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• Saturday Confession: My Desk is My McDonalds

  

  I like things tidy.As a general rule I am organized, and appreciate a minimalistic approach.I highly value cleanliness and order.Here’s my living room:See?... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 FAMILY

• Cheap, Natural Mole Removal Using Supplies You Have at Home

  

  So, I wouldn’t say my skin is my best feature.  It’s freckly, tans well but in different shades  depending on where it is on my body, I have freckles on my... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 FAMILY

• a Little Clarification, and a Big Haircut

  

  On a random note, I had to share a picture from a dessert I made the other night.  Vanilla Ice Cream, Organic Blueberries, and Homemade (still warm) shortbread... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 FAMILY

• How We Are Teaching Our Kids to Eat Healthy Foods

  

  Historically, my kids are great eaters.  We exclusively breastfeed for the first 8 months which introduces babies to lots of different flavors via my diet. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 FAMILY

• Natural {and Effective} Yeast Infection Remedy

  

  I know, ugh. Nobody likes to talk about yeast infections.  But it’s something that most women will deal with at some point, and I am asked for natural remedies... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Saturday Confession: My Dog, the Vacuum

  

  Our kids Miles is super messy. As my husband put it the other day: “I’m pretty sure he’s the messiest kid I’ve ever been around.” So every meal results in a... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2013 FAMILY

• Great News! Diffuser Back in Stock

  

  For those of you who have been waiting since reading THIS POST about my favorite essential oils diffusers, I am excited to say that the one I recommended is BAC... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 FAMILY

• DIY Non-toxic Nursery & Toy Disinfectant

  

  A few weeks ago I was late picking Miles up from the church nursery.  I arrived to find him in a plume of Lysol spray as the worker was getting a head-start on... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 FAMILY

• When Your Kid Doesn’t Want to Be Rescued

  

  I’ve mentioned before a few times about our approach to parenting being a bit more “hands-off”…allowing them to decide a lot of things that we don’t feel are... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 FAMILY

• Sweet Dreams Spray: Essential Oils to Promote Deep Sleep and Relaxation

  

  I got this idea from my Aunt who first introduced me to essential oils over 15 years ago.  At the time her son was just a little guy and would often feel anxiou... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 FAMILY

• Something New: Saturday Confessions

  

  So, I want to try to do something fun, and new.  And after the day I had yesterday, I could use some comic relief – you?I’m obviously not the best at sticking... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2013 FAMILY

• Today…a Full Mind and a Heavy Heart

  

  Today is a big dayAnd for reasons I can’t even fully explain just yet.It’s strange how some days can pass by with hardly a flicker. Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 FAMILY

• Reinventing the “play” Room

  

  Our boys have an entire room in our home dedicated to “playing”…well, almost the whole thing.  My desk is in a corner, but you won’t be seeing any pictures of... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 FAMILY

• Why I Chose Natural Childbirth

  

  In about 2 months I’ll be giving birth for the 3rd time…I still can’t believe she is almost here!The decision to have a natural birth (or at least try for... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 FAMILY

• Delicious, Healthy, Raw Brownie Bites

  

  Sometimes I just want something sweet…and chocolate.I haven’t bought a brownie mix in ages, but if I were honest, I would tell you that I could easily pack abou... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2013 FAMILY

• One Year Ago…

  

  Today marks one year of living in Tennessee.Hank and I both grew up in Texas, so the move was a big one.  Leaving Dallas was hard.  We met in Texas, were there... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 FAMILY

• Thieves: a Favorite Essential Oil

  

  Of all of the wonderful essential oils that I use, Thieves has got to be one of my favorites!It is one of the most useful and versatile oils in my collection. Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 FAMILY

• 28 Weeks, Plus: How to Avoid Bed-rest, Naturally

  

  Third Trimester starts today! What?!!This has been, by far, my easiest pregnancy.  I even walked Disney World for 13 hours yesterday without an issue.  So, so,... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2013 FAMILY

• an Update from Paradise

  

  We are on vacation with my side of the family in Florida.  We got this amazing house right on the beach for all of us to stay in. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 FAMILY

• Despite the Bees

  

  I’ll never forget the time I was babysitting for a bible study at a church we attended in another city.  There was a man giving a personal safety/self defense... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 FAMILY