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Archives for December 2011

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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes: A Perfect Winter Breakfast

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes: A Perfect Winter Breakfast

December 30, 2011     Keeper of the Home

There is nothing like the sweet combination of pumpkin and spices for the perfect winter breakfast. Not to mention the fact that pumpkin is a seasonal winter veggie extraordinaire, boasting large amounts of fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamins C and E, and plenty of antioxidants in the form of carotenoids (which gives pumpkin its deep orange …

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Category: Real Food, Recipes

Too Many Holiday Sweets? Give Your Body a Sugar Break

Too Many Holiday Sweets? Give Your Body a Sugar Break

December 28, 2011     Keeper of the Home

Am I the only one who finds the holidays a struggle with all of the sugary temptation? I’m over at Simple Organic, talking about an important thing that we can do to help our bodies combat the sugar overload… Holidays are a time for indulging. We stuff ourselves on turkey feasts, swear that we couldn’t …

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Category: Natural Living, Real Food

11 Ways to Save on Your Grocery Bill

11 Ways to Save on Your Grocery Bill

December 27, 2011     Keeper of the Home

; As 2011 comes to an end, we’re sharing helpful lists to help you save money, stay healthy, get organized, creatively repurpose, frugally gift-give, intentionally celebrate and more in our “11 Things for 2011” series throughout these holiday months. By Contributing Writer Brandy Ferguson As a busy wife and mother of almost eight boys, it’s …

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Category: Homemaking

Give Yourself a New Year's Planning Retreat

Give Yourself a New Year’s Planning Retreat

December 23, 2011     Keeper of the Home

Written by Erin Odom, Contributing Writer Christmas may still be two days away, but it’s already time to be thinking about the new year. And I don’t mean New Year’s Eve celebrations (although I hope you have some fun ones planned!). I’m talking about making a concerted effort to plan and make goals for 2012. I …

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Category: Homemaking

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

December 22, 2011     Keeper of the Home

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end… Isaiah 9:6,7 Wishing you all a very blessed Christmas, as we celebrate …

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Category: Homemaking

Favorite Winter Herbal Remedies: Colds and Coughs, Stomach Viruses, and Headaches

Favorite Winter Herbal Remedies: Colds and Coughs, Stomach Viruses, and Headaches

December 20, 2011     Keeper of the Home

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer It’s winter time (already! I’m still in denial!) and we’re in the thick of the “sick season.”  In fact, we’ve just gotten over our first round of “major” colds. That’s no fun. We choose not to use any form of over-the-counter or other pharmaceutical products in our home — …

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Category: Family Life, Natural Living, Natural Remedies, Real Food, Recipes

My Podcast with Simple Mom

My Podcast with Simple Mom

December 19, 2011     Keeper of the Home

I’ve mentioned before that I love to listen to the Simple Mom podcasts. Not only do they make laundry or other tedious cleaning tasks go by a little easier, but they’re light-hearted, a fun way to get to know other mom bloggers, and feature my sweet friend Tsh from the Simple Mom blog. I’ve been …

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Category: Homemaking

Healthy Skin Tips and Recipes for the Winter Months

Healthy Skin Tips and Recipes for the Winter Months

December 16, 2011     Keeper of the Home

I’m from Minnesota. It isn’t exactly the North Pole, but it’s getting awfully close. Most of us up here are well acquainted with the dry skin woes, including eczema, cracked and bleeding knuckles, flaking facial skin, cuticle cuts, chapped lips and rough, hard, dried out feet. It’s not pretty. To make matters worse, women are …

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Category: Natural Remedies

11 Alternative Uses For a Coffee Grinder

December 15, 2011     Keeper of the Home

As 2011 comes to an end, we’re sharing helpful lists to help you save money, stay healthy, get organized, creatively repurpose, frugally gift-give, intentionally celebrate and more in our “11 Things for 2011” series throughout these holiday months. As I’ve been learning that less is more and working hard to purge and pare down the …

