Motherhood & FamilyReading Time: 2 minutesPotty training is one of those parenting milestones that rarely unfolds the way we expect. For many families, it’s straightforward. For others, it’s anything but. And for some, it becomes a long, humbling lesson in patience, perseverance, and grace. There are children who struggle with potty training well beyond the age when “most kids” seem […]
Archives for June 2012
Grace While Potty Training {Potty Training at The First Years}
Reading Time: 5 minutesSometimes potty training doesn’t go how you expect it to! Here’s one mom’s story. Guest Post by Alina Joy of Good Old Days Farm A few weeks ago, I told you about what a great experience I had using Infant Potty Training to toilet train my first child. When I discovered that I was pregnant […]
HomePotty Training and Food Sensitivities: What Parents Should Know
Reading Time: 2 minutesContent note: This post discusses digestive issues related to potty training. Parents of young children may find it helpful; others may prefer to skip. Potty training can be challenging under the best of circumstances. When food sensitivities or digestive disruptions are involved, it can become significantly more complex. Many parents are unaware that underlying digestive […]
Sweet Kale Salad
Reading Time: 2 minutes By Elsie, Contributing Writer I’m not especially familiar with kale, but God has blessed us with a lot of it this year through our new CSA and through my aunt and uncle’s garden. I appreciate its ruffled leaves and its heartiness (seems to last longer in the fridge than other greens), but my tongue […]
Summer 2012 Reading List
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’ve been reading The Humbled Homemaker for any length of time, you should know that I am an avid bookworm. I revel in sharing good reads with my readers, so from time-to-time I’ll put together a post to tell you what I’m reading or have recently read. Without further ado, here’s my summer reading list for […]
Easy Baked Spaghetti
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis is the easiest baked spaghetti ever…but it’s oh, so yummy! Looking to make this spaghetti recipe be on plan for the Trim Healthy Mama framework or for a gluten-free diet? Check out this post on pastas that are compliant for both eating plans.
What Every Pregnant Woman Wants to Hear
Reading Time: 3 minutesI surveyed friends and readers to come up with this list of 10 things pregnant women WANT to hear. Try one of these the next time you see a pregnant friend! A few weeks ago, I wrote about 10 things never to say to pregnant women. I realize now it may have come across a […]
When You Just Plain Can’t…
Reading Time: 5 minutesBy Christy of The Simple Homemaker It’s fairly safe to assume that if you’re human, you’ve hit a wall at some point (or several points) in your life. Perhaps you’ve just been handed the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back and can’t do one tiny thing more than you’re already doing. Maybe you’ve just experienced […]
4 Reasons for Potty Training Regression
Reading Time: 2 minutesHas your child potty trained… and then suddenly regressed? You’re not alone. Potty training regression is surprisingly common, and there are often valid reasons behind it. Here are four of the most common contributors: 1. A New Sibling Many parents begin potty training when their child shows early signs of readiness—sometimes earlier than ideal. When […]
Reflections on my First Pregnancy
Reading Time: 5 minutesRemember your first pregnancy? All the emotions, the strange aches and pains, the waiting? Here’s one mom’s reflections on being pregnant for the first time. Yesterday, my family celebrated our sweet little firstborn’s 4th birthday! I can hardly believe she is already 4. I admit I was a bit teary-eyed watching her sleeping peacefully in […]
Healthier Strawberry Crisp
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday I’m over at Quick & Easy, Cheap & Healthy, posting a recipe for a yummy, “healthified” version of my strawberry crisp! Here’s an excerpt: Ah–strawberry season. It’s almost over in my Southern state of North Carolina, but it’s just beginning elsewhere. One of my favorite summer pastimes is picking berries. And although I love […]
How to Take Advantage of Clearance Produce
Reading Time: 4 minutesYou can stretch your weekly produce allowance if you check out the marked-down, overripe fruits and veggies in your grocery store! Here’s how to use clearance produce so you can shave dollars off your family’s grocery budget. I’m all about incorporating more fresh fruits and veggies into our diet, but produce prices can add up […]
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Strawberry Crisp Recipe
Reading Time: 2 minutesHere’s a healthy recipe for a strawberry crisp that is both gluten and dairy free. Enjoy this allergen-free strawberry crisp for dessert–or even breakfast! When I first started my blog about a year ago (hard to believe!), I posted one of my favorite strawberry crisp recipes. Since then, our family’s eating habits have gotten healthier–AND […]
5 Simple Tips for Combating Morning Sickness
Reading Time: 5 minutesBattling morning sickness? Here are 5 simple remedies that worked for me! I have to admit that I feel a little inadequate writing this post on combating morning sickness. I’ve only battled morning sickness one time–in my current (third) pregnancy. (Don’t hate me!) One misconception about morning sickness is that it is only in the […]
Creamy Clementine Smoothie {THM E}
Reading Time: 2 minutesInside: Enjoy this clementine smoothie recipe! With just a hint of banana and full of creamy goodness, it’s a satisfying snack or breakfast! One day I was craving a smoothie but was all out of berries! I realized then that most of my smoothies contain some kind of berry in them, and I was ready […]
