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Best Ever Pumpkin Muffins (Dairy Free alternative)

I just made our favorite food to eat this time of year...pumpkin muffins.  We eat them for snack, dessert, breakfast and everything in between!  The original recipe was found by my sister-in-law on cooks.com, but I tweaked it to make it healthy and dairy free and they are still the bomb! You have got to try this recipe...your kids will love it and the pumpkin is good for them:) Make them 1-2 days ahead for best flavor.  Ours are gone before then so I make a double batch and refrigerate the batter. Makes 12 regular or 48 mini muffins. 1 2/3 cup whole wheat flour   (I use freshly ground) 2/3 cup sugar or sucanat (if brown sugar, add to wet) 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice* 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 large eggs (I use powder egg replacer and water) 1 15oz can pumpkin 1/2 cup or 1 stick melted butter (I use earth balance) 1 cup (6oz) chocolate chips 1/4 cup milk if mix is too dry (almond milk) Mix dry ingredients and in ano...

Life is a Vapour

Oneday I was talking to my Grandmother about life and how fast time goes by.  She is what some people would consider "old".  She has great grandchildren and has lived a long life.  Nana said that as she thought back over her whole life and how fast it went that it was like a vapour. I'm sure you have heard the saying that "life is a vapour".  It is a true saying, not because I think so but because the Word of God says so.  The Bible says in James 4:14, "...for what is your life?"  Then it answers the question for you by saying "it is even a vapour".   My husband preached a message on this thought and I want to share it with you.  1. A Vapour is Passing ...our life appears for a little while and then we are gone...so make sure you know where you are going when you die...Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, no man cometh to the Father but by Jesus! John 14:6 2. A Vapour is Pivital ...it is a state between a solid and a liquid...it...

Semi-Homemade Apple Cider

Here is an easy recipe that everyone will enjoy during this time of year.  It is easy and tastes good.  My kids love it and its not bad for you!  All you have to do is buy a gallon of apple cider and add the seasonings to it!                                   Semi-Homemade Apple Cider                            1/2 gallon cider or juice  (I use cider)                                     2 cinnamon sticks                  ...