Reading Time: 3 minutesEven if you don’t do any other gardening, growing your own herbs can be an excellent way to add fresh summer flavor to your kitchen! By Kristen, Contributing Writer Even when I can’t do a big garden, there’s one item I can’t do without every summer: fresh herbs. I absolutely must keep up with my herb garden, […]
Why I Don’t Sell Essential Oils
Reading Time: 6 minutesHere is why I don’t sell essential oils. I’ve been using essential oils for five years. I use them almost every day, and I absolutely love them. But even though a lot of bloggers sell essential oils, I don’t–and I likely never will. It is not uncommon for me to be asked to sell essential oils […]
How to Make Pizza Night Healthier
Reading Time: 3 minutesEating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up family pizza night! Check out these ideas for a healthy, frugal pizza night that your family will love! Guest post by Dawn of Reveal Natural Health Let’s take away the unhealthy reputation pizza has and learn how to make pizza night healthier! Having a regular pizza […]
Make Your Home a Sanctuary
Reading Time: 5 minutesDo you want your home to be a place of rest? Walk through these 5 questions to help you craft your home into a sanctuary where your family can draw peace! by Katie Bennett, of Embracing a Simpler Life A sanctuary, by definition, is a place of refuge and safety. One of my greatest goals as a homemaker is […]
6 Reasons to Shop the Grocery Store Instead of the Farmers Market
Reading Time: 5 minutesWant to shop the farmers market but unsure of the cost? See why shopping at the grocery store might be a better option! By Tiffany, Contributing Writer Farmers markets all over the country are opening their doors and showing off the best produce their fields have to offer, but I’m not going. Say what?! A […]
How to Re-Season a Cast Iron Pan
Reading Time: 5 minutesInside: Cooking with cast iron is a safe and non-toxic alternative to using nonstick cookware. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial for restoring and re-seasoning a cast iron skillet or pan–even if they are full of rust! Related: 20 Kitchen Gadgets and Tools You’ll Actually Use and Love By Asheritah Ciuciu If you have old, rusty cast […]







