Going green

Charting the Way to Successful Stain Removal

August 3, 2010

Written by Sharon Kaufman, Contributing Writer
A Common Thread in the Fabric of Life
It's something we all do on a regular basis; one of the most common threads among women around the globe. Of course, you've guessed it by now because of the picture... LAUNDRY.
The Romance of the Clothesline
I've always been fascinated with laundered clothes [...]

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How to Find Local Sources of Meat

May 14, 2010

Written by Anne Elliot, Contributing Writer
We moved to Minnesota almost 18 months ago, but in that time, I just never got around to finding some good meat for our family. I got lazy, going more often to my local grocery stores rather than taking the time to find a local source for beef, chicken, eggs, [...]

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Real Food on a Real Budget: Eat Local, Eat Seasonal

May 7, 2010

This is the last of the excerpts from my new book, Real Food on a Real Budget. It was taken from Chapter 7- Eat Local, Eat Seasonal. This month one of the topics here at Keeper of the Home is local and seasonal food, so this seemed a fitting topic to share!
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In one of my [...]

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Video Blog: Making My Own Shampoo and Conditioner (Using the No ‘Poo Method)

April 30, 2010

One of the themes at Keeper of the Home this month has been making your own beauty supplies. Beth has showed us how to make our own soap, and Angela gave us a plethora of simple options for making beauty supplies like facial moisturizer, body scrub, even hairspray and more!
As for me, I'm breaking out [...]

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Celebrating Earth Day: A Christian Perspective on Stewardship of the Environment

April 22, 2010

Today I want to celebrate Earth Day by sharing just a bit about why I, as a Christian, care about the environment and choose to put time, money and effort towards practicing mindful stewardship of God's glorious creation.
Here are some of the main reasons that our family has made environmental stewardship a priority as we [...]

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Safe & All Natural Beauty Products You Can Make at Home

April 14, 2010

By Angela Beery, Contributing Writer
Have you ever wondered exactly what ingredients your beauty products are made of? Are you sure that the ingredients in your beauty products are safe? Many of us have never stopped to consider the ingredients in our cosmetic products and how they might be affecting our appearance and our overall [...]

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Whole Chickens – Less Waste, More Mouth-Watering Goodness

March 31, 2010

By Sharon Kaufman, Contributing Writer
Without exception, I always buy whole chickens – free-range, sustainably raised, local whole chickens. You may wonder why I bother with whole chickens when I could simply buy the particular cut I want, prepackaged, and be ready to go. Here’s why:

Whole chickens require much less packaging – just one plastic bag [...]

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Giveaway: Fuzzi Bunz One-Size Diaper, Hemp Insert and Bamboo Wipes

March 30, 2010

Now that I've got you all thinking about diapers (not to mention the fact that one of the themes at Keeper of the Home this month has been reducing waste), it's the perfect time to offer a giveaway of my current fave, the Fuzzi Bunz One-Size pocket diaper!
Just Bumming Around, who happens to be one [...]

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Keeper of the Home’s Pocket Diaper Review

March 29, 2010

Why pocket diapers?
For over 4 years, I used fitted diapers with covers, and I was happy with them. Yes, they could be a bit bulky but I didn't have any major issues. They were simple to use and cost effective to buy.
Then I discovered pocket diapers. I have been a bit like a kid in [...]

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29 Ways to Reduce Waste in Your Home (and Save Money While You’re At It)

March 26, 2010

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1. Cloth diaper your baby.
2. Buy in bulk whenever possible.
3. Shop with an eye for packaging, and try to buy only products with minimal or recyclable packaging.
4. Compost your kitchen scraps. (Or try worm composting for those in small abodes)
5. Switch to mama cloth (or reusable feminine products).
6. Go paperless in your kitchen.

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