3 Ways to Simplify Your Morning Routine

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Image by Rubbermaid Products Today’s post is from Sara at A Joyful Mother.  Mamas are almost constantly on the go … from the minute they wake up until the minute their heads hit the pillow at night. Getting started quickly in the morning gives a jump-start to your day and can help things go a little [...]

How to Make a French Toast Latte

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A couple years ago, my brother invited me out to lunch with him and his family. On our way, we stopped at Sparrow Bakery, so he could buy his favorite treat. Everything looked amazing and full of stuff I knew would upset my stomach. Being a classic French bakery, nothing was gluten-free. So I stood [...]

Reduce Your Budget by Reducing Waste

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A few years ago, I was desperate to cut our living expenses so I could quit a job I hated and stay home with my kids. After making a plan to get out of debt, my husband and I committed to “living like no one else, so later we could live like no one else.” [...]

Must-Have Ingredients for DIY Cleaners

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As I became more frugal, I quickly realized that the cleaners I had been buying at the store were pretty costly. I was buying laundry detergent, mopping solution, dishwasher detergent, window cleaner, cleaning spray, soap, toilet cleaner and bleach on a regular basis. After reading The Complete Tightwad Gazette, I realized that I was spending [...]

7 Budget-Friendly Resources for Simplifying Natural Wellness

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When I think about wellness, I think about mind, body and soul health. A holistic approach to life. Shalom. That’s why, when I think about wellness in my own life, there’s more that comes to mind than just food and fitness. Yes, I think about food (a lot, ok, it’s good!). But I also think [...]

Sustainable Homemaking: Saving Money with a Few Simple Changes

Sustainable Homemaking: Save Money With a Few Simple Changes

The following is a re-run of a previously published post. Image by storebukkebruse My foray into the natural health/DIY world began a few years ago when I really needed to cut our budget. I was desperate to stay home with my kids and had the opportunity to do so, but first I had to reign in our [...]