Archive | February, 2010

List Plan It Giveaway!

by on Feb 26, 2010 in making a home, news & giveaways

Do you feel a lack in the area of home organization? Are you looking for a tool to help you stay focused and most productive in your life? I was recently given a subscription to List Plan It for my review and have been impressed by the wealth of resources this company has to offer [...]

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The Modest Mom Giveaway!

by on Feb 24, 2010 in news & giveaways

Have you experienced the challenges of being pregnant and trying to find cute modest skirts? I was recently introduced to Caroline at The Modest Mom and was blessed by her sweet spirit and desire to make custom skirts for moms in various seasons of life that are simple, cute andmodest. At The Modest Mom, you [...]

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50% Sale on NaturOli Soap Nut Detergent!

by on Feb 23, 2010 in natural & green, news & giveaways

I just had to interrupt our giveaways to share this amazing special with you all! If you haven’t checked out soap nuts, this is definitely your opportunity! Soap nuts grow on trees and contain saponin, a powerful cleaning agent that is completely 100% natural. With just 1/2 teaspoon of the liquid concentrated detergent you can [...]

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Enviro Cloth: A Simple, Frugal & Natural Cleaning Tool

by on Feb 19, 2010 in frugal & simple, natural & green, news & giveaways

If you have been around here for long, you know that I love simplicity, multi-purposing, and natural living all-in-one. I love finding items that will help simplify my homemaking to help preserve time and energy, but also good for our health and the environment as much as possible, on top of accomplishing these things without [...]

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Joovy Caboose Double Stroller Review

by on Feb 17, 2010 in bellies & babies

When we were preparing to welcome our little Ty man (#2), I was debating within myself whether I should pursue finding a double stroller. I went back and forth, back and forth. I personally disliked those large caravan type double strollers that took up the entire trunk of the car and was difficult to maneuver [...]

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2010 Goal: Cultivating a Radically Thankful Heart

by on Feb 11, 2010 in faith & womanhood

Photo credit “Gratitude is truly my life preserver. Even in the most turbulent waters, choosing gratitude rescues me from myself and my runaway emotions. It buoys me on the grace of God and keeps me from drowning in what otherwise would be my natural bent toward doubt, negativity, discouragement, and anxiety. Over time, choosing gratitude [...]

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Homemade All-Natural Deodorant

by on Feb 08, 2010 in natural & green

Republished from March 21, 2008. Updated to include FAQ’s, photo, and video tutorial. Did you know that nearly all commercial deodorants contain aluminum salts, usually aluminum chlorohydrate? Manufacturers like aluminum because it effectively suppresses perspiration but the metal has a dark side once it makes its way into our body. Aluminum toxicity It has been [...]

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Gnowfglins Fundamental eCourse: Basic Simple Healthy Cooking

by on Feb 05, 2010 in natural & green, news & giveaways, recipes & kitchen tips

I have had the privilege of reviewing the new release of Gnowfglins Fundamental eCourse, and I am excited to share it with you all today. This is an online healthy and traditional food cooking eCourse that is a basic introduction to whole and living foods, from soaking whole grains, soaking nuts and seeds, cooking beans, [...]

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The Family that Reads Together: Recommended Read Alouds

by on Feb 03, 2010 in building the family, learning at home

Photo credit “The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.” – Becoming A Nation of Readers Families reading together is one of the most splendid traditions and habits you can cultivate as a family. You may find it common to read to your [...]

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January at Our Home

by on Feb 01, 2010 in news & giveaways

I am re-introducing a monthly update post that I used to maintain regularly…I cannot remember the last time I did one, but I want to use this report to share all that God is doing in our lives as a testimony to His grace. I will also be highlighting the books I have read each [...]

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