Food for Thought: Fat and Your Body
Does the very word, “fat” make you squirm and think of exercise and cellulite? Today I’m practically begging you to release your fear of fat.…
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Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing Recipe
Just because it comes in a bottle doesn’t mean it’s better. Homemade salad dressing always tops store-bought! This Asian toasted sesame dressing is bright and…
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A Fat Full Fall: Introduction
Does it ever drive you nuts that candy companies will slap a “Fat Free!” label on their packages, tempting sorry dieters to indulge in a…
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My Story: The Origins of a Book (or My Time of Insanity), Part One
It all started with a bad economy. And a new baby. And the first fall I didn’t work. And finally getting around to creating a…
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Monday Mission: Make Your Salads Count & Healthy Dressings
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to maximize your dinner salad (or start eating one if you don’t already). If you’re watching your…
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Mary and Martha Moment: Focusing on Soap vs. the Sanctity of Life
Disclaimer: I am a Catholic. This blog always has been an act of and inspired by my faith. My faith permeates everything I do, including…
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Kill Fruit Flies Naturally – No Toxic 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…
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Review: Cultures for Health Room Temp Yogurt
We go through yogurt like most families go through bread. I make almost a gallon every week, and we just love it. It’s so packed…
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Natural Kitchen Cleaners: What’s Under My Sink?
What’s under your kitchen sink? When you have children and you start putting the Poison Center’s “Mr. Yuk” stickers all over your bottles, you really…
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Is Water Kefir as Good as Soda Pop?
Huh? What’s kefir? And how do you pronounce it? If that’s you, I was right there with you a few months ago. I thought it…
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The Dangers of Bleach & Alternatives That Work
Have you ever felt ill after inhaling too much bleach? Do you feel that tickle in your throat when you clean with it? Do you…
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Bath and Body Works/Triclosan Update: KS Responds to their Reply
Triclosan Update! If you live in the Washington, D.C. area, please participate, and for everyone, please forward this info on to anyone you know in…
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My Story: Things I Learned Because of Children
I got a bit distracted from sharing the story of my journey to living a Kitchen Stewardship® lifestyle during August, but it’s time to get…
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Soaked 100% Whole Grain Pancakes for Camping
Pancakes are a staple breakfast when we go camping. This soaked whole grain version makes the fluffiest pancakes ever. Not to mention you can make…
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Cold Spelt Salad Recipe {Healthy Whole Grains}
I was pleased to be able to figure out a number of healthy upgrades to our family’s standard camping fare for our recent trip to…
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A Must-Have Supply for Camping
EDIT: A commenter asked what the ingredients in Shaklee Basic H2 are, and lo and behold, they’re not on the bottle! I really dislike companies…
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Unpack the Lunch: The Child’s Responsibility
I just can’t stop talking about school lunches! Please check out my exhaustive list of healthy options for packing a lunch, easy lunch ideas for…
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Effective Homemade Deodorant: My Baby Steps Story
I never thought I would make homemade deodorant, believe me, but as I told you when we talked about the hazards of antiperspirants, I wanted…
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Finally…Crunchy Pickles! (Lacto-Fermented and Canned)
Phew! I don’t like having mishaps and failures in the kitchen. So much time, so much capital and raw material invested in any new venture.…
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How to Clean your Stovetop and Oven, the Simple, Safe, Frugal Way
I’ve never used oven cleaner in my life. I’m a little afraid of it to be honest; it seems like it’s a pretty toxic substance.…
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