Naturally inspired living for homemakers
We’re on the road again and we couldn’t be happier. For our family, pursuing adventure together is becoming part of our DNA. The past two weeks we’ve been traveling down the West coast, starting from our home outside Vancouver, Canada and making our way through Washington and Oregon all the way to the Bay area …
What to include in your natural first aid kit this summerRead More
When I clean my face, I want something that leaves it clean and soft, but I’m very leery of using conventional products that contain harsh chemicals. I’ve been a fan of the Oil Cleansing method for a long time, but I have just one issue with it. I’m a lazy face washer. At the end of a long day, I …
Guest post by Dena Norton Happy Memorial Day! Guess who’s coming to my picnic today? This slaw, that’s who. I like traditional cole slaw, but I love this recipe – as in, LOOOVE it. It’s perfect alongside a Memorial Day burger and some oven fries, but it’s also simple enough to throw together for a …
Best Summer Slaw with Kale, Brussels, Apples & AlmondsRead More
It was the year 2001. I was a high school kid on a short-term missions trip to Bolivia. We were doing a touristy day trip to Lake Titicaca, and I trepidatiously boarded a sketchy looking boat to go out on the lake for a little tour with my trip mates. What I didn’t know at …
Why Quinoa Deserves a Permanent Spot in Your Diet (with recipe links!)Read More
Guest Post by Krissa Jeldy One of the things I love about getting a CSA box is getting introduced to all kinds of vegetables that (if I’m honest with myself) I probably wouldn’t pick up on a regular basis at the grocery store. At this time in the year my CSA box is filled with …
What Can You Actually DO with all those Fresh Spring Greens?Read More
By Andrea Green, Contributing Writer This cherry almond millet recipe is a quick and easy dish to prepare. It’s also versatile. Serve it as a side or as a main dish. Are you new to millet? It is a must try, particularly if you are looking to get more whole grains in your diet. The …
Guest Post by Elsie Callender Did you know that you can make homemade ice cream without a fancy machine? It’s easy, and only adds a little extra hands-on time. And for this rich, custard-based ice cream recipe, a bit of stirring by hand is utterly worth it. It tastes really, really good. In fact, I’m pretty …
I have two pairs of pants. One black, one dark blue. When one gets dirty, I throw it in the wash and wear the other. If they both get dirty, I can pull out one of my two skirts, or wear a pair of pajama pants around the house until the load of laundry is …
By Kelly Smith, Contributing Writer Like most families, we have our share of picky eaters. I’m sure you know what I mean, and if you don’t, count yourself blessed. Despite my best efforts, somewhere around the age of 8 or 9 years old, my boys adopted the philosophy that “if it’s green, it’s yucky!” Boo …
By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer While many people today are caught in an excessive, materialistic lifestyle, others are embracing minimalism. Aspiring minimalists often have lived with too many belongings and appreciate the freedom that comes with un-stuffing their homes. When purging a home, Lorilee Lippincott suggests asking yourself: Do I really want to keep this? …
What to Do With Your Belongings Once You Purge Your HomeRead More
By Kresha Faber, Contributing Writer In my final year of university, all graduates were encouraged to attend a multi-course dinner hosted for the sake of teaching its graduates some basic etiquette. This wasn’t an act of compassion for society at large, per se, but specifically for the reason that the powers-that-be at the university wanted …
5 Ways to Eat Kale You (Likely) Haven’t Thought Of BeforeRead More
“Mommy, I want to make something with you!” The words echoed through the kitchen and melted my heart. It had been weeks since I had allowed my toddler into the kitchen with me. With my husband’s decision to quit his job, our routines had been thrown off. We were finding our new normal, and the …
By Jessica Smartt, Contributing Writer Citrus fruits satisfy a deep longing within my soul. Okay, that might have been a tad dramatic. But there’s something about citrus fruits – oranges, grapefruits, even lemons. They just taste wonderful to me. I went to college in frigid western Pennsylvania, where fresh fruits seemed a rarity in the …
