Jason and I have some big financial goals for 2016 and we are ramping up for it all by trying to get our budget under control as much as possible in November and December. Unfortunately, these are just about the two hardest months of the year to do that in. We are hosting Thanksgiving at… Read More
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer I relish the cool crisp days of fall especially after a hot summer and before the air turns bitterly cold in winter. This time of year I love to make comfort foods that warm my throat and my soul. But as much as I do enjoy cooking, I don’t always… Read More
By Marci Seither, Contributing Writer Poop happens. If you have ever packed up a diaper bag, you know it is a true fact. I remember, as a new mom, that bathing a toddler and a baby at the same time was a “tag team” experience. One evening, the baby pooped in the tub much to the chagrin… Read More
By Anna Christensen, Contributing Writer Recently we read Laura Ingall Wilder’s “Farmer Boy” aloud as a family. No matter how productive of a day I’d had, it seemed lazy in comparison. The Wilders made 90% of their food, clothing, and shelter from scratch. They regularly worked from before dawn till past dusk, with only a handful of… Read More
By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writer One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fresh, delicious produce available in the grocery store or farmer’s market. It’s bright, colorful, flavorful and packed with nutrition. I love to stock up and pack most of my summer meals with fresh fruit and vegetables to make “lighter” meals… Read More
I am on a journey. A journey that will last my entire life. I am on a journey towards discovering – and living out – what it means to be a Biblical, God-honoring, Proverbs 31 homemaker. Along this journey I have discovered that the quick fixes in life are rarely easy solutions and that the… Read More
A few weeks ago, my sister’s and I got together to make a batch of homemade chapstick for the summer. I posted this photo on Instagram and Facebook, sharing what we were up to. And I got an overwhelming response asking how I make it, what ingredients to use, and where I buy all my… Read More
Earlier this week, I share with you a peek inside my natural medicine cabinet. Today I want to share with you where to buy all the ingredients and products that I use and love! If you are interested at all in learning how to use home remedies, natural cleaning, beauty, and skincare products in your… Read More
Growing up, my family did not take medicine lightly. We didn’t take ibuprofen at the first sign of a headache and I’m thankful for that. But I was largely ignorant and skeptical of home remedies. I had no idea that a vast world of home remedies past down through the years could be so helpful… Read More
This post is part of our Gardening 101 series: Everything you need to know to grow vegetables in small spaces. You can see the rest of the posts in the series HERE. Planting seeds can be so much fun. It’s cheaper than buying baby plants and you have the fun of growing these plants from little seeds. It can… Read More
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