January 2011

What is Adrenal Fatigue and Do I Have It?

January 31, 2011

Considered the "stress syndrome" of the 20th century, adrenal fatigue is still an under-diagnosed and little understood condition. More people than ever before are battling with chronically depleted adrenal glands, yet it is unrecognized by most doctors.
Perhaps you have struggled for a long time with always being tired, for reasons you just can't quite understand. [...]

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Lists for Homemaking and Home Educating Winners

January 29, 2011

Out of 279 entries, the winners are:
1-year print membership:
RaizingZ (mrsjessika26@...)

Home Education e-planners:
Jennifer (jenn.k.johnson@...)
Angie P (aparrett@...)
Jacqui (jacsoliman@...)
Congratulations!

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Routines to Help the Weary Mom

January 28, 2011

Written by Beth Corcoran, Contributing Writer
I know a lot about exhaustion. In fact, as I write this, my family is on the mend from the flu. While I may not have the fever and chills anymore, two weeks of the flu spreading through our family has left me one tired Momma!
But you don’t need to [...]

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A Versatile Baby Carrier: Chai Wrap Tai Giveaway

January 27, 2011

When my first baby began teething so badly that I could hardly get anything done all day (except comfort her), I decided to fork out the big bucks and get my first high-quality baby carrier (an Ergo). When my second was newborn, I realized that the Ergo and it's additional newborn insert just didn't work [...]

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Finding Fulfillment in Being a Mother Only

January 25, 2011

Written by Sherrie Cook, Contributing Writer
For many years I've disliked filling out paperwork at a doctor's office or school that asks for my employment status. I struggle with knowing the right adjective or title to describe all I do in a day. Usually, I simply put "homemaker". That never seems fair to anyone. Does [...]

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How to Prepare for Going on the GAPS Diet

January 24, 2011

Just today I was over at a friend's house and as I said "no thank you" to the offer of coffee, I casually mentioned we had just started a special diet. She asked which one, and (as a mom of children with special needs) when I said the GAPS diet, she responded with a knowing [...]

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Healthy Breakfasts: Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles

January 21, 2011

Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
As we seek to improve our health in different areas this month, we all know an important aspect of that is starting each day with a healthy breakfast. Breakfast is an important meal, and an opportunity to start off the day right by feeding our families fruits, whole grains, [...]

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Lists for Homemaking and Home Educating (And a Giveaway!)

January 20, 2011

*Giveaway has now ended*
As I take some downtime this winter to recover and allow my body some time to heal, I am also contemplating my schedule for the upcoming months.
One of my major goals has been to clear a lot of the busyness off of my plate, making my schedule more realistic with a whole [...]

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Sweet or Savory Roll Ups: Grain and Gluten Free

January 19, 2011

Written by Cara, Contributing Writer
Roll ups using grain free crepes are a protein rich breakfast or lunch. This is an easy way to make a grain free peanutbutter and jelly 'sandwich' and are easier for little ones to eat because they are nice and soft. They also pack nicely in lunch boxes for meals on [...]

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What is “Real” Health?

January 18, 2011

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
These days, it’s hard to pinpoint what health really is. Our country’s health is going down the tubes – there are constantly reports on how more and more people are suffering from obesity, diabetes, heart disease, chronic infections, stomach disorders, reproductive disorders/infertility, cancer, neurological disorders, learning disabilities…. And yet, if [...]

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