Reading Time: 6 minutesI found a secret weapon in getting housework done, and I can’t wait to share it with you! You know that just because “homemaker” is in my blog title that doesn’t mean I’m the perfect wife, mother and house cleaner, right? I’m humbled. Truly, I’m very, very humbled in the area of homemaking. I think part of […]
10 Easy Freezer Meals
Reading Time: 4 minutesInside: Here is a recipe for chicken divan that makes enough for 6 freezer meals, plus links for 9 more make-ahead freezer meals–all using real food ingredients! by Rachel of day2dayjoys Freezer meals are so easy and convenient. As a busy mom of 4, some days I fail to plan dinner. The evening rolls around […]
How to Start a Co-Op
Reading Time: 4 minutesGuest post by Jennifer of Growing Up Triplets I love a good deal, same as the next girl. Let’s face it – we women often get a sense of accomplishment from saving money, right? Well, did you know you can get amazing deals when you start a co-op? I love feeding my family real, whole […]
How to Choose a Dairy-Free Milk
Reading Time: 2 minutesMy family has been mostly dairy-free for over three years now. It started when our first daughter was diagnosed with a dairy sensitivity right before she turned three. Our second daughter experienced respiratory problems and ear infections her entire first year–until we discovered her dairy sensitivity as well. When our third daughter started breaking out […]
The Risks and Benefits of Sun Exposure
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs a redhead with fair skin, sunscreen has always been a staple in my summertime skincare regimen. The few blistering sunburns and sun poisoning that inflicted me when my parents forgot to slather it on me as a kid left a lasting impression: Going without sunscreen hurts! But over the course of the past few […]
Naturally Sweetened Fresh Strawberry Pie
Reading Time: 2 minutesHere is a fresh strawberry pie recipe that’s naturally sweetened with honey! This strawberry dessert makes a festive summer treat for the 4th of July. By Elsie, Contributing Writer and Site Editor I can’t think of a more delicious way to showcase fresh strawberries than in a cold, lightly sweetened, bursting-with-juice strawberry pie. This dessert will […]







