; The other week, I shared the first of this two-part interview with Susan Wise Bauer. She is the author of Story of the World, co-author of The Well Trained Mind, and she runs Peace Hill Press, which puts out a number of very popular homeschooling curriculum. This is the continuation of that interview, as …
New eBook! The Heart of Simplicity: Foundations for Christian Homemaking
Today I’m excited to announce the launch of the new eBook, The Heart of Simplicity: Foundations for Christian Homemaking! I’m one of 13 authors in this collaborative project and I’m eager to share with you why I think that this book needs to get into as many hands and homes as possible… Have you ever …
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Yogurt Dough: A Versatile and Easy Recipe
I have always loved making pastries. Pie crusts, biscuits, and tarts are some of my favorite things to make in the kitchen. The problem is that I usually prefer these things made with unbleached white flour over whole wheat! And it is true that they do take a little bit of time and experience to make …
Eating From the Pantry and Freezer Challenge: Week 2
Welcome to the second week of the Eat From the Pantry and Freezer Challenge! Find out what it’s all about or read my post from Week 1. My update as I head into week two: The first week of these challenges are usually the easy ones. Last week it just felt like I was trying to focus …
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Fast and Frugal Snacks Straight From Your Garden
During the month-long Eat From Your Pantry & Freezer Challenge, some of us have an added advantage–our summer gardens. If you live in a warmer region like I do, you may already have some yummy produce ready to harvest. So if your pantry or freezer starts to look bare, why not just walk outside and …
How to Make an Amazing Green Salad
We’ve all had one of those amazing salads, that was so good we just had to keep shoving forkfuls into our mouths. On the other hand, I imagine we’ve all had a boring salad. Just greens, a veggie or two, and a drizzle of dressing. You eat it because you know it’s good for you, …
Kids, Veggies, and Grace: What to Do With a Picky Eater
There was once this little girl who hated tomatoes. The very thought of them nauseated her, and so if one dared touch her food, she grimaced disdainfully, and flicked the slimy debris from her plate as best she could. Annoyed that the food she would have eaten had been tainted by this undesirable, unnecessary addition …
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Eating From the Freezer and Pantry Challenge: Week 1
That’s it. No more shopping for you. Or me, for that matter. It’s time to begin our “Eating from the Pantry and Freezer Challenge“! What I’ve spent so far I had about $230 remaining for the rest of May out of my $450 budget (the other $220 had been spent at the beginning of the …
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The Mediterranean Secret to Phenomenal Vegetables
Growing up, my family ate a lot of vegetables. It comes as no surprise being that my mother is from Sevilla, Spain where vegetables are a staple of the Mediterranean diet. When I was younger I never understood why so many of my friends complained about eating their vegetables. “They’re gross”, some would say. Others, …
Creating a Culinary Experience with Cheese
Guest Post by Kane Holbrook of Real Milk Cheese “ And he will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you shall eat and be full.” -Deuteronomy 11:15 Cheese has been an important part of healthy cultures since the domestication of livestock. The scriptures refer to cheese more than a few times: Abraham …
The Eating from the Pantry and Freezer Challenge Begins
It’s time to begin the Eating From the Pantry and Freezer Challenge. I’m excited to get going and I hope you are, too! I promised to share my own plan and goals with you, so here’s what I’m planning to do: My financial goal is to save $300 (our regular monthly budget is $450). I …
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Applecado Smoothie
My 4 year old son’s favorite fruit is an apple, he literally eats one every day. Apples are easy for snacks by themselves or even with a dollop of peanut butter. It never occurred to me to put an apple in a smoothie until recently, so I decided to add 2 ingredients I had never …
A Homeschooling Conversation with Susan Wise Bauer: Advice for Newbies, Curriculum and Terrible, No-Good Days
Ever wished you could have your homeschooling questions answered by someone far more experienced than yourself? Me too. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to do just that. Together with four sweet blogging friends (Tsh, Jessica, Mandi and Heidi, as well as the amazing Sarah Park), I travelled to Williamsburg, VA to meet Susan …
Farmer’s Market Project: Make a Salad with Kids
Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer I am so excited. It’s finally May, which means that the farmer’s market is now open! Well…we’re lucky — there is a winter market near me. But I never went (I know, I know). I just love the outdoor market in the summer, with all of its fresh produce, warm …
Vitamix Review: Seven Reasons to Love This Amazing Kitchen Tool
It’s visionary to eat healthy. What we put into our bodies today will, in many ways, determine our health tomorrow. God gave us food to delight us as well as to nourish our bodies, and there is beautiful balance in the natural foods He has provided. Over the years I’ve tried to feed our children …
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Let’s Save Some Money: The Eat from the Pantry and Freezer Challenge!
Would you like to join me in saving literally hundreds of dollars on your grocery bill over the next month? It’s time to eat from our freezers and pantries! The impetus for this challenge was the fact that each summer I save up extra cash for purchasing fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables for preserving. And …
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How to Cook Vegetables: Steaming, Pan Cooking and Lots of Tasty Recipes
“I know we should eat more vegetables, but…” This is a common refrain. I bet you’ve even said it yourself. Vegetables tend to be one of the most under-appreciated parts of the food kingdom, and sadly, one that very few people have learned to truly incorporate into their regular eating habits. The video above is …
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48 Hour $100 TriLight Health Giveaway!
**Giveaway has now ended** I don’t usually post on the weekends, but I have a special 48 hour weekend giveaway for you! As I mentioned on Thursday, I am currently in Williamsburg, VA, where I am spending some time with Susan Wise Bauer, along with four other homeschooling bloggers, exploring the topic of Classical education, …
7 Ways to Add More Veggies to Meals You’re Already Cooking
We all know that vegetables are good for us; they can help protect against many chronic diseases, aid weight loss, and provide vitamins and minerals. Yet, even with this knowledge, a good portion of the population don’t eat enough vegetables. I know my family could eat more. Even if you do consume a decent amount …
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Why Our Family Leans Towards Classical Education
If you currently homeschool, or have spent any amount of time looking into it, you’ll know that there is a veritable smorgasbord of theories and methods out there. For our family, although we still throw in a few eclectic options and have also been influenced by educators like Charlotte Mason, we tend towards a Classical education approach. …
8 Simple Ways to Live More Toxin-Free This Spring
I hope that this month of Spring Clean the Toxins has encouraged you with just how simple it can be to begin removing toxins from your life! Today you can find me sharing over at Simple Homemade, with 8 ways to take out even more toxins this spring: Spring is finally upon us. This is …
Stress: The Overlooked Toxin
Written by Mindy, Contributing Writer We live in a fast-paced society where economic troubles and health problems seem to be everywhere we turn. It’s no surprise that stress is such a close companion to so many people. While we are talking about Spring Cleaning the Toxins here at Keeper of the Home, I wanted to …