Just for fun…
Waste Not, Want Not
I felt a little foolish saying yes, but as far as I could figure, I had paid good money for it and I wasn’t going to turn down anything that could possibly be nourishing food for my family! The “it” that I’m referring to is all the miscellaneous bones and fat that was left over …
Preserving Summer’s Bounty: Blanching and Freezing Vegetables
This year I added a new skill to my food preservation repertoire, and I can't believe how simple it is! Blanching and then freezing veggies is a great way to preserve excess food from the garden or summer markets. The reason for the blanching (and not just simply freezing) is that it kills the enzymes …
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Q&A: Blogging and Balancing Time
Just recently I began blogging myself. It is something I am enjoying very much, but have found that it is becoming very easy for me to allow it to steal my time, energy and affection more than it should. I definitely think that this is something I can do right now, but realize that it’s …
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Healthy, Natural Pregnancy: Caden’s Birth Story
Preserving Summer’s Bounty: Beautiful Blueberries
Blueberries are such a mainstay of our diet! Every summer we put away as many as possible (while trying to be self-disciplined and not eat all the fresh ones in the process). Last summer we bought about 75-80 lbs and we are aiming to do the same again this year! Not only are they just …
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Shower Filters: Goodbye Chlorine!
Baby Poll!
Healthy, Natural Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor
Soaked Tortilla Tutorial
We just love us some homemade tortillas in this family! (Gosh, I’m learning to talk more and more like an American all the time- I love you gals! 🙂 After buying the whole grain or sprouted store bought ones for years, we are completely sold on eating homemade ones instead. Their texture is softer and …
Cloth Diaper Liners: No More Rash Overnight!
You may or may not remember how we've been having trouble with Caden getting rashes when we use cloth diapers overnight. We've been able to continue on with cloth in the day, but have been using more natural disposable diapers just at night, for the past 6 months or so. But no longer! Last week …
Q&A: Getting the Best Deals
Home Education Schedule for the Fall
Garlic Galore!
Make Your Own Cloth Pads!
Cloth pads are something I’ve written about several times before (here and here). Not only are they healthier to use (avoiding toxic chemicals in regular pads and tampons), but they are much friendlier on the environment and the trash can, as well as on our wallets. Pads may not seem all that expensive, but they …
All Ready for Another Year of Home Educating!
As Abbie will be turning 5 this year, and has recently learned to read and develop a much keener interest in exploring new topics (“Mommy, how does my body move? But I mean, what makes my muscles move my legs? But why…”), this will be our most formal year yet, although our main focus will …
Pregnancy Update: 36 Weeks
Long-Term Storage for Lacto-fermented Veggies?
Bugaloo Winner!
A Seasonal Menu Plan
This week I made a departure from my usual style of menu planning. Since we've been doing this special diet for my husband (a little over a month now), my repertoire of meals has been rather limited. Doing my menu plans each week has felt a bit discouraging, as I stare once again at my …