DIY Gifts for Little Hands: A Homemade Family Christmas

Join me over at Passionate Homemaking today, where I’m sharing ideas to get children in on the fun of preparing Christmas gifts! Little ones love the joy of giving (as well as “helping make something”), and especially enjoy intentional moments together as a family.

Check out my list of some of our family’s favorite gifts to make

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Because Giving Thanks is for Everyday

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“It’s the intentional, everyday thankfulness that I seek to cultivate in my children’s hearts; illuminating the awe of everyday blessings amid both trials and goodness.”

Join me at Passionate Homemaking today for my guest post!

By the way, have you been reading One Thousand Gifts this past year? I’m sharing

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Our Simple Seasonal Family Traditions

I’m sharing some of our family’s favorite seasonal traditions at Passionate Homemaking. Most are frugal “everyday” activities (and a few fun “extras”) to savor each season, including tasty treats, family outings, and special holiday activities.

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Creative & Simple Activities to Do With Kids

My children love it when I announce, “It’s project time!” (And I love giving them simple, supervised outlets for their creativity, instead of discovering they’ve emptied out all the soap in the bathroom or honey in the pantry…)

Follow me over to Passionate Homemaking today, where I’m sharing some of our recent fun projects, and a

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Favorite Simple Snacks for Busy Mamas

Snacks are pretty essential for certain seasons of motherhood. I’m sharing my favorites over at Passionate Homemaking- the ones I find myself munching on “one-handed,” often sharing a bite or two as well! Click here to see the full post. (And, congratulations to Lindsay, on the birth of her new

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Simple Homemade Gift for Cherishing Little Hands

I’m sharing a simple homemade gift idea over at Passionate Homemaking today!

I was able to complete this frugal Father’s Day gift in just a couple hours. Click here for the full tutorial

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Simple Healthy Summer Meals

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Just in case you missed it, I wanted to mention that my favorite simple & healthy summer meal ideas were featured on Passionate Homemaking last week!

I’m sharing some of my favorite tips for frugal and quick prep ingredients, staying cool in the kitchen, and keeping everyone fed with something other

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Aromatherapy for Mama

Essential oils can be a wonderful natural solution for various seasons of motherhood, including pregnancy and postpartum.

Whether you’re preparing a birth kit, riding the postpartum hormonal waves, or just struggling with a stuffy nose or achy feet, I’m sharing some of my favorite aromatherapy tips at Passionate Homemaking this week.

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My Interview at The Creative Mama

Join me over at The Creative Mama today, where I’ve been interviewed! Their list has some of my favorites, and I’m honored to be included in their new series, The Creative Blogger: Blogs That Inspire Us!

I’m sharing some tips from my “blogging journey,” sources of creative inspiration, as well as some “sneak

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Simple & Frugal Herbal Hospitality

Join me over at Passionate Homemaking today, where I’m sharing a favorite relaxing tea recipe (a favorite from our Bed & Breakfast) and a few simple tips for frugal hospitality!

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