Motherhood & Family
Reading Time: 5 minutesAre you interested in natural childbirth but wondering if you can handle the pain? The ability to manage labor pain may be a lot ore doable than you think. Guest Post by Wendy Hanenburg of AwakeningWillow Are you interested in natural childbirth but wondering if you can handle the pain? You’re not alone. Labor pain […]
{Another} Week of Easy Meals
Reading Time: 7 minutesLife gets busy, but no matter how full life is, everyone still needs to eat! Let this plan help you quickly put together a week of easy meals without sacrificing your health or wallet! by Lisa Burns I am excited for the opportunity to share another week of easy meals for those busier-than-normal weeks when […]
Home6 Tools to Maximize Local Grocery Savings
Reading Time: 4 minutesTry these six simple tips to max out your local grocery savings this year. You can eat clean and healthy with this easy 20-minute grocery savings checklist! By Shannon, Contributing Writer The other day my 4-year-old asked me why we didn’t go to the farm and pick pumpkins this year. You know Mom, the one […]
One Simple Thing to Do When You’re Overwhelmed with Life
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis simple strategy won’t solve all your problems, but it can make all the difference in your life day to day. It’s one simple thing to do when you’re overwhelmed with life. By Sarah Mueller, Contributing Writer I’ve heard from so many people who are overwhelmed, either with the clutter in their lives, or with multiple […]
Why Healthy Eating Causes Division Between Women
Reading Time: 6 minutesEver get the feeling that how people choose to eat is a huge cause of division between women? Why is it that healthy eating causes division… and what can we do about it? Guest Post by Kimberly Harris of The Nourishing Gourmet Ever gotten a snobby look when you mentioned your child had a food […]
3 Reasons for the Homemaker to Love Baking Soda
Reading Time: 3 minutesBaking soda has many great purposes, but I can think of 3 reasons for the homemaker to love baking soda. By Tiffany, Contributing Writer Spring is typically the time when we bring out our cleaning supplies and tackle the nooks and crannies of our home that have been ignored for so long, but when my […]
Health4 Things Women Should Stop Saying to Each Other About Their Bodies
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn an effort to be careful about what we say, and how we say it, here are 4 things women should stop saying to each other about their bodies. By Dena Norton, Contributing Writer We’ve all been there – gathered at the park or coffee shop, casually discussing dinner plans or how the kids are doing, […]
Digital Decluttering: 8 Ways To Manage Your Digital Life
Reading Time: 4 minutesDecluttering can be like a breath of fresh air saving you time, money and sanity. Digital decluttering your devices is much the same. We’ve been focusing on understanding and removing clutter in our homes and here’s one more area that needs our attention. By Danielle, Contributing Writer Turning on your computer, smartphone, tablet or TV […]
Taming the Laundry Blues (and Fighting LBS Syndrome)
Reading Time: 4 minutesAre you ever discouraged by laundry? You need to know you’re not the only one, Mama! There is hope for taming the laundry blues! Guest Post by Sarah Mae IT WAS SO BAD I decided it would be easier to burn than clean. I was looking at the laundry. Clothes everywhere. Piles and piles. Standing […]
4 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Better Right Now (When It’s Overwhelming You)
Reading Time: 5 minutesInside: Does your home feel overwhelming? If so, here are a few simple, quick things you can do to make your home feel better right now! by Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer Running a home has not always come naturally to me. At first it wasn’t so bad. When I got married, I moved into an […]
How We Paid Off Almost $90,000 in Consumer Debt (and How You Can Too!)
Reading Time: 4 minutesMy husband and I are debt-free after we paid off almost $90,000 in consumer debt. It has been one of the most freeing experiences of our life! Here’s the story of how we became debt-free (and how you can too). By April Swiger, Contributing Writer There was nothing abnormal about my family. We had a mortgage, student loans, a car […]
How I Purged Half My Wardrobe
Reading Time: 4 minutesDo you want to declutter your closet? Here are three key things that helped Elsie purge half her wardrobe! By Elsie Callender, Contributing Writer When I got really, truly serious about simplifying all of my possessions, my closet was the first thing I purged. It was a no-brainer for me. I know that the way […]
The #1 Reason Moms Yell at Their Kids … and How to Stop!
Reading Time: 6 minutesDo you yell at your kids too much? If you feel like you do, chances are all the yelling is caused by the #1 reason moms yell at their kids. Guest post By Sheila Wray Gregoire, To Love, Honor and Vacuum From Erin: I am delighted to have Sheila posting at my online “home” today. She […]
3 Easy Steps to Spring Decluttering
Reading Time: 4 minutesInside: Address the clutter in your home BEFORE you tackle spring cleaning. Here’s how to launch your spring decluttering! By Hilary, Contributing Writer By this time of the winter each year, I’m looking forward to spring. By looking forward, I mean I am ready and waiting for it to start – even if I know […]
The Most Beneficial Supplements to Choose When You Can’t Afford Them All
Reading Time: 3 minutesChoosing the most beneficial supplements for your family and your budget can be a real challenge. How can you decide which to take when you can’t afford them all? By Kristen Smith, Contributing Writer I doubt I’m the only one. You walk into a health food store or visit an online health and wellness shop, start […]
