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Creamy Pineapple Coconut Popsicles

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThese creamy, tropical Pineapple Coconut Popsicles are the perfect frozen treat to celebrate the end of summer! by Dena Norton, Contributing Writer  Where did the summer go?? Somehow, it was June, then I blinked, and now September is just around the corner. My mind is racing with back-to-school preparations – everything from buying school supplies to what […]

16 Resources for Packed Lunch Inspiration

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Reading Time: 2 minutesOnce you settle in to a new school year, it gets tricky to think of creative packed lunch ideas. Here are 25 resources to help give you inspiration! By Hilary, Contributing Writer Now that the lazy, schedule-free days of summer are becoming a sweet memory and students everywhere are heading back to school, it’s time […]

Health

7 Ways to Avoid Exposing Your Baby to Chemicals

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Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you have a little bundle of joy coming into your house, you’re probably concerned by now. Here are my Top 7 tips to avoid exposing your baby to chemicals. By Jennifer Taylor of Mom Tricks Like many people, I’m concerned about our exposure to chemicals in daily life. These days, you really have to check […]

Easy Weeknight Meal: 3+ Ways One Box of Mac ‘n Cheese Can Equal Dinner

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Reading Time: 4 minutesOne box of mac ‘n cheese can open up a plethora of simple, easy weeknight meal options for your family! And with Horizon Organic’s gluten-free mac ‘n cheese and a few healthy add-ins, it can pack a nutritional punch!  My firstborn started school last year, and my other two were in preschool. If I learned anything […]

Home

How Decluttering My Home Changed the Way I Spend

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Reading Time: 4 minutesDecluttering has changed more than just the look of my home…it’s also saved me money by changing my spending habits! By Elsie Callender, Contributing Writer One of the most life-altering journeys I’ve ever been on is one that I didn’t even have to leave my home to take. My journey to simple living began in […]

Clean Beauty

3 Frugal Skin Care Products That Work

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Reading Time: 4 minutesReplacing your skin care products with ones you make on your own can be an easy switch! Guest Post by Emily Woosley of Non-Toxic Sweetheart What if I told you that you don’t have to spend your hard­-earned money on beauty products? Would you believe me if I told you that I have gotten better results and more […]

Motherhood & Family

That Time my iPhone Scrolling Could Have Cost My Daughter Her Life

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Reading Time: 4 minutesOn one of the last days of our Costa Rica trip this summer, we had one of the biggest scares of our life–our youngest daughter, who will turn 3 next week, almost choked on a quarter. My husband had to perform the heimlich maneuver on her. Thank God he knew how. I know some people might call me […]

25 Creative Ways to Use Zucchini and Summer Squash

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Reading Time: 5 minutesAs summer starts to wind down, zucchini plants are really gearing up! Try some of these creative ways to use zucchini and summer squash and take advantage of this frugal vegetable’s abundance. By Kristen Smith, Contributing Writer By the time August rolls around, most zucchini and summer squash plants are in hyper-production mode. With such an […]

Clean Beauty

2 Best Ways To Exfoliate Naturally

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Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter years of dealing with sensitive skin – and acne – I started using 2 ways to exfoliate naturally and improve the texture and feeling of my skin. Guest Post by Audrey Lefebvre of Castile Soap Bar Sensitive skin is a dermatological issue widespread throughout the world. It can be caused by genetics, unhealthy diets, or lack of skin-cell turnover (exfoliation). Why exfoliate naturally? Exfoliating the […]

Clean Eating on a Dime

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Reading Time: 5 minutesI used to stop listening to people talk about healthy eating because I believed  healthy choices were expensive. But clean eating on a dime is possible … and it’s not that difficult! Guest post by April Lewis of An Apple A Day Wisdom I’m going to shock a few people today. Are you ready? Clean […]

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To The Mom Who Thinks Her Hormones Are Out Of Whack

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Reading Time: 4 minutes  By Jessica, Contributing Writer Dear mom who thinks her hormones are out of whack, They are. The end. Ha! Just kidding. There is more to the post! But seriously – that does sum it up nicely! So many of us women experience hormonal issues! I’m a member of a local “crunchy” Facebook group where moms […]

Motherhood & Family

2 Skills That Can Save a Busy Mom’s Life

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Reading Time: 4 minutesTwo skills that can be used successfully as life ­hacks to save a busy mom’s life, when utilized well. Guest Post by Pat Fenner of Mom’s Morning Coffee Ugh. You know the feeling. The alarm clock rings at Oh:Too­Early and immediately your mind is flooded with the day’s “To­Do” list: Household chores Child­care (double this if […]