February 2010

Forum Highlights: February

February 26, 2010

It's time once again to highlight all the fascinating and helpful discussions that are going on in the Keeper of the Home community forum these days!
I love, love, love to see that the number of members is growing every week. Welcome, everyone!
If you haven't joined yet and are unsure of what the forum is [...]

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Organization in the Real Food Kitchen: Knowing and Using What’s in Your Freezer

February 25, 2010

Today's post is written by my friend Nola, who happens to currently have a more organized freezer than I do! I asked for tips for freezer organization a while back and Nola had sent me enough good stuff to make an entire post of it. I've added a few little notes of my own as [...]

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It’s (About) Time for a Change

February 24, 2010

Photo credit robyn michelle-lee lifestyle photography
There's a change coming. It's been coming for a long time and I'm sorry that it's taken me so long.
I need to apologize to you all. For the past two years, I have been a member of the BlogHer ad network. I need to state right away that there is [...]

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The GAPS Diet: Why Our Family is Doing It

February 23, 2010

Yesterday I shared about what the GAPS diet is. If you missed it, I would suggest going back and reading that post first.
If you try to eat so well, why does your family need to do the GAPS diet?
No one has asked me this yet, but I can well imagine that this is the [...]

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The GAPS Diet: What It Is and Why You Might Consider Doing It

February 22, 2010

Do you or any of your family members regularly experience common digestive complaints, such as heartburn (reflux), indigestion, bloating, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea? Do any of you suffer from eczema, asthma, dyslexia, or depression? Have your children received labels such as autism, ADD or ADHD? Do you wonder if there is a common link between [...]

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Winner of the Handbook of Vintage Remedies

February 20, 2010

And the lucky winner of The Handbook of Vintage Remedies is:
laura.gardeningmommy@
For those who are still interested in purchasing the book, you can do so from Vintage Remedies. Make sure that you use the code "KOTH" for free shipping.

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Organization in the Real Food Kitchen: Planning to Make Food Preparation Happen

February 19, 2010

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**Have you been enjoying this series on Organization in the Real Food Kitchen? Catch up on any posts that you may have missed in my Getting Organized category.**
Image by shannahsin
In the days before I began cooking real, traditional, whole foods, it wasn't such a big deal if I forgot to think about dinner ahead of [...]

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The Handbook of Vintage Remedies: Review and Giveaway

February 17, 2010

This year I've committed myself to studying up on herbs in greater detail, learning how to use them for treating sicknesses, discomforts and other ailments, as well as for boosting our overall health. It's been fascinating so far and I just love the in-depth learning that I am doing.
However, in-depth personal study on the topics [...]

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Winner of Choice Organic Teas

February 16, 2010

Thank you so much to everyone who filled out the survey (and my hubby's survey). The results were so helpful to me, as I make decisions about my direction with Keeper of the Home!
And the winner of a package of delectable, herbal teas from Choice Organic Teas is:
Deborah (dlsloniger@)
Congrats! Just email me with your address [...]

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Organization in the Real Food Kitchen: Ferments Everywhere

February 16, 2010

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"Hi, my name is Stephanie and I have a problem. I'm addicted to fermenting, culturing and soaking foods and they're taking over my kitchen! Help!"
Having a lot of cultured, soaked, sprouted and lacto-fermented foods around is a wonderful problem to have since these are incredibly nutritious and beneficial to consume. Sometimes, though, it can get [...]

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