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Category: Homemaking

My 2012 Reading List

December 14, 2011     Keeper of the Home

In our recent decluttering and purging, I realized that I have a huge stack of books that I already own, but haven’t yet read. Being a book lover, it’s easy for me to be constantly buying new books or adding to my wish list, but with so many interesting choices already on my shelves, I chose instead …

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Category: Homemaking

Using Herbal Powders to Supplement a Healthy Diet: An Alternative to the Daily Multivitamin 1

Using Herbal Powders to Supplement a Healthy Diet: An Alternative to the Daily Multivitamin

December 13, 2011     Keeper of the Home

Written by Courtney, Contributing Writer The foods we consume and the lifestyle we live form the foundation of our health. The nutrients in the foods we eat are the building blocks for all of the biological activity within the various systems of our bodies. Disease occurs when our bodies lack the nutrients necessary to perform …

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Category: Family Life, Natural Living, Real Food, Recipes

10 DIY Christmas Gifts Your Friends and Family Will Cherish 1

10 DIY Christmas Gifts Your Friends and Family Will Cherish

December 12, 2011     Keeper of the Home

Whether you’re on a strict budget, have a large family and many friends, or simply enjoy creating meaningful Christmas gifts, I hope you’ll find a few Christmas gift ideas you’ll enjoy making – and giving – on my list. It’s wonderful to create lasting memories, especially during the Christmas season. Merry Christmas to you and …

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Category: Homemade & DIY

A little bit of Sweet, a little bit of Spice: Gingerbread Recipes

A little bit of Sweet, a little bit of Spice: Gingerbread Recipes

December 9, 2011     Keeper of the Home

As you well know, it’s Christmastime! Your music is playing, the stockings are hung, your tree is decorated and it’s time to get baking! When I think about baking during this season, my first thoughts are about gingerbread houses and cookies. I love the spicy, sweet flavor. They are adorable, although they are full of …

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Category: Real Food, Recipes

My Journey to Burnout and Back: A One Year Update

My Journey to Burnout and Back: A One Year Update

December 8, 2011     Keeper of the Home

It was nearly one year ago that I first began to share about my experience with burnout. Last January, I shared very candidly about the circumstances and lifestyle choices I had made that had pushed me to a place of spiritual, mental and physical breakdown. It was undoubtedly one of the hardest times of my life, …

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Category: Homemaking

9 Homemade Gift Ideas: Frugal and Fast 7

9 Homemade Gift Ideas: Frugal and Fast

December 6, 2011     Keeper of the Home

; Written by Mindy, Contributing Writer I have always loved making, giving, and receiving handmade gifts. There is just something very special about a gift that somebody takes the time to make themselves! As much as I’ve always loved making gifts to give others, I do…ahem…have a history of not completing all of my handmade …

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Category: Homemaking

Giving Above and Beyond This Christmas

Giving Above and Beyond This Christmas

December 5, 2011     Keeper of the Home

Although I think we would all agree that Christmas is a season for giving, we often restrict that giving to family and friends. Yet this season offers us a beautiful opportunity to show the love of Christ in a very tangible way, as we give beyond our personal relationships. Not only do we have the …

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Category: Family Life

11 Simple, Homemade Gifts 2

11 Simple, Homemade Gifts

December 2, 2011     Keeper of the Home

 As 2011 comes to an end, we’re sharing helpful lists to help you save money, stay healthy, get organized, creatively repurpose, frugally gift-give, intentionally celebrate and more in our “11 Things for 2011” series throughout these holiday months. Written by Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer Homemade gifts are my favorite gifts to give and receive. A …

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Category: Homemade & DIY

Hope and Art for Your Walls: A Holiday Giveaway

Hope and Art for Your Walls: A Holiday Giveaway

December 1, 2011     Keeper of the Home

What’s on your walls? Is it meaningful? Is it beautiful? Earlier this week I talked about how less can be so much more, and why simplicity might be best when it comes to what we have in our homes. This area, however, is one is which I think that perfectly placed pieces amidst the simplicity …

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Category: Homemaking

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