Reading Time: 5 minutesDid you know that gluten can cause significant health issues? Here are 3 good reasons to try a gluten-free lifestyle. You might be surprised how good you feel when you give up grains and gluten! By Devan Kline Fitness and fat loss are not always about exercise. Although it is no secret that doing a […]
Feeding Your Family for $350/Month
Reading Time: 5 minutesBy Tiffany, Contributing Writer I stopped making New Year’s resolutions in my early 20’s. Although just a couple decades under my belt, I figured out that resolutions were really just a fancy way of saying big change. And according to tradition, these significant changes had to be practically earth-shattering… like “never ever eat sugar again” […]
Motherhood & Family7 Ways to Choose Joy at Christmas
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy April Swiger, Contributing Writer Christmas can be a difficult season for me. I’m more inclined to plug my ears when I hear “it’s a holly jolly Christmas” at the store, than push my cart with a little more pizzaz. Shopping stresses me out (thank you, Amazon), traveling exhausts me, and I’m more than ready to take […]
16 Easy & Frugal Holiday Party Dishes
Reading Time: 5 minutesInside: Start with this list of 16 easy and frugal holiday party dishes for your next Christmas gathering. They’re crowd-pleasers and frugal to boot! By Tiffany, Contributing Writer One of my favorite aspects of the holiday season is the parties. However, even these come with a limit. You see, somehow last year, we found ourselves […]
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Reading Time: 5 minutes By Beth, Contributing Writer Who doesn’t love a yummy muffin? Whether it be breakfast or an afternoon snack, muffins are such an easy and delicious go-to food for many of us. But have you ever noticed that for some recipes, the only difference between a muffin and a cake is the pan it’s baked […]
HomeHow I’m Getting My Meal Planning Back on Track
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Elsie, Contributing Writer and Site Editor You would think that for just two people, meal planning wouldn’t be too hard. But for the past few months, it’s been a struggle for me! Part of the reason is due to the little baby boy who’s growing and making me grow. Often, I feel as if […]
HealthSea Sponge Tampons
Reading Time: 6 minutesSponsored guest post by April of The Sea Sponge Company Note from Erin: I am always happy to introduce you all to and recommend natural alternatives to personal care products, as I believe many conventional products, such as pads and tampons, can be dangerous! I am excited to host April today, who will be educating […]
12 Ways to Keep Christ the Center of Christmas
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Danielle, Contributing Writer And so it begins. The four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas has become “What am I going to get” and “What am I going to give” season. In fact, it seems to begin far earlier than that these days. The commercial aspect of Christmas has taken over the hearts of man […]
12 Holiday Ingredients You Can Make From Scratch
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Elsie, Contributing Writer and Site Editor I get that making an entire Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner from scratch is a big job. But I’m okay with that! Making a feast for your family is a wonderful way to bless them. There’s also something therapeutic about rolling up your sleeves, tying on an apron, and […]
Preparing for Holiday Busyness
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Hilary, Contributing Writer Without fail, holidays stress me out. Don’t get me wrong – I love them! But every year I feel pulled in every direction by loving family and friends. As an introvert, I’d love to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s quietly on my own terms – soaking in the significance of […]
The Benefits of Meal Planning
Reading Time: 6 minutesby Sue of Homemaker’s Friend “Meals are small acts of great importance, moments set aside for conversation, reflection, and relationship.” -Alexandra Stoddard 5 p.m. Do you recognize that “exasperating hour” when the household starts to fray around the edges? Have you felt the lack of ideas while standing in front of the pantry or refrigerator […]
Clean BeautyDIY Soothing Hard Lotion Bars
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Kristen, Contributing Writer As the weather gets colder, our skin can take a beating. Rare is the person who doesn’t find dry, irritated, or chapped skin a problem once late fall and winter set in! Of all the areas of our bodies, our hands probably end up in the roughest shape during the cold months. […]
25 Health and Fitness Tips for Busy Moms
Reading Time: 7 minutesBy Devan Kline, Contributing Writer A mom’s list of things to do never ends. From packing lunches to carpool and work, laundry and finding lost shoes, to soccer games on the weekend. It’s a big lift. So as you read these 25 health and fitness tips, remember that incorporating even just a few of these […]
5 Practical Ways to Lighten Your Workload
Reading Time: 4 minutesGuest Post by Brittany at Equipping Godly Women Do you ever feel as though there just are not enough hours in the day? Like no matter how hard you try, you are always behind? Do you ever feel like you are constantly dropping the ball? Yeah, I’ve been here too. I absolutely love this quote […]
Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars {Gluten, Dairy, Egg Free, THM XO}
Reading Time: 5 minutesco-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 […]
