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Making Mom’s Health A Priority

September 3, 2010

Welcome back! Have you visited our new site, Saving Naturally, where we help you live healthy and spend less?
Guest Post by Leah
When my children wake up in the morning, I sometimes chuckle to myself as I’m reminded of some old horse races I used to watch as a child. The whistle blows, the [...]

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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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Beekeeping: A Matter of the Heart

July 27, 2010

Guest Post by Kate Ferry
A few years ago, the Ferry family experienced a traumatic death. We lost all our girls. During the winter, approximately 50,000 honeybees vanished from my backyard. They went into hibernation after Halloween and never woke up. I don’t know where they went, but come spring, there was no one home in [...]

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Get Outdoors and Get in That Sunshine!

July 22, 2010

Guest Post by Kait Curran Palmer
Summer is upon most of the Northern Hemisphere at this point--minus the cloud-covered and still-chilly Pacific Northwest--but for the rest of you lovely people you are kicking off your flip flops and getting to have a grand ole time basking in the warmth of long and sun-filled days.
No bitterness here [...]

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Enjoying the Blessings of Today

July 20, 2010

Guest Post by Amy
It seems that I have learned so much about myself and my walk with God since becoming a mom!
One day I was watching my son, Joshua, eat some crackers. (He absolutely loves crackers!) When he started eating the ones that I gave him, I noticed that he wasn't even really enjoying them. [...]

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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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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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Simplifying Babyhood: Top Items for Baby’s First Year and Beyond

June 29, 2010

Today I'm sharing over at Simple Mom, with my own top items for baby's first year and beyond for keeping babyhood simple:
Last summer I was blessed with my third baby. It was a truly beautiful time, as I found it so much easier to relax, follow my mothering instincts and care for my [...]

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Video Blog: How to Wash Your Face Using the Oil Cleansing Method

May 10, 2010

Back by popular demand, my second vlog! This time it's on how to use the Oil Cleansing Method for keeping your face beautiful and clear!
I'll show you how I mix up the oils that I use, in what ratio I use them, and then give a bit of a demo of the actual washing process:

Want [...]

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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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