Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
I've attempted to be a more natural-minded mother since our first child was born, and yet, since he was born back in the 1900s, sometimes I feel like I'm just now learning some natural applications to use with our more recent children. Take the amber teething necklace for example. They've been around for a long time, but I was taught that if a cold teether, and then maybe some Tylenol didn't … [Read more...]
There is nothing like homemade! Especially when it's easy and quick and something you can use at home or turn into a gift for others. These two scrubs have ingredients most of us have right in our cabinets! Here are two recipes for homemade scrubs you can you use on our face or other areas of your skin that you need to exfoliate and are perfect for summer or winter. Homemade Sugar … [Read more...]
By Contributing Writer, Kelly Wiggains As a homeschooling mom, I am always on the lookout for ways to incorporate life and learning. We have the time and freedom to go explore, so I want to take advantage. We had a great opportunity fall into our laps this spring. Our friends, the Finneys, own a huge garden, but they needed some help tending to it. My family and another young family … [Read more...]
Have you ever wished motherhood came with a manual? Whether motherhood makes you feel overwhelmed or whether you feel like you've found your stride as a mother, we are here to help you be the best mother to your children that you can be. We can also help you deal with infertility and prepare you for giving birth confidently and joyfully. We've got the resources you need to help … [Read more...]
I recently had the privilege of trying out several natural skincare products from Lemongrass Spa, and wow! This company sure doesn't disappoint! I love everything I tried, from the Coconut Lime Vanilla hand soap and lotion to the Tangerine body scrub to the Chocolate Raspberry Lip Balm. Oh yes! Yummy! Are you like me in that you're very cautious about what chemicals you (don't) allow … [Read more...]
As homemakers, there are so many things that we can easily make at home instead of buying products that contain ingredients that are potentially harmful to our health. And with the internet at our fingertips, ordering supplies to make a product here or there has never been so easy. I love when I walk through my favorite stores and pass right on by the baking mixes, the household cleaners, and … [Read more...]
We seem to routinely find tiny holes in some of our clothes after they've been stored in the closet for a while. And unwilling to buy toxic moth balls, I searched for a natural method of getting rid of them and found that there are more ways than just using cedar. If you haven't discovered Mountain Rose Herbs yet, please check them out. I buy all my cocoa butter and shea butter and beeswax … [Read more...]
By Contributing Writer, Sarah Outlaw The bathroom can be one of the most toxic rooms in the home. From personal care products to cleaning supplies, we are being overexposed to numerous chemicals from morning to night. According to EarthShare.org, the average woman is exposed to over 100 chemicals every single day! This onslaught can take a deadly toll on our health. This may seem … [Read more...]
By Contributing Writer, Stephani Mothering preschoolers and toddlers is exhausting. When my kids get older I'll probably rephrase that too "mothering any kids is exhausting," but right now I am in the diaper changing and potty training trenches. I love this season. Every morning is a new opportunity. There's no school, no sports, no lessons - just the wild and wonderful discovery of the … [Read more...]
By Contributing Writer Hilary Kimes Bernstein When my husband and I got married, we didn’t register for pots and pans. Since we each lived on our own for years, we already had most necessary items. As we registered for gifts, we asked for things we really wanted or needed. Because we were content with our mismatched nonstick cookware, a nice collection of pots and pans weren’t even on our … [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 to 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!
