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Mama’s Toolbox

In our pursuit of living frugally and naturally over the years with a growing family, having a “Mama’s Toolbox” of sorts has been imperative. Over time, we also relocated into a more remote area, with limited access to healthcare resources (especially natural ones).

In talking with a local friend awhile back, we

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What I’m Reading

I’ve wrapped up most of my summer reading list early this year, as I’m now opening up school books to study. Just in case you’re on a more “normal” routine, and want some ideas, here is my list:

Bread & Wine

Shauna Niequist is one of my favorite authors, and I adored this book. The honesty and

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Our Summertime Learning

For the month of June, I’ve been intentional about establishing routines, family time, and summer learning opportunities.

As a homeschooling family, we choose to provide some “school” experiences for our children year-around, because it is something we enjoy. We strive to cultivate a love for life-long learning. Plus, I will be starting my own new

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Frugal Nutrition Tips: Should We Eat Beans?

My friend Katie of Kitchen Stewardship has authored some of my most-referenced cookbooks over the years. Her ebooks are the first ones I turn to when I want a good snack for summer travel or a frugal potluck meal.

The pages I’ve printed off from her ebooks have that well-loved look any cook is familiar

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Grief & Hope of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day always brings myriad emotions and memories. The “what ifs” and “if onlys” seem to sneak their way in.

The years of infertility and miscarriage are part of our story. The heartache molded us, changed us, and deepened life- even today.

Adoption, Pregnancy and Birth are now also part of our story… chapters we imagined

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Homemaking Helps on a Budget

This sale is now over. The books are available for purchase individually, if you are particularly interested in a certain title, but the bundle is no longer available.

You already know I love the thrift store. It’s my favorite place to stock up on classic books, cute clothing, and replace dishes the kids broke last week.

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Postpartum Health & Fashion: Fit2B & Embracing Beauty Giveaway!

My midwife and chiropractor each have given me the same encouragement over the past year: “Exercise/Stretch for Healing; Repair that Muscle Damage!”

(“Ok, thanks,” I said. And proceeded to do nothing.)

But by the time my maternity clothes were packed away (Thanks, Trina), my abdominal muscles still hadn’t healed. It’s called Diastasis Recti; that separation

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Wardrobe Style from the Thrift Store

I don’t think I’ve ever had this many photos of myself in one post before. This feels rather weird for me. But I really wanted to share my thrifted finds with you!

I recently read Trina Holden’s new book, Embracing Beauty, and I’m so glad I did! I really needed that little extra help

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Did I Do a Fad Diet? {Whole 30 Update!}

For the Lenten season, I decided to go through the Whole 30. You can find all the details from the authors at Whole9Life. To sum it up, it is 30 days of:

No Sugar
No Dairy
No Grains (including corn and white potatoes)
No Legumes (including peas, soy, and peanuts)
No Alcohol
No “Paleo-ifying” foods (such a paleo doughnuts, pancakes, etc)
Only use

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