October 2010

Holistic Dental Care: Looking at the Causes and Prevention of Cavities

October 29, 2010

Written by Cara, Contributing Writer
Have a baby, lose a tooth. Unfortunately so far that adage has been true for me!
After the removal of my second back molar, I knew that had better get on top of the real cause of tooth decay so that I could prevent further loss in myself, and take preventative [...]

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3 Year Blogiversary: A Chance to Share the Love (Big Book Sale!)

October 28, 2010

3 years ago last week, Keeper of the Home went from being a nifty idea in my mind, to being an actual blog that would become far more significant in my life than I could have imagined.
I think it's important that you know that blogs tend to be just as formational and impactful for the [...]

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In the Kitchen- Real Food Basics eBook (Interview and Giveaway)

October 27, 2010

Are you still new to real food or making slow but sure changes? Would you love to have a simple, affordable resource that will give you more info, more resources and more recipes and kitchen how-to's?
Many of you have already met Kate as one of the fantastic contributing writers here at Keeper of the Home, [...]

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Giveaway Winners: Herbal Nurturing, A Family Healing & Learning Guide

October 26, 2010

Out of the 303 entrants, the winners of Herbal Nurturing: A Family Healing & Learning Guide are:
Shyla (go2therock@)
Jackie (jackiesembroidery@)
Melissa (melissg@)
Congratulations!
For those who didn't win, Michele is offering a coupon code for 25% off Herbal Nurturing: A Family Healing & Learning Guide. The code is: KEEPER25. This code expires on November 1st at midnight.

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Questions to Ask Before Choosing Between Natural and Conventional Treatments

October 26, 2010

Going to the doctor just isn't something that we usually do in our family.
Our journey of learning to treat many of the sicknesses or symptoms that we experience (and realizing just how simple, affordable and effective these natural treatments really are) was a big motivation behind this month of home remedies and natural illness prevention [...]

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Natural Sugars Can Still Cause Tooth Decay

October 22, 2010

Brushing a child's teeth - twice daily? Doesn't always happen when you're a busy mama. Flossing that same child's teeth daily? Only for the most conscientious of mothers!
So when does falling a little short on your child's dental hygiene really make the difference between a sticker and a cheap toy ring vs. tears and a [...]

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Using Homeopathic Solutions for the Family

October 21, 2010

Are you enjoying this month of natural remedies and illness prevention? If you've missed any of the posts, you can find them all here.
I was just wondering what you use for your children in place of tylenol and motrin. We typically don't bother treating our kids fevers until they get over 101, and fortunately [...]

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Herbal Nurturing: A Family Healing & Learning Guide (A Giveaway)

October 20, 2010

Guest Post Written by Michele of Frugal Granola
Have you been inspired by this "Month of Natural Home Remedies & Illness Prevention" on Keeper of the Home? I love the wealth of wisdom all the writers have contributed, to assist us in blessing our families!
If you are wondering where to start, and how to incorporate natural [...]

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How to Keep a Clean Home: It’s all About Prevention

October 19, 2010

Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
We've been talking about a lot of different natural preventions and remedies here at Keeper of the Home over the past several weeks, but today I'm going to venture off the beaten path a little bit and talk about a different kind of prevention - around the home.
We've all heard [...]

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Prevention and Treatment of Mastitis: Natural Alternatives to Taking Antibiotics

October 18, 2010

As any breastfeeding mama can tell you, mastitis is one of the nastiest things to deal with. These infections (which stem from a clogged milk duct) can come on quickly, bringing with them raging fevers and achy, fluish feelings, as well as acute soreness and tenderness in the breast, particularly around the area of the [...]

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