Healthy Home
Reading Time: 3 minutes I’ve been drinking almond milk for several years now. Even before I went dairy-free for my now 2-year-old nursling, I personally gravitated toward nut milks. And almond was the first milk I began substituting for dairy when we discovered 3 1/2 years ago that my now-6-year-old is sensitive to dairy. But for a long, long […]
Archives for October 2014
Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars {Gluten, Dairy, Egg Free, THM XO}
Reading Time: 5 minutes co-written by Erin Odom, site owner, and Kelly of The Pretty Bee I love fall baking. I love apples, and pumpkin, and cinnamon, and nutmeg, and crunchy oat toppings. I love the way my house smells when I have a delicious dessert in the oven, and I love the way it feels to put a […]
Healthy FamilyHow to Get Things Done (Even with Young Children Underfoot)
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Sarah Mueller, Contributing Writer Do you ever feel like you can’t get anything done while caring for a baby or young child? Do you miss the days when you could spend an entire morning organizing a space, doing a craft project, painting a room, or even just balancing your checkbook? Maybe you even avoid starting […]
DIY Simple Embellished Washcloth and Lavender Sugar Scrub
Reading Time: 5 minutes Guest post by Rachel Zupke at Mason Jar Values I was always ashamed when I’d take a love language inventory and my highest score was in “gifts.” I thought it made me seem selfish or consumerist. But as I’ve grown into adulthood, I’ve realized I love the thought behind the gift. Couple that realization with […]
How to Host an Autumn Tea Party (with Fall Recipes and Table Settings)
Reading Time: 4 minutes Host an autumn tea party with these fall tea party menu ideas, pretty place settings, and a recipe for gluten-free apple cake. It’s tea time! Related: Hosting the Perfect Baby Sprinkle By Patti of Blossoms and Posies What better way to celebrate autumn than to enjoy a harvest tea party on a crisp fall afternoon? […]
Family Finances3 Things We Wish We Had Done When We Had More Money
Reading Time: 4 minutes Are you a good steward of your finances? Here are 3 lifestyle choices you can make right now, no matter what your current money situation. These are things that Heather wishes she had done when she had more money! Guest post by Heather of My Overflowing Cup Things have not always been as tight for […]
Homemade Apple Pie Spice (THM FP)
Reading Time: 2 minutes Making your own apple pie spice is much cheaper than purchasing a pre-made blend at the store. Adjust the spices to your own personal taste preferences. By Sarah Nichols, Contributing Writer Fall is here and with it comes all the foods of the season. Pumpkin-flavored items are showing up on the grocery-store shelves and fresh-picked apples […]
7 Ways to Survive Cabin Fever This Winter
Reading Time: 4 minutes Afraid cabin fever will drive you crazy this winter? Here are 7 things you can do to help your kids–and you–survive cabin fever during the colder months of the year! Guest post by Hal and Melanie Young of Raising Real Men When a damp, cold breeze blew across the football field the other night, I […]
5 Secret Ingredients for a Happy Home
Reading Time: 7 minutes Guest post by Alison of Pint-sized Treasures A dash of this. A shake of that. Wouldn’t it be nice if that’s all it took to create a happy home? Though it’s not as easy as whipping up a batch of cookies, there are some special ingredients we need in order to create a happy home […]
6 Ways to Give Generously on a Budget
Reading Time: 5 minutes By Shannon Brown, Contributing Writer You start out the season with a heart overflowing with generosity and excitement over the coming holidays. You might be one of those sweeties who just loves to put gifts under the tree for almost everyone you know, from the neighbors to your child’s teacher, each of your girl friends, […]
Crock-Pot Apple Crumble {Sugar & Gluten Free – THM XO}
Reading Time: 4 minutes Co-written by Erin Odom, site owner, & Rachel @ day2dayjoys, contributing writer Fall is my favorite season! It’s not quite yet fall weather here in Tennessee but I know it’s right around the corner. I have been trying to avoid using the oven since ours is gas and it heats up the whole house, although […]
Healthy YouHow to Have a Stress Free Holiday
Reading Time: 4 minutes Guest post by Lauren of I Am THAT Lady Christmas comes on December 25th each year, but why does it always seem to sneak up on us? The stress of shopping for four kids, thirteen nieces and nephews, and my extended family is enough to give me a stress headache! Once you add in cooking […]
Make Your Own Apple Cider Vinegar
Reading Time: 6 minutes Homemade raw apple cider vinegar is easy to make! This fall DIY uses whole or leftover apples. Adapt this recipe to make other fruit vinegar as well! by Danielle of It’s a Love/Love Thing Hello, Humbled Homemaker readers! I’m so happy to be here with you this morning. I’m Danielle, I blog over at It’s […]
Frugal Fall Breakfast Meal Plan Featuring Super Foods
Reading Time: 5 minutes Get nourishing, frugal fall breakfast menu ideas in this post! These seasonal recipes include fall super foods to keep you healthy and boost your immune system. By Tiffany, Contributing Writer With cold and flu season approaching, moms everywhere are stocking their natural remedy kits with essentials from the kitchen, like honey for coughs and apple […]
DIY Felted Soap Tutorial
Reading Time: 6 minutes Related: DIY, All-Natural Bath Bombs By Lexie of Lexie:Naturals I’ve been making and selling my own skin care products for a few years now, but soap making is something I’ve recently added to the list of things I make instead of buy. When I heard about soap felting, I knew I wanted to give it a try, and […]
