http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/ A blog for the moms of Franklin, TN and Williamson County by Krissy Nordhoff. We discuss recipes, family fun activities, grocery shopping, health food, kid-friendly restaurants and more. en-US Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:52:17 -0500 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/08/natalie-g.html http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/08/natalie-g.html This video tells the behind the scenes story of Natalie Grant's version "Your Great Name". It's amazing to see how this song is impacting Christians in worship across the US. This song was written in Franklin for a music project... Faith Lyme Disease Music Krissy Nordhoff Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:52:17 -0500 http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/06/merchant-spotlight-franklin-mercantile.html http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/06/merchant-spotlight-franklin-mercantile.html When I first moved to town, 14 years ago, one of my favorite places to hang out and sing was a little coffee shop called Jammin' Java. We met some wonderful people there, including the owner, David Asch, and his... Coupons / Saving Money Food and Drink Restaurants Krissy Nordhoff Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:41:59 -0500 http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/06/no-bake-chocolate-cookies.html http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/06/no-bake-chocolate-cookies.html No Bake Chocolate Cookies Gluten free oats make this a great gluten free and dairy free dessert. SO YUMMY. 2/3 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup vegetable oil (I usually omit this) 5 T unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon... Dairy free Flavorite Reciplease Food and Drink Gluten free Krissy Nordhoff Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:43:40 -0500 http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/06/persian-salad.html http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/06/persian-salad.html This is Eric's new favorite. It seems so basic, but is unbelievably refreshing and light. Perfect accompaniment for a summer dinner. 4 tomatoes 1 cucumber 1 carrot 1 onion 1 bunch romaine, or other favorite lettuce 2 T olive oil... Krissy Nordhoff Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:56:00 -0500 http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/06/beef-and-mushroom-burgers.html http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/06/beef-and-mushroom-burgers.html Aren't we always looking for new burger recipes??? We tried this one and loved it. The mushrooms are chopped finely, so if you're kids don't like them, they won't even notice:) This is also a great way to stretch a... Dairy free Flavorite Reciplease Food and Drink Gluten free Krissy Nordhoff Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:46:00 -0500 http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/06/maple-chicken-kababs.html http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/06/maple-chicken-kababs.html This recipe is simple, but amazingly yummy. Loved by big people and little people alike at our house. Great for the grill, too. Also gluten and dairy free! 4 ears of corn, cooked and quartered 8 slices of turkey bacon,... Dairy free Flavorite Reciplease Food and Drink Gluten free Krissy Nordhoff Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:39:55 -0500 http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/06/get-your-groupon.html http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/06/get-your-groupon.html Hey girls! Have you heard about groupon.com yet??? Just wanted to make sure you did. Basically, they sell a coupon a day just for our Nashville area, you just have to give them your email address so they can send... Coupons / Saving Money Food and Drink Great Deals Restaurants Krissy Nordhoff Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:00:00 -0500 http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/05/104-summer-fun.html http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/05/104-summer-fun.html Every summer, we ask ourselves, "What are we going to do to keep the kids from sitting in front of the TV and vegging the entire summer away!?" No way, FranklinMom.com to the rescue. Here we go again - our... Activities Camps Children Faith Family Fun Food and Drink Free Games Restaurants Science Sports Summer Taking care of MOM Travel Krissy Nordhoff Mon, 31 May 2010 13:00:23 -0500 http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/05/moms-prayer-journal.html http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/05/moms-prayer-journal.html We go to a little church called The Nest here in Franklin. It is amazing how in a little congregation, there are so many amazing and talented people. One of them is a sweet friend, Rachel Jones. Rachel has ministered... Books Faith Taking care of MOM Krissy Nordhoff Thu, 20 May 2010 11:44:05 -0500 http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/05/summer-fun-ideas.html http://franklinmom.typepad.com/franklin_mom_blog/2010/05/summer-fun-ideas.html Just a reminder---please check the gigantic list I made for great ideas for the summer. I will keep updating it as well. Let me know if you know about something that I don't!!! Brace yourselves, Moms, it's about to begin!!!!! Krissy Nordhoff Thu, 20 May 2010 11:29:31 -0500