By Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer The days and weeks following the holidays can often be a time when extra attention to detoxing is needed. Our bodies naturally detox on a daily basis, however, after extra indulgence and exposure to sugar and stress, it can be helpful to encourage the process a little. Increasing consumption of broth-based soups, lemon water, …
Golden Gingerbread Latte
By Elsie Callender, Contributing Writer Like most people on the planet, I love a good hot drink when the weather turns cold. Although I do usually order a Starbucks eggnog latte at some point in the season, I really enjoy experimenting with homemade hot drinks. This mocha is my go-to “special” beverage when I want …
For the Mom Who Does it All (Except Take Care of Herself)
Are you the mom who does it all? If so, this post is a reminder that you are a person too…someone who needs cared for and looked after (with tips to help).
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Pink Peppermint Homemade Mini Marshmallows
I’d always thought homemade mini marshmallows were way too hard to bother with, and was surprised at how fun and easy they were to make.
A Blessed and Merry Christmas to You!
Love came down on that night so many years ago and gave to the world a Love that no one had ever known. As I snuggle in, cozy with my family, my greatest wish for you this Christmas is for you to know that Love. May your day be filled with peace and joy and …
Favorite Christmas Eve Traditions for Celebrating Christ
Since Christmas Eve is just a couple of days away, we thought it would be encouraging to share a few of our favorite Christmas Eve traditions for keeping Christ at the center of Christmas, and even more important, at the center of our lives.
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Why You Need to Destress and Refresh for the Holidays
Instead of running yourself ragged during the holidays, destress and refresh using these tips so that you can enjoy this special time of year.
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Weekend Links
Links I loved this week: Yours, Mine, and Ours: The Open-Handed Home @ Grace Table DIY Echinacea Tincture, Plus 5 More Echinacea Recipes @ Smithspirations The One Thing I’m Afraid You & I Will Forget This Christmas @ The Better Mom Living Simply Is Living Within Your Means @ Embracing a Simpler Life Holiday Spiced …
5 Foods That Slash Stress
By Andrea Green, Contributing Writer Stress can be detrimental to our bodies. Stress leads to anxiety, grumpiness, sleep problems, and lack of concentration. All of these then contribute to heart disease, digestive upset, high blood pressure, and even thyroid problems. Most of us are familiar with the term “stress eating” and it’s negative effects. When …
Your Last Minute Christmas Gift Guide
We asked the Keeper of the Home staff what their three favorite things were, and we pull this staff picks gift guide from those responses. Enjoy!
Simple, Natural Ways to De-Stress During the Holidays
As wonderful as the Christmas season is, with its beautiful decorations, special meals, charitable giving, and extra gatherings with those we love, it can also add to the regular stress of daily life. The holiday season makes us busier; maybe too busy. We tend to spend extra money and might worry where it will come …
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Top 10 Money-Saving DIYs of the Year
By Tiffany Terczak, Contributing Writer As a kinda crunchy mom, I like to make things from scratch… so long as it’s worth my time and actually SAVES me money in the long run. That’s a tough disclaimer to get over, especially since you don’t really know if it’s worth your time and money (and effort!) …
Weekend Links
Links for this week: Clues to Cling to When Facing Life’s Mysteries @ Hands Free Mama Be the Blessing @ (in)courage Spicy Pork Chili with Pumpkin @ Good Cheap Eats What I Wish People Wouldn’t Say to Newlyweds and New Moms @ Richly Rooted Festive Little Gingersnap Cookies @ The Nourishing Home An Intentional Bed @ Grace …
3 Easy Ways to Cultivate a Tradition of Giving
By Erin Odom, Contributing Writer ‘Tis the season for baking, caroling, and gifting for our loved ones, and it’s also that time of the year when many will look outside of their families and considering giving to others in need. My husband and I always have made it a goal for our family to minister to …
BIG news here at Keeper of the Home! {VIDEO}
Today is a very special day here at Keeper of the Home. So special, in fact, that we’ve been hinting about it here and there for several weeks in our weekly newsletter, on the Facebook page, on Instagram. I guess you could say we’re a little excited about the video we have to share with …
Grain-Free Apple Spice Cookies
By Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer These apple-spice cookies have a light sweetness and soft texture; they’re a perfect grain-free treat for the holidays. As an added bonus, they are extremely easy to prepare! Just toss everything in the food processor and blend. These cookies are well-suited to many healing diets and are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and nut-free, thus …
Christmas Giveaway: Destress and Refresh Basket {Give Yourself a Great Gift}
If you find yourself needing a good destress and refresh this holiday season, this giveaway has JUST what you need: over $200 worth of natural goodies!
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Weekend Links
Giveaways Galore! Don’t forget to enter our five fabulous giveaways ending in the coming days – you can find them all over here. If you can’t wait for the giveaway results, check out the exclusive discounts each giveaway sponsor has included for our readers! Links for this week: When Christmas is Hard @ The Better Mom Chai Eggnog …
Jenuinely Pure a Genuine Delight
Find out about a great product for babies in this Jenuinely Pure review and giveaway.
Lilla Rose Hair Clips Review
As it turns out, Lilla Rose has pretty hair clips for all ages, including moms who don’t want to look like teens! Here’s our review and a giveaway.
Who Knew Colloidal Silver Was So Useful? {Review}
Colloidal silver has the potential to make a great impact on your health. Here’s a look at what it is, what it does, and how it works, along with a giveaway
Prepare to Be Wowed by Bend Soap
In this Bend Soap review, I can’t help but admit that they won me over to bar soap, even though I’m a bottle girl. Don’t miss our giveaway, too!