Naturally inspired living for homemakers
Have a baby, lose a tooth. Unfortunately so far that adage has been true for me! After the removal of my second back molar, I knew that I had better get on top of the real cause of tooth decay so that I could prevent further loss in myself, and take preventative measures for my …
Holistic Dental Care: Looking at the Causes and Prevention of CavitiesRead More
3 years ago last week, Keeper of the Home went from being a nifty idea in my mind, to being an actual blog that would become far more significant in my life than I could have imagined. I think it’s important that you know that blogs tend to be just as formational and impactful for …
3 Year Blogiversary: A Chance to Share the Love (Big Book Sale!)Read More
Are you still new to real food or making slow but sure changes? Would you love to have a simple, affordable resource that will give you more info, more resources and more recipes and kitchen how-to’s? Many of you have already met Kate as one of the fantastic contributing writers here at Keeper of the …
In the Kitchen- Real Food Basics eBook (Interview and Giveaway)Read More
Out of the 303 entrants, the winners of Herbal Nurturing: A Family Healing & Learning Guide are: Shyla ([email protected]) Jackie ([email protected]) Melissa ([email protected]) Congratulations! For those who didn’t win, Michele is offering a coupon code for 25% off Herbal Nurturing: A Family Healing & Learning Guide. The code is: KEEPER25. This code expires on November …
Giveaway Winners: Herbal Nurturing, A Family Healing & Learning GuideRead More
Going to the doctor just isn’t something that we usually do in our family. Our journey of learning to treat many of the sicknesses or symptoms that we experience (and realizing just how simple, affordable and effective these natural treatments really are) was a big motivation behind this month of home remedies and natural illness …
Questions to Ask Before Choosing Between Natural and Conventional TreatmentsRead More
Brushing a child’s teeth – twice daily? Doesn’t always happen when you’re a busy mama. Flossing that same child’s teeth daily? Only for the most conscientious of mothers! So when does falling a little short on your child’s dental hygiene really make the difference between a sticker and a cheap toy ring vs. tears and …
Are you enjoying this month of natural remedies and illness prevention? If you’ve missed any of the posts, you can find them all here. I was just wondering what you use for your children in place of tylenol and motrin. We typically don’t bother treating our kids fevers until they get over 101, and fortunately …
Guest Post Written by Michele of Frugal Granola Have you been inspired by this “Month of Natural Home Remedies & Illness Prevention” on Keeper of the Home? I love the wealth of wisdom all the writers have contributed, to assist us in blessing our families! If you are wondering where to start, and how to …
Herbal Nurturing: A Family Healing & Learning Guide (A Giveaway)Read More
Written by Emily McClements, Contributing Writer We’ve been talking about a lot of different natural preventions and remedies here at Keeper of the Home over the past several weeks, but today I’m going to venture off the beaten path a little bit and talk about a different kind of prevention – around the home. We’ve …
How to Keep a Clean Home: It’s all About PreventionRead More
As any breastfeeding mama can tell you, mastitis is one of the nastiest things to deal with. These infections (which stem from a clogged milk duct) can come on quickly, bringing with them raging fevers and achy, fluish feelings, as well as acute soreness and tenderness in the breast, particularly around the area of the …
Prevention and Treatment of Mastitis: Natural Alternatives to Taking AntibioticsRead More
With both Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to begin thinking about holiday menus! Serving food that is both nourishing and frugal (and still delicious!) is absolutely possible and our family and friends will thank you for it. I’ve paired up with 7 of my favorite real food bloggers and for the next 8 …
Whole Foods for the Holidays: A Real Food Progressive Dinner!Read More
This remedy is one of the best for warding off colds, the flu, or any kind of general feeling of ickiness. Not only is it chock full of anti-viral and anti-bacterial goodness, but it’s guaranteed to knock your socks off! Ginger and cayenne are warming to your system, while onion, horseradish, and garlic help to …
Idyllic as it would be, most of us don’t have a wall full of dried herbs from our home gardens to draw from when we need to make up a home remedy. I am often asked where to begin… which herbs and other ingredients are the most important, the most versatile, the most accessible and …
Resources for Home Remedies: What to Buy, Where to Buy ItRead More
Written by Sharon Kaufman, Contributing Writer Note: Because so many readers of Keeper of the Home are of childbearing age, it is important to clarify that hormonal imbalance is not exclusive to older women. Even teenagers can be affected by it, PMS being one of the symptoms. Please keep reading. Me? Imbalanced? A little over …
Hormone Imbalance: Recognizing and Resolving It NaturallyRead More
I tend to be a creature of habit. I like to do things the usual or “normal” ways. I color inside the lines. I like clothes in classic styles that match easily. I prefer using tried and true recipes or simply adapting an existing recipe rather than creating my own from scratch. It shouldn’t surprise …
Written by Beth Corcoran, Contributing Writer I love this time of year, when the leaves start to change colors and the air turns crisp at night. But as I enjoy the lovely colors and smells of this season, a part of me sighs deeply as I realize we are once again entering the time of …
Harmful Handwashing: The Dangers of Antibacterial SoapsRead More
Fall is here, and with it comes the usual season of colds and flus. Many of us are searching for more natural ways to treat sickness when it arises, and the good news is that you don’t have to be a herbalist, naturopath or health kook to use home remedies that really work. There are …
Simple Organic: 5 Simple Home Remedies That Really WorkRead More
**My apologies for taking so long to announce these winners!** Out of 375 entrants, the winner of the Spoonk Portable Acupressure Mat is: Rene ([email protected]) For those interested, there will soon be a $10 discount available for Keeper of the Home readers who would like to purchase their own Spoonk Mat, and just in time …
Giveaway Winners: Spoonk Portable Acupressure Mat and Tattler Reusable Canning LidsRead More
I first heard the word Kudzu in a small seminar given by a local herbalist. Its funny name caught my attention, which quickly turned to interest, as she discussed how to prepare it as a cold remedy. Today I want to share how easily you can use Kudzu to support your family through illness. But …
Using Kudzu to Fight a Cold (A Simple Remedy for Children)Read More
I am continually amazed and grateful to discover all of the simple, natural ways that God has given us to stay healthy and to deal with sickness, injuries and symptoms when they do occur. I have personally begun to venture more and more into the vast array of natural remedies and holistics methods of healing …
Resources and Links for Natural Home Remedies and Illness PreventionRead More
Published Oct 1, 2010 I’m so excited to announce to you the theme for October here at Keeper of the Home! All month, the great majority of the posts from both myself and my contributing writers will focus on simple, safe and effective home remedies or preventative measures that you can take to avoid getting …
Introducing Home Remedies Month and My Thoughts on Meeting Joel SalatinRead More
