Kids’ Ear Infections: A Home Remedy?
BEST Natural home remedies for an ear infection – what you can do NOW and to be prepared for next time a kid or an…
Kids’ Ear Infections: A Home Remedy? Read More »
Mary and Martha Moment: Why We Teach our Children to Be Like Children
Humility is fast becoming a lost virtue in our society. Who wants to put the mental and emotional effort into downplaying their strengths when the…
Mary and Martha Moment: Why We Teach our Children to Be Like Children Read More »
How to Store and Freeze Fresh Produce, Grains, and More
If you’re going to meal plan well, one bonus is that you should only have to make the grocery store run once a week (or…
How to Store and Freeze Fresh Produce, Grains, and More Read More »
Monday Mission: Clean Up Without Throwing Out
Your mission, if you choose to accept it (on a Friday!), is to decrease what you throw away while attempting to keep a clean house.…
Monday Mission: Clean Up Without Throwing Out Read More »
Some Reminders: Organizing Toys and Cards Post-Christmas
There are little toys all over my house. It’s a professional hazard of having a toddler. I’m bound and determined to get her organized, and…
Some Reminders: Organizing Toys and Cards Post-Christmas Read More »
Finally Back! Christmas Prayers, GREENery, Gifts to Keep and Return!
Thanks for hanging in there waiting for me to come back! I wasn’t planning on being away from Kitchen Stewardship® for an entire week (yikes!),…
Finally Back! Christmas Prayers, GREENery, Gifts to Keep and Return! Read More »
SKOY Cloths Reusable Sponge Cloth {REVIEW}
I had been seeing reviews for Skoy cloths as substitutes for paper towel here and there around the blogosphere, and my interest was definitely piqued…
SKOY Cloths Reusable Sponge Cloth {REVIEW} Read More »
Monday Mission: Use the Real Thing
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to find one way to reduce plastic usage by using the real thing instead of disposables on…
Monday Mission: Use the Real Thing Read More »
Monday Mission: Decrease Holiday Disposables
In order to be good stewards of what we have, I’ve brought you healthy holiday school parties and non-toy gift ideas. Today, we’ll be exploring…
Monday Mission: Decrease Holiday Disposables Read More »
The ONE Reason My Kitchen Loves a Michigan Winter…
My “garage fridge”: Pumpkin pie, lots of flour (waited until winter to buy whole grain flour in bulk so I could keep it cold!), yogurt,…
The ONE Reason My Kitchen Loves a Michigan Winter… Read More »
100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
I don’t understand it, but I’m going to embrace it! I have finally made proper chocolate chip cookies, a feat I have been unable to…
100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Read More »
Monday Mission: Repurpose Kitchen Containers as Unusual (Frugal) Storage Methods
While others are meticulously organizing their cupboards and pantries or posting beautiful pictures of their type A storage systems, I’m taking the alternative route and…
Monday Mission: Repurpose Kitchen Containers as Unusual (Frugal) Storage Methods Read More »
Decreasing Disposables in December
“Can you recycle this here?” (Holding up a massive can from gravy) “I could recycle, but just throw it away.” [conversation between two aunts…
Decreasing Disposables in December Read More »
How to Make Yogurt Cheese (and Where Do I Find Whey?)
Whey is used for soaking grains, homemade ferments, and as a protein source (although it’s not a good one). I prefer homemade whey as the acidic…
How to Make Yogurt Cheese (and Where Do I Find Whey?) Read More »
Simple, Frugal Homemade Gifts for Kids: Books on CD, Playdough Kits, Bathtime Fun
I believe in the simplicity and thoughtfulness of homemade gifts, especially for young ones. In fact, I truly believe we need to pray for a…
Simple, Frugal Homemade Gifts for Kids: Books on CD, Playdough Kits, Bathtime Fun Read More »
Monday Mission: Soak Your Oatmeal
Simple things. What can I do that is simple and will increase my nutrition? I’m often asked that question, and the folks who ask it…
Monday Mission: Soak Your Oatmeal Read More »
Soaking Whole Grains: Why Do It?
In addition to storing grains long-term, I like to soak my grains. Here’s why. Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to try soaking…
Soaking Whole Grains: Why Do It? Read More »
Overwhelmed By Real Food? Start Here.
Are you getting overwhelmed by your transition to eating real food? Friends, I talk about baby steps for a reason. If something seems like it’s…
Overwhelmed By Real Food? Start Here. Read More »
The Final Answer: How Does Biokleen Dishwasher Detergent Work? (And Their Other Stuff Too?)
Hah-lelujah! It was a Sunday morning when I opened the dishwasher. Appropriately, I woke husband up singing the Hallelujah chorus when I saw the job…
8 Ways to Wash an Apple: How Well Does Produce Wash Work?
Readers started asking me about washing produce, and could I share the easiest and most effective way to wash an apple. I thought I could…
8 Ways to Wash an Apple: How Well Does Produce Wash Work? Read More »