This post is from KS contributing writer Becca Stallings of The Earthling’s Handbook, with photography assistance from her son Nicholas Efran, age 13. Two years ago, I wrote up a handy 5-step plan for using all the vegetables you receive in a weekly crate from a Community-Sponsored Agriculture farm. That article tells you all about Read this article…
No Waste Food on the Go with Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags {REVIEW}
Hi, I’m Katie, and I’m a reusable snack bag junkie. It’s true. Now that I’ve been using reusable sandwich and snack bags regularly for over eight years, it’s not even weird anymore…to me. Every so often, I see myself through someone else’s eyes as I unzip a cloth bag full of trail mix or perhaps Read this article…
Xylitol, Erythritol, Sorbitol…What’s That "ol" About?
Sweeteners that have been around for centuries like sorghum syrup and maple syrup are a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a few health benefits too. But what about the new sweeteners we keep hearing about? I probably get more questions about this category of sweeteners than any other sweetener out there and Read this article…
Homemade Whole Wheat SOFT Tortillas and Other Healthy Tortillas
We’re going out on the town for Mexican food since we love salsa, beans and rice, and smoky Mexican soup…just kidding. We’re actually sharing a recipe for the best ever homemade whole wheat tortillas with all the tips I’ve picked up over the years. People are generally pretty impressed with an adult who makes homemade Read this article…
5 Reasons You Might Have Stomach Pain After Eating (or other not-so-fun bowel symptoms that don’t really belong in a title)
Have you ever considered trying a parasite cleanse to get rid of digestive upset? Or maybe you think cutting gluten or going grain-free could eliminate your stomach pain after eating. Let’s dig a bit deeper into the potential causes of irregular bowels. This post is from contributing writer Mary Voogt of Just Take A Bite. Do you wonder if Read this article…
Top Natural Sunscreen Reviews!
Natural Sunscreen Review: Over 100 Mineral Sunscreens Tested by One Family!
Crazy but true – our family really has tested and reviewed over 100 natural mineral sunscreens, and we know the best natural sunscreens that really work! In this comprehensive sunscreen review, we share which ones stay on in the water or when you sweat, which brands make you look white like a ghost and which Read this article…
Get Rid of Wasps Naturally
Natural Wasp Spray: We Got Rid of our Wasps, No Raid Required!
Looking for a natural wasp killer that won’t hurt you in the process? I’ve got your solution! Long pants and a hoodie sweatshirt on a 95-degree day? You bet, if you’re trying to get rid of bees (just remember not to nab honeybees!). At least, we thought we were trying to get rid of bees, which Read this article…
50 Dairy-Free Frozen Treats
Your Freezer Doesn’t Need Bar Codes to be Fun for Summer! 50+ Dairy-free Frozen Treats You Should Make and Not Buy
Hooray, summer! Time to break out the (homemade, dairy-free) ice creams, popsicles, and other frozen treats. *laughs* Who am I kidding? I have been pretending it is popsicle season for a few months, ever since we were able to sit outside in only a light jacket, and barely shiver, while eating them. No matter what the Read this article…
30-Second Natural Ant Killer
How to Naturally Get Rid of Ants in your House
Wondering how to naturally get rid of ants in your house? A homemade natural insecticidal spray for hand-to-hand combat, a homemade ant trap to catch them all, and various “lines ants won’t cross” to keep them out or contained are all found here! No toxic or expensive ingredients! I killed 50 ants today in 10 Read this article…
Best Canned Salsa Ever
In-Season Recipe Connection: Katie’s Canned Salsa
Is it conceited if I say we’re kind of salsa connoisseurs around here? I suppose it’s not even that we have particularly trained palates, but more because of a deep love of spicy, Mexican foods that makes us qualified. That and the massive quantity of salsa we consume. On taco night, my husband polishes off Read this article…
No More Fruit Flies!
Kill Fruit Flies Naturally – No Chemicals!
Fruit flies filling your kitchen? Here’s an easy way to kill fruit flies naturally – no chemicals and easy to do. You already have everything you need! Fruit flies are invading my house! I’ve never seen so many fruit flies in one poor little kitchen. Luckily my grandma just showed me a super-easy (like, you won’t Read this article…
