By Rachel Marie, Contributing Writer I see a lot of friends asking in social media about dinner ideas – and I, for one, can always use more ideas. One night a friend posted that she was having chicken enchiladas so I clicked over to the link, especially since I love Mexican food. The recipe had …
How I’m Learning to Make Incredible Artisan Bread (and a Giveaway So You Can, Too!)
Of all the foods we ate while on our trip, one that stands out most to me was the bread in France. It didn’t matter where we were. Rural town or large city, we would seek out a local bakery and get a fresh loaf each day. Sometimes we chose the large, rounded loaves with …
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Soothing Lemon Ginger Drink for Colds and Congestion
By Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer When it comes to colds and congestion, ginger and lemon pack a powerful punch. Ginger warms the body and is known to help with decongestion. It is also thought to boost circulation and the immune system. Lemon is high in vitamin C, has antibacterial properties, and is said to aid in breaking fevers …
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Weekend Links
Announcing EntreFamily! Stephanie and her husband, Ryan, have been hard at work and are launching a new website this week called EntreFamily!;They offer stories, personal anecdotes and tips on the topic of being entrepreneurs while keeping their focus on their family. They recorded their first podcast with the subject of;“Building a debt-free family business and …
3 Easy Ways to Guard Your Health Before You Leave the House
Guest post by Nina Nelson Does your family get sick all the time? It doesn’t just feel like it – you literally say, “we’re sick again” at least twice a month. I’m sorry, friend. I know how it is, really. I used to say the same thing quite frequently. But not anymore. Now, illness just isn’t …
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Elegant Rose Boutique Review (Natural Beauty, Hair & Skincare for the DIY Challenged)
Many of our Keeper of the Home readers are big on DIY, and I can understand why. You can create your own products, customized just the way you like them, with ingredients you know are safe and pure, for much less than you can buy them for. But, it’s not for everyone. Many of you …
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Simple DIY Hand Sanitizer
By Leigh Ann Dutton, Contributing Writer I’m not a germaphobe. I think dirt is good, and I like to keep beneficial bacteria around. I believe these things strengthen the immune system, which is especially helpful as we come upon cold and flu season yet again. Needless to say, I’m not running around wiping everything clean 24/7, …
Weekend Links
Wellness Family Summit Stephanie will be speaking on Monday at the Wellness Family Summit;on the topic of creating a natural home! You can watch it for FREE online until October 20th by registering here. Other topics include Healthy Babies, Restoring the Family Dinner, Beauty Without the Toxic Beast, and Fermentation and Traditional Foods. Improve the …
Blendtec vs. Vitamix: Which Blender is Better?
If you’re going to spend a big chunk of money on a high-quality blender, you want to make sure it’s going to do the job;and;do it for years to come.; For most of us, an expensive purchase like a Vitamix or Blendtec high speed blender is a carefully-made decision, and a purchase for which you’re …
Introducing the 2014 Christmas Gift Guide!
It’s time for our annual holiday gift guide! Each year we take some of the best gift ideas and compile them into a list to make your holiday shopping a little easier. Christmas is coming up sooner than I care to think about,;and I know many of you like to get your shopping done early …
Weekend Links
Links for;this week: 8 Compelling Reasons to Live with Less @ Be More With less; Rainbow Baby Thoughts : pregnancy & post partum after miscarriage @ Natural Fertility and Wellness; Slow Cooker Turkey with No-Fuss Gravy @ Mel’s Kitchen Cafe Yesterday’s Food: A Conversation With My Grandma @ GNOWFGLINS; May God bless you with anger …
Celebrate Fall with 35 Favorite GF Pumpkin Recipes
; By Kelly Smith, Contributing Writer Pumpkin and I have had a great relationship ever since I first met this handsome “gourd.” I remember picking out my first plump round pumpkin as a preschooler and watching my mom turn that hard, rough sphere of orange into a squishy-squashy puree of pure delight! [Tweet “Seriously, who doesn’t love pumpkin? It’s …
Cure Coughs Naturally {& 30 Other Home Remedies}
By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer I’ve never been a fan of medications. Over the counter or prescribed … it doesn’t matter. After being prescribed antibiotics for a good two years of my childhood – and developing severe allergic reactions to them – I’ve preferred treating myself and my family with home remedies when sickness strikes. Since it’s …
Weekend Links
Links for;this week: The Mommy Guilt Cure;@ The Better Mom Redefining Abundance;@ Be More With Less; DIY Shea & Vanilla Sugar Scrub;@ A Delightful Home; 31 Days of Prayer for Public School Parents;@ SortaCrunchy; Some Days, We Feel Pathetic;@ Commonsense Christianity; Cheesy Raw Kale Chips;@ Modern Alternative Mama; Why Mister Rogers was an Artist Who …
3 Herbal Teas That Build Your Defenses Against Cold And Flu Season
; By Andrea Green, Contributing Writer Cold and flu season is right around the corner. What are you doing to build your defenses? Adding any or all of these 3 herbal teas to your natural medicine cabinet can help keep you healthy all flu season long, thanks to their immune boosting abilities. Chamomile Tea If you …
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Are You Using That Kitchen Knife Properly? How I Learned to Save Time (and My Fingers!)
I’ve occasionally been known to spend a happening Friday night puttering around my kitchen making things like laundry soap and homemade deodorant. I’m a party animal. What can I say? Still, I surprised myself by happily spending two hours taking a free online “mini” knife skills class until I finally realized it was almost midnight! Truth …
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