Written by Contributing Writer, Kelly @ Eyes On The Source In a recent series at church, our pastor taught on the greatest gift we can bestow upon our children..."The Blessing." He spoke on ways to work through things we may or may have not received from our parents and how to bless our own children. Simple really, but sometimes the words may not come as easily as they should. What our children really need to hear is that we LOVE them and that we are PROUD of them. No. matter. what. And … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why You Should Print Your Photos {and where to do it}
July 7, 2014 By
Written by Steph @ Living Surrendered, Contributing Writer When was the last time you got some photos printed? Maybe it's been a while and you're realizing you need to back up your iPhone while you're at it. You're not alone. Smart phones make it easy to snap, post, and share about our lives in milliseconds. But, what about printing the photos you love to share? I'm a photo collector. Not a collector of random framed art, but a person who captures photos everywhere I go. I like to think of … [Read more...]
Raising Healthy Families {3 Simple Steps}
June 30, 2014 By
Written by Dr. Jake, Ask Dr. Jake Contributor Now that we are into our thirties and most of our friends, family and patients have children under the age of twelve, we have began to recognize that most folks don't understand the most important principle of life besides loving the Lord, it's your health. There are some very simple, lateral changes that you can make with your lifestyle that will reap untold benefits with your health. Here are 3 simple steps to keep your family healthy … [Read more...]
Simplifying Nature Study
June 23, 2014 By
Written by Kristen @ Smithspirations, Contributing Writer *note from Rachel: Kristen first started contributing in May of last year. She's talked about homeschooling (a topic she loves!), freezing blueberries, organization and more! Today she'll be sharing her last post here. I'm sad to see her go, she's on to new endeavors and focusing on her family. I I have been blessed by Kristen and hope you have as well!! After researching homeschooling options and approaches years before we … [Read more...]
Jazz Up Your Summer BBQ Menu With Real Food Recipes
June 6, 2014 By
Written by Kari @ Living Strong, Health and Wellness, Contributing Writer With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July right around the corner, we all know that this means a lot of picnics, bbq's and get togethers are on the calendar. This also means that this will involve a lot of, you guessed it, food! Is it possible to eat healthy during all these summer festivities? Yes, yes and yes! Eating healthy doesn't mean that these celebrations have to be boring! In fact, I believe that you can … [Read more...]
7 Summer Activities to Strengthen Your Family and Improve Your Health
May 7, 2014 By
Written by Contributing Writer, Kari at Living Strong, Health & Wellness With summer just right around the corner, it’s finally time to step outside and begin enjoying the beautiful sunshine and warm weather again. Living in Colorado means we get over 300 days of sunshine, but not all those days are warm. This makes summer a much anticipated season in our home. What are some fun and exciting activities that you and your family can participate in that will allow you to make memories and … [Read more...]
All Natural Egg Dyes {Plus a Paint Recipe}
April 11, 2014 By
Written by Contributing Writer, Kelly @ Eyes On The Source Egg dyeing kits are a very fun and popular purchase this time of year, but how simple it is to make your own dyes using natural spices, teas, fruits and vegetables! You can create beautiful egg displays experimenting with these natural dyes. Plus, you don't have to worry about what ingredients are in store bought kits. These are some general recipes to try. Add more or less water/vinegar to vary the colors. So many … [Read more...]
Creating Simple Outdoor Spaces for Kids
April 7, 2014 By
Written by Jenn @ A Simple Haven, Contributing Writer Here in my Midwestern farm town, it’s only Spring according to the calendar. Go outside and you’re confronted by cold, rain, and 45mph winds that supposedly bring warm air up from the south but have yet to bring me anything except damage to my front porch accessories. But I can see my bulbs poking through and so I trust that someday, spring will come in all of its glory. Until then, I sit in my cozy living room, pinning pictures of … [Read more...]
Children’s Bathtime Routine
March 24, 2014 By
Guest Post by Sara of Your Thriving Family We have dealt with a lot eczema with my oldest daughter. To keep it in check, and to help all the cuts and scrapes little kids get I turned to some more natural ways to do bath time. I have bought most every commercial eczema solution available. And after six years of this, I now use good old epsom salt, castille soap and a few essential oils. I recently started buying our salts at the feed store, it is the cheapest I have found and it is safe to … [Read more...]
Keeping Christ in Christmas, but Not Leaving Him in the Manger
December 23, 2013 By
By Kristen @ Smithspirations, Contributing Writer Around this time of the year, a rallying cry from Christians often has to do with contending for the real meaning of Christmas. We hear and say slogans like "Jesus is the reason for the season" and "Keep Christ in CHRISTmas", and all with good reason. I admit that I enjoy making homemade gifts, supporting home and small businesses with my purchases, and yes, even scoring a good deal from a big retailer, but all of the buying can take away from … [Read more...]
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