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Since the previous post in this series covered how to save money on grass-fed organic meat, today we’re going to focus on fruits and vegetables! These are my favorite places to find affordable organic produce (or just produce in general) at the best prices. Where to Find Affordable Organic Produce While some farmers or stores label …
When you’re pregnant and getting everything ready for baby, it can sometimes seem overwhelming how much everything you need (or think you need) costs. We often get so caught up on making sure our baby has everything he or she needs that we tend to forget about ourselves. Then, when we have the baby and are suddenly thrown …
If you’ve been involved in the natural living community long enough, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of grass-fed organic meat. However, if you’re like me with a family and debt to pay off, the price of such products can be a bit prohibitive when you’re on a budget. Healthy foods don’t have to break the …
Why does healthy food have to be so expensive? Regardless of where you live, I think we can all agree that healthy foods can be more expensive than unhealthy food. This post will show you how to save money on produce, meat, and grains and afford healthy food for your family on a budget. This …
When planning our gardens for the next year, it’s helpful to look back at what worked and what didn’t work. This can help us to plan better for the year ahead and can also give us the information we need to plan a low maintenance garden. This post is not about whether or not to …
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 …