June 2010

The Value of Making Small Changes

June 30, 2010

Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
If there's anything you should know about me, it's that I'm all about taking baby steps. Most of the changes that we have made in our lives and around our home, have been made by making small changes that add up to much bigger overall change in our lives.
Sometimes I [...]

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Simplifying Babyhood: Top Items for Baby’s First Year and Beyond

June 29, 2010

Today I'm sharing over at Simple Mom, with my own top items for baby's first year and beyond for keeping babyhood simple:
Last summer I was blessed with my third baby. It was a truly beautiful time, as I found it so much easier to relax, follow my mothering instincts and care for my [...]

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Naturally Knocked Up Ecourse Giveaway!

June 28, 2010

Are you one of the countless women who has suffered from infertility or miscarriages, and is looking for natural help with conceiving or carrying a baby to term?
Or are you currently pregnant or planning for future children, and wanting to know how to best prepare your body and give your baby the very best chance [...]

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The Soy Decoy: Don’t Be Deceived

June 28, 2010

Guest Post by Katie Fox
I know it goes against everything we hear these days about healthy eating, but I'm here today to tell you that I don't eat soy products, and I don't think you should eat soy products, either.
There. I came right out and said it. Might as well get [...]

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Understanding Communited Supported Agriculture (CSA’s) and Their Benefits

June 25, 2010

Guest Post by Kate
If you want to provide cheap, fresh, local produce for your family, you only have one option, right? To grow it yourself.
But what if you don’t have time? Or energy? Or you have a brown thumb? There are farmer’s markets, in some areas, but then you’re paying retail price for all [...]

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Coming Out of My Bubble: Serving Others by Serving Food

June 24, 2010

Guest Post by Hallee
I have a new venture in my life. One recent morning in Sunday School, our teacher announced that our class would be one of four groups who would be volunteering with a local church's soup kitchen. That immediately got my attention. I had no idea my little town in central [...]

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Coupon Code for A Peasant’s Feast Ecourse

June 23, 2010

Recently I ran a giveaway for a membership to A Peasant's Feast ecourse. This course is by Kimi of The Nourishing Gourmet and the goal is to teach you to cook nourishing foods on a budget!
I've been fortunate to preview some of the course, and I can assure you that it will be a [...]

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Easy Breakfast Ideas: From Scratch, With Real Food

June 23, 2010

Written by Anne Elliott, Contributing Writer
As my family increased in size, I started trying to figure out more inexpensive ideas for breakfast. It had nothing to do with health back then. Later I found out that making breakfast at home was also one of the easiest and most influential things we could do to improve [...]

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Chickens Coming Home to Roost – In Our Backyard

June 22, 2010

Written by Sharon Kaufman, Contributing Writer
Backyard chickens - we have eight of them, each with her own personality. They're named after some of the female characters from the Andy Griffith show - Helen Crump and Thelma Lou (Black Stars), Elly and Juanita (Golden Laced Wyandottes), Mrs. Mendelbrite (Plymouth Barred Rock), Aunt Bea and Clara Edwards [...]

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Our Family– June Update

June 21, 2010

*I had alluded to one more giveaway today, but that has now been postponed until next Monday, so look for it then!*
It's been a long time since I gave you an update on our family and all that is happening around our home!
First of all, we're in the midst of moving. We are surrounded by [...]

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