Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day!Now, I get that I may not have a huge male audience, but chances are, if you’re reading this, then you either are a dad, have a dad, or know someone who is a dad. I have been fortunate enough to have some great dads in my life. The...
Rainbow Popsicles
“Summer, Summer, Summertime…”The heat is up, and the kids have been freed from their school duties for the next 2 1/2 months. And that means that I gotta up my mom game. If I don’t, then I’m going to have some cranky, bored, and extra clingy kids…which will lead to an...
The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
I know, I know… everyone claims their recipe is “the best”. But is this spaghetti sauce recipe the best? I’m sure no one will ever know. But what I can say, with firm conviction, is that it is darn delicious. And easy to make, at that. I...
Homemade Fudgesicles
Not only are these homemade fudgesicles delicious…they are deceptively delicious. If you have learned anything about me by now, it’s that I like food that is easy to prepare. But it also needs to be healthy. Especially since I have the pickiest kid in this...
Refuge
Refuge.That’s the best word I can think of to describe this place. It’s been nearly 6 years since my last visit. After only a day, I felt completely at home. I stayed in a beautiful room that has bits and pieces of my family’s history all around me. A 106 year...Go West, young man…and woman
5 years. That’s how long it’s been since I last set foot in my 2nd most favorite place of all time. That’s far too long, in my opinion. But tomorrow is the day. Tomorrow, I fly. Montana, here I come! Just me. I’m flying solo, as they say… And I honestly...
Deconstructed Greek Gyros
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Momming… it’s hard, it’s awesome, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Mother’s Day. A time to celebrate your mother, or a mother-figure in your life. If you are a mother, then this is a day for you to be celebrated as well. After all, being a mother (or momming, as I like to say) isn’t for the faint of heart…...
Spicy Ranch Dip
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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 – 7, The Nugget – 5, and Little Miss T – 4). Thanks for stopping by! Take a look around, and let’s chat about food, oils, Jesus, or really anything to do with kids, FRIENDS (yes, the best show on the face of the Earth), or life!