This post was originally published in 2010, but with more and more people looking for safer alternatives to their non-stick cookware, this is a great topic to revisit! With all that I’ve been learning over the past few years about toxic materials in my various pots, pans and muffin tins, it has been so refreshing …
Floral Body Scrub (plus gift ideas & DIY links for Mother’s Day!)
By Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer After the depths of winter have passed, skin is often dull and dry. Heated indoor air and lack of moisture are two of the main culprits in creating such thirsty skin. Thankfully it’s quick and easy to get skin soft, smooth, and vibrant again. A gentle exfoliation via a simple body scrub …
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Weekend Links
Links for this week: When You’re Ready to Make Your Space about Grace instead of Perfectionism @ A Holy Experience The Time When We’ll Be Present & Content @ zen habits Sugaring Off and Bacon-Wrapped, Maple-Glazed Roasted Carrots @ Simple Bites Your Predisposition is Not Your Future @ Becoming Minimalist The Truth Is I Am Tired …
The 5 Best Natural Remedies for Beginners
Are you eager to start making the switch over to natural remedies, but unsure of where to start? I know that when you’re first getting started with the world of herbs, essential oils, alternative medicines and so on, it can feel daunting. Walking into a health food or vitamin store is an exercise in overwhelm. …
10 Ways to Include Toddlers and Preschoolers in the Garden
By Leigh Ann Dutton, Contributing Writer Being in my garden is one of my favorite things to do. I love the smell of fresh dirt and feeling the mist from the water hose as I spray my vegetables on a hot summer evening. I love planning what vegetables to grow and where I will put my …
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15 Tips for a More Enjoyable Pregnancy (from a soon-to-be mom of 5)
In many ways, pregnancy gets easier the more you’ve done it. You learn what works for you, you learn to relax, and perhaps most of all, you learn that it’s just a season and a relatively short one at that. An expert I’m not, but my last pregnancies have been better than my first ones …
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Confessions of an imperfect homemaker (and how I survived my darker days)
I vividly remember this one lovingly-but-terribly prepared stir-fry that I served to dear friends just months after having my first baby and becoming a full time homemaker. The beef was so tough and badly cooked, you had to chew, chew, chew, and take a huge gulp of water to try to get it to go …
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Weekend Links
4 Simple Steps to Stress-Free Homemaking Course Being a homemaker can be a challenge! Are you struggling with managing your own home? Are you feeling alone and aren’t sure where you can get some help? Be sure not to miss out on the 4 Simple Steps to Stress-Free Homemaking eCourse that will streamline your homemaking and make …
The Top Five Occasions When You Should Take A Detox Bath
By Jessica Smartt, Contributing Writer I used to think baths were for kids. Who takes a bath when they can take a speedy shower, after all? However, I have recently gotten over my reservations with taking baths. Change that – I have recently become addicted to taking baths. Detox baths, to be specific. Now I make up …
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How to Make Greek-Style Yogurt in 5 Easy Steps! {No Straining Required}
By Kelly Smith, Contributing Writer Thick.creamy.delicious! Three words that definitely describe Greek Yogurt, which is why so many of us are huge fans of this custard-like probiotic treat. Yet, each time I attempted to make it, I found myself frustrated by the straining process required to achieve its classic thick texture. My frugal tendencies cringed at how …
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Weekend Links
Links for this week: The Most Powerful Thing You Can Say to Another Mom @ Yahoo! Parenting When Friendships Go Above and Beyond @ (in)courage Turkey and Ham Cobb Salad @ Good Cheap Eats What We Consume Determines The Lives We Live @ Becoming Minimalist When your perspective changes in an instant. @ Modern Mrs. Darcy …
Are These Hidden Toxins Lurking in YOUR Chocolate?
By Kresha Faber, Contributing Writer Chocolate has served as a sacred elixir, an aphrodisiac, and a comfort food for multiple civilizations since the time of the Aztecs. With a scientific name like theobroma, which literally means “food of the gods,” there’s little question why. But through all of those thousands of years of civilization and up …
Quick & Easy Spring Cleaning Chores
By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer Each spring I get the itch to start deep cleaning my home. It doesn’t matter if I’m living in a tiny apartment or a house – once the weather starts to warm and the days are sunny, I feel compelled to get rid of the dust and cobwebs in my home. Some …
Cauliflower Pickles: Refrigerator Pickles Recipe
By Andrea Green, Contributing Writer Will you be planting cauliflower in your garden this year? One of our family’s favorite way to eat cauliflower is pickled. Pickling is such a great way to preserve your garden’s bounty. Cauliflower pickles taste great alongside a burger. They also are an excellent picnic food. Ditch bringing chips. These cauliflower pickles give …
Weekend Links {Plus Blogelina Giveaway Winners and a Discount!}
Blogelina Giveaway Winners and a DISCOUNT! Here are the winners of our recent Blogelina “Profitable Blogging for Beginners” class giveaway: Dan Myers ([email protected]), Irina ([email protected]), Jo-Anne Orlesky ([email protected]), Carola ([email protected]), Teresa Eliason ([email protected]), Lindsey ([email protected]), denis ([email protected]), Eric Palmer ([email protected]), Rebecca Colpo ([email protected]), and Janet Black ([email protected]). Congratulations! If you didn’t win the contest, don’t worry! You can still take part in this amazing class …
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Where to find natural living products to support your lifestyle
Do you ever struggle with finding products you’re comfortable with using? Do you feel like you waste a lot of time searching online or locally to find things like skincare or beauty products, ingredients for remedies or homemade gifts, or certain traditional or super foods that are hard to locate? I’ve definitely run into that …
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