I took this image at Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires this week, but it is a fitting image for Easter weekend, as we celebrate the beauty of what Christ has done for us through the cross… Links I’ve Loved Our Suburban Backyard Garden @ The Marathon Mom. I’m already missing my garden and spring has …
5 Practices of Natural Mothering
Please note that today’s post is not intended to make any mother feel “unnatural” or that this way of mothering is “better” than or superior to other ways. I am friends with plenty of mothers who do not chose these practices, and many of them are much better mothers than I am! This post is …
Serving My Family Real Food in Imperfect Situations
Did you know that eating real food isn’t dependent on eating a set menu, based on particular “health” foods that you have to be able to find or afford? (did I just hear a collective sigh of relief?) This winter we’ve talked a lot about real food made simple— what it is (and isn’t), how to …
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Simple Steps to Begin Cooking Homemade: Soups, Sauces, and Simple Dinners
By Brandy, Contributing Writer Putting together fresh, homemade meals becomes easier once you’ve got a few basic recipes for soups, sauces, and simple dinners under your belt. Make Your Own Stock Many recipes begin with a simple beef or chicken stock. You can learn how to make these nourishing, simple soup bases by reading this …
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28 Delicious and Healthy Grain-Free Snack Ideas
By Emily McClements, Contributing Writer Grain-Free, paleo, primal and gluten-free diets seem to be everywhere these days. All you have to do is scroll through Pinterest for a while and many of the recipes you’re likely to see will boast one of those descriptions. There are many different reasons your family may be reducing or …
Weekend Links
A once-in-a-lifetime experience… walking around on an island in Tierra del Fuego that two penguin colonies, mostly Magellanic, and a much smaller colony of Gentoos (which are usually only found in Antarctica so we felt very privileged to see them and they were definitely my favorite ones). It was incredible. Links I loved this week: …
101 Snacks For Your Husband On The Go
By Stacy Myers, Contributing Writer I get questions a lot from women who want to know how to get their husband on board with their new healthy diet. I’ve been very blessed to be married to a man who pretty much goes with the flow of my kitchen journeys – and I’ve taken him on a …
Keeping a Morning Routine During Busy Seasons
By Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer I just recently had my fourth baby. My oldest turned 5 a couple of months ago. As you can imagine, it’s pretty busy around here! I have been lucky enough to have my husband stay home for two weeks (as he has after each baby), and my mother came to …
Can a Cavity Be Healed With Nutrition?
I’ve probably had 15-20 cavities filled in my 32 years. Up until a few years ago, I always thought that cavities were just an annoying thing that happened, and there wasn’t a whole lot we could do to avoid getting at least a few. Lower your sugar intake, brush and floss well, and you’ll get …
Weekend Links
A far-off view of the Ushuaia, Argentina airport, where we arrived 3 days ago. We walked past this charming field the first time that we went into the city center. We’re at the very southern tip of Argentina, and it hovers between 0 and 10 degrees Celsius right now, even though it’s the end of …
Keeping Your Home – When You’d Rather Have a Different One
By Natalie, Contributing Writer I Dreamed a Dream I’ve always dreamed of living in the country. Always. I loved visiting my grandpa’s big farm every summer and building make-believe homes out of old wheels and pots and other rubbish lying around in his barn. I loved visiting my great-grandma’s farm and smelling the slightly-sour scent …
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How We Reversed Asthma Symptoms in our Family
; Guest Post by Daniele of Domestic Serenity Many moms can relate to dealing with children’s health issues. In some way, we all act as Dr. Mom in treating often minor and manageable illnesses. Our family has faced ups and downs in sickness, but it wasn’t until we dealt with serious asthma attacks that my …
5 Steps to Start Your Day With a Better Attitude
By Crystal, Contributing Writer Ever have mornings where you wake up with a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach? Maybe you overslept, perhaps you made a big mistake the day before, maybe you have something you are dreading in your life right now, or maybe you just woke up feeling “blah” for no …
10-Minute Lunches: “Tea Room” Chicken Salad
By Erin Odom, Contributing Writer I’ve always loved chicken salad. To me, it’s the perfect feminine tea party food. Give me chicken salad, a freshly-baked croissant, a cup of fresh fruit and a spot of hot tea, and I can just sit and pretend I’m enjoying high tea in a different land and time. But …
Weekend Links
The drive near Cafayate, in Northwest Argentina. Stunning. Links I loved this week: Perfect is a Poison @ Jon Acuff On Fear and Speaking to 3600 Women @ Shaun Groves Responding to the homeschooling critics @ Simple Homeschool The Problem With Being Supermom and How to Fix It @ Inspired to Action (probably my favorite …
Teach Your Child to Love Vegetables: Gardening with Children
By Diana, Contributing Writer I’m always so excited to share a bit about my passions here at Keeper of the Home. Recently, I’ve enjoyed sharing a couple of posts on budgeting in real food and cooking with seasonal vegetables that both nourish and taste phenomenal. Many of you have started to follow me on instagram where I …
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When the Line Between Need and Want Gets Blurred (and the preposterous numbers of ways to use a stick blender)
They say necessity is the mother of all invention. After our first 6 weeks of traveling, I’d have to say that living and traveling internationally has proven that true time and time again. For example, take our first rental apartment in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It contained one lone frying pan. With its oddly warped and …
5 Easy Breakfast Ideas {and a Mini Quiche Tutorial}
If you are like me, weekday mornings are very busy. You’re getting the backpacks packed, the curriculum prepared on homeschooling days, the water bottles filled and lunch boxes ready to go… and the very thought of breakfast puts me even more behind. So I love the thought of easy breakfasts. Who doesn’t?? Here is a rundown of …
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10 Tips for Transitioning to 2 Kids
By Mindy, Contributing Writer Although I was beyond happy and excited, I will admit that I was a bit anxious about adding a second child to our household. I had heard from countless people that the hardest transition was going from one child to two. Despite my anxiety, I was still so thrilled when we …
Weekend Links {and Giveaway Winners}
A stunning apartment building I stumbled upon while walking one day here in Salta, Argentina. Happy weekend, friends! Before I share my favorite links from around the web this week, we have some very important business to take care of first! Winter Giveaway Week has come to a close, and there are some awesome prizes …
30 Minute Dinner: Romano Turkey Burgers
Written by Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer Over the years I’ve learned to start dinner early in the day in order to avoid the stress of cooking with hungry (or cranky) kids around at the 5 o’ clock hour. However, I don’t always manage to do so; on those nights it’s nice to prepare something quick …