Kristy's Cottage
kristyscottage.com

Add New Subscription

---

Post (required) *	Jun 28th, 2019 — A Trip Around the World (for real!) Jun 24th, 2019 — Girls' Club: Chapter 6 Jun 12th, 2019 — Girls' Club: Chapter 5 May 10th, 2019 — Girls Club: Chapter 4 Apr 30th, 2019 — Girls' Club: Chapter 3 Mar 30th, 2019 — Girls' Club: Chapter Two Mar 22nd, 2019 — Girls' Club: Chapter One Mar 15th, 2019 — Girls' Club: Introduction Mar 12th, 2019 — <i>Girls' Club,</i> by Sally Clarkson: book club launch! Mar 6th, 2019 — 10 Ways Every Woman Can Recharge {even in the middle of crazy} Feb 15th, 2019 — Why & How to Plan a Weekend Getaway Feb 8th, 2019 — 5 Ways Every Christian Woman Can Practice Spiritual Self-Care Feb 1st, 2019 — 3 Lies Anxiety and Depression Will Make You Believe Jan 25th, 2019 — 7 Must-Have Healthy Habits for the New Year Jan 17th, 2019 — Survival Mode & Self-Care Jan 11th, 2019 — My Workout Routine & Goals: 12-month Update Jan 3rd, 2019 — 3 Good Reasons I'm Not a Food Purist (and what I do instead) Dec 28th, 2018 — The Best Books I Read in 2018 Dec 14th, 2018 — From Overwhelm to Wonder: Keeping Worship at the Heart of Christmas Dec 8th, 2018 — How to Get the Really Important Stuff Done When You Feel Too Busy at the Holidays Nov 14th, 2018 — Complaining Versus Healthy Processing and Venting Nov 12th, 2018 — Complaining is Contagious | "10 Days Without Complaining" Nov 7th, 2018 — 10 Days Without Complaining for Kids Nov 1st, 2018 — Our Favorite Book List for Thanksgiving (and why I'm finding time to read to my kids) Oct 22nd, 2018 — Why and How to Plan a Yearly Photo Shoot With Your Family Oct 12th, 2018 — 4 Things Loneliness Taught Me About Friendship Sep 27th, 2018 — Dear Brother of the Prodigal Son: I Relate to You More Than You May Know Sep 20th, 2018 — When Your Child Struggles to Read {revisited} Sep 13th, 2018 — 2 Things You Can Do Instead of "Not Adulting" Today Aug 20th, 2018 — Back-to-School Self Care for Homeschooling Moms & Teachers (Will You Join Me for a Mini Retreat?) Aug 9th, 2018 — 4 Things I Do Every Day That Make Me Feel Beautiful Jul 23rd, 2018 — My Workout Routine & Goals: 6-month Update Jul 16th, 2018 — How to Build a Modest Summer Wardrobe That You'll Love! Jul 12th, 2018 — 10 Ways Coconut Oil Can Help You Be a Healthier Woman Jul 9th, 2018 — Beautiful, Healthy You | a Self-Care Series for Christian Women Jul 6th, 2018 — Living and Loving Well When You Have to Let Go Jul 3rd, 2018 — Homemade Peach Ice Cream (with dairy-free variations) Jun 22nd, 2018 — 6 Must-See Places to Visit in Fort Worth Jun 14th, 2018 — Book Review with Emily: Favorite Story Books for Little Girls to Read with Their Dads for Father's Day May 31st, 2018 — Why I Haven't Been Writing {and What My Family Has Been Up To Lately} Apr 12th, 2018 — The Truth About Organization | More Productive You #12 Apr 4th, 2018 — Rhythms in the Home | More Productive You #11 Apr 2nd, 2018 — 2 Myths About The Productive Woman's Home Mar 30th, 2018 — Mother and Son: the Respect Effect | Book Review Mar 27th, 2018 — The Habit of Direct Communication | More Productive You #10 Mar 19th, 2018 — The Habit of Reading & Learning | More Producitive You #9 Mar 15th, 2018 — The Habit of Dressing Well | More Productive You #8 Mar 5th, 2018 — The Productive Woman's Habits: Self Care Mar 2nd, 2018 — 3 New Habits I'm So Glad I Made This Year Feb 19th, 2018 — The Productive Woman's Habits: Exercise