Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest post by Stephani of Cheapskate Cook This summer has been super creative for my kitchen. Not only did we stretch our money-saving skills during a 30-Day Challenge to Eat Local on a Budget, but I learned there are basically two options for serving the bounty in our region. Either let the produce be the star of the meal…or smother it […]
Giving Birth Naturally: 9 Must-Do Tips to Prepare
Reading Time: 6 minutes This post offers 9 must-do tips to prepare for giving birth naturally, whether in a hospital setting, at home, or in a birthing center. Guest post by Shannon of Growing Slower I have spent the last two years reading every natural birth story I could find and talking with women about their natural birth experiences. […]
Symptoms and Remedies for Thrush
Reading Time: 4 minutes This post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. Go back and read all posts here. This post was originally published August 19, 2011. One of the biggest breastfeeding challenges I have endured is thrush. I really cannot complain because I had a mild case. However, my thrush led to my […]
5 Easy Meals to Make with Summer Produce
Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest post by Stephani of Cheapskate Cook I am zucchini-ed out. Seriously, there’s a reason why Sneak Some Zucchini on Your Neighbor’s Porch Day is a thing (August 8, if you have a squash handy and unsuspecting neighbors). Nevertheless, I enjoyed this year’s harvest. This summer more than others because we relied almost entirely on local produce during […]
Lemon Blue Cheese Brussels Sprouts
Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest post by Sarah of Simple Life Abundant Life There’s a saying in our household: Blue cheese makes everything taste better. It’s so true! We throw blue cheese on everything from pizza to salad, so when I pulled out some Brussels sprouts the other day, I figured I would give them some blue cheese love. […]
Burr Grinder: It’s Not Just For Coffee {Kitchen Tools of the Trade}
Reading Time: 2 minutes Disclosure: I have included affiliate links in this post. By Sara, Contributing Writer This post is part of the Kitchen Tools of the Trade series. Click here to read all previous posts in this feature–and come back on Wednesdays to continue the series! One of the few not so normal kitchen gadgets I have come to really love is […]