Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
This is the easiest homemade soap recipe in the world!! No melting. No grating. No mixing required. Simply pour water and two ingredients into a recycled foaming hand soap pump and you're done! Frugal. Recyclable. All-Natural. Easy. Anti-bacterial. What's not to love!?! Fill a clean, empty foaming hand soap dispenser two-thirds full of water. Add about three … [Read more...]
You don't have to spend extra money on organic, all-natural cleaning products to replace traditional, chemical-laden ones. There are several ways to make your own kitchen cleaners using simple products you probably already have in your home. To clean kitchen surfaces including stovetop, counters, tabletops and chairs, inside of refrigerator, cabinet doors, sink, and more, make this … [Read more...]
I love this idea from Kate at Modern Alternative Mama! She's figured out how to make reusable swiffer mop pads! Say goodbye to spending money on unhealthy chemical floor cleaners and throwing away disposable mop pads. Click on over and read the complete tutorial on how to make your own mop pads in just 15 to 20 minutes! Do you have a green home make-over tip you'd like to share at The … [Read more...]
by Guest Writer Amanda at Better Is Little Sometime last year our family watched the documentary Tapped, and while I knew that using plastic was not best, I didn’t really know why. I had heard not to put plastic in the microwave because it caused cancer, but had never really given much thought to it beyond that. So, why go plastic free? Stewardship As a Christian, it is important to us … [Read more...]
Before we begin our room-by-room make-over process of creating greener homes for our families, I want to start off by encouraging anyone who may be overwhelmed at the thought of the process as a whole. A few key things to remember before tackling this project: A greener home is about a different lifestyle, not a trend. The point of a green home is ultimately, a healthier home. Since it's … [Read more...]
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 Yeah, I know, it probably sounds quirky to say that I'm thankful to be getting organization projects done, but it's true. Getting the boys' rooms, specifically, more in order is a blessing to me for a few reasons. For one, their rooms are just neater and cleaner now that we've been through every … [Read more...]
I'm so excited to introduce this new series to you that I hope you'll enjoy as much as I know I will! In this several month long series, we're going to cover everything from natural skin care to furniture polish! If you're looking to create a more natural, less toxic, greener home environment for you and your family, but don't know where to start, then this is the series for you! I hope … [Read more...]
As a homeschooling mom of seven, and now getting ready to meet our eighth son in a matter of days, I've never been busier in my life! With so much on my to-do list added to my already full schedule, I admit to having moments of brief panic in which I think to myself, "what if I don't get it all done before I go into labor?" or..."what if the boys' rooms look like THAT when the baby arrives!?!" … [Read more...]
I love this easy-to-make and easy-to-use, all-natural, all-purpose cleaner. How to Make Castile Cleaner Choose your favorite Dr. Bronner's Organic Castile Soap. These can be found at most health food stores, and sometimes even at Kroger. Then, fill a clean spray bottle 3/4 of the way full with water. (Do not put soap in bottle first as you don't want to overfill your bottle with … [Read more...]
That's me.....36 weeks plus. As you can see, I'm having to hold my shirt down so that my husband can snap this picture. I'm growing out of my shirts. Clearly. But I will not be purchasing any more clothes. In fact, I didn't buy a single new thing this pregnancy (except for two shirts and one skirt from a resale shop recently). With all the clothes I had saved from previous … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm so glad you're here! I hope you'll kick off your shoes and stay a while!
As a homeschooling mom of eight boys, I find lots to talk about, including the challenges and beauty of this amazing season of motherhood. It is indeed a marathon. Thanks for joining me!