Feb 12th, 2018 — The Productive Woman's Habits: Rest Feb 5th, 2018 — Sometimes the Most Productive Thing You Can Do is Deal With Your Past Feb 2nd, 2018 — HalfTee Review and Promo Code Jan 27th, 2018 — Book Review: Boundaries With Kids Jan 22nd, 2018 — Law of Productivity #3: You Can't Please Everyone Jan 19th, 2018 — How to Get Stuff Done When You Don't Feel Motivated to Do Anything Jan 17th, 2018 — Not Your Usual Time Management Hacks Jan 15th, 2018 — Law of Productivity #2: You Can't Do it All Jan 12th, 2018 — Kristy's Ultimate Reading List for Christian Women Jan 10th, 2018 — The Green-eyed Monster and Choosing to Embrace God's Plans and Purposes Jan 8th, 2018 — Law of Productivity #1: You Can't Have it All Jan 5th, 2018 — The Best Books I Read in 2017 Jan 3rd, 2018 — 5 Tools Every Productive Woman Needs Jan 1st, 2018 — Let's Be Productive This Year, Not Just Busy! Dec 29th, 2017 — Free Shipping: Better Batter Gluten Free Flour Dec 27th, 2017 — Why Pressing Pause Sometimes is a Really Good Idea Dec 20th, 2017 — Loving Well When Christmas Feels Hard Dec 15th, 2017 — Freebie Friday: How to Give a Christmas Joy Jar to a Child Who is Fighting Cancer Dec 11th, 2017 — 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for Homeschooling Moms Dec 8th, 2017 — Freebie Friday: Get a Free 8x8 Photo Book from Shutterfly (Frugal Christmas Gift Idea) Dec 6th, 2017 — How to Shop Smart & Save Money on Christmas Gifts Dec 4th, 2017 — How Many Christmas Gifts Per Child? Here's Our Family's Tradition! Dec 2nd, 2017 — A Few Christmas Gifts for You (From My Favorite Companies) Dec 1st, 2017 — Xylitol for Healthy Teeth | Kristy's Review of Zellies Nov 29th, 2017 — Master Mix Recipe for Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Nov 27th, 2017 — To the Woman Who Feels Like She Can't Afford Christmas Nov 21st, 2017 — Gluten-free Cornbread Dressing {my best loved holiday recipe} Nov 20th, 2017 — Easiest Ever Homemade Cranberry Sauce Ever {tutorial with pictures} Nov 17th, 2017 — How to Make a Pecan Pie {without corn syrup} Nov 16th, 2017 — Here's What I do With my Kids While I'm Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 3rd, 2017 — How to Make a Thanksgiving Tree Oct 30th, 2017 — Why Transparency is Such a Big Deal in Ministry Oct 13th, 2017 — 3 Ways to Pray for Your Pastor's Wife Oct 8th, 2017 — 10 Things Every Young Pastors Wife Should Know {Revisted} Sep 28th, 2017 — 3 Things I Want to Tell New Homeschooling Moms Sep 25th, 2017 — Our Homeschool Curriculum: 2017 & 2018 Sep 22nd, 2017 — Gluten-free Sloppy Joe Sauce | for those crazy homeschooling days Sep 20th, 2017 — Is My Father's World Kindergarten Too Easy? Sep 18th, 2017 — Homemade Play Dough Recipe {safe for gluten free kids} Sep 14th, 2017 — 3 Things I've Learned About Homeschooling Preschoolers Over the Past 10 Years Sep 8th, 2017 — Cleo Madison in Review {something pretty & fashionable for fall!