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April 29, 2011

Teaching Self Government by Nicholeen

Parenting is by far the hardest sport there is. Yes, it’s a sport. You run after them, play 52 thing pick up night and day, invent games, have to use ‘mind over matter’ philosophy, set goals, not get discouraged, train every day, rise early, have patience, and try again and again to get it right. If that is not just like training for any other Olympic sport, I don’t know what is.

 

 

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April 18, 2011

No More Neosporin: Tools For Infection & Healing

Neosporin is gone for good at our house. We don’t ever look back. My kids know our essential oils and ointment work so well, they’re begging for these whenever they get a scratch (which is about every 10 minutes).

Why would we want a natural alternative to antibiotic ointment? Conventional thinking teaches us that we need to kill potentially harmful viruses and bacteria, especially in dealing with wounds. But what about our healthy flora? Read more…

April 15, 2011

Snazzy Snack Mix

Warning! This snack mix is addictive! Once you eat a handful, you won’t be able to stop. At least this one is on the healthier side, right? (…compared to straight Doritos at least!)

 

I always make a double batch of this before our road trips or to share with friends. It’s a huge hit! Read more…

April 9, 2011

When I Was A Baby on the Lawrence Welk Show

My mother, Sandi Griffiths sang on the Lawrence Welk Show for about 13 years. She loved singing and started on the show a couple years before I was born. This is a picture of newborn me and my parents, Sandi & Brent, that was published in a Hollywood magazine at the time.

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