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The Young Wife’s Guide Blog

Using Essential Oils for Natural Cleaning & Home Remedies

– 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

Hospitality: Is it more than just opening your home?

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

Grilled Chicken Fajitas

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

The Truth About Sugar: How bad is it really?

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

A Grace-Filled View on Food

Guest Post by Stacy from Stacy Makes Cents “And the Lord God said, ‘Go therefore into all the world and eat only organic, whole foods that are grown by local farmers who feed their animals non-GMO corn.” –Fanatical Food Christian 1:1 Uhhhh, no. Sorry, that’s not in the Bible – but sadly, some Christians act… Read More

Get canning!

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

The Dangers of Sunscreen: What You May Not Know

Sunscreen was created nearly 100 years ago to block our skin from absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Coppertone was introduced to the market in 1944 as the first sunscreen marketed to the public widely (source). Now, American’s hardly leave the house without slathering on the stuff! But is this practice really safe? Are we really… Read More

A Simple Way to Dress Modestly – The Dress Extender

Modesty is very important to me and my family. While each individual and family must decide on their own practical guidelines – modesty begins and takes root in the heart. The long, hot summer months can be difficult sometimes to find comfortable and cute clothing to wear that is also modest. So layering becomes a… Read More

Getting our sex life back on track! Our Challenge This Month

Sex is a touchy subject for many couples. Some start off their marriage on rocky terms when it comes to sex due to past impurity, or they struggle to get things “right” in the bedroom. Others experience a few months or years of newlywed bliss before problems in the bedroom begin. But it’s inevitable, each… Read More

Have You Ever Made Butter? It really is very simple.

By Kristian, Contributing Writer Butter. Everyone uses it. People cook with it, bake with it, sauté with it. A typical meal at our house uses butter in some way. Do you know how it’s made? Have you ever made it yourself? It really is very simple. If you are trying to incorporate real foods into your… Read More

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