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Just a Lutheran Mama Living Out Her Vocation
If you’re anything like me, you want to start cooking foods for your family using healthier, but you don’t know where to start. One very easy way to move to cooking healthy foods is to keep cooking what you’re already cooking. Wait, what? Doesn’t that go against the point? Not exactly. See, you can still …
Today I want to talk about some simple ways you can observe Lent as a family. Similar to my post about Advent traditions, this post will be full of ways you and your family can observe the season of Lent as we all look toward His glorious resurrection on Easter Day! Give “Allelluia” a break When I …
Whether you’re on a rush to get out the door or the baby didn’t sleep well last night, sometimes it’s nice to have a nourishing breakfast you can pull out and serve in a couple minutes. This post of healthy make ahead breakfast ideas will help you do just that. These recipes are quick and …
You use them everyday, but do you know what’s in your personal care products? Today’s post explores that question and how you can find natural products without being overwhelmed by tons of information. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), American women use an average of 12 personal care products containing 168 chemicals each day. Men …
In my journey as a mother, I’ve been learning the importance of having something to ground you, something to keep you focused when life gets crazy. As a Christian, this means trying to keep my focus on Jesus, even when things don’t go as planned. Even when I run out of patience. Even when the …