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Archives for July 2012

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Ultimate Nachos Recipe

Ultimate Nachos: 30 Minute Dinner

July 31, 2012     Keeper of the Home

I am one of those people that actually likes spending lots of time in the kitchen. Even so, it is still nice to have some quick and easy dinner recipes to fall back on, especially on hot summer days. And this is one of our favorites! These nachos take no time at all to throw …

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Category: Real Food, Recipes

Backyard Medicinal Plants: Do You Have Herbal Remedies Right Under Your Nose?

Backyard Medicinal Plants: Do You Have Herbal Remedies Right Under Your Nose?

July 30, 2012     Keeper of the Home

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer Last summer, my husband spent a few hours cleaning up our yard. We had a lot of vines growing everywhere, some of which were poison ivy. We were worried the kids would get into it, so he took care of it. Unfortunately, he’s very sensitive to it, and despite …

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

An Easy Two-Week Meal Plan for the Pregnant Mom 3

An Easy Two-Week Meal Plan for the Pregnant Mom

July 27, 2012     Keeper of the Home

Meal planning is hard enough, but when you’re pregnant it can feel impossible. This post has 14 recipes RIGHT HERE, along with 28 other ideas. So it’s enough for two full weeks of eating, 3 meals a day…or 42 meals, however you eat them. 🙂

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Category: Real Food

judging other people's food choices

Food Choices Are Not a Moral Issue

July 26, 2012     Keeper of the Home

Written by Mandi Ehman, Guest Writer Even the staunchest real-food advocates among us have probably experienced it at one time or another…the glare – virtual or in person – of someone who disagrees with an “inferior” choice we’re making. The current food culture in our country – as so many of us push back against …

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Category: Family Life, Real Food

Blueberry Maple Coconut Dairy-Free Ice Cream

July 25, 2012     Keeper of the Home

Summer wouldn’t truly be summer without homemade ice cream. This dairy-free recipe is delicious for those who eat dairy AND for those who don’t. We all love it! Here’s an excerpt from my post today over at Simple Homemade: This recipe came about when we were first learning to eat dairy-free for the sake of two of …

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Category: Real Food, Recipes

Canning: Not What You Think!

July 23, 2012     Keeper of the Home

Written by Anne S, Guest Writer In the “old days”, canning was just part of the household routine, a useful way to preserve the bounty of the growing season for the cold dark days of winter. Mothers passed down the skills of canning to their daughters in the same way they passed down all the …

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Category: Homemade & DIY, Real Food, Recipes

Even Home Organization Has Limits {keeperofthehome.org}

Even Home Organization Has Limits

July 20, 2012     Keeper of the Home

I read Lorilee’s book 3-2-1 Stop this spring. It really resonated with some things that have been stirring in my own heart and mind, and I asked her to share more about her journey with you… Written by Lorilee Lippincott, Guest Writer I was always good at organizing. I had never been accused of being …

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Category: Homemaking

From Cube to Farm: Surviving and Thriving as a Stay-at-Home Mom

July 19, 2012     Keeper of the Home

Guest post written by Heather Bryant Once upon a time I used to wear a suit to work. Each morning I would plod through a labyrinth of cubicles to my lowly station where I would sit for hours on end with a headset on. From time to time I was required to leave my little …

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Category: Family Life, Homemaking

7 Fun Seasonal Snacks {keeperofthehome.org}

7 Fun Seasonal Snacks

July 17, 2012     Keeper of the Home

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer This is a pretty awesome time of year. At the end of July, almost everything is in season! Yes, strawberries and greens and a few other “early” things are gone, but there is such an abundance of other produce now. And maybe you have some strawberries frozen from when …

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Category: Real Food, Recipes

10-Minute Lunches: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

July 16, 2012     Keeper of the Home

My family doesn’t eat fancy lunches. I usually send leftovers with my husband to work, and my girls and I eat mostly snack-like plates. It’s just easier than stopping halfway through the day and preparing an entire meal. However, there are days I get a craving for a little more–but I still don’t want to …

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Category: Real Food, Recipes

Homemade Lemon Citrus Produce Wash {Natural, Fast, & Easy}

Homemade Lemon Citrus Produce Wash {Natural, Fast, & Easy}

July 13, 2012     Keeper of the Home

It’s berry picking season and that means strawberry shortcakes, blueberry banana smoothies and berry jams & crisps but if you are like me, you make sure your fruits (and your veggies) get washed before you ever eat or make anything with them. Did you know that simply rinsing them under water does not get all of the contaminants like pesticides, bacteria or …

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Category: Natural Living

HealthIER Camping Food: 7 Tips for Taking Real Food With You

HealthIER Camping Food: 7 Tips for Taking Real Food With You

July 12, 2012     Keeper of the Home

Written by Stacy Myers, Guest Writer I’ve been camping since I was 8 years old. At my request, my parents decided to try it once – and they ended up LOVING it. We’ve been every year since then. My first child, Annie, went on her first camping trip at 2 months old. We started out …

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Category: Real Food, Recipes

The Well-Planned Breakfast

The Well-Planned Breakfast

July 10, 2012     Keeper of the Home

Written by Courtney, Contributing Writer Breakfast time is often rushed and chaotic in many households today. What used to be a nourishing meal to start the day off right has now become a fast-paced meal on the run. How did we get to this point and how can we go back to tradition? How Mr. …

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Category: Homemaking, Real Food

If Motherhood Isn't a Competitive Sport, Then Why Do We Beat Ourselves Up? {keeperofthehome.org}

If Motherhood Isn’t a Competitive Sport, Then Why Do We Beat Ourselves Up?

July 9, 2012     Keeper of the Home

Guest Post written by Kresha Most days, life is overflowing. Overflowing with goodness, overflowing with activities, overflowing with… well, life. Some days that’s wonderful, but most days I end the day with more than a bit of discontent and guilt gnawing at my heart. This isn’t the type of guilt that comes from true wrongdoing. …

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Category: Family Life, Homemaking

How to Treat Bug Bites Naturally 4

How to Treat Bug Bites Naturally

July 6, 2012     Keeper of the Home

; Written by Stacy K, Contributing Writer Summer is a time for fun and sunshine. Unfortunately, this wonderful season often includes bites and stings from various bugs and insects. Today I’d like to share a few home remedies to help you treat bug bites naturally: Prevention The easiest way to deal with bug bites is …

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Category: Homemade & DIY, Natural Living, Natural Remedies, Real Food, Recipes

Chicken Enchiladas and Salad in Thirty Minutes Flat

July 3, 2012     Keeper of the Home

Written by Natalie Klejwa, Contributing Writer I looked at the clock in horror. How could it be 4:30 already? My husband would be coming home soon, and I had to feed him and eight kids at 5:00. What to do? Thank goodness I write for Keeper of the Home. Knowing I had this “Thirty Minute …

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Category: Real Food, Recipes

Beat the "I'm Bored" Blues: A Summer Book List for Young Readers

Beat the “I’m Bored” Blues: A Summer Book List for Young Readers

July 2, 2012     Keeper of the Home

What mom hasn’t heard, “I’m bored… what is there to do?” on long, hot summer days? Sending my kids to crash on a couch, in the shade of a tree, or out to the backyard fort with a good book in hand is one of my top summer fun suggestions whenever I hear those words. …

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Category: Homemaking

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