Healthy You
Reading Time: 4 minutes Choose joy instead of jealousy in your marriage and your role as a mother. This post is about being jealous of your husband—and how you can overcome it! Guest post by Kristen of Smithspirations I feel incredibly blessed to be a stay-at-home homeschooling mom. There is truly nothing else I would want to do with […]
Archives for April 2014
The 24/7 Mother {a Tribute to My Mom}
Reading Time: 3 minutes This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cardstore. In my nearly 6 years since becoming a mom, I have often struggled with feeling like I’m just not cut out for motherhood. Don’t get me wrong: I LOVE my children (and I want more!), but it just doesn’t seem to come…naturally…to me. […]
Family FinancesGuilt-Free Spending on a Budget
Reading Time: 4 minutes God has provided for our needs, and he does not want us to be constantly worried about money. Learning about guilt-free spending on a budget can be a lifesaver! Guest post by Shannon of Growing Slower I knew long before I had kids and even before I met my husband that I wanted to be […]
Healthy HomeHow a $15 Craigslist Find Revolutionized My Laundry Routine
Reading Time: 5 minutes When I first got married, laundry was my favorite chore. I know, I know–crazy, right? But you see–back then, it was just my and hubby’s clothes that I had to wash. I loved pulling each load out of the warm dryer, folding (and even–shock!–ironing!) them, and it didn’t take long at all to tuck them […]
35+ Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Freezer Meals
Reading Time: 3 minutes The idea of freezer cooking has always intrigued me, but I’ve always shied away from it myself. Why? For one, I thought we didn’t have enough freezer space (which I’ve since learned wasn’t really true), and I also thought it would be much too challenging to come up with gluten-free, dairy-free freezer meals to match […]
Making the Switch to Natural Make-Up
Reading Time: 4 minutes Want to make the switch to natural make-up? Here’s how I did it! I say that making the switch to natural make-up has been a final frontier of sorts in my natural living journey. Transitioning to eating better, using non-toxic cleaning supplies and skincare products and just leading a greener lifestyle all came first. But […]
What Dr. Quinn Taught Me About Being a Humbled Homemaker
Reading Time: 4 minutes One of my favorite TV shows to watch during my teen years was Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Perhaps it was the pioneer setting (much like my beloved Little House on the Prairie). Perhaps it was the love story–with season after season of longing glances–between Michaela and Sully. Or perhaps it was Dr. Mike’s sheer determination […]
Healthy FamilyLoving Your Family Well in the Midst of Busy Seasons
Reading Time: 4 minutes Here are practical ways to love your family well, even when life is busy and overwhelming (especially when life is busy and overwhelming!). By Mary, Contributing Writer Life is busy. Different seasons in your life bring different dynamics that you have to learn to manage. At this point in my life, our children are going […]
Encouragement to Dream
Reading Time: 3 minutes This post was sponsored by New York Life. Find out how New York Life can help you and your family Keep Good Going by visiting newyorklife.com/keepgoodgoing The inspirational video below, My Uncle’s Gift, shows how a man’s uncle encouraged him to pursue his dream. And guess what? His dream came true. I recently dubbed myself […]
Naturally Reversing Asthma Symptoms
Reading Time: 4 minutes This is one mom’s amazing story of reversing asthma symptoms in her son using natural remedies. She lists the specific steps they took to reduce his asthma symptoms and keep him free from asthma attacks for two years! Guest post by Daniele of Domestic Serenity As a Mom focused on natural living and herbal remedies, […]
Eating Seasonally Through the Christian Year
Reading Time: 5 minutes Want to point your family to Jesus? You can start around the dinner table! Here’s how to incorporate seasonal eating into the Christian Year calendar. Guest post by Haley of Carrots for Michaelmas Eating seasonal produce has become a common goal for many families seeking healthier food and a closer tie to their local farmers. […]
How to Make Your Own Celery Powder
Reading Time: 5 minutes If you love homemade seasonings and spice mixes, add celery powder to the list! This simple tutorial will show you how to make your own DIY celery powder. Guest post by Kendra of A Proverbs 31 Wife Celery powder: one of the many seasonings I use very regularly. Onion powder, garlic salt (or powder), and […]
7 Ideas for a Resurrection-Focused Easter Basket
Reading Time: 5 minutes Want to help your children learn what the Easter holiday is really about? Here are 7 ideas for a Resurrection-focused Easter basket that will point them to Christ. Easter baskets were a rarity in my childhood home. And I don’t feel like I “missed out” at all. I never believed in the Easter Bunny, and […]
Do You Need to Take a Faith Leap?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest post by Alyssa of Life from My Laptop A faith leap is stepping out of your own comfort zone into the hands of God. Is it time to take a faith leap in your life? There have been several times in my life that I knew without a doubt it was time to take a […]
We are in Charge of our Attitudes
Reading Time: 3 minutes When I was 19, one of my childhood friends was killed instantly in a car wreck. It was my freshman year in college–her senior year in high school. She was only 17. The weeks that followed saw my child-like faith being truly tested for the first time. Why did this happen? Where is she now? […]
