Immune Boosting Gummies
Do you have kids that can’t keep their fingers out of their mouths? Y’all…I have three kids and I can honestly say the thing that grosses me out more than all the vomit and other bodily functions that have graced me with their presence, is...
No-Bake Granola Bites
These no-bake Granola {energy} bites are so easy to make, and chock-full of REAL ingredients that you can feel good about! If your kids are anything like my kids, then they are hungry. All. The. Time. I know it’s totally normal, but usually by the 274th time...
I’m back! Let’s recap, shall we?
Y’all, it’s been way too long since I last sat down and put fingers to keys. But I’ve got the writing bug… and seriously, after the year we’ve had and the things I’ve added to my plate that make my days exponentially more...
We didn’t start the Fire.
Hello. I’d like to (re) introduce myself. My name is Brenna. I’m mama to 3 kiddos, wife to my amazing bearded Mountain Man, Jesus freak, food-lover, essential oil fanatic, and the occasional blogger. I fail. Daily. Case in...
{Copycat Olive Garden} Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo
Y’all, can I be real with you for a moment? One of the things I miss most, since changing our diets, is getting to eat at places like Olive Garden. I mean, that dressing?! Good gracious, that stuff is amazing. But Lord have mercy, if it isn’t...
Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Coughs, sniffles, fevers…all around general yuckiness. I think we can all agree that this current sick season is one of the worst we’ve seen in a while. Everyone around us is dropping like flies. And I’m over here like… Seriously. I...
Homemade Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter… it’s a staple in our house. Wait, wait, wait. Let me back up. First, I owe you all an apology. I’ve been MIA for what seems like FOR-EV-ER. Anyone else just say that in their heads, like Squints, from “The...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oat Muffins
‘Tis the season for everything Pumpkin Spiced…EVERYTHING.Pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin spiced scones, pancakes, cereal, marshmallows, yogurt, Oreos, beer…and I even saw English Muffins and SALSA! I mean, this is getting a bit out of hand, don’t ya think? Do people...
Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder
You ever have one of those days that you just stay cold? The high is set to be 61 degrees today. Not that I’m complaining at all. I absolutely love Fall. It’s my favorite time of year…but it’s only September 12th, and not technically Fall yet....About Brenna
Hi! I’m Brenna! I’m the Crunchy Mama who runs this joint along with my über talented (and bearded) hubby, Mountain Man. We have 3 kiddos (J-Man – 9, The Nugget – 7, and Little Miss T – 6). We are fairly new to the Homeschool scene, and started Grace River Homeschool in the Fall of 2020. Thanks for stopping by! Take a look around, and let’s chat about food, oils, Jesus, homeschool, or really anything to do with kids, FRIENDS (yes, the best show on the face of the Earth), or life!