Naturally inspired living for homemakers
Image by joyosity Ever wonder why fokelore has always included chicken soup as a remedy for the common cold? And why your Grandma’s tastes just so good (so much better than any canned or dry variety ever could)? The secret is in the broth. Rich, delicious, nourishing homemade soup stock. Why is chicken soup superior …
Homemade Soup Broth: An Essential Element in Any Healthy, Frugal KitchenRead More
Seeing how many other fantastic bloggers and sites have covered this subject well, I am not going to reinvent the wheel and give you all of the ins and outs of why cloth diapering is best, how much money it saves, the different types of cloth diapers, etc. At the end of this post, I …
I came across this article on Mercola.com, discussing the rise of food allergies and sensitivities, how to know if we may be averse to any foods, and what we can do about it. It’s definitely worth a read! This Friday I will be going in for my first Vega food sensitivity screening. My husband and …
Edit: For those who didn’t read the first post in this scheduling series, here is the link to it. Before I had babies, I was one of those people who never really stops. I had an incredibly full schedule all through high school and university, balancing a heavy course load with church meetings and extra …
Scheduling issues continued- what our are pitfalls?Read More
In my post last week, I discussed the importance of ensuring that your baby is truly ready, waiting longer than the typical age promoted by most doctors and books, and focusing on breastmilk as the foundation for baby’s nutrition. So now that you’ve determined that your sweet baby is ready to eat some solid foods, …
First of all, can I just be sappy for a moment and say how great you all are? I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your comments for the giveaway! Thanks for sharing the wonderful reasons why you’ve chosen the book that you’d like to win- honestly, I wish I could give away a book to each …
A quick comment, and my review of freezing Spud Special Soup andRead More
I am so excited to tell you about Keeper of the Home’s first ever bloggy giveaway! Since I’m an official bookaholic, I thought that it would be fun to offer one of my readers the chance to choose a book out of a selection of great books that I have mentioned or promoted on my …
I came across an interesting topic this morning that I thought I’d share with you, and I’d love to hear your feedback on this one! It all started while visiting a new blog, and stumbling upon this post. The subject of menstrual pads is not one that is commonly discussed on blogs (let alone in …
Cloth or disposable- It applies to more than just diapers (this is a “girls only” topic)Read More
I wanted to finish this last night, before bed (which was already past 10), but my wise husband told me to leave it and go to bed and do it in the morning. I was so tired all weekend (the result of a couple late nights and a baby that’s still getting me up), and …
I struggle with a schedule and getting everything done and still spend time with my little ones, get enough sleep, etc. It seems like wherever I spend my time, I feel guilty for neglecting the other things. Any tips? Katie Perhaps you are like me, and are just a bit, um, overly ambitious (don’t you …
Since I am going to be up to my eyeballs in templates and html and exporting this weekend (I’m in the process of moving this blog on over to WordPress), I thought I’d take a little stroll through the blogosphere and leave you with some thought-provoking, useful and just plain entertaining reading:The FAM club at …
In light of the conversation the other day surrounding a woman’s ability to minister, while keeping her priority on serving her family from within the home, I thought it would be valuable to explore this topic in a more practical way. It’s easy to say that we should be serving and loving others through our …
What does home and family-centered ministry look like?Read More
Some of you may have already noticed that things on my blog are slowly changing: a search bar was added (now you can use google search to look for any topic or a particular post within my blog) my category and archives have changed (rather than scrolling through entire posts, you can see all of …
I was so surprised to find this morning when I got on the computer that my dear friend, Mrs. M, has nominated me for a Blogging with a Purpose Award! It’s an honor to be nominated! And now, the fun beings… I have the privilege of nominating 5 other bloggers whom I believe to be …
As many of you guessed in the first installment, From Innocence to Irresponsibility, this story has a happy ending. Allow me to continue it… ******* It was a humbling thing, to be engaged to a man who had no debt and actually saved up cash to make major purchases, while she was sitting nearly $30,000 …
From the Wedding to Wise Stewardship- A Frugality Story ContinuedRead More
The timing of this post is perfect for me, as my little guy, Caden, is just beginning to eat solids regularly. Recognizing that he is ready to have some solids incorporated into his daily feeding routine has pushed me to delve back into some of my nutrition books, to be reminded of and learn even …
Raising healthy eaters- Introducing solids to babiesRead More
Lindsay has a wonderful post up, entitled Where have all the families gone? Here is an excerpt: One session I attended was titled, “Raising Kids on the Mission Field” and the aim of the class was to supply us with tools for how to make a smooth transition. I was eager to hear from an …
The role of the family in ministering to those around usRead More
With all of the extra food that I bought and made last week, between the deals on organic dairy and some extra seasonal produce that I bought, I decided not to go shopping this week, but instead work on using up everything that I have on hand. Every once in a while, I find this …
This recipe is different than your usual muffin recipe. As with all of the recipes I made this week, it requires soaking your grains overnight. The reason for doing this is that it breaks down the phytates in the grains, which makes them much more digestible and the nutrients much more readily absorbed. For more …
This is the soup recipe that I made during my marathon cooking this week- Ryan and I both adore it! Spud Special Soup (originally given to me by my pastor’s wife, when I first got married) 3 Tbsp butter 1 large onion 1/2 cup thinly slice carrot 1/2 cup diced celery 1 garlic clove (or …
Two days of chopping, stirring, baking and cleaning later, we now have: 1 large bag of dried apples (which will likely be polished off by Sunday night) 2 jars of blueberry syrup for pancakes 3 containers of my favorite, creamy, comfort food potato soup 4 breakfasts worth of pancakes in the freezer 5 large jars …
Have you ever wondered whether some fruits or vegetables are more important to buy organic than others? The simple answer is yes! Certain crops can be more difficult to grow, and when not using organic and natural methods, require the use of many more pesticides and sprays than other crops. So while it would be …
The Dirty Dozen- Making the most of the money you spend on organicsRead More
“A wise gardener anticipates June in January” Author unknown This is the opening statement in my newest book on gardening, Momma’s Guide to Growing your Groceries , by Kimberly Eddy (an ebook I recently purchased from Biblical Womanhood). As a fairly novice gardener, I can see the wisdom in this statement, since it will likely …
If you are blessed to have a Farmer’s or produce market near your home, you may have noticed that the vast array of colorful fruits and vegetables shift slightly as the seasons change. Spring brings with it the first fresh greens and carrots, then summer arrives with berries and sweet corn on the cob. Fall’s …
