Category Archives: Intentional Living

There's a surprising truth about this election season - and it's beautiful. (See? I told you it was surprising.)
The Truth About This Election Season (and about life in general)

There's one thing my husband and I have done since the day we got married [...]

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07
Nov
Karl Becker has changed the course of political discourse. But there's something even more powerful that will change the course of history and will decide the kind of world we live in.
Why Karl Becker is My New Hero (and the only way to change the world)

Karl Becker has unwittingly changed the course of political discourse. But there's something even more [...]

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11
Oct
Want to create a beautiful, classy Christmas in your home but want to be so so frugal? Here are 12+ fabulous ideas for keeping Christmas frugal AND festive!
12+ Simple Decorations for a Frugal, Classy, Festive Christmas

Want to create a beautiful, classy Christmas in your home but want to be so [...]

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03
Dec
Who says candy is the only treat we can give out on Halloween? Here are few ideas to get you started.
Non-Candy Treats for Trick or Treaters

Who says candy is the only treat we can give out on Halloween? Here are [...]

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31
Oct
Making time for family activities is more important (and more fun) than you know! Here are 10 great ideas for autumn.
10 Meaningful Yet Unexpectedly Fun Family Activities for Fall

Laughing and spending time with family and friends is an essential element to living healthy, [...]

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01
Sep
Summertime is a time of bounty - so here's a thoroughly packed guide to how to preserve pretty much ANYTHING - from apples, bamboo shoots, and cherry blossoms to salmon, yams, and zucchini!
The Ultimate Preservation Guide: How to Preserve {Pretty Much} Anything

This time of year, the inevitable question is: what can I do with all the [...]

30
Jul
Husbands and wives don't always see eye to eye (on a lot of things, actually), so here are three important secrets to keep in mind while winsomely winning over your loved one.
The 3 Secrets to Getting Your Spouse On-Board with Real Food (and other crazy ideas)

Husbands and wives don't always see eye to eye (on a lot of things, actually), [...]

15
Jun
Grow a garden you'll love - and actually use! These tips will help you figure out what kind of garden YOU'd like to grow.
How to Grow a Garden You’ll Actually Use

Everyone can - and should! - grow at least a bit of their food, so [...]

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22
May
Getting to know your neighbors not only helps build community, it makes life richer, easier, and safer for everyone!
3 Benefits to Getting to Know Your Neighbors

There are good reasons to know your neighbors - with surprising benefits! [...]

22
Apr
Wanting an Advent calendar that helps your child connect to the larger purpose of celebrating Christmas? This DIY Advent Calendar provides simple ways to serve throughout the season - and can be used again throughout the year!
25 Days of Service Advent Calendar

When we published our list of service projects for kids and DIY Advent calendar tutorial, [...]

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10
Mar
31 Delicious Things to Cook in January - The best of seasonal eating!
31 Delicious Things to Cook in January

This post celebrates the best seasonal and comfort foods to eat in January. If you [...]

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01
Jan
Give simple real food gifts that are a ministry as well as a gift!
Homemade Real Food Gifts to Bless Your Friends & Neighbors

Rather than plates of cookies, give simple, meaningful real food gifts that provide more than [...]

16
Dec
An essential list of fun, delightful gifts for children that AREN'T toys!
31+ Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Children

Incite wonder, provoke discovery, fuel passion, and nurture creativity with your gifts, whether it's Christmas, [...]

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20
Nov
It Worked for Me! Natural Living Tips from the Trenches
June 11, 2014

Read tips from other real food cooks and naturally-minded parents about what makes life easier, [...]

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What to do when you don’t want to make your own cleaners (and a giveaway)

If making your own cleaners isn't an option for you, here's a chance to win [...]

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21
May
Use these little-known tips to get your home clean - REALLY clean - all the while feeling smart and savvy.
22 Little-Known Tips to {Really} Clean Your Home

Knowing your home is truly clean is deep-down satisfying, so here's a handful of my [...]

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19
May
Why Mother’s Day is for the birds

Mother's Day is about cherishing our mothers for who they really are - imperfections and [...]

10
May
Got Raw Milk? Questions to Ask Your Farmer

Raw milk is remarkably safe to consume, HOWEVER it can become unsafe if it’s produced, [...]

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20
Feb
DIY Homemade Cling Wrap: A Natural Plastic Wrap Alternative

DIY homemade cling wrap is an eco-friendly, creative solution to using plastic wrap in your [...]

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14
Jan
How to Dry Mushrooms

Mushrooms bring a hearty, rich flavor to many dishes and preserving them makes them easily [...]

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10
Jan
The Fake Food You Don’t Know You’re Eating (Part 1)

Fake food lurks around every corner and most of the time we don't even realize [...]

07
Jan
A Victorian Christmas: Using Seasonal and Preserved Foods at Christmas

Many of our modern Christmas celebrations have roots in Victorian England, a time when they [...]

19
Dec
How to Make Reusable Gift Bags

Learn how to make reusable gift bags that can be gifted over and over again! [...]

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05
Dec
How much does your family eat in a week? One family’s story…

This family took a family portrait surrounded by the foods they eat in a week, [...]

21
Nov