Reading Time: 4 minutesEver wanted to compare medicated vs natural hospital births? Here’s a look at two very different birth stories from the same mom! Both babies were born in the hospital, but one had conventional medical interventions and one was a natural birth! By Brandy I have two very different birth stories to go along with two very different […]
Cheeseburger Tortilla Skillet: Homemade Hamburger Helper
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’m so excited to have contributing writer, Elsie, of Richly Rooted, posting today! Elsie is not only an excellent writer–but she’s also a fabulous cook! Be sure to stop by her blog–Richly Rooted! By Elsie, Contributing Writer Hamburger Helper may be the ultimate boxed dinner. It only takes twenty or thirty minutes to make, and the […]
Real Food Pregnancy Cheats and Short-Cuts
Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you cheated on your healthy diet during pregnancy? Give yourself some grace, mama! Here are some ways in which I’ve “cheated” this pregnancy. When reading blogs, it’s sometimes easy to think the blogger “has it all together.” It can make you feel defeated, unworthy and just downright depressed. Let me assure you that I […]
When Sickness Keeps You Home
Reading Time: 2 minutesImage by Ambrose Little This was me this weekend. Ok, so the lady in the pic is not literally me, but this is pretty much how I spent my weekend–including Easter Sunday. Just over two weeks ago, both my girls came down with the nasty Norovirus–a really powerful stomach bug. Their symptoms lasted for a full […]
How to Achieve a Natural Birth in a Hospital: A Tale of 7 Natural Hospital Births
Reading Time: 7 minutesWith the right knowledge and attitude, you can have a natural birth in a hospital setting. Here’s what Christy learned from her 7 natural hospital births! By Christy, Contributing Writer “At the hospital they force you into taking all sorts of drugs, and they sneak things into your baby. I’ve heard real horror stories. That’s […]
Amazingly Easy Homemade Garlic Salt
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis homemade garlic salt is so easy, you’ll never need to buy it from the store again! Add this DIY garlic salt to your repertoire of homemade spices. This month’s Homemade Homemaking recipe for garlic salt is SO easy that I’m almost embarrassed to post it. But here goes… You know how I love to […]






