Washing Clothes by Hand and Tips for Line Drying

by Krista Davis on May 30, 2013

I know you didn’t think anyone washed clothes by hand anymore (at least not in a 1st world country). Well, you would be wrong. There are thousands of people that wash their clothes by hand every day, every other day, or once a week. I’ve read about individuals to families of nine washing clothes by hand.  This [...]

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Overnight Oatmeal

by Krista Davis on May 21, 2013

Most mornings I’m hungry, but I don’t want to take the time to make breakfast; solution, Overnight Oatmeal! Overnight oatmeal is delicious, it stays fresh 2 to 3 days in the fridge (so I can make a couple at once), and the additional ingredients can be changed each morning. Print Overnight Oatmeal Author: Krista Davis Recipe [...]

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12 Tips and Tricks for Preparing and Storing Food (Making Meal Planning and Cleanup Easier)

by Krista Davis May 21, 2013

Good Food for Little Cash: Grocery Shopping on a Budget  was an article that helped me focus on my cooking habits, but one thing I didn’t mention were the tips and tricks for preparing and storing food. Using these 12 tips and tricks for preparing and storing food, after each grocery trip has streamlined my [...]

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25 Fun and Budget-Friendly Activities for Kids

by Krista Davis May 20, 2013

As the school year ends I think of all the kids that will be home for the summer and a parent’s need for fun budget-friendly activities for kids. Every year I get my younger (7 to 16 years younger) sisters for a week during the summer, and a few weekends throughout the year, and every [...]

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Homemade Peanut Butter (sweet and creamy)

by Krista Davis May 18, 2013

 I love peanut butter!!! I could eat it every day, but I don’t like the added preservatives, sugar, and random ingredients from the store-bought peanut butters. I’ve bought the pure peanut butter (made only with peanuts) but the cost is high and my husband prefers it to have a little sweeter taste and to be easier [...]

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All About Homemade Cloth Baby Wipes and Wipe Solutions

by Krista Davis May 10, 2013

I know, you are asking yourself why anyone would make homemade cloth baby wipes when you can just buy disposable wipes; it’s what almost everyone does. Personally, the only advantage of disposable wipes is convenience.  Just because something is convenient/easier and popular doesn’t mean it is better. Homemade cloth wipes have a variety of benefits [...]

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What are Superfruits?

by Rhonda Wylie April 28, 2013

Superfruits are really just that – “super fruits” to have in your diet.  For years now, superfruits have been the buzz among nutritionists and health conscious people, but what exactly are they?  Simply put, they are fruits found to have a higher than average level of nutritional value and antioxidants.  Antioxidants are the good guys. They [...]

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Healthier Lifestyle Journey: Day Seven

by Rhonda Wylie April 28, 2013
This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series A 30-Day Journey to Adopting a Healthier Lifestyle

This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series A 30-Day Journey to Adopting a Healthier LifestyleMarch 14, 2013 Getting Started Waking at 6:30 a.m. came easy to me. I weighed and noticed I was down 3.4 pounds from day four. I am not sure what happened, but, needless to say, I was happy [...]

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Fresh Orange and Grape Juice

by Rhonda Wylie April 27, 2013

This fresh orange and grape juice is so easy and nutritious, without all the added junk found in many store-bought brands.   Print Fresh Orange and Grape Juice Author: Rhonda Wylie Recipe type: Drinks Prep time:  2 mins Cook time:  1 min Total time:  3 mins Serves: 1.5   This fresh orange and grape juice is a great way [...]

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My Favorite Eco-Friendly Products

by Krista Davis April 8, 2013

With Earth Day around the corner, I began thinking of all the products we have switched to (bought and homemade) over these past few years, to create a healthier and more eco-friendly home. These products cut down both landfill pollution and water pollution, and besides being eco-friendly they are budget friendly. Cloth Paper Towel Roll I hate buying [...]

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