Healthy Living

Fall/Winter Household Checklist

doug smith September 12, 2016

37 big and little things to check off your list before the bad weather hits!

Summer Into Fall: How to Enjoy it With Children

Sarah Nussbaum August 31, 2016

In our family we take every opportunity to savor the last days of summer while welcoming fall as it arrives. Here are some simple ways you can, too.

5-Minute Natural Mason Jar Air Fresheners

Sarah Nussbaum August 29, 2016

From dirty laundry to bathrooms to the garbage can, my nose is often assaulted with the normal smells of an active household. Here’s a quick, all-natural fix you can customize using your favorite jars and scents.

6 Simple Ways to Save Money on Laundry

Kendra P August 15, 2016

Check out how I save my family over $900 per year with the following DIY laundry tips!

Our Olive Oil Lamp: A Fixture of the Rural Night

Mark Spigos July 27, 2016

When the day is done, and the herd of goats has been milked and put out to pasture, we get on with our evening ritual, which always involves lighting the only lamp in our camper-turned-home.

When The Lights Go Out

Kathy Harrison June 20, 2016

Spend a few minutes today checking over your emergency supplies. You never know when you might be very glad you did.

Little Lessons From Anna’s House

Sarah Nussbaum June 13, 2016

Anna belongs to one of the strictest orders of the Amish, so I expected her house to be very bare, almost austere. But I was wrong.

Homemade Maraschino Cherries: Easy, Delicious, Fun!

Karen Johnson June 10, 2016

Leave those candy-red-dyed monstrosities at the store – and make your own traditional grenadine-syrup maraschino cherries!

Spring Picnics: Simple tips for fun and safety

Melinda Hill May 27, 2016

Graduation parties, spring picnics and holiday cookouts are here! Make sure everyone has no regrets later with these very important food safety guidelines.