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Reading Time: 4 minutesConventional laundry supplies are full of toxins. Here are 5 easy switches you can make to detox your laundry routine, ditch harmful chemicals, and save some money, too! It wasn’t long after I started my natural living journey that I realized that I needed to detox my laundry routine. Most conventional laundering supplies contain dyes, […]
Motherhood & FamilyBeating Summer Boredom with Netflix Family
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Netflix. My family has had a Netflix membership for several years, and we absolutely love it. All opinions in this post are mine. A few weeks ago, I told you about how much my family enjoys Netflix. It is a blessing to have access […]
Health5 Easy Health Tips for Busy Moms (Do These Every Day!)
Reading Time: 4 minutesYou’re a busy mom, but you still want to maintain your health. You need to implement some simple habits into your routine that will keep you healthy and energetic! Check out these 5 easy health tips from a busy mom of 10! Guest Post by Kelly of Generation Cedar I am a busy mom. I […]
The BEST Breastfeeding Advice–Ever
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. Go back and read all posts here. I’ll never forget how I struggled as a first-time breastfeeding mom–especially during the early days! My milk did not arrive until day 5, and I clearly remember taking a bath and looking […]
The Benefits of Meal Planning
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis post was sponsored by Plan to Eat. All opinions are mine. I must be transparent and confess that over the past few months I’ve gotten really slack with meal planning. It started when I was writing my book. And then I organized the massive homemaking bundle sale. And then I found out our landlord […]
67+ Homemade, All-Natural Cleaning Recipes
Reading Time: 4 minutesClean anything in your home with this giant list of DIY homemade, all-natural cleaning recipes! This is the fresh and fun way to enjoy a healthier home…and maybe even enjoy cleaning a little more, too! After my first child was born, I started making my own homemade, all-natural cleaning products. My purpose in making homemade, […]
5 Benefits of Breastfeeding
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. Go back and read all posts here. There are many benefits of breastfeeding, but there are some benefits that just made this way of nourishing my baby a no-brainer for me. These are the reasons I chose breastfeeding in […]
An Allergy-Free My Little Pony Birthday Party
Reading Time: 5 minutesFor a fun, themed birthday party idea, throw a My Little Pony birthday bash! Here’s what you can serve for refreshments, plus game suggestions! A few weeks ago we celebrated Little Girl’s 5th birthday with an allergy-free My Little Pony birthday party! She was über excited, and I was just thrilled that two years after […]
Garbanzo Bean Chocolate Cake That’s Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Refined-Sugar and Tree-Nut Free
Reading Time: 3 minutes When Little Girl was diagnosed with gluten sensitivity two years ago, I was utterly overwhelmed at the thought of even making dinner–much less cake for her birthday. To be honest, I now look at gluten-free cooking at not being too hard. There are so many easy and delicious recipes that are naturally gluten free. […]
Dairy-Free Cake Icing
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post gives a recipe for a delicious, easy, dairy-free cake icing that tastes just like buttercream. It’s great for anyone avoiding dairy! If you’re dairy-free, you don’t have to miss out on a buttercream cake icing that tastes just like the real thing. The following recipe is easy, delicious and will have even your […]
How to Prepare for Breastfeeding
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile you’re waiting for your baby to come, there are several things you can do to prepare for breastfeeding so that you can establish a good nursing relationship early on! This post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. When new expectant mothers find out how passionate I […]
Should You Get Genetic Testing?
Reading Time: 3 minutesA few weeks ago I wrote what ended up being a controversial post about Angelina Jolie’s cancer preventative breast removal. There were plenty of people who stated they sympathized–or even empathized with Angelina. But then there were also people who scolded her for being a role model who is modeling drastic measures when it comes […]
Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another {New Series Announcement}
Reading Time: 3 minutesMy oldest child will turn 5 tomorrow. Five years ago, I was a fumbling breastfeeding mess. My milk didn’t arrive until 5 days after her birth. I can remember taking a bath and looking at myself and just sobbing. “Milk? Where are you?” I asked my body. But I was determined to breastfeed my child–no […]
How to Save Money on Meat with Zaycon Fresh: My Honest Review of Zaycon
Reading Time: 7 minutesUpdate 11/2018: I used Zaycon Fresh for years, but, sadly, they closed doors in 2018. Therefore, this post is no longer relevant. I have hopes that they will one day re-open, but it, frankly, may never happen. In the meantime, check out Butcher Box. It’s pricier than Zaycon, but they ship incredibly high quality meats–straight […]
17 Free or Frugal Summer Activities for Kids
Reading Time: 4 minutesThese frugal (or free!) summer activities for kids will keep your children entertained all summer long! I’m always on the lookout for free or frugal summer activities for kids. There is just something about the relaxing, fun-filled days of summer that envelope me with a sense of excitement every single year. And after so much time […]
