Healthy Home
Reading Time: 5 minutes Guest post by Virginia of GeorgeTown, MN This post is part of the Kitchen Tools of the Trade series. Click here to read all previous posts in this feature–and come back on Wednesdays to continue the series! It’s no secret, I love my Vitamix. I got it for Christmas last year, and I joke that it’s to make up […]
Archives for July 2013
Healthy YouNursing Through Breast Injury
Reading Time: 4 minutes Guest Post by Laura of The Merry Mennonite This post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. Go back and read all posts here. Note: This post will be fairly subjective. It reflects my experiences with a breastfeeding issue on which I could find little to no information. When […]
How to Make Packed Lunches Eco-Friendly {Mighty Nest Review}
Reading Time: 4 minutes This post is sponsored by one of our amazing partners, Mighty Nest! Mighty Nest offers a plethora of safe, eco-friendly products for your home and family. All opinions in this post are mine. A few weeks ago Mighty Nest set me up with a great reusable lunch kit for Little Girl. My family took a […]
Gluten-Free Blueberry Applesauce Muffins
Reading Time: 4 minutes Here’s a recipe for delicious gluten-free blueberry applesauce muffins, made with all nourishing ingredients your family is sure to enjoy. Guest Post by Kristy of Little Natural Cottage Anytime I ask my children what they want for breakfast, the answers are always the same: Pancakes or muffins. These are two breakfast treats our family did without […]
The Vitamix {Kitchen Tools of the Trade}
Reading Time: 4 minutes Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Guest Post by Andrea of It Takes Time This post is part of the Kitchen Tools of the Trade series. Click here to read all previous posts in this feature–and come back on Wednesdays to continue the series! I can’t imagine life without a Vitamix. It has become an integral part of my […]
Healthy FamilyColostrum: Baby’s First Superfood
Reading Time: 2 minutes This post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. Go back and read all posts here. When I first became a mother, I was devastated that my milk did not arrive by the time I left the hospital. In fact, it didn’t arrive until my baby was five […]
The Working Mom’s Journey
Reading Time: 5 minutes Guest post by Nicole Serrao It wasn’t so long ago that I was caught up in society’s portrayal of achievement. My driving factors of success, or my life goals as you may, were based on the worldly definition of a fulfilled person and life. Having children has slowly morphed my views of fulfillment and contentment and reopened my heart […]
12 Ideas for Date Nights with Your Kids
Reading Time: 6 minutes It’s so important to spend one-on-one time with your kids! I love these 12 ideas for “date night” with your children. Guest post by Becky of Your Modern Family Being a Mom is the most important job that I have. Spending time with our children is our top priority. We are their first teachers, the […]
Why I Love My Rice Cooker {Kitchen Tools of the Trade}
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Elsie, Contributing Writer This post is part of the Kitchen Tools of the Trade series. I like to keep a simple, well-curated kitchen equipped only with champion tools that I will use frequently or will make a task more efficient. My husband and I live in an apartment, so often space is another consideration. When we received […]
10 Tips to Conquer the First Month of Breastfeeding
Reading Time: 5 minutes The first month of breastfeeding can really be the most difficult weeks of breastfeeding. But don’t give up! Here are 10 tips to conquer early breastfeeding challenges! #5 is probably the most overlooked. This post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. The first month of breastfeeding can […]
Turning to God in Tough Transitions
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer Four years ago, I was starting one of the toughest transitions of my life. A week after I was downsized from my part-time, stay-at-home job, I discovered the wonderful news I was pregnant with our second child. My husband and I trusted that the Lord would provide for us, but […]
5 Ways to Detox Your Laundry Routine
Reading Time: 4 minutes Conventional laundry supplies are full of toxins. Here are 5 easy switches you can make to detox your laundry routine, ditch harmful chemicals, and save some money, too! It wasn’t long after I started my natural living journey that I realized that I needed to detox my laundry routine. Most conventional laundering supplies contain dyes, […]
Beating Summer Boredom with Netflix Family
Reading Time: 4 minutes This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Netflix. My family has had a Netflix membership for several years, and we absolutely love it. All opinions in this post are mine. A few weeks ago, I told you about how much my family enjoys Netflix. It is a blessing to have access […]
5 Easy Health Tips for Busy Moms (Do These Every Day!)
Reading Time: 4 minutes You’re a busy mom, but you still want to maintain your health. You need to implement some simple habits into your routine that will keep you healthy and energetic! Check out these 5 easy health tips from a busy mom of 10! Guest Post by Kelly of Generation Cedar I am a busy mom. I […]
Simplify Skincare with the Oil Cleansing Method
Reading Time: 3 minutes The oil cleansing method is a gentle, natural way to clean your face and remove makeup! By Elsie, Contributing Writer Simplicity is attractive, but it can be ironically expensive and difficult to attain. When we spend a ridiculous amount of time, money, and stress on our physical appearance, our “unstudied elegance” loses its authenticity. Advertisements would […]
