Category Archives: Children and Family

Grow Your Own Mosquito Repellents

Making your own bug spray can be fun and practical - see our top picks[...]

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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Pretty Pink Buttercream

These chocolate and buttercream cupcakes are sure to thrill kids and adults alike! Sourdough is[...]

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Fluffy Rose & Rhubarb Honey-Sweetened Marshmallows

Rhubarb guimauve, aka marshmallows, are a delightful confection - and should be eaten as such.[...]

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Simply the Best Diaper Cream Ever

While using pure coconut oil one day as a substitute diaper cream, we unexpectedly discovered[...]

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Breastmilk (or Raw Milk) Popsicles

Breastmilk popsicles provide a nourishing treat for older babies and toddlers on hot summer days[...]

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Dukkah: A Snack Your Kids (and You) Will Love

Egyptian dukkah shines as a tasty snack kids love, a frugal pre-dinner appetizer, and a[...]

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Mr. Rogers’ “Garden of Your Mind” (or What I Learned in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood)

What I learned in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood came flooding back to me yesterday as I[...]

Chicken Nuggets and Probiotic Barbecue Sauce

Making your own chicken nuggets is a frugal way to have delicious, nutritious finger food[...]

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Simple Potato Salad with Thyme and Olive Oil

Simple is often best and this salad highlights just three ingredients - potatoes, olive oil,[...]

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Nourishing Joy in the Home: Competitive Motherhood

We humans are amazingly competitive. How can we stop comparing ourselves to others and nourish[...]

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Conquering Clutter: What To Do With Kids’ Artwork

Conquer clutter AND encourage your child's inner Van Gogh with these simple tips. . .[...]

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Nourishing Joy in the Everyday: Life Should Be Fun

Joy can be found in the small, everyday moments if you know how to look[...]

Being thirtysomething

Today's post comes from my friend, Rev. Aimee Moiso, who recently wrote this article on[...]

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Cloth Diapering When Your Child Has Eczema (or Other Skin Conditions)

Caring for babies who are constantly itchy, sore, or suffering from open wounds is often[...]

Spiced Sesame Seed Candy

Sesame seeds are a surprisingly good source of calcium and even though sesame candies are[...]

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Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Natural dyes made from common spices, vegetables, and fruits produce beautiful pastel naturally dyed Easter[...]

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Breastfeeding: Tips for Getting Off to a Good Start

Whether you're a new mom or a breastfeeding veteran, here are a few tips to[...]

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Easy, Natural, Homemade Cat Treats

Try these tuna treats to give your cat a natural, tasty treat.[...]

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Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcanoes

Baking soda and vinegar volcanoes are one of the quintessential rainy-day or science-fair projects that[...]

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How to Pack Away Your Cloth Diapers for Long-Term Storage

Cloth diapers save you money and when you can use them a second time, that[...]

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18 Uncommon Uses for Baking Soda

Baking soda has a great many uses around the house and is a frugal way[...]

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Hamentaschen

These tasty cookies make use of lots of dried fruit and fresh citrus and are[...]

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Treating a GBS+ Pregnancy Naturally

GBS (Group Beta Streptococcus) is routinely screened late in pregnancy and if you're one of[...]

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Frugal Ways to Celebrate Love and Nourish Joy

Enjoy our tips for simple, creative ways to celebrate love, nourish joy, and nurture romance[...]