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Naturally-Sweetened Homemade Marshmallows {A Fun Holiday Treat}
By Mindy, Contributing Writer Homemade Marshmallows are one of those things that sound so elusive to most people. I mean, who makes their own marshmallows? Only crazy people, right? Well, what if I...
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10 Ways to Celebrate a Christ-Centered Christmas With Little Ones
Guest Post by Jessica of Smartter Each Day Isn't Christmas with little ones wonderful? It's been quite a Christmas here, already. We've suffered three broken ornaments (one vintage), one ripped...
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25 Grain Free Desserts (and a Chocolate Truffle Recipe)
By Stacy K., Contributing Writer Over the past few months I have been working toward eliminating grains from my diet. I haven't felt this good in quite some time. While going grain free may not be for...
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Beyond Nourishment: Food and Family Traditions
source By Courtney, Contributing Writer With Christmas drawing near, we're planning and preparing for time with family and friends, sharing the joy and wonder of the season with them. Many of these get...
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10+ Homemade Gifts for {Almost} Everyone on Your List
By Erin, Contributing Writer With just a few weeks until Christmas, the shopping season is in full swing, and the stores are jam-packed with people vying for the latest gadget for their loved ones....
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What Our Children Are Teaching Us About Being Givers
By Crystal Paine, Contributing Writer Ten years ago, when my husband and I were first married, frugality was a must. If we didn't pinch pennies, we couldn't survive -- or at least not without racking...
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Holiday Lattes in the Crock Pot {with Free Printables!}
By Rachel, Contributing Writer There is something about this time of the year that makes us love having a hot beverage treat to warm our hands and indulge our taste buds. I think Starbucks and...
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Healthy Homemade Granola Gifts-in-a-Jar!
Guest Post by Kelly of The Nourishing Home Everyone loves wholesome homemade granola! Besides being a much healthier option than commercial breakfast cereals, homemade granola’s crunchy sweetness...
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Stephanie’s Homemade Salted Caramel Mocha Recipe {plus 20 More Holiday Treat...
By Stephanie, Creator and Editor and Erin, Contributing Writer Homemade Salted Caramel Mocha I have long been a self-proclaimed coffee snob, and while I can easily walk away from candy, sodas, and...
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50 Christmas Morning Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
By Diana, Contributing Writer Christmas is my favorite day the year. I'm a stickler for tradition on Christmas Day. Each year, my boys and I wake up in the darkness of the early morning. I put on a...
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Introducing the 2013 Christmas Gift Guide!
Are you thinking Christmas yet? I'll confess, I wasn't really. Until this weekend. As I went through and selected my favorite picks from each shop that is participating in our Christmas Gift Guide, my...
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Thanksgiving Meal Planning Made Easy
By Kresha, Contributing Writer I love big feasting holidays. I love the excuse to gather with people I love to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, I love the little traditions that spring up...
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Entertaining For Food Allergies: A Whole-Foods, Allergy-Friendly Holiday Meal...
In need of a whole foods, allergy-friendly holiday meal plan? Jessica has you covered! By Jessica, Contributing Writer Do you have family or friends with food allergies? It can be tricky feeding folks...
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8 Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Ideas
By Beth Ricci, Contributing Writer Disposable wrapping paper is a multi-billion dollar industry that sells a product designed to be used and then immediately torn up and thrown in the trash. Not the...
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Naturally Sweetened Chewy Molasses Cookies
By Diana, Contributing Writer It's that time of year where the warmth of my oven brings forth sweet treats and smiling faces. My boys and I, coated in flour, sugar and everything sticky, find...
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Frugal Real Food Thanksgiving Menu + Stress-free Cooking Timeline
Guest post by Tiffany Crumbs I’ll be the first to admit — this is the time of year when we typically throw caution out the window. We toss aside “healthy” recipes and reach for the shortening and corn...
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10 Ideas for Celebrating Christ at Christmas with Young Children
This post was originally published in December of 2012 but we find these suggestions to be a great list to revisit each year for inspiration and ideas as to how to introduce the holiday season to your...
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8 Tips for Spending Less and Giving More
By Nina Nelson, Contributing Writer A few years ago, our pastor showed a video at church that completely changed my approach to Christmas giving. The video was by a wonderful group known as Advent...
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Best Classic Eggnog – Easy, no-cook, refined sugar free
Guest post by Dena Norton Eggnog seems to be a love-hate thing. Well, starting now, it’s a love-LOVE thing. This easy, classic eggnog recipe is thick and rich, with the perfect amount of natural...
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10 DIY Gifts to Make for Kids
By Andrea Green, Contributing Writer Looking to avoid the commercialism of the holidays? Want to give a gift that is fun yet meaningful? Feeling crafty? I’ve rounded up 10 DIY gifts to make for kids....
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