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Archives for October 2014

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5-Ingredient Southwestern Enchiladas

5-Ingredient Southwestern Enchiladas

October 31, 2014     Keeper of the Home

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 …

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Category: Real Food, Recipes

How I'm Learning to Make Incredible Artisan Bread (and a Giveaway So You Can, Too!) 1

How I’m Learning to Make Incredible Artisan Bread (and a Giveaway So You Can, Too!)

October 29, 2014     Keeper of the Home

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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Category: Homemade & DIY, Homemaking

Soothing Lemon Ginger Drink for Colds and Congestion

October 27, 2014     Keeper of the Home

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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Category: Homemade & DIY, Natural Living, Natural Remedies, Real Food, Recipes

3 Easy Ways to Guard Your Health Before You Leave the House 1

3 Easy Ways to Guard Your Health Before You Leave the House

October 23, 2014     Keeper of the Home

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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Category: Homemade & DIY, Homemaking, Natural Living, Natural Remedies

Elegant Rose Boutique Review (Natural Beauty, Hair & Skincare for the DIY Challenged)

Elegant Rose Boutique Review (Natural Beauty, Hair & Skincare for the DIY Challenged)

October 22, 2014     Keeper of the Home

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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Category: Homemaking

Simple DIY Hand Sanitizer 2

Simple DIY Hand Sanitizer

October 20, 2014     Keeper of the Home

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, …

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Category: Homemade & DIY, Natural Living, Natural Remedies, Real Food, Recipes

Blendtec vs. Vitamix: Which Blender is Better?

October 17, 2014     Keeper of the Home

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 …

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Introducing the 2014 Christmas Gift Guide!

October 15, 2014     Keeper of the Home

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 …

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Celebrate Fall with 35 Favorite GF Pumpkin Recipes

Celebrate Fall with 35 Favorite GF Pumpkin Recipes

October 9, 2014     Keeper of the Home

; 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 …

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Category: Real Food, Recipes

Cure Coughs Naturally {& 30 Other Home Remedies}

October 6, 2014     Keeper of the Home

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 …

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Category: Homemade & DIY, Natural Living, Natural Remedies, Real Food, Recipes

3 Herbal Teas That Build Your Defenses Against Cold And Flu Season

3 Herbal Teas That Build Your Defenses Against Cold And Flu Season

October 3, 2014     Keeper of the Home

; 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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Category: Natural Living, Natural Remedies, Real Food, Recipes

Are You Using That Kitchen Knife Properly? How I Learned to Save Time (and My Fingers!)

October 1, 2014     Keeper of the Home

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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Category: Homemaking, Real Food

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