} Sep 6th, 2017 — Let's Talk About The Homeschooler's Dining Room Table... You Know the One! Sep 5th, 2017 — A Few Ideas to Help Young Moms Take Meal Time from Insane to Intentional Aug 30th, 2017 — The Atmosphere of Home: Why it's Such a Big Deal Aug 24th, 2017 — Dear Public School Teacher {a letter from a homeschooling mom} Aug 21st, 2017 — 4 Things I Try to Remember On the Fall Apart Days Jul 31st, 2017 — Dear Young Friend: God will fill you up so you can pour out. Jul 28th, 2017 — 7 Quick No Cook Meals for Summer Jul 25th, 2017 — Why We Chose Write Through the Bible for our Scripture Copywork Curriculum {Updated} Jul 14th, 2017 — 3 Things I Learned from <i>Moms' Ultimate Guide to the Tween Girl World</i> Jun 30th, 2017 — Weekly Mentoring & Subscriber-only Content Jun 28th, 2017 — How to Make {a really big batch of} Homemade Granola Jun 27th, 2017 — 7 Hacks for Buying Food in Bulk Jun 20th, 2017 — Toasted Sesame Salmon & Parmesan Cauli and Squash Jun 17th, 2017 — How Well Do You Know Your Father? Jun 15th, 2017 — Tomato Avocado Salad <i>with Lime & Cilantro</i> Jun 12th, 2017 — 4 Things You May Not Know About Your Pastor's Wife if She's an Introvert Jun 9th, 2017 — Squash and Bacon Summer Skillet Dish Jun 7th, 2017 — Here's Permission to Enjoy Your Imperfect Day Jun 2nd, 2017 — The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids {100+ books!} Jun 1st, 2017 — Rise to Match the Circumstances Feb 6th, 2017 — God Sees You {for those times when you feel lost in the smallness of life} Feb 3rd, 2017 — The Real Toxins That Made Our Home Unhealthy {and how I got rid of them} Feb 3rd, 2017 — Tummy Massage for Baby {help for colic, gas, and constipation) Jan 31st, 2017 — How to Stay Well During the Flu Season {4 natural supplements that help} Jan 20th, 2017 — Who are you, Little Girl? Dec 28th, 2016 — 5 Reads for Entrepreneurial Moms Sep 27th, 2016 — Why Yes, I Am Broken Sep 19th, 2016 — The Pastor's Wife's Prayer Sep 8th, 2016 — Kristy's 60-second Breakfast Smoothie {great for IBS} Aug 16th, 2016 — Q & A: Does Working From Home Really Work? Aug 1st, 2016 — 3 Questions I Ask Myself When I Feel Like Giving Up on Homeschooling Jul 28th, 2016 — Q & A: Homeschooling and Art Jul 26th, 2016 — Why We Pack Up Our Family and Head to Church Camp Every Year Jul 11th, 2016 — 15 Ways to Spend More Quality Time with Your Kids Jul 8th, 2016 — Mama, Can We Talk? {part two} Jul 7th, 2016 — Mama, Can We Talk? {part one} Jun 13th, 2016 — The Christ-like Pastor's Wife: Committed May 7th, 2016 — A Glimpse of Grace, for When Motherhood Hurts Apr 18th, 2016 — Passionate Womanhood {a gift to daughters} Mar 23rd, 2016 — What's a mama to do with a demanding child? Or day? Or life? Mar 17th, 2016 — Mercy, for When Methods and Rules Just Don't Work Mar 9th, 2016 — Homeschooling Q & A: My Father's World and Required Yearly School Days Mar 4th, 2016 — Homeschooling the Strong-Willed Child Feb 26th, 2016 — Raising, Nurturing & Loving In-Charge Daughters Feb 25th, 2016 — Raising In-Charge Daughters {learning to appreciate the gift} Feb 23rd, 2016 — Birthdays, Middle Age, and Just Celebrating the Crazy of Life Feb 19th, 2016 — Why I'm Not Cut Out to Be a Homeschool Mom {Part 2} Feb 18th, 2016 — Why I'm Not Cut Out to Be a Homeschool Mom (Part 1) Feb 16th, 2016 — The Christ-Like Pastor's Wife | Broken Feb 11th, 2016 — I don't mind saying it: Homeschooling is Hard! Jan 29th, 2016 — Homeschooling, Black History Month, & February Reading List Jan 21st, 2016 — Family Devotions with Young Children: Challenges, Goals & Resources Jan 14th, 2016 — How To Create A Natural Medicine Cabinet For Cold and Flu Season Jan 11th, 2016 — What about being a good pastor's wife? Jan 7th, 2016 — 5 Things I Do for My Health as a Mom Dec 28th, 2015 — Happy New Year, Friends! Dec 23rd, 2015 — The Compassion of Christmas Dec 15th, 2015 — Triple Creek Ranch Series Giveaway {for the Kindle} Dec 11th, 2015 — Why We Don't