Naturally inspired living for homemakers
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By Beth Ricci, Contributing Writer I was going to start out by seeing if anyone could relate to that weeknight rush where you neglected to plan dinner properly and have to scramble at the last minute, but seriously – do I even need to ask? I know I’m not the only one. It happens far more frequently …
Links for this week: Should Sustainability Be Part of The Food Pyramid? @ Sustainable Dish The Most Underrated Sound in Our Society @ Becoming Minimalist Garden Veggie Chicken Skillet Recipe {Quick, Easy, Healthy, and Delicious} @ Heavenly Homemakers Believing in Purity When You Don’t Feel Pure @ (in)courage When it All Seems Overwhelming @ Intentional By …
By Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer The afternoon and early evening can be a stressful time in many homes. Keeping kids happy and getting dinner on that tables, all while being fatigued from the day, can be difficult. To tell you the truth, I don’t make dinner at dinner time if I can help it! Instead, I …
Though I’ve been somewhat low in iron in previous pregnancies, this was the first time I truly felt the physical effects of the deficiency. And in fact, this isn’t only a pregnancy-related issue, but being low in iron be a common struggle for women as we routinely lose blood (and therefore iron) with our monthly …
This week’s top deals: Two FREE Summer Bowling Games for Kids. Sign up for two free vouchers for bowling for each of your children here! (Shoe rental not included.) (Hat tip to Money Saving Mom) Abe’s Market: Cereal Cups on sale for just $2 each. 20% off New Superfood Cereals for a limited time only. …
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By Leigh Ann Dutton, Contributing Writer The days are getting longer and my desire to spend a lot of time in the kitchen is beginning to dwindle. Wait, my desire to spend a lot of time in the kitchen always dwindles. I love to cook, but I don’t love to cook all day. I’m always experimenting …
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Links for this week: Can we have simple birthdays for our kids these days? @ The Art of Simple A Dad “Stuck” with Daughters @ The Humbled Homemaker Broiled Cod with Parsley Almond Pesto @ The Nourishing Home What It’s Like To Go Without Complaining For A Month @ Fast Company It’s OK to be Ordinary …
By Nina Nelson, Contributing Writer Over the last several years, I’ve made lots of changes to create a more sustainable household. And while I’d love to tell you that it all began as a means to reduce my family’s footprint and do our part to save the planet, it really started because we needed to save …
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By Jessica Smartt, Contributing Writer When I was little, we always attended my grandmother’s church on Good Friday. They were Lutheran, and it was a somber, holy service. (Except for the time we sang a hymn with the line “I am but a worm” and we giggled all the way home. Until we were punished…) Anyway, the …
This week’s top deals: 20% OFF Flours and Mixes at Abe’s Market. Plus FREE shipping on orders over $49.99. There is no date listed for when this deal ends so you may want to check it out quickly. As Low as $12.94 for 1 Pound of Runa Amazon Guayusa Spice Tea, Organic Cinnamon – Lemongrass. List …
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Links for this week: The Apple Slice and Social Media Envy @ Design For Mankind Flawless @ She Loves Magazine Sweet Potato Lasagna Recipe @ Wellness Mama “Foreigners” Are God’s Children, Too @ Commonsense Christianity The day I let my kids in on my dream @ Nicole V. Bennett Simple Paleo Sweet Potato, Broccoli, and Egg …
By Kelly Smith, Contributing Writer When life gets busy, turn on your slow cooker! At least that’s my motto. And right now, things couldn’t be busier. With baseball season in full swing, I’m playing chauffeur to two active boys four days a week. My guess is … I’m probably not alone. It’s a common challenge of moms …
By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer It’s safe to say that until a couple years ago, I had an obsession with paper products. As I cleaned my home, I HAD to use paper towels. Paper towels for my windows, paper towels for my bathroom (sinks, bathtub and toilet), and paper towels for my kitchen — used to clean …
This week’s top deals: ; Buy Two Packs of Seventh Generation Diapers, Get Two Packs Free! From Stephanie: As you all know, one of my favorite brands is Seventh Generation. In January I partnered with ePantry to offer KOTH readers an exclusive deal on natural products, and ePantry is now starting to sell Seventh Generation …
This post was originally published in November of 2008, but is a great reminder that your body needs these minerals just as much as the other elements of good nutrition that we discuss on a regular basis! Sure, we all know that it’s important to get the “biggies” (macrominerals) into our diet: calcium, magnesium, potassium, …
The Importance of Trace Minerals {and How to Increase Your Intake!}Read More
Links for this week: I Have Bad Thoughts About My Husband (and not the dirty kind) @ Sarah Mae You Are Enough @ Shauna Niequist Beef and Butternut Squash Chili @ The Nourishing Gourmet Why it’s okay to believe your way is the best way @ Life Your Way “Strength and Dignity Are Her Clothing”: Making …
; By Jessica Smartt, Contributing Writer If you’re like me, if you hear the words “plan all your meals for the month,” you want to run away screaming. Recently I started wondering, though…would monthly meal planning save me time from running back and forth every week to five different stores? I have a young baby, so time …
One Hour + Two Stores = 30 Dinners {Planning a Month of Meals}Read More
While traveling overseas, I’ve noticed something peculiar. Our youngest daughter’s eczema, a constant source of irritation while in North America, simply disappears elsewhere in the world. It’s curious to me, because our diet is not nearly as careful while traveling as it is at home. Our grains are rarely sprouted or sourdough (in fact, we …
Eczema That Disappears When We Travel? What’s Up With That?Read More
This week’s top deals: ; Regular $38.97 On Sale $31.18 Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Hazelnut Meal Flour 3 Pack 14 oz each. Just click “Stock Up at 20% Off” to find this deal and more. As Low As $9.67-$11.67 ($1.61-$1.86/18-count box) Good Earth Sweet & Spicy Herbal & Black Tea, 18 Count Tea Bags (Pack …
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By Andrea Green, Contributing Writer Cuticles are supposed to be soft. Mine are anything but. Thanks to cold, harsh weather, my cuticles are dry and cracked and messy. But the weather isn’t the only reason my cuticles dry out. I find if I’ve washed a lot of dishes, spent a day in the garden, or handled …
