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12 Steps to a Healthier Life in 2012, Part 2

January 14, 2012

Find the first 6 steps in yesterday's post...
Written by Rachel, Contributing Writer
7. Have a Quiet Time with Gratitude and Prayer
We are wives, we are mothers, we are always serving others and sometimes we forget to serve or spend time with the Lord. Having a quiet time helps us to understand the grace He has given us so we can [...]

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12 Steps to a Healthier Life in 2012

January 13, 2012

Written by Rachel, Contributing Writer
It's January, so we all know what that means... New Year's Resolutions.
Did you know that according to Time Magazine, most of these so-called resolutions fail after 9-10 days? So, if your wrote any you probably already stopped or quit one or more of them. Dictionary.com defines resolution as a resolve or determination: [...]

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9 Toxins to Remove from your Life

November 18, 2011

Written by Rachel, Contributing Writer
With my husband being a doctor, I have learned and am constantly learning new information about things in our everyday life that are dangerous to our health and are making our bodies toxic.
Although you might not know it, there are environmental, household, food and life factors that play a role in how toxic you are. From [...]

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Children’s Sleepwear: Avoiding Flame Retardant Chemicals

October 4, 2011

Written by Courtney, Contributing Writer
The warm summer evenings are turning into cool autumn nights. Your children’s closets are probably all set for fall weather, an organization project most of us like to do before the start of the new school year and long before the weather starts to cool down. Where we live, the weather [...]

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Gentle, All Natural Deodorant Stick Recipe

September 22, 2011

Although I've been using more natural deodorants for years, it can be hard to find the right one that actually works for you and doesn't cost a fortune. I hear many complaints that people simply don't want to use natural brands because they just "don't work".
This is true, to some degree. They don't work in the sense [...]

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Non-Toxic Cleaners You Can Make at Home

March 4, 2011

Written by Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer
Advertisers everywhere proclaim the germ fighting power of chemical-filled cleaners. Many would have us believe that there is no way to clean and disinfect without a chemical product. And doesn’t every good mother want to rid her home of germs and dirt?
May I encourage you not to buy into [...]

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Safe & All Natural Beauty Products You Can Make at Home

April 14, 2010

By Angela Beery, Contributing Writer
Have you ever wondered exactly what ingredients your beauty products are made of? Are you sure that the ingredients in your beauty products are safe? Many of us have never stopped to consider the ingredients in our cosmetic products and how they might be affecting our appearance and our overall [...]

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An Update on Our GAPS Diet and Related Q&A

March 5, 2010

Last week I shared why our family is doing the GAPS diet and what it is all about.
We actually began this Monday morning. We haven't seen any amazing results come out of the first 4 days, but we are definitely noticing some die-off symptoms from the toxins being released (so far, only mild, but it's [...]

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The GAPS Diet: What It Is and Why You Might Consider Doing It

February 22, 2010

Do you or any of your family members regularly experience common digestive complaints, such as heartburn (reflux), indigestion, bloating, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea? Do any of you suffer from eczema, asthma, dyslexia, or depression? Have your children received labels such as autism, ADD or ADHD? Do you wonder if there is a common link between [...]

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Giveaway: Stainless Steel Food Storage!

October 27, 2009

**It's my 2nd Blogiversary and I'm celebrating all week! This is the second of 4 giveaways so make sure that you come back each day to see what else is happening around here!**

Ever wished that you could ditch the plastic food storage containers and use something that you didn't worry was going to shatter?
That's what [...]

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