Author Archives: Angela Strand
Butterscotch Pecan Monster Cookies
Is your shopping done yet? Ours is finally finished, homemade gifts are finished and the final plan for Christmas is in place! I feel like I'm finally able to take a breath and really enjoy the rest o...
Angela Strand Dec 20, 2015
Peppermint Popcorn Bark
Hey there! How's your December going so far? For us, we're zooming through our Advent Calendar and so far, we've been having lots of fun.
One of the things that I've been loving the most is...
Angela Strand Dec 15, 2015
Cranberry Bliss Bars
Cranberry Bliss Bars have always been such a rare, special treat to me. Last year, when I discovered that I can make them from scratch, it was a total game changer. I made these for our MOPS Christmas...
Angela Strand Dec 11, 2015
The Best Frosting for Homemade Gingerbread Houses
Today we spent our morning around the table with my mother-in-law making gingerbread houses. With graham crackers, homemade cement icing, bags of bulk candies and Christmas music in the background, we...
Angela Strand Dec 03, 2015
Just Stop
My husband was working late and to make the most of our evening, I fed the kids an easy dinner and then declared it a movie night. After tucking them into the couch, warm and cozy to watch Elf, I head...
Angela Strand Nov 26, 2015
Thursday’s Mom Encouragement: When it Feels Easier to Throw in the Towel
As I picked up my phone to text my sister, my heart pounded. She’d just watched them two days ago, and now I was asking her to watch my kids again, so I could go to my “annual” docto...
Angela Strand Nov 18, 2015
Gingerbread Granola
Our hens are almost 2 years old and since their laying has slowed down a bit during the winter, I’ve been experimenting with other satisfying breakfasts, besides eggs. Homemade Granola is ...
Angela Strand Nov 12, 2015
Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Ways to Help Children Think Outwardly During the Holiday Season
Happy November, friends! I thought we could take a moment today to share some of our favorite ways to help our kids be thankful and think “outwardly” as we approach the holiday season....
Angela Strand Nov 09, 2015
Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Unique Ways to Season Your Pumpkin Seeds
Did you know that pumpkin seeds pack powerful health benefits? Recently I discovered how high they are in protein, good fats, vitamins and minerals and I’ve been looking at our pumpkins differen...
Angela Strand Oct 26, 2015
My Own Non-Negotiable Rules to be My Best Self
Sometimes life gets full and I zoom through my days, taking care of everyone and everything. Then bedtime comes and as I stand in the bathroom brushing my teeth, I look in the mirror and remember all ...
Angela Strand Oct 18, 2015