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Natural living

Back to the Basics: Frugal, Non-Toxic Green Cleaning

August 27, 2010
Cleaning Supplies for Spring Cleaning

Welcome back! Have you visited our new site, Saving Naturally, where we help you live healthy and spend less?
Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
If you are somewhat new to going green, or are just beginning to dabble in homemade and non-toxic cleaning, you may be a little overwhelmed about where to start, what products [...]

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Healing Rashes While Cloth Diapering

August 24, 2010

Written by Sherrie Cook, Contributing Writer
There are many reasons to choose cloth diapers for your baby.  Many mums choose cloth to aid in the prevention of diaper rashes. Cloth diapers are breathable, allowing air to flow freely through them.  This  constant air movement provides a natural, dry environment without using harsh chemicals next to baby's [...]

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The Stain Removal Trick That Saves Kids Clothes, Money, and My Sanity

August 17, 2010

This was a good night. A really good night.
Johanna LOVES to eat. With her fingers. Exactly what we are eating. While yanking off her bib.
My three year old still desperately needs a bib at mealtimes, though he fights it. My 5 1/2 year old ought to wear one permanently. Just for walking, talking and breathing. [...]

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Forum Highlights: July/August

August 6, 2010

Oh, it's been way too long since I highlighted what's going on in the community forum here at Keeper of the Home (have you checked it out lately)? It's now up to over 650 members, with 2138 posts-- wow!
If you haven't joined yet and are unsure of what the forum is all about, you can [...]

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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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How to Find Local Sources of Raw Milk

May 5, 2010

Written by Anne Elliot, Contributing Writer

I first learned about the benefits of raw milk ten years ago. It was obviously God’s leading and guidance because I wasn’t looking for it. I didn’t even know you could buy milk that hadn’t been pasteurized or homogenized. I didn’t know all the benefits that would come when our [...]

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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
tree against blue sky and clouds

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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Squeaky Clean Fun: A Soap Making Photo Tutorial

April 21, 2010
Finished, cut soap bars

By Beth Corcoran, Contributing Writer
To start, I just want to say I am so excited that Stephanie is allowing me the opportunity to share with you one of my favorite hobbies--soap making.  I have been making bar soap for my family for almost a year now, and I have tried different methods and a variety of [...]

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At Simple Organic: Using Houseplants to Reduce Toxins and Grow Fresh Air

April 15, 2010
houseplants

This week you can find me over at Simple Organic, where I serve as a regular contributing writer. I'm talking about how to purify the toxins in the air in our homes, by using regular houseplants! Here's a snippet from the post:
Clean air.
Not only vital to our health, but something that we don’t tend to [...]

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