banana Dippers: Easy Gluten-Free Dessert
Here’s a fun and easy idea for a special treat that your whole family will love: Banana Dippers. Banana Dippers are like the humble country cousin of the more dignified Chocolate Fondue: something yummy dipped in melted chocolate. Plus, they make an easy gluten-free dessert.
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Exploring Nature With Kids: Winter Nature Walk {Animal Tracks}
Winter may not seem like the ideal time for a Nature Walk, but don’t let the cold snowy weather prevent you from enjoying the great outdoors. I guarantee you’ll make a few discoveries that will outweigh the effort required to execute a Winter Nature Walk. For more tips and inspiration, check out: Exploring Nature…
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New Bigger LunchBots and a Special Offer {Today Only}
Remember the awesome LunchBots Stainless Steel Lunch Containers that we LOVE here at the Yankee Homestead? Guess what: they are now available in a larger size, perfect for adult lunches! Hooray! And today only, if you order a larger LunchBots, you’ll receive a free condiment container. We love those, too!
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