Healthy Living
Reading Time: 6 minutes Establishing a nighttime routine has helped me finally begin to get adequate rest. Going to bed earlier has made me feel like a different person! A few months back, my mentor asked me what I thought it would take to get me to a place where I felt like I wasn’t constantly spinning my wheels. […]
Archives for February 2015
Healthy HomeGoodbye, Coffee Shop: 35+ Hot Drinks You Can Make at Home
Reading Time: 4 minutes Save money by making coffee shop style hot drinks at home! Here’s a round up of delicious DIY hot beverages–from mocha to chai to hot chocolate and homemade syrups! By Elsie, Contributing Writer and Site Editor Winter may be cold and long, but if you cozy up with a hot drink you can make a […]
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Reading Time: 3 minutes This buffalo chicken chili is velvety, rich, and creamy. It’s hearty and filling, packed with lean protein. You can make this in your slow cooker! Guest post by Kelley of Lavender and Cream A buffalo chicken recipe is like a little black dress…it’s always “in,” and it always impresses. It’s a winning combination of two simple […]
12 Ways to Go Disposable Free
Reading Time: 7 minutes Want to save money and go disposable free? You can reduce paper and plastic with these twelve natural, reusable alternatives for common household disposables. One of the easiest transitions to living a more natural life is to reduce using disposable products. Not only does cutting back on using disposable products minimize your exposure to toxins found […]
Family FinancesSave Time and Money with a Monthly Grocery Trip
Reading Time: 6 minutes Hilary saves time and money on groceries by making just one monthly grocery trip, rather than shopping every week. Here’s her system! By Hilary, Contributing Writer I have a confession to make: I am absolutely terrible when it comes to meal planning. I know I should do it. Often I want to. I’ve tried it […]
My Plan for Adrenal Fatigue Recovery
Reading Time: 10 minutes Last week, I shared with you my journey to adrenal fatigue. Today I’m sharing my personal plan for adrenal fatigue recovery. This post is long, and it gives a pretty big glimpse into my personal life. I hope you will find it helpful and encouraging if you are working through adrenal fatigue or burnout as […]
Healthy FamilyNatural Skincare for Men
Reading Time: 6 minutes Note from Erin: I’m welcoming my husband, Will, as a writer again today! I would have fallen over in shock if someone had told me a few years ago that he would be writing a post on natural skincare for men! If you are struggling to get your man to convert to a more natural, […]
How to Have a Date Night at Home
Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you want to reconnect with your spouse? Try these ideas for a date night at home! They’re great for Valentine’s Day when you want to avoid the crowds, or any time of year that you need to have a date night on a budget! Guest post by Kylie of Everblossom When I first got […]
7 Ways to Grow as a Christian When You’re Also a Busy Mom
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a busy mom, you might struggle to figure out how to set aside time to invest in your faith. Here are 7 ways to keep you encouraged and growing as a Christian. By Kristen Smith, Contributing Writer Though my Christian faith is extremely important to me as a mom, I struggle often to figure […]
My Journey to Adrenal Fatigue
Reading Time: 5 minutes Are you tired of being tired? You might have adrenal fatigue! I’ve always been driven. Even as a child, I worked to achieve the top grades in school and be a leader in my church youth group. I graduated valedictorian of my high school class and proudly donned the medal for the Most Outstanding Female Graduate (the highest […]
How Good Communication Leads to Greater Intimacy in Marriage
Reading Time: 4 minutes Good communication is key to intimacy in marriage! Here are some practical ways you can boost communication with your spouse to connect on a deeper level. Guest post by Keelie of Love Hope Adventure As humans, building intimate relationships is in the very fabric of our beings. We long for closeness and deep rooted connections […]
The Dirt Under the Swings (& the Lesson It Taught)
Reading Time: 5 minutes By Will Odom, Contributing Writer For a long time they bothered me a little. Those desolate brown spots in the middle of the yard. You know the ones I’m talking about. The bare spots under the swing. The ones that turn to a muddy mess when it rains. The ones that swirl into a dust bowl […]
DIY Oatmeal Lavender Bath Teas
Reading Time: 3 minutes Relieve stress with a relaxing bath! Add this DIY oatmeal lavender bath tea to your bath for a soothing, spa-like experience. Great to give as gifts! Guest post by Deanna of From This Kitchen Table Most days, by the time bedtime has arrived I’m exhausted and more than ready for the day to be over. […]
Connecting with Your Spouse in an Over-Connected World
Reading Time: 7 minutes Check out these tips for genuinely connecting with your spouse in an over-connected world! The other night, as I was working on this very blog post, my husband sent me a text message from our bed (I was downstairs): “Are you coming to bed?” My response: “After I finish this post.” “What’s it about?” he […]
