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5 Ways to Organize A Small Home

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Reading Time: 4 minutesIt’s not impossible to organize a small home—especially with these 5 tips! By Danielle Tate, Contributing Writer Living in a small home has benefits but it can a challenge to organize a small home. Once my family downsized, we became full-time RVers, but it took me a few months to get our small space organized. In […]

Simple Lemon Yogurt Homemade Salad Dressing {THM S}

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Reading Time: 4 minutesThis simple Lemon Yogurt Homemade Salad Dressing is amazingly easy to create, boosts your salad’s nutrition, and best of all, is delicious, too! By Kristen Smith, Contributing Writer If there’s anything the multitude of dietary experts agree upon, it’s that vegetables are good for you. Raw veggies? Even better. Colorful raw veggies atop a bowl of […]

Clean Beauty

How to Avoid Sunburn without Using Sunscreen

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Reading Time: 4 minutesIt really IS possible to avoid sunburn without using sunscreen. There really are safe and natural alternatives to sunscreen. By Dena Norton, Contributing Writer It’s that time of year again – pools, picnics, beaches, and water parks. In Texas, summer lasts at least five months, and we take advantage of every one of them by […]

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DIY Mineral Makeup

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Reading Time: 5 minutesMaking your own DIY mineral makeup, like powder foundation, is affordable, healthy … and simple! Guest post by Erin Josefchak I don’t wear a lot of makeup but I really REALLY like mineral foundation powder. It hides redness, blurs imperfections, removes shine, and has a naturally occurring UV-A and UV-B radiation blocking properties. It’s great […]

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Eternity-Minded Mothering: A Beginner’s Guide to Discipling Your Children Toward Christ

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Reading Time: 6 minutesWhen we put our focus on discipling our children to know Jesus, we invest something in them that will last beyond this life. by Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer The best thing we could invest into our children’s lives is not a love for sports, or reading, or the outdoors. No, the best thing we could invest in our […]

Motherhood & Family

A Better Way to Potty Train – Mom-Tested Advice

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Reading Time: 4 minutesThe best potty training tip I ever received wasn’t what you might expect, but it has made all the difference. Try this for a happier potty training experience for both mom and child. By Shannon Brown, Contributing Writer I was in the second trimester of my second pregnancy, but the fatigue was there to stay. […]

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Why a One-Size-Fits-All Cleaning Plan Won’t Work in Your Home

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Reading Time: 3 minutesFrustrated and overwhelmed by a one-size-fits-all cleaning plan? Maybe the plan is the problem, not you. Try new things and find out what works for you! By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer I was at my wits’ end. Looking around at my messy home, I didn’t know what was wrong. Why couldn’t I get a better handle […]

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Why I Chose Natural Birth In the Hospital

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Reading Time: 5 minutesHaving a natural birth in the hospital is a possibility for expectant moms. Guest Post by Sarah Prince of My Natural Baby Birth As someone who’s had natural births in the hospital, people are surprised that I have a bioengineering degree. Someone who studies how to manipulate DNA in a laboratory surely wouldn’t be interested […]

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The 80/20 Way to Organize Your Entire Life as Mom

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Reading Time: 6 minutesHey Mom, you can organize your entire life using the 80/20 method. From laundry and meal-planning to spending money, the 80/20 way will make life easier! By Sarah Mueller, Contributing Writer If you can get a few key areas organized, your life can run quite smoothly. It’s the 80/20 rule in action: organize 20% of […]

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Mamas: You Need Sabbath Rest More Than You Think You Do

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Reading Time: 4 minutesTaking a Sabbath rest is important … especially for moms. By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer I was worn down. At this time last year, life felt busy and complicated. Between my home, the many needs of my young children, my husband’s long days and weeks at work and a discontent baby, I felt fatigued and discouraged. Because […]

Why Fad Diets Work, Why They Fail, and What You Really Need Instead

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Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen you want to lose weight or be healthier, finding the perfect diet plan can be daunting. Here’s what you need to know about fad diets. By Kristen Smith, Contributing Writer When does the urge strike for you? New Year’s Day? Late spring? Before your high school reunion? After having a baby? Whenever it happens, […]

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

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Reading Time: 4 minutesInside: Try this delicious sweet potato chili recipe in your instant pot or electric pressure cooker for a hearty meal that’s ready in just minutes! By Sarah Nichols, Contributing Writer There is something special about chili. Not only is chili extremely versatile, but it can be very frugal and filling. A simmering pot of hot […]

Motherhood & Family

8 Chores Your Preschooler Can Do

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Reading Time: 5 minutesHelp your preschoolers work around the house with these 8 chores! Guest Post by Aileen Clark of Aileen Cooks Teaching preschoolers to help with chores is so important. I recently read an article about chores for kids “coming back.” The article suggested that kids these days don’t do chores, unlike the way most of us were […]

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Safely Using Essential Oils with Babies and While Breastfeeding

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Reading Time: 9 minutesUsing essential oils with babies and while breastfeeding can be tricky. We interviewed a certified aromatherapist to get the inside scoop on how to do it safely! By Will Odom, Contributing Writer (and Erin’s hubby!)  In our home, we have been avid users of essential oils for several years. However, we didn’t feel educated about […]

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How Saying ‘Thank You’ Helps Build a Stronger Marriage Relationship

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Reading Time: 4 minutesWonder how you can build a stronger marriage relationship? Start with thanks. Guest Post by Leah Heffner of Life Around the Coffee Cup Ever wonder how to build a strong marriage relationship? I know some days, my marriage cup feels full and hot—like a good cup of coffee in the morning. I wake up to savor […]