Motherhood & Family
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I am not crafty. I wasn’t even crafty as a kid. But my girls–especially my 6-year-old firstborn–are. So what’s a non-crafty mom like me to do with her craft enthused girls? Green Kid Crafts to the rescue! When Green Kid first contacted me, I hesitated to […]
Archives for July 2014
Cinnamon-Coconut Coffee {How to Make Unsweetened Coffee Palatable}
Reading Time: 3 minutesHaving trouble drinking unsweetened coffee? Check out this easy-peasy recipe for cinnamon-coconut coffee, and your unsweetened coffee will be palatable. What I thought would be the biggest challenge to completing the Whole 30 turned out to be not much of a challenge at all: drinking unsweetened coffee. In case you haven’t been following along with […]
10 Practical Ways to Introduce a Child to Jesus
Reading Time: 6 minutesDo you desire for your kids to know God? Here are 10 practical tips for parents who want to teach their children about Jesus and build their faith from an early age. by Jessica Smartt, Contributing Writer Full disclosure: Right now, my weary, eight-month-pregnant self is plopped on my couch. It’s 7:30pm, the kids are […]
Health5 Healthy Habits for Moms
Reading Time: 5 minutesI’ve spent this summer focusing on an area of wellness that many moms are notorious for neglecting–self-care. For some reason, we fall into the trap of thinking that taking care of ourselves is selfish. But I’m discovering the exact opposite. When we carve out time to cultivate healthy habits for ourselves, we become even more empowered […]
The Fine Line Between Apathy and Acceptance for the Postpartum Body
Reading Time: 5 minutesMy life forever changed 6 years ago, when I birthed my first sweet baby girl. My body did as well. With it, came the constant barrage of mixed messages our culture aims at women with postpartum bodies: Embrace your tiger stripes! But don’t let yourself go! You now have more to love! But don’t […]
How to Make an Herbal Travel Kit: Natural First Aid on the Go!
Reading Time: 4 minutesAn herbal travel kit lets you take your natural remedies with you on the road! Here’s how to assemble an herbal first aid kit so you can treat your family even when you’re away from home. Guest post by Jasmine of The Christian Herbal We were at a family reunion when my daughter was stung […]
How I’m Adding Two Extra Hours to My Day
Reading Time: 7 minutesIs your life out of control? Try waking up early! This was the secret to adding two extra hours to my day…it was a total game changer in my life, and it can be for you, too! My mother likes to tell people that she kept me up until midnight each night when I was […]
Simple Baked Cabbage
Reading Time: 2 minutesI don’t know about your family, but the kitchen tends to be the center of our home. It’s where we reminisce about the dishes our mothers created during our childhoods, and it’s the place where we work with our children to form new memories of our own. I recently had to laugh to myself when […]
Home9 Homey Touches to Add Warmth and Welcome to Your Home
Reading Time: 4 minutesby Katie Bennett, of Embracing a Simpler Life I recently redecorated my house. Actually I decorated it for the first time. Since buying our house five years ago, decorating had not been a priority financially. That time was a great exercise in patience and contentment for me. But I also ultimately wanted a well-presented home. Not fancy, […]
Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Loaf
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe bold summer flavors of this lemon blueberry yogurt loaf combine to create a moist & tender bread that makes a great breakfast, snack, or dessert that everyone will love. Guest post by Margaret Anne of Natural Chow Around this time of year, my garden is beginning to yield large amounts of vegetables, herbs, and […]
My New Secret Weapon in Getting Housework Done
Reading Time: 6 minutesI found a secret weapon in getting housework done, and I can’t wait to share it with you! You know that just because “homemaker” is in my blog title that doesn’t mean I’m the perfect wife, mother and house cleaner, right? I’m humbled. Truly, I’m very, very humbled in the area of homemaking. I think part of […]
10 Easy Freezer Meals
Reading Time: 4 minutesInside: Here is a recipe for chicken divan that makes enough for 6 freezer meals, plus links for 9 more make-ahead freezer meals–all using real food ingredients! by Rachel of day2dayjoys Freezer meals are so easy and convenient. As a busy mom of 4, some days I fail to plan dinner. The evening rolls around […]
How to Start a Co-Op
Reading Time: 4 minutesGuest post by Jennifer of Growing Up Triplets I love a good deal, same as the next girl. Let’s face it – we women often get a sense of accomplishment from saving money, right? Well, did you know you can get amazing deals when you start a co-op? I love feeding my family real, whole […]
How to Choose a Dairy-Free Milk
Reading Time: 2 minutesMy family has been mostly dairy-free for over three years now. It started when our first daughter was diagnosed with a dairy sensitivity right before she turned three. Our second daughter experienced respiratory problems and ear infections her entire first year–until we discovered her dairy sensitivity as well. When our third daughter started breaking out […]
Clean BeautyThe Risks and Benefits of Sun Exposure
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs a redhead with fair skin, sunscreen has always been a staple in my summertime skincare regimen. The few blistering sunburns and sun poisoning that inflicted me when my parents forgot to slather it on me as a kid left a lasting impression: Going without sunscreen hurts! But over the course of the past few […]
