Written by Mindy, Contributing Writer We all know that the best way to eat healthy meals while staying on top of your food budget is by meal planning. This is something that Stephanie has talked about often, and she has even written a book about the subject. However, for one reason or another, there are …
Clay As a Natural Home Remedy (Yes, Really)
Of all things, did you ever think that I would tell you to go eat some dirt? Well, mark your calendars. Today’s the day. Stephanie has officially gone off the deep end. Bizarre as it may sound, clay has actually become one of my favorite go-to remedies for health and healing over this past year. …
Homeschooling: You Can Do It Too
This giveaway has ended. Winners to be announced shortly.* This summer I was a part of an ebook project that I wish I could have read when I first began homeschooling. “You can do it too: 25 homeschool families share their stories” is the brainchild of Lorilee Lippincott, who blogs at Loving Simple Living. Along with …
The Easy Guide for What to Do with Bell Peppers
Ever wondered what to do with bell peppers (especially when you have them in abundance)? Here’s a guide with easy tips, recipes, and ways to use them up.
Dealing with Daily Frustrations
Don’t you love it when a post comes and smacks you right in the face? I read this post last week when Lysa first sent it to me, and then again yesterday as I set it up to post. Wouldn’t you know that just yesterday I was struggling with unglued emotions and my own raw …
Taking Care of Yourself While Pregnant
Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer When you’re pregnant, especially in the beginning, ordinary life may be difficult. When you have a job, other kids, or any semblance of a life, you can’t just take time off! Many pregnant women feel the need to keep pushing ahead, keeping up with their responsibilities, and pretending (as …
53 eBooks to Inspire Your Homeschool for $0.50 Each
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Why I Love Being a Mom (Let’s Shout It Out Loud)
“Wow, you’ve really got your hands full.” “Are they all yours?” “You must be so busy. I don’t know how you do it.” Since adding a 4th child to our family this past winter, these comments and many others have begun to abound when we set foot outside our home (I know- still such a …
5 Frugal Ways to Stock Up on Chemical Free Fruits and Vegetables to Preserve
Written by Diana, Contributing Writer Just like clockwork, late summer comes knocking with an explosion of fresh vegetables. This is a typical late summer harvest at my urban homestead. I do my best to use as much as I can in dishes and the rest I try to put up for the winter. Jars of …
Real Food Baby Step: Homemade Pantry Staples
Guest post written by Mandi Ehman This week I’m excited to release my brand new ebook, Easy Homemade: Homemade Pantry Staples for the Busy Modern Family, which is on sale for just $0.99! When I first shared my new cookbook with Stephanie, I described it as “real food-lite.” It’s a bridging-the-gap cookbook for families, like …
Does the GAPS Diet Make You More Sensitive?
I’ve talked about the GAPS diet on this blog previously, and I know that there are many of you that have been or are currently on the diet. Today we’re privileged to have Caroline share with us. I was blown away to read the blog of this very spunky, knowledgable and passionate 18 year old, and today …
Cooking for a Family When One Person Has a Food Sensitivity
Over the years, we’ve had our fair share of special diets. Each of our children has dealt with strong food sensitivities and restrictions at one point or another. Sometimes we make changes to our diet as a family, requiring everyone to eat the same thing. Other times, that’s not so practical. When our 2 year …
10 Real Food Salad Dressing Recipes
Written by Rachel, Contributing Writer In almost every fridge there are common items; the dairy, the veggies, the fruits, the meats, and there are a lot of sauces, jelly’s and always a couple bottles of salad dressings which are in the doors usually, those items are overloaded with all kinds of fake food ingredients. Here’s …
How I Healed My Son’s Skin Infection (Without Antibiotics)
This is a tale of how a mom can take charge of her family’s health. It isn’t necessarily meant to read like a “how-to” (although you may find what I share useful), nor is it meant to make some sort of definitive statement about doctors and home remedies and antibiotics (although some may read that …
Five Important Ways to Impact Your Home…and Your World
Written by Natalie Klejwa, Contributing Writer While at a recent visit to the doctor, I forgot my Kindle, and had to resign myself to finding something worthwhile to read in a nearby stack of mags. Among the usual People, Woman’s Day, Parenting, and Home and Garden, I came across one I hadn’t seen before: Success. …
The Easiest Sourdough Pancakes Ever
Guest post written by Paula of Whole Intentions Sourdough is my preference when it comes to preparing grains. If we were to compare the efficiency and health benefits of grain preparation to, let’s say speed, I’d say soaking is like riding a bicycle with training wheels, sprouting is a professional bike racer, and sourdough is …
When You Feel Like You’re Failing In Every Way
Written by Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer Have you ever felt as if you are doing everything wrong? That the most important things are not as they should be? Perhaps you have starred into the darkness and let the accusations fall over you. Accusations that come from yourself. You believe you are not the wife or …
It’s Not Your Money, Is It?
Written by Stacy Myers, Contributing Writer A while back, there was this strangely annoying commercial on television for JG Wentworth. It’s a bunch of adults yelling out their windows about THEIR money. While the normal person would just find this commercial extremely dumb, I found it very bothersome. When I heard my pastor mention the …