September 2010

Boost Your Immune System For the Coming Cold Season Using Real Foods

September 30, 2010

Written by Shannon, Contributing Writer
When I was a teenager I used to get several colds every winter. Along with that came the inevitable bouts of bronchitis and/or pneumonia. Every year without fail. Looking back I can't help but laugh because now I know why I was always sick.
My immune system was shot because I ate [...]

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Attitude Towards Sugar

September 28, 2010

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
Back when I used to eat SAD (Standard American Diet, for those not familiar), I tried to make the “healthiest” choices wherever I went. So, if we happened to be getting fast food (not a rarity growing up), I would choose grilled chicken and salads over burgers and fries. [...]

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Cutting Down on Sugar: 21 Ways to Eat Less Sugar

September 27, 2010

We've all agreed that we tend to eat too much sugar, that we crave it, and that we want to learn to eat less of it (or even none at all- don't miss tomorrow's post!).
So here's the really challenging part... how do we do that, practically speaking?
There is a lot of information out there about [...]

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Keeping Kids Entertained While You Work in the Kitchen

September 24, 2010

Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
While it is definitely a great thing for our kids to help us with cooking in the kitchen, sometimes we just may not need, or want, their help, or they may be really too young to be helping. But, we still need a way to keep them happy and occupied [...]

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Tattler Reusable BPA-Free Canning Lids: Review and Giveaway

September 23, 2010

I've had a few comments here recently in regards to how much work it was to can tomatoes, as some readers followed my step-by-step tutorial for canning diced tomatoes. I agree. Canning takes a lot of work. Much as I love the end result, it isn't really something I do just for kicks.
Though it certainly [...]

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Preserving Summer’s Bounty: Making and Canning Applesauce with Kids

September 22, 2010

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
In the last couple of weeks, the temperatures have gotten cooler. Fall is definitely on its way. One of our favorite family activities in the fall is apple picking, which leaves us with tons of apples…time to make applesauce!
This year my 2.5 year old is old enough [...]

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How to Be a Good Steward of Your Story

September 21, 2010

Guest Post by Janna Antenorcruz
Did you know it's possible to be a good steward of your life story? Your life is an amazing love story of a Father's pursuit of His precious daughter. He formed you in your mother's womb, He created new life within you, and some day He will receive you into His [...]

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Green Tomatoes, Mincemeat and Ingenuity: Why I’m Grateful for the Women Who Have Gone Before Me

September 20, 2010

This week I breathed a sigh of thankfulness that I have read the Little House on the Prairie series. That Caroline Ingalls was a wonder, as were so many of the inspiringly creative and brilliant pioneering women who came before us!
Due to poor supports (a lack of foresight on my part), a heavy load of [...]

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Solutions to irRASHional Problems with Cloth Diapers

September 17, 2010

Written by Sherrie Cook, Contributing Writer
**This is somewhat of a two part post, beginning with Sherrie's post on Healing Rashes While Cloth Diapering. Sherrie is our resident cloth diapering expert and she has many valuable things to say on this topic!**
If you find that your baby is starting to break out into a rash in [...]

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Spoonk Rider Portable Acupressure Mat: Review and Giveaway

September 16, 2010

There is a new nighttime battle between my husband and I. No, it isn't a tug-of-war for the comforter or over who gets the fluffiest pillow. We're both clamoring to use our Spoonk Rider mat, for a little bit of bedtime relaxation!
I first ran into the Spoonk Rider portable acupressure mat at an Eco Trade [...]

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