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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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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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…
Natural Kitchen Cleaners: What’s Under My Sink? Read More »
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…
The Dangers of Bleach & Alternatives That Work Read More »
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…
Unpack the Lunch: The Child’s Responsibility Read More »
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…
Effective Homemade Deodorant: My Baby Steps Story Read More »
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.…
How to Clean your Stovetop and Oven, the Simple, Safe, Frugal Way Read More »
It’s been a few years now since I began to understand that using aluminum in my cooking and personal products had a good chance of…
The search has been long and spotty. My poor husband has endured many a “rejected” dish pile from homemade dishwasher detergents and frugal attempts. I…
Mrs Meyers Dishwasher Detergent, Dish Soap, and Room Spray {REVIEW} Read More »
Spinach is one of those items that, when you want to use fresh, almost always results in some leftovers. A nice big bag or box…
How to Use Up That Bag of Spinach Before it Gets Slimy Read More »
I recently came across a whole grain Walnut Oat Pie Crust in the store, sold as healthy substitute for graham cracker pie crusts, and I…
Recipe Connection: Walnut-Oat Pie Crust Read More »
I have four kids and work full-time (or more) and even though I work from home, I’m pretty sure that still counts as having “working…
Real Food & Meal Planning Tips for Moms Who Work Outside the Home Read More »
Do you know the thrill of creating a recipe from scratch? I can’t tell you how tickled I get when I manage something like this…
Cabbage Soup with Secret Super Food Read More »
Are oats healthy? Oat is one of the healthiest whole grains. What makes oats such a healthy grain? Read on to find out! Oatmeal Whole…
Food for Thought: What Makes Oats So Much Healthier Than Other Whole Grains? Read More »
Let’s explore a family of vegetables called the cruciferous vegetables. They’re super healthy for you, but you need to know something about goitrogens and oxalates…
The Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables Read More »
Most families already eat a lot of tomatoes – we all eat pizza, spaghetti sauce, and probably often use canned tomatoes in recipes like chili…
Happy Uses for Tomatoes Read More »
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to make a pledge not to buy canned vegetables. They’re not worth your money for the nutrition they…
Monday Mission: Can the Cans (Vegetables, for Starters) Read More »
Nothing says summer to me like grilled hamburgers and homemade potato salad. It remains one of my favorite dishes that I could eat for breakfast,…
Kids in the Kitchen: Potato Salad “With Help” Read More »
My family just loves eggs. Sunny-side up, poached, deviled, and a favorite, scrambled eggs. You name it. We can’t seem to get enough eggs around here. We aim…
Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits of Eating Eggs Read More »
It might sound scary, but making homemade yogurt is quite simple! I’ll give you step-by-step instructions and a yogurt troubleshooting guide to make sure you…
Monday Mission: Homemade Yogurt, the Easy Way Read More »
