Archive | August, 2009

Safe Paint for Your Home

by on Aug 28, 2009 in natural & green

I love how a fresh coat of paint is such a simple way to transform your house more into a home. Whenever we have painted rooms in our home in the past, we have always been overwhelmed by the intense smell of fresh paint, to the extent that you just knew it was bad for [...]

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Simplifying Your Book Collection

by on Aug 27, 2009 in frugal & simple

Christina asked: I had a question on how to simplify my bookshelves. I went to conferences on the value of collecting and keeping godly books and lets just say I’ve gotten quite a collection! How do you determine what books should be saved? My Aunt said the likelihood of my reading a book twice is [...]

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Natural Housecleaning Carnival – Friday, Sept 4!

by on Aug 26, 2009 in news & giveaways

I am excited to announce an upcoming carnival that I am hosting here at Passionate Homemaking on all things related to natural housecleaning! Come and share your favorite recipes, tips and tricks that you have discovered in cleaning your home without the use of chemicals. I want to hear all about how you have solved [...]

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When You Can’t Soak…Choose Sprouted Flour!

by on Aug 25, 2009 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

What do I do if I can’t soak the flour for my favorite cookies or cake? What if the recipe doesn’t have the liquids necessary to soak? As you may very well know, soaking your grains is extremely beneficial for breaking down the phytates that prevent proper digestion of whole grains, as discussed in detail [...]

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Save on Soap Nuts!

by on Aug 22, 2009 in news & giveaways

If you missed a chance to win the soap nuts (the great natural laundry solution that grows on trees!) samples over the last month, NaturOli is graciously offering a special promotion for my readers! For every $20 (pre-shipping) in product that you buy, you get a free trial sample of either raw soap nuts or [...]

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Slowing Down

by on Aug 21, 2009 in building the family, frugal & simple

“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.” Psalm 23:1-2 He lets me rest in green meadows. Did you hear that? God desires for us to slow down and take time to rest. He designed it that way! He [...]

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Frugal & Fun Makeshift Kiddy Pool

by on Aug 20, 2009 in bellies & babies, frugal & simple

We decided to be creative while trying to bear the heat of the summer this year by making our own kiddy pool. We took a under the bed plastic storage bin which had been storing random pieces of clothing and filled it with water for our own makeshift pool. Karis loves it and has a [...]

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Setting Up & Harvesting Your Own Worm Composting Bin

by on Aug 19, 2009 in frugal & simple, natural & green

I began my own composting bin this past February using the helpful starting kit offered through Azure Standard. It is actually a very good deal and an easy way that kicked me into gear to start saving my food scraps and turning them into lovely new nutritious soil. But, you can easily set up your [...]

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Chicken & Bacon Shish Kabobs

by on Aug 18, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

We had a fun time hosting a neighborhood BBQ at our home on Sunday evening. We served these delicious shish kabobs and I just had to pass on the recipe to you all. They include marinated chicken chunks wrapped in bacon and barbaqued on the grill. You can skip the marinade if desired. We recommend [...]

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Healthy Appetizers: Bruschetta

by on Aug 18, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

I love making fresh bruschetta as a delightful appetizer during the summer months when fresh tomatoes and basil are coming off the vines. This is traditional bruschetta with a marinating twist. We served this while having a neighborhood BBQ party at our home on Sunday and everyone loved it! Enjoy! 4-5 tomatoes, roma is preferred [...]

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