Bugaloo Kids: The Cutest Baby Shoes (And You Could Win Some!)
How Much Sugar Are You Really Consuming?
Frugal and Green(er) Option for Shaving
Have you by chance found an alternative to using disposable shavers? I can't think of anything other then chemical removers that I am loathe to use but I hate constantly tossing out used ones. thanks!Brittany As a matter of fact, I have! Great question, because I would have never thought to show you ladies a …
Pennywise Platter Thursday: Simple, Affordable Bread
For all those who haven’t heard about it yet, today is the kick-off for the latest carnival from The Nourishing Gourmet, my favorite food blog. The goal of the Pennywise Platter Thursday carnival is to create a place where we can share how we serve and buy nourishing foods, but as frugally as possible! I …
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Healthy, Natural Pregnancy: “Labor-Aid” Recipe
For all the other pregnant mamas out there, here is a recipe that was passed on to me from my midwife. It’s known as “labor-aid” and the purpose is to have something that is both refreshing and revitalizing for mom to drink in the midst of labor. Sipping on it helps to maintain good hydration, …
What Eating Seasonally Looks Like For Us
Good Nutrition in a Nutshell
Q&A: Homemaking and Mothering
Wanna Write A Guest Post?
Natural Weed Killer Recipe
In light of my recent discussion of nasty chemicals on my grass, you can imagine that I was excited to see this simple recipe to make your own, non-toxic weed killer spray: 1 lb. Table Salt 1 gallon White Vinegar Liquid dish detergent Dissolve the salt in the vinegar, then add 8 drops of liquid …
Q&A: In The Garden
Healthy, Natural Pregnancy: Considering Homebirth, Part 2
Blender Mocha Recipe
Seeing as it’s wonderfully warm and sunny outside, this seemed like the perfect weekend post! 🙂 Lately I’ve been experimenting with making our own blender “mochas”, in an effort to have something really yummy to drink, that isn’t particularly unhealthy and that doesn’t break the bank every time we stop in at Starbucks. It has …
Help me out, ladies! (Father’s Day surprise- stop reading, Ryan!)
Shhhh… don't tell, but despite a serious lack of cash flow this month, I am working hard to earn a gift for my sweetie anyways! I'm trying really hard to use Swagbucks every time I search the web, in order to earn enough points to buy my hubby a fun gift certificate for Father's Day. …
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Giveaway: Learn How to Crochet DVD
Natural, Non-Toxic Laundry: Nellie’s Dryer Balls
I was just doing my laundry the other day and was reminded of how much I have loved using these nifty dryer balls! For starters, why would I not simply use dryer sheets? They may contain ingredients such as: benzyl acetate (linked to pancreatic cancer), benzyl alcohol (an upper respiratory tract irritant), ethanol (linked to …
Pregnancy Update: 32 Weeks
Hair? Oh really?
Big News! (and a request for your help!)
Image by spudballoo In approximately 8 weeks, give or take, our family life will be changing in a very big way! Nope, I’m not talking about the coming baby (although that is definitely a big part of the changes set to arrive in 8 weeks!). I’m actually talking about another exciting thing that has been …