Written by Krissa Jeldy of More Than Mundane Summer is right around the corner and now is the perfect time to start planning and preparing your natural first aid kit for summer.Discover safe and effective ways to heal sunburn, relieve bug bites, and care for cuts and scrapes. Head over to More Than Mundane to learn how to prepare a natural first aid kit for summer. … [Read more...]
I Didn’t Cloth Diaper {but will in the future}
March 25, 2013 By 3 Comments
I'm a "natural" mama, meaning I take into consideration several aspects of what I feed my kids, what goes in and on their bodies and how we go about our health. If you have been reading for a while, you know that my husband is a wellness doctor and we're on a mission to change the way healthcare is viewed and managed. When our children, now 4 & 5 were first born, we were still learning about what living a natural lifestyle meant. We were changing the way we ate, learning that what … [Read more...]
Easy Cocoa Almonds {A Healthy Sweet Treat}
March 19, 2013 By 8 Comments
Do you ever just open the cupboard or pantry and stand there thinking I need a tasty sweet treat but there is nothing to be found? Or since you can't find a healthy sweet treat, instead of grabbing a piece of fruit you grab some crackers or chocolate. I have found myself there many times and then regretting the decision later. Not that chocolate or crackers are bad, unless you keep grabbing handful after handful or breaking off more and more chocolate... Ahem. So, these easy cocoa … [Read more...]
God’s Word in My Heart: A Scripture Learning Guide with Memory Verses {Plus a Giveaway}
March 6, 2013 By 9 Comments
Written by Jenn, Contributing WriterOne of the things I remember most from my childhood are the Bible verses and songs I learned in Sunday School, VBS and at home. In Bible college, I committed many Scripture verses to memory and they still come back to me, especially in the difficult times, when the Spirit brings them to my mind. At the same time, I wish I'd had the opportunity for more intensive Scripture study as a child, not only memorizing verses but understanding them in context and … [Read more...]
5 Ways to get more Fruits & Veggies in your Diet
February 9, 2013 By 4 Comments
Join me at Keeper of the Home, where earlier this week I shared how to get more fruits & veggies into your family's diet. We all want a healthy family, right? Some of us deal with picky eaters, and when it comes to getting little ones (and sometimes big ones like our husbands or older children) to eat their fruits and veggies, it's like pulling teeth. Now, I don't suggest you overly push or force them, but I do think you should offer healthy veggie and fruit options. My husband, a … [Read more...]
Acts of Kindness for Kids {Serving One Another in Love on Valentine’s Day}
February 6, 2013 By 1 Comment
Written by Jenn, Contributing WriterOne of the things we would like to encourage in our children is having a servant's heart. It's been said that to be a great leader, you must first be a servant!The Lord Jesus himself served the disciples by washing their feet in the upper room. Galatians 5:13 says, "serve one another humbly in love."Since Valentine's Day is all about love, I want to share some ideas for acts of service that children can do for others during this season of the year. We've … [Read more...]
Easy To-Go Healthy Snack Mix
January 21, 2013 By 5 Comments
If you are like me, you are one busy mom! Going here and hurrying there, trying to keep up with the to-do lists and the over abundance of laundry, the dinner planning, homework and the list goes on... and on top of all of that you want to offer your kiddos healthy snacks. We've got fresh fruit and veggies down in our house but sometimes I need something that is all put together and ready to-go for church, going to work or wherever so we've been making these healthy snack mixes every few … [Read more...]
Encouraging Gratitude in Our Children
November 14, 2012 By 3 Comments
Written by Jenn, Contributing WriterOne afternoon, as the whining and complaining from my children again increased in frequency and volume, I sat with my head in my hands wondering how to address the behavior that most grates on my nerves. Aside from hollering, "Be quiet!", and sending them to their rooms to pout, I didn't think anything could make them stop. But maybe it wasn't just about stopping them from whining: calling a temporary cease-fire that would continue, without a doubt, as … [Read more...]
SMART Health Advice from a 5 year old
October 16, 2012 By 6 Comments
This might be future Dr. Lincoln A couple weeks ago we were doing school work on a Monday and we can across one of my son's worksheets from his Abeka curriculum about doctors. If you know anything about us, you'll know we don't go to the medical doctor unless their is an emergency, their daddy is their doctor. It was so enlightening to see Lincoln, our 5 year old talk about what is healthy and what isn't. We haven't coaxed him, we have guided him and even have allowed him to decide, yet he … [Read more...]
Tools for Tackling Boredom In Children
September 26, 2012 By 4 Comments
Written by April, Contributing Writer "I'm bored." "Are we there yet?" Those are a parent's two least favorite sentences. Whether you are home or on the road, having a bored child is tough and finding solutions for that boredom can sometimes prove tougher. Quiet Time Bins and Travel Busy Bags have been God-sends for me and my children. Whether I am preparing dinner or we are mid-way through a 600 mile road trip, each of these have entertained my children when they have needed … [Read more...]
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