Walking in the Shadows

Today, we are going to have a treat, literally! :-) I am going to share a recipe for yummy Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Balls. It is healthy and delish! I am trying so hard to choose healthier options for my family and with a tight budget it is very difficult, but little by little I am learning to make better, healthier choices for us all. One thing I am seeing clearly is that you PAY for convenience! I know you are thinking, duh, I already knew that, but when you really start looking at what is in your grocery cart, you will see what I mean. The more the manufacturer has to do to get the product to you, the more you pay. If you go out and buy all organic food you will be spending a TON (believe me I have price checked). But, you can start buying the items you need to prepare your food from scratch and it will surprise you the cost comparison. Don't misunderstand, there are many items that I would LOVE to purchase organic or whole, but there is simply not enough money for me to do t

I haven't blogged in like FOREVER, I have so missed the writing!! So, today will be a quickie, with just a highlight of our week away with each other. This trip was purchased two years ago! Amazing isn't it? The Lord knew we wouldn't have been able to take the trip otherwise. We are not huge Myrtle Beach fans but if you go after Labor Day it really is quite pleasant. I will say this though, Jason and I decided after this trip that we are NOT fans of the sand, we are looking at a trip to Amish Country for next year. :-) This is Addison's favorite part, the sand, she did NOT like the ocean AT ALL. She wouldn't even let it touch her, if we brought her close to the water she would scream "I done, I done." So, suffice it to say that she is in favor of the Amish Trip next year. This is my sweet husband enjoying the absolutely beautiful weather. It was perfect in the mid 80's. I believe this picture was taken on September 11, it was neat at the