Keep the family together with wholesome activities, real food, and family gatherings.
For a long time I’ve wanted to be better prepared for different situations that may arise. I’m not even talking about a zombie apocalypse or anything. I mean, cars break down, pipes freeze, heat fails. Even health emergencies can mean you’ll want to grab something quick and get going to be with a family member...
Whether you home school, private school, or government school your kids, there are lots of fun ways to stay organized and healthy. My kids and I put together these Natural Back to School DIYs, because they thought they were fun and something they’d like to do to help them get organized, or I thought it...
Make sure you check out Toxins in Pads and Tampons Part 1 if you missed it. I outline the reasons why we need this Homemade Pad Pattern and Organic Alternatives. Basically, because of the pesticides used on cotton, the quality of cotton used, the chemicals used to process the pads and tampon materials, glues, plus...
I am not going to apologize or ask men to not read this article on the toxins in pads and tampons. On the contrary! I want every man to read up on what exactly goes into making those pads and tampons that their woman uses so that they can help them find better and safer...
I am the SIMPLE Life Mom.For those of you who don’t know, one of the major reasons I started this website is because I needed to gather my research and knowledge into one place. Not only that, but I wanted to compile it for my children to use in the future. I want them to...
Some might be thinking it’s early to be thinking about 11 homemade Christmas gift set ideas, but it isn’t if you make all of those gifts yourself. A lot of us who make gifts have to plan ahead for production time, curing stages, or steeping times. I have been teaching a class at our home...
I had the wonderful, unique opportunity of growing up in Africa. I wanted to let you know a little bit more about me and my family so that you can understand more of where I’m coming from when I create and make my recipes for natural and healthy living. 1997, visiting Zimbabwe with my “to...
Our Catfish adventures and sweet cornbread didn’t start just yesterday. We have had an amazing past few weeks with family! First we were able to travel to visit grandparents, cousins, siblings, aunts and uncles in Kentucky on my husband’s and my side of the family. There we got to catch up a little with people...
Sometimes, the best Fathers Day gifts do not come from the store. Sometimes, the best Fathers Day gifts have nothing to do with purchasing something, but have everything to do with building memories. We live in a very consumer driven society. It is very easy to get into the mindset of, “There’s another holiday...
Lessons From a 1930s Farmer. Nonnie. That’s what I call her, though she’s known as mamma, Juanita, and Granny. She’s my Grandmother. My mother’s mother, and she’s now 90. Last year she sat me down and told me that family is precious and passes quickly. She began to give me documents, newspaper clippings, and hand...
Moms always love getting something from their children that they made, whether it be a special card that says I love you, or a sculpture that’s made of mud. So, what could be better than homemade gifts for Mother’s Day that mom can use to make her feel extra special? As adults, it’s nice to...
I told you WHY We Eat Out Less, now I want to give you the HOW We Eat out Less. I was definitely addicted to sugar, caffeine and salt. It took a few things to happen for me to change my ways (and thus, my family’s ways). First, we live in an area that has...
There are a lot of reasons as to why we limit eating out. A lot of people will say it’s expensive and unhealthy to eat out a lot, but not everyone would agree. Plus, there are other consequences that we sometimes do not think of. Here are our family reasons for limiting the number of...
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