Soy-Free Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
in Diary and Soy Free Life, Food, Modern Day Homesteading,
June 15, 2018
Going soy-free was an eye-opening experience and challenge for me and my family. Dairy is in quite a bit of things, but soy is just pervasive. It certainly has been a doable endeavor, but it has taught my family and I a lot about checking labels and being thoughtful...
Serrano Strawberry Jam
in Food, Modern Day Homesteading,
June 10, 2018
I love canning. And for many years I canned my little heart out, making beautiful jewel toned jam with creative combinations that were the envy of our neighborhood. And then I had kids. I love them, I love them fiercely, but but there is something about hot liquid lava-esque...
Homemade Soy-Free Soy Sauce
in Diary and Soy Free Life, Modern Day Homesteading,
June 10, 2018
I don’t know if you know this yet or not, but soy is in everything. EVERYTHING. I went dairy free first, went full elimination diet next, and then slowly backed into dairy and soy free after some extensive research. At first I was just so excited to be off...
Why We Went Dairy and Soy Free for a Year
in Diary and Soy Free Life,
June 10, 2018
It started as basic colic, which transitioned into silent reflux, which quickly presented as a potential allergy. The sweet peaceful baby had I grown accustomed too was inconsolable for the majority of the day, he was eating every 90 minutes if not every hour, and soon there was a...
Just Say No to Social Media and Your Kids
in Family,
June 9, 2018
I’ve struggled for years with my love of social media and platforms like this very blog, and my intense desire to protect my kids’ digital footprint. I’ve gotten a lot of flack for it too, especially when posting on my personal social media about articles that talk frankly about...