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• 21 Days of Gratitude: Day 11 – the Best Snot-sucker-outer Ever & RC Essential Oil

  

  You. Guys.I don’t know what is flying about in the air here, but the boogie situation in my home is OUT. OF. CONTROL.So you may think this is dumb, but I am dea... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 FAMILY

• 21 Days of Gratitude: Day 10 – Alternative Medicine & Chiropractic Care for...

  

  I know that you naturally expect for me to be a fan of Alternative Medicine, but what good is talking about it without some proof to back it up? Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 FAMILY

• 21 Days of Gratitude – Days 7, 8, 9

  

  It’s been a full, good weekend.Hank is home so that means making design progress on the house.  We also go to dedicate all three kiddos at Church on Sunday. Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2013 FAMILY

• 21 Days of Gratitude – Day 6: Brain Naps

  

  Today I’ll keep it short and sweet, because I’m up to my armpits in baby clothes.  Etta has outgrown her newborn and 0-3 month clothes (sniff, sniff) and so... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2013 FAMILY

• 21 Days of Gratitude: Days 4 & 5 – an Intervention and the Music Industry

  

  I was out really late with my husband last night, which is why I missed my Day 4 post in my “21 Days of Gratitude” challenge.The folks from the new band he’s... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2013 FAMILY

• Easy Hand-chopped Basil Pesto {no Machine Required!}

  

  I’ve been posting daily on my 21 days of gratitude challenge and have been neglecting the health foodie posts a bit!So, here’s my super easy recipe for... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 FAMILY

• 21 Days of Gratitude: Day 3 – Modern Conveniences

  

  Well, as if on cue, today was hard busy.Here’s how it all went down: 7am – kids are up (I swear, their internal clocks are sharp people!) 8am – my WONDERFUL... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2013 FAMILY

• 21 Days of Gratitude: Day 2 – Learning to Change

  

  What an amazing day it has been!  Partly circumstantial as my husband got home (yay!!) but it was also the first full day of my “21 days of gratitude challenge. Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 FAMILY

• So Long Discontent, 21 Days of Gratitude

  

  I’ve been really tempted to complain lately.I’m parenting alone a good portion of the time, I have two kids in diapers, am acting as general contractor on our... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2013 FAMILY

• My Favorite All-natural Shampoo and Conditioner

  

  Ok, you guys.  I admit it, I’m a “crunchy” hair failure.  I have tried all of the apple cider vinegar, baking soda methods and I just can’t do it.  I find that... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2013 FAMILY

• a Fresh Start & a Few Tips for Saving Money on Home Renovation

  

  My husband and I are very hands-on with this home renovation.  We are doing a good portion of the demo, removing piles and piles of brush from the overgrown... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2013 FAMILY

• How to Make Rice Socks {healthy Heating-pad}

  

  I remember being cold constantly as a kid.  Not because it was actually cold, but because I was a skinny little thing and hated to wear layers…ah the problems o... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2013 FAMILY

• a {crazy} Week in Pictures

  

  Well, let me just start by saying that if you want a calm, relaxing life don’t do the following within 10 days: have a baby, buy a major fixer-upper, start a ne... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2013 FAMILY

• Tips for Avoiding Getting Sick, and Knocking It out Quickly If You Do

  

  So, I’m back.  I was going to post yesterday but found myself in bed all day not feeling well.  This hasn’t happened in over a year so it really bummed me out. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 FAMILY

• All-natural Surface and Hand Sanitizer

  

  By now you probably have heard that antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizers actually do more harm than good. (ie: they kill the body’s natural ability to fight... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 FAMILY

• How to Wash Cloth Diapers {that Actually Gets the Stink Out!!}

  

  I’ve been using cloth since Henry was born, and I really do love them.  This is more for my kids’ sake than the environment because diapers contain some of the... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2013 FAMILY

• Saturday Confession: Team Pictures

  

  Henry had a soccer game today, which was awesome, because my boy scored his first goal!  This was big news considering he’s now in the 6 & under group, where... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2013 FAMILY

• Peace & Calming – a Favorite Essential Oil

  

  I just placed a new order with Young Living for a few essential oils that I am running low on.    One that is a must-have in our home is Peace Calming…just th... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2013 FAMILY

• Why I Stopped Worrying About Baby Milestones

  

  I’ve been asked more than once if my children are “hitting all of their milestones.”My answer?“I don’t know.”Why?I don’t care. At all. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 FAMILY

• Yummy Molasses Vitamin Drink

  

  Ok, this is stupid simple, but my sister asked me to post it because it has helped her so much!  Her daughter, me niece, LOVES chocolate milk, and my sister... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 FAMILY