Post by Contributing Writer, Stacy Herbs contain powerful properties that benefit the body in a variety of ways. With the abundance of information on the internet, and many DIY tutorials involving herbs, using them can seem complicated. Today I’d like to share four simple ways to make herbs a part of your everyday life. Drink Continue reading Four Simple Ways to Add Herbs to Your Daily Life   The “nesting” projects continue, as I finally put curtains up in our front room recently. It is mostly our children’s playroom, but also doubles as our family “hideaway”/living room when the rest of the house is full of guests. This mysterious green-hued paint seems to change with the seasonal lighting of the surrounding windows. (It’s Mythic’s “Aged Continue reading Burlap & Branches: A Woodland Playroom Post by Contributing Writer, Katie Do you want to rid your home of toxic cleaners? Are you done paying high prices for natural/organic cleaners that might not be as natural as they claim? Are your cabinets overflowing with too many cleaning solutions? Then here is the answer for you: white vinegar. You can make a Continue reading Simple Homemade 3-in-1 Household Cleaner Post by Contributing Writer, Holly Now that the flurry of holiday activities has subsided, we can start transitioning back into our regular routine. Part of making that transition a smooth one is sticking to some EASY healthy meals. January is often a time of refocusing on healthier meals, after rich holiday foods. Stick to Continue reading 4 Best Post-Holiday Healthy Meal Ideas Photo Credit: Andrew Yee Post by Contributing Writer, Nada Cranberries are a turkey’s best friend. Anytime a turkey is on the table, chances are, cranberries are right there beside it. These bright red, shiny berries are a favorite dish stewed and blended into a sauce, and they’re fairly easy to prepare as well. There is Continue reading Spicy Cranberry Potpourri I have a delightful giveaway post coming for you tomorrow, so I’m putting up my weekend post a day early. We’re in the midst of Christmas gift-making here, looking forward to the children’s Christmas play at church on Sunday, planning on some caroling & hot cocoa with our AWANA kids next week, and celebrating my birthday Continue reading Weekend Inspiration {12.16} We’ve been focusing on many home-improvement projects this week, including painting the children’s room and making our living space a bit more “homey” (after a year!). (I’ll be sharing my various “nesting” and decorating projects with you in the coming year. You can subscribe to blog posts here for free, if you’d like.) In the coffeehouse, Continue reading Weekend Inspiration {12.10} We’ve been staying cozy inside, out of the regular downpours, serving lots of pumpkin spice lattes to our guests, munching on Thanksgiving leftovers, and getting started on homemade Christmas gifts. Here are some of my favorite links of the week: {Food} Coconut Chai Muffins @ Mexican Wildflower… I love chai! {Faith} Thanksgiving is a Place @ Pearls and Grace… Yes. {Family} Why Continue reading Weekend Inspiration {11.26}
Post by Contributing Writer, Bethany Where do we find the time and place for handwritten hellos in a world of instant communication, and how do we treasure the words from loved ones? The invention of the electric telegraph shortchanged time and space in the early 1800s, quickly altering the age-old wait for news and Continue reading The Joy of Note-Writing It’s been pouring down rain here, and especially chilly (perhaps snow is coming soon?). We’ve been focusing on indoor projects, keeping warm with baked cinnamon rolls and tea, and washing many little outfits after children’s puddle-jumping escapades). Brainstorming for the holidays have begun, and I’ve stocked up on Northwest cranberries (I love them in kefir smoothies as Continue reading Weekend Inspiration {11.12} |
 
 
 
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