The weeks and days leading up to Oliver’s birth were a whirlwind. We had only returned from 3 months of traveling/working/living in Europe 8 weeks before. Right on the tails of that, we were trying hard to finish up the homeschool year, do some decluttering around the house, and run two huge work events, right …
Real Deals: This Week’s Sales and Discounts on Natural Products You Really Use
This week’s top deals: AbesMarket.com Natural for the People Check out the deals at Abe’s Market. Just click on the “More” then “Sale” tab. A few are listed below. Regular $22.99 On Sale $19.99 Nutiva Organic O’Coconut Bar – Hemp & Chia at Abe’s Market You can find this item by using the search bar or click …
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Homemade Herbal Throat Spray for Cough, Cold, and Flu
Now that it’s autumn, cold season is just around the corner. However, having this homemade herbal throat spray on hand can help give relief to sore throats and aid healing. I love having it around! This recipe came about sort of as a cross between my homemade cough drops, homemade herbal lozenges, and homemade cough …
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Weekend Links
Links for this week: Wish List for Those Growing Up With a Phone In Hand @ Hands Free Mama The Boy Who Brought Thousands to Their Knees @ Heavenly Homemakers Huli-Huli Chicken Wings @ The Domestic Man Recovery Room: Like Me, Like Me, Like Me (Confessions of a Social Media Addict) @ Seth Haines On …
A Day in the Life of Stacy: Homeschool Mom Who Asked for Help
By Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer Each year when I start to think about writing a Day in the Life post, I’m a little disappointed that I don’t have my life more together. I keep thinking I’ll be really fancy and organized next time I write one of these, but it hasn’t happened yet! If nothing else, …
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A Day in the Life of Ann: Mom of 6 {3 Boys, 3 Girls, 5 Teens}
By Ann Timm, Contributing Writer To prepare for this post, I read through several of the other writers’ previous Day in the Life posts to get an idea of how they are formatted and written as this is my first of this series. I wasn’t prepared for the flood of emotions that came forth as I …
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Real Deals: This Week’s Sales and Discounts on Natural Products You Really Use
This week’s top deals: As Low As $9.35-$10.79 Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Laundry Detergent, Lavender, 34 Fluid Ounce is on sale for $14.39. Save 20% when you clip the available coupon. Save an additional 5-15% with Subscribe & Save. Get FREE shipping with qualifying order. As Low As $5.77/bag Bob’s Red Mill Chia Seeds, …
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Simple Pleasures: A Day in the Life of Elsie, New Mom
By Elsie Callender, Contributing Writer I’m just entering the stage of life I always looked forward to the most: motherhood. I’ve dreamed about these days for a long time, and in April of this year our son was born. Life is so very different now, but it’s beautiful and full of simple abundance. I’ve had to …
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Weekend Links
Links for this week: when you just want to know it’s all going to be okay @ A Holy Experience Proclaiming Freedom to the Pinners @ Christianity Today Ultimate Banana Bread (GF, DF) @ The Nourishing Home One Thing Change Doesn’t Change @ emily p. freeman God is For You—Even When Life Isn’t @ The Humbled …
Pineapple Upside Down Muffins (gluten-free, grain-free)
By Kelly Smith, Contributing Writer If you’re a fan of pineapple upside down cake, you’re going to absolutely adore these scrumptious gluten-free, grain-free muffins that taste just like their namesake. Hands down, these slightly sweet, rich pineapple-flavored treats are my personal favorite muffins! As a gluten-free girl living in a house full of grain-loving guys, …
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Real Deals: This Week’s Sales and Discounts on Natural Products You Really Use
This week’s top deals: September Savings at Bulk Herb Store! Regular $39.95 On Sale $34.95 100% RAW Alkalizing Superfood pHresh Greens 5 oz on sale at Abe’s Market. Or buy the 10 oz Regular $69.95 On Sale $59.95 As Low As $8.66 ($0.48/bar) CLIF KID ZBAR – Organic Energy Bar – Chocolate Brownie …
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My Top 7 Picks for Raising a Healthy, Happy Family
By Ann, Contributing Writer Raising a healthy family isn’t easy. It takes time, knowledge, work and a bit of patience. How much time and work you put into being healthy and taking care of your family is up to you and your own ability, depending on where you are on your family’s journey to better …
Weekend Links
Links for this week: What Your Messy House REALLY Says About You @ Mothering I Asked 20 Moms With Grown Kids What They Regret Most. Here Are Their Answers. @ Smartter Each Day Cilantro Lime Chicken @ The Nourishing Home For When You’re Having an “I Don’t Measure Up” Week @ Lisa-Jo Baker Sweet Release From the …
8 Ways to Use Essential Oils Without a Diffuser
By Ann Timm, Contributing Writer Do you love essential oils, but you’re not ready to spend a whole lot of money on them yet? I hear you. When I first started using oils a number of years back, I was really intrigued by the idea of how they worked, but not so keen to fork out $40-$100 …
A Day in the Life of Hilary: A Work-At-Home Mom of 2
This month we’re sharing our usual Day in the Life series, where each of our writers let’s you have a peek into their everyday lives. I love these posts, because they help you get to know the team here at KOTH, and to peel back the curtain a bit on our lives, and hopefully show that …
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Struggling to Get Your Kids to Eat Real Food? Here’s How Our Family Did It
By Ann, Contributing Writer Believe me, I know that getting your kids to eat real food is not always easy. For my husband and I, it’s been trial and error… a lot of error on my part, but through grace and patience, together we are getting there. You see, we married almost four years ago, blending two …
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Real Deals: This Week’s Sales and Discounts on Natural Products You Really Use
Ultimate Healthy Living Facebook Party Do you ever feel overwhelmed or discouraged in your healthy living journey? We get it, because we’ve been there, too. That’s why we’re so excited to chat with you, share some helpful tips and resources, and inspire one another to keep going! Join us for an online “girl’s night” where …
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A Day in the Life of a Social Media Manager
By Meg Bateman, KOTH Community Manager When people learn that I’m a Social Media Manager, they think it’s really awesome and I probably live some glamorous life of vacationing and doing little work beyond posting memes all day. In reality, I work just as much (if not more) than most… the only big difference is …
Weekend Links
Links for this week: when you’ve got to figure out how to send the kids back to school & out into the big, wide world @ A Holy Experience This Is Important @ Hands Free Mama Comfrey and Rose Facial Serum @ Modern Alternative Mama Learning To Sit In The Midst Of Ordinary Time @ Grace …
A Day in the Life of Andrea: My Daughter Leaves for College in One Week!
By Andrea Green, Contributing Writer This day in the life took place one week before I leave to take my 18-year-old to college. Of all the contributors here on Keeper of the Home, I think I have the oldest kiddos. So I’ve tried to pack this post with tips I’ve learned about parenting and homemaking when …
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Dinner in 30 Minutes or Less? The Author of Good Cheap Eats Shares Her Secrets (and Zucchini Fritters Recipe!)
Do you love serving up homemade food to your family but wish it didn’t take so much time? My friend Jessica has become a pro in the kitchen over the years. As a mom of six kids (including teenage boys!), she makes a whole lot of food. She also happens to like really good food, and makes …
Real Deals: This Week’s Sales and Discounts on Natural Products You Really Use
This week’s top deals: As Low As $0.17/diaper Seventh Generation Free and Clear, Unbleached Baby Diapers The prices vary for each size diaper and size of package. Save $4 when you clip the coupon (you must be logged in). Save 5-15% with Subscribe & Save. FREE shipping with qualifying order. Hat Tip to Jungle Deals …
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