Reviews

Book Review: The Money Saving Mom’s Budget (5 Copies to Win!)

January 10, 2012

If you want to learn something, one of the best ways is to learn from someone who has actually done it.
Do you want to learn to get your budget under control, cut your expenses drastically, simplify your life, and live both frugally and generously? My dear friend, Crystal Paine, is just the person to ask. Her story speaks for [...]

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Family Friendly and Pregnancy-Safe Liquid Herbal Products: TriLight Health Review and $100 Giveaway

October 20, 2011

I'm a big believer in using herbs to naturally and gently treat many health concerns, as well as to nourish the body with additional nutrients.
The easiest form of herbs for most amateurs is usually dry herbs, made into simple teas, poultices, baths and that sort of thing. However, the most effective form of herbs is usually [...]

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Desires of My Heart Devotional Book and Scripture Necklace Giveaway

October 6, 2011

One thing that really stands out to me about women (and maybe just people in general, but I notice it strongly in myself and my own gender) is that we crave control.
We want things to go our way. In our time. According to our desires.
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and He shall give you [...]

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (A Giveaway)

September 10, 2011

*Giveaway has now ended*
Ever read a recipe book that had you drooling from practically the first page?
Considering that summer is promising to stay hot for a while longer, when I first read Just Making Ice Cream, I could hardly resist jumping up from a cozy table in the coffee shop where I do some of [...]

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Natural Shampoo and Body Bars from Apple Valley Natural Soap (Plus a Giveaway!)

August 22, 2011

Update: Giveaway has now ended. Thanks, all!
I have to let you know, I'm a bit of a natural soap junkie.
Underneath my bathroom cupboard are baskets, literally full of various kinds of handmade soaps-- ones with oatmeal for scrubbing, with essential oils, with herbs, for oily skin, for sensitive skin, shampoo bars, regular body bars, soap [...]

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My Buttered Life Ebook: 5 Summer Skin Recipes and a Giveaway!

August 1, 2011

By reading the ingredient list on most skincare products, you would think that it's necessary to have a degree in chemistry and your own in-home lab if you ever wanted to create your own. Sunscreen in particular seems daunting to me and I wouldn't have the faintest idea where to begin if I wanted to [...]

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Safe Water This Summer: Win Sport Bottles With Built-In Filters!

June 20, 2011

Several months ago I talked about the importance of water filtration. I shared the portable water filtration system that our family uses and loves, the Berkey Light.
Much as I love my large counter-top filter, and it is light and portable enough to use for emergencies or even to bring camping if I wanted to, there [...]

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Need Grain Free Recipes? Against the Grain eBook Giveaway!

May 23, 2011

During the past 14 months, our family has gone on the GAPS diet twice. The first time we had excellent success, but I gave up too early because we were in a hectic season of life and I feared that I couldn't keep up with the demands of the extra kitchen time.
The second time, the [...]

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Hair Clips That Actually Stay in Place: Lilla Rose Giveaway!

May 18, 2011

I guess it's giveaway week around here, because I have a giveaway for you today, one more coming up this Monday, and did you catch the Cultures for Health giveaway on Monday?
I usually stick to products that are specifically natural, healthy, related to going green or some such thing. Every once in a while, [...]

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Save Money by Culturing Foods with DIY Starters (and Cultures for Health Giveaway!)

May 16, 2011

Many of us know the health benefits of eating cultured and fermented foods, but buying pre-made yogurt, kefir, sourdough breads, kombucha and the like can cost a pretty penny.
Did you know that these health-boosting cultured foods can be easily and cheaply prepared at home using starter cultures?
I cringe when I go to buy a $3.99 [...]

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