Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
Have you heard of Clever Container yet? They have some pretty cool home organization tools for just about any room in the house. From laundry to kitchen, to bedroom and bath, and even your car, Clever Container has gadgets to help you get your life more organized. Click here to view their 2012 catalog. Tracy at Clever Container Company is sponsoring a $50 product giveaway … [Read more...]
Is the thought of deep-cleaning a joke to you because surface cleaning overwhelms you? My friend Dana from A Slob Comes Clean has written a wonderful e-book called 28 Days to Hope for Your Home. In this well-written, funny, AND practical guide, Dana, also known as "Nony the Slob", shows us how to transform our home from "don't-answer-the-door-just-pretend-we're-not-home" to a more orderly home … [Read more...]
I recently read that aluminum cookware is not even available for purchase in several countries. When I read that, I immediately questioned WHY it is available in the U.S. I mean, really? We've known that aluminum causes problems in the human body for a long time, but for some reason, we continue (myself included in the past) to use products that we know are harmful to our health. Did you … [Read more...]
Our bodies are exposed to pollutants before we're even born. Many pollutants, like the ones in our air, are unavoidable. But there are many toxins that we can choose to avoid. Aluminum is one of those toxins. The scary truth about aluminum is that it is found in so many things in our world and it is toxic to our bodies, even in small amounts. From household products to vaccinations, aluminum … [Read more...]
You've heard the warnings concerning BPA in plastics, and more specifically, how we should avoid wrapping our food in it. We talked about ways to cut down on plastic in the kitchen, and here are some healthier cool lunchbox solutions. Paper bags are great for on-the-go lunches, but what about wrapping sandwiches? And how about keeping the food cool/warm? There are healthier options out … [Read more...]
By Guest Writer Amanda at Better is Little A few years ago when I went from 2 homeschoolers to 4 (we have a set of twins) I found that I needed to be a bit more organized and deliberate about our school and household chores. I would easily lose track of chores and school assignments leaving me frustrated and overwhelmed at the end of the day because I didn’t really know where we stood. I … [Read more...]
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...]
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!
