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Gluten Free Honey Nut Granola Bars

Hello, Ask Anna readers! Are you enjoying the Spring months? It’s starting to warm up here in California. Not ready for the heat, not even close. I just can’t believe April is almost over and it will soon be summer break. That means…kids home all day with mommy. I’ll be in need of lots of healthy, quick snacks! I’ve been on the hunt for a really good granola bar recipe lately. I just don’t like buying the ones at the store that are filled with high fructose corn syrup and unnecessary ingredients. They are so easy to make too!… Read More

Green Cleaning: Cleaning with Lemons

I love lemons. They are pretty and they taste amazing, but they are also great for green cleaning {or yellow cleaning}, not only will your house smell amazing but it will be sparkly clean! Today I’m going to share a few great recipes for cleaning with lemons. Grease and smudges Do your kids ever get smudgy fingerprints on your walls and appliances {who, me? no never!} Well this simple solution will cut the grease, from their cute little fingers, and have your walls clean again in no time! 1 teaspoon Arm & Hammer Baking Soda 1 teaspoon 20 Mule Team… Read More

Thai Garlic-lime Chicken Salad

If you have followed me on Facebook, or my blog, for very long, then you probably know that I’m a fan of wine. I love wine, I love good food and I really enjoy pairing them together! Today I’m sharing this delicious Thai Garlic-Lime Chicken that I paired with a delicious chardonnay I bought from TheWineBar.com. It was a perfect match and together they made an incredible dinner! The original recipe for this chicken wasn’t a salad but I thought the crisp fresh basil and the refreshing lime juice would make a great salad, and I was right! So here’s… Read More

Organizing Kids Clothes

It’s amazing how quickly kids grow and how fast they go through their clothes! I feel like I’m in a constant state of buying and getting rid of clothes for Malea because she grows so dang fast! Don’t get me wrong, it’s fun buying new clothes for her but it can also get expensive, which is why I’m grateful for friends with kids a couple years older than her, that give me hand-me-downs! With clothes coming in, clothes going out, and saving clothes for my nieces we have a lot of clothes on our hands. I used to have them… Read More

Spring Cleaning Tips for the Bathroom

Today we are going to be spring cleaning in the bathrooms. When you think of spring cleaning you probably don’t think about the bathrooms, but there is so much to be done in there! My regular bathroom routine includes cleaning the toilets, sinks, countertops, tub/shower, mirrors and floors but there are lots of other things that should be cleaned at least once a year, if not twice. Here is a checklist to help you remember all the things there are to Spring Clean in the bathroom. #1 Dusting You probably dust your bathroom regularly but today we are going to… Read More

An English Tudor and a God Story

Who wants to hear a totally crazy, amazing, God story? I’m glad you do because I’ve got a good one for you! The last few months have been absolutely crazy and I feel like we are in a constant state of waiting on the Lord. This particular story is about God’s house that someday we will own. Let me explain… A few months ago we weren’t even planning on moving but since we have been working with the girls that have been rescued from sex trafficking, and eventually want to adopt one (see this post for details), we started thinking… Read More

Kids’ Craft Organization

If you have kids, then you know how their stuff can begin to take over the house. My daughter loves to color, play with stickers, work with Play Dough, etc., as I’m sure your kids do too! As you purchase craft items it’s important to have a designated place for them to go, otherwise they can get really messy, really quickly. The good news is that craft organization doesn’t have to be expensive, in fact most of the items I use for organizing Malea’s craft stuff is from the Dollar Tree and the Target Dollar bins. When organizing your kids’… Read More

Spring Cleaning Tips and the Ultimate Cleaning Checklist

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! My family and I spent the day with family and soaking up the beautiful sunshine and warm 70 degree weather we had up here in Washington state. I don’t know about you but yesterday the spring cleaning bug bit me and I was in the mood to clean and organize. It all started in the nursery and eventually went room by room until I made my way out into the family room and office area. My instincts told me to stop there or else I would get burnt out and not want… Read More