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Family life

A Tour of our Family Closet (Video Blog)

August 20, 2010

Welcome back! Have you visited our new site, Saving Naturally, where we help you live healthy and spend less? When I knew that we were moving to a new house with a much larger master bedroom closet, I made the happy decision to create a "family closet" rather than continue to keep everyone's clothing in [...]

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What Makes You a Steady Mom?

August 5, 2010

What makes you a steady mom?
This is the question that Jamie of the blog, Steady Mom, is asking this summer. This wonderful series is taking a look at a wide variety of moms, with different circumstances and family situations, and exploring what helps other moms to cope with the challenges of everyday life!
I love [...]

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The Lesson of the Pickles

July 14, 2010

Written by Beth Corcoran, Contributing Writer
As I am writing this, I am currently working on my third batch of pickles.  I’ve been buying cucumbers from the farmer’s market and making all kinds of pickles, although garlic dill is definitely my family’s favorite.  Pickles are just such a tangy and refreshing treat!
This is my first summer [...]

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Better Bedtimes for Little Ones

July 8, 2010

Guest Post by Leah Hoffmaster
There are few things in life more precious than a sleeping baby. One of my favorite things to do during my children’s infancy was to lay them on my chest and allow my beating heart and warm embrace to soothe them into a peaceful slumber. Oh, how often I would [...]

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Simplicity and Freedom

July 7, 2010

Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
It’s been a little over a year that I have really been pursuing this “frugally green” lifestyle.  I still feel very new to it, there is so much I still want to learn about, changes I want to make, and areas that I want to grow in.
But, in other ways, [...]

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Serving Our Husbands Through a Nourishing Diet, Part 2

May 13, 2010

Written by Sharon Kaufman, Contributing Writer
"She does him good... all the days of her life."
Continued from yesterday's post...
But What if My Husband Objects?
This is not unusual and can be frustrating. I have found that submission, prayer and/or a respectful appeal (in order to come to an agreeable solution, if need be) always honor God, [...]

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Serving Our Husbands Through a Nourishing Diet

May 12, 2010

Written by Sharon Kaufman, Contributing Writer
"She does him good... all the days of her life."
An Important Education for Women
Many studies have found that married men live longer than bachelors. Diet is a significant factor. One study showed that: ''Women traditionally take more responsibility for the home than men do, and, as [...]

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Real Food Makeover: The Woody Family

April 27, 2010
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This week's makeover is for the Woody Family. There is mom Stephanie, dad Josh and children Delaney (5), Dawson (3), & Finn (2).
How They Currently Eat:
This family particularly touched me with the email they sent me to be chosen as one of the makeover families. Here is an excerpt from it:
Our journey to being a [...]

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Overcoming Scheduling Challenges: Bringing More Peace to my Day

March 19, 2010
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Image by Andreanna Moya
Flexibility. It is one of  the great skills that I have come to realize are a necessity for mothering.
Learning to go with the flow and figure out what to do as each new season of life arrives, full of unique challenges and opportunities, is essential.
I've talked recently about my desire to cut [...]

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Upcoming: Four Families are Going to Get a Real Food Makeover!

March 15, 2010
family umbrella photo

Image by Nina Matthews Photography
**Update- I have had a huge response- thank you so much everyone! I won't be accepting any more email applications for this, but will be choosing from those who have already contacted me!**
Is your family trying to make healthy changes towards real, whole foods and in need of some direction? Do [...]

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