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7 Gardening Lessons from a Novice Gardener

March 1, 2011

Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
Growing your own organic vegetables is a great way to provide your family with nourishing and frugal food. Last summer was my first real attempt at growing our own food in a garden. Although it did not go nearly the way that I envisioned, I learned some important [...]

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Developing the Exercise Habit

January 7, 2011

Written by Stacy K, Contributing Writer
Every new year many of us vow to exercise regularly and get in shape for good. Some wish to shed the extra pounds that crept on over the holiday season, others want to improve heart health, or simply feel more energized. Whatever your reason, striving to exercise on a regular [...]

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Starting Traditions as a Young Family

December 21, 2010

When you first get married and have children, the holidays take on new meaning. Maybe you have memories of awesome traditions you had growing up (opening a present the night before Christmas, going caroling, having a big dinner with Grandma on Christmas Eve…whatever your family did). [...]

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Beekeeping 101: Let’s Get it Started

August 31, 2010

Guest Post by Kate Ferry
A few weeks ago, I introduced myself and talked about my past experience with beekeeping in a post titled “Beekeeping: A matter of the heart”. The response was quite welcoming and many people were interested in getting more information about beekeeping as a hobby.
Keeper of the Home invited me back [...]

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A Simple Plan for Healthy Food: The GNOWFGLINS Fundamentals eCourse

February 10, 2010

Edit: Wardeh just sent me a link to watch a video sneak peak! Learn how to make Soaked Muffins and get a feel for what this eCourse will be like. Let Wardeh show you how to make soaked muffins!

Image by Elena Ho
All those who read Nourishing Traditions for the first time and felt entirely overwhelmed, [...]

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