Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer I have tried all kinds of methods for soothing teething. With my oldest two, we relied on Hyland's teething tablets and then either chamomilla (my oldest) or belladonna (my second). These worked. We have also used an amber teething necklace with both my second and third. The amber necklaces definitely seem to take the edge off for them, but when they're just about to get a new tooth, they're just irritable and achy enough not to sleep well and [...]
Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer In my house, the beverage option is usually simple: water. It's always there, it's very cheap, and my kids know to ask for it (and not ask for other stuff). Of course, this gets boring sometimes. Who wants to always drink water?! I know I don't. However, buying drinks is expensive. I know that when we are at Grandma's house, my kids could go through a $4 bottle of juice in about a day (granted it's a special treat there and [...]
Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer It's winter time (already! I'm still in denial!) and we're in the thick of the "sick season." In fact, we've just gotten over our first round of "major" colds. That's no fun. We choose not to use any form of over-the-counter or other pharmaceutical products in our home -- at least not without an excellent reason (and we haven't found one in the last three years). Certainly we don't for the run-of-the-mill winter blahs, like colds, flu, stomach viruses, [...]
Herbs fascinate me. These timeless plants have been used by various healers over thousands of years in order to treat symptoms, ease discomfort, improve mood or mental function, fight infection, and so much more. It seems to me that many Christians steer away from herbalism, using conventional medicine instead. I have come to appreciate herbs, though, as a gentle healing gift from God. Every time we drive down to the town of Lynden, WA, I notice that sign from the herbal supplement company Flora, that [...]
It may surprise you to know that growing up and into my young adult years, I was quite the fan of Nestea powdered ice tea mix. The super sweetened kind that tastes only vaguely like tea, and mostly like tea and lemon flavored sugar water. Ever the poster child for bad nutritional decisions until I hit my early twenties and had a health crisis, I loved drinking that sort of fake iced tea. It all changed when I dropped sugary drinks like iced tea and [...]
Written by Stacey T, Contributing Writer So you’ve started your garden, and other than a few minor hiccups (which always seem to happen regardless of skill or experience), things are probably going pretty well, right? Are you preparing to preserve the fruits of your labors (pun intended)? Preserving your own food is an inexpensive and healthful way to feed your family, prepare for emergencies and practice self-sufficiency. There are many options available to those wanting to preserve their own foods. Some experienced in food preservation [...]
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Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer A couple years ago when someone first told me about WAP (Weston A. Price), I joined an online group. People there kept talking about kombucha. It sounded weird! I had no idea what it was, or why anyone would want to drink it. They kept talking about it as this special, prized drink that they wanted their children to have, and debating its merits. It wasn't until almost a year ago (quite awhile after I first heard of it!) [...]
Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer We all have those moments of random stress, moments that leave us drained, exhausted, and with a lingering feeling of depression. This month at Keeper of the Home, we've been addressing ways to find a balance in our lives, both physically and mentally. On Monday, Stephanie addressed natural ways to approach depression, and she mentioned several herbs that can help to calm our senses in the midst of stress. I'd like to elaborate further on some of them, and explain why [...]
I'm Stephanie. Creator of Keeper of the Home. Lover of Jesus. Wife to Ryan. Mommy to four. Drinker of fair-trade coffee with maple syrup and raw cream. Organic gardener. Barefoot, flip-flop wearer. Creative cook and kitchen messer-upper. [Read More …]
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