Naturally inspired living for homemakers
I’m probably my toughest critic. As we planned for and embarked on this one-year journey around the globe with our young family (kids ages 8, 5 ½, 3 ½ and 11 months at the time of departure), I had high hopes and even higher expectations for what their homeschooling would look like. After all, we …
12 Things My Children Learned While Worldschooling This YearRead More
Links for this week: Real Food Is NOT A Savior @ GNOWFGLINS What if we got all worked up about this instead? @ Tsh Oxenreider A quick appetizer: Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms @ Simple Bites ‘Tis Better to Donate Than Accumulate @ Becoming Minimalist What To Do When You Disappoint Yourself @ Money Saving Mom Chai …
By Michele, Contributing Writer If you’re in the midst of the “bleak midwinter,” with cold, dark mornings and gray days, it can be challenging to get the day moving in the right direction. Whether you’re struggling with grumpy children or tackling the day’s projects, a few simple sensory additions might brighten your day. I’ve spent …
Looking for some creative ideas for girls’ night this New Year’s Eve? Jessica has you covered! By Jessica, Contributing Writer I used to feel like an introvert. I enjoyed (but didn’t really need) much of a social life. And then I was a mom. Somehow it’s taken long days spent with two adorable, exhausting toddlers …
Creative Ideas For Girls’ Night: How To Build Real Community Without Spending a FortuneRead More
By Emily, Contributing Writer Christmas is just around the corner, and I’m sure you’ve been preparing: shopping, cooking, wrapping, baking, planning and more. It’s a wonderful season of waiting, but also so full and busy for many of us. And maybe you still have a person or two left on your list to get a …
Links for this week: Love the Ones You’re With: Cherishing Each Member of Your Family as an Individual @ Modern Alternative Mama Creating gift tags from your child’s art @ The Art of Simple Chocolate Cheesecake Pie (Allergy-Friendly) @ GNOWFGLINS What To Do When You Disappoint Someone @ Money Saving Mom Celebrating Christmas When You …
By Andrea, Contributing Writer This simple Christmas craft for candy cane striped nails is a quick and inexpensive way to decorate the tree while remembering the true meaning of Christmas. The nail is a reminder of the reason Christ came to us: to die on the cross that we might be reconciled with God. The …
Guest Post by Dena Norton Pomegranates are everywhere lately – food blogs, Pinterest boards, clothing lines and magazine covers. Pomegranates have been on the scene for a while now (some say since the Garden of Eden), and it doesn’t look like they’re giving up the spotlight any time soon. They hit peak production worldwide in …
Is the Pomegranate Worth the Price? {5 Reasons + 3 Recipes to prove that it is!}Read More
It’s that time of year where the warmth of my oven brings forth sweet treats and smiling faces. My boys and I, coated in flour, sugar and everything sticky, find delight in baking holiday treats. Of course we have our traditional favorites like polvorones, bunuelos, and turron de navidad that my boys always seem …
Winners from the Flash Weekend Giveaway! Stay-at-Home Yoga The winner of the 1-Year Premium Stay-at-Home Yoga Membership, plus 30-minute private “Get Started” consultation is Tamara ([email protected])! The Encouraging Home The winner of the Essential Chefs: A Beginner’s Guide to Using Essential Oils in Your Kitchen ebook, Holiday Wellness Kit, and a Wintertime Wassail Collection form The …
One of my family’s favorite Christmas traditions is to make homemade gifts in a jar. And the wonderful thing is, they’re as much fun to make together, as they are to give to others! Simply layer the ingredients of a treasured recipe in a jar, then add a festive ribbon and tag, and there you …
By Beth Ricci, Contributing Writer Disposable wrapping paper is a multi-billion dollar industry that sells a product designed to be used and then immediately torn up and thrown in the trash. Not the most eco-friendly practice, obviously. However, we cannot deny that gift-giving is fun, partly due to the surprise element. So what’s an eco-conscious, naturally-minded …
This post was originally published in December 2012–but we thought you would love a reminder about these delicious holiday lattes you can make in your crock pot! By Rachel, Contributing Writer There is just something about the holidays that seems to make people want to warm up to a piping hot latte. Did you know …
How to Make Holiday Lattes in the Crock Pot {Recipes for 4 Popular Lattes!}Read More
Links for this week: How to survive infertility during the holidays @ Natural Fertility and Wellness The worst thing people say to us moms. by Jenny Acuff @ Jon Acuff Real Food Milk Chocolate Mousse @ Food Renegade Praise God {Free Printable Tags} @ (in)courage Dear Mom of a Baby and a Toddler @ The …
By Stacy, Contributing Writer I’ve always thought that homemade gifts bring a sense of love and care with them. Knowing that someone took the time to create something with their own hands has a way of making you feel special. It’s also good for the gift-giver. Working hard to prepare a gift warms the soul. It …
50 Homemade Gift Ideas {and DIY Packaging tutorials}Read More
Looking for Christmas stories to read to children? Natalie has 12 to share with you today! By Natalie, Contributing Writer My favorite thing to do with my kids is read to them. Chapter books are great for reading out loud in the afternoon and at bedtime (and if you read to the end, I have …
My first taste of Indian chai was accidental. Making our way through the crowded, dusty, vibrantly colorful, animal-filled cacophony known as the Pushkar Camel Fair, we found what our children had been talking about for months on end… a brightly arrayed camel, lovingly decorated for the festivities. Just right for a camel-back ride across the …
How to Make Real Indian Masala Chai Tea in 5 MinutesRead More
Welcome back to the awesome Flash Giveaway Event here at Keeper of the Home! So far we’ve got giveaways going for: A Year-Long Premium Membership + 30-Minute Private “Getting Started” Consultation from Stay-At-Home-Yoga Over $100 of Young Living Essential Oil Products from The Encouraging Home Organization Tools from ListPlanIt Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Kitchen Gear from MightyNest Propur …
Flash Weekend Giveaway! (#4: Menu Planning Membership)Read More
