This week we have been taking a look at what essential oils are and today I would like to get practical and share my top 10 favorite oils {so far}. Of course this list may change {and probably will} in the future as I learn more how to use essential oils. But here are my… Read More
By Anjanette Barr, Contributing Writer Nothing can completely take away the sorrow of saying goodbye to a beloved community and making a new home elsewhere, but earlier this year when my family set off on our grand adventure (Kansas City to ALASKA!), our friends certainly made an impressive effort to comfort us and smooth our transition!… Read More
Essential oils are a powerful tool that you can use in your homemaking. But they can also be confusing and daunting to learn how to use. See more in my Essential Oils 101 series on natural cleaning & home remedies! I’m a skeptic at heart. I don’t really take someone’s word for something very easily…. Read More
Post by Anjanette Barr, Contributing Writer Over the years I’ve taken many personality tests – mostly of the Myers-Briggs variety. Recently I was asked to take another type of personality test and a test to determine my “ministry style.” Can I tell you how much I hate those tests? It’s ok to be shocked! I know so… Read More
By Sienna Balmet, read part 1: The truth about sugar – How bad is it really? If you read my previous post on the truth about sugar, you now understand that the regular sugar cane people buy in stores is not natural. In addition, it is addicting and has many negative effects on the health… Read More
– I’m excited to introduce you to this new series starting September 2nd – Over the past few months I have been learning how to use essential oils around my home. I have been experimenting with them in natural cleaning and home remedies – and I’m having a blast! Six months ago I knew very… Read More
By Beth Branstetter, Contributing Writer When I hear the word, “hospitality,” I automatically think of inviting people into my home. I start to think of dinner parties, birthday parties, holiday parties, and more. I think of my mom, because hospitality is one of her gifts. My mom has a way of making people feel welcome… Read More
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer My husband and I go through phases where we eat a lot of chicken. I buy the large packages of fresh chicken breasts whenever they go on sale so we tend to have at least a few pieces in the freezer. I like that it can be used so many… Read More
By Sienna Carlton Who doesn’t love sugar!? People frequently find themselves craving something sweet, and sugar is consistently used to meet that yearning. Sugar is addicting. As addicts, I am sure you may have even been tempted to skip over this post and continue to down sugar by the pound…yes by the POUND. People often… Read More
By Rachel, Contributing Writer Alright gals…whether you are an avid canner, have never canned before, or just need a little encouragement to get back into this amazing homemaking art, this post is for you! I am slightly biased…I love canning. It is a wonderful way to make the most of produce when it is in season… Read More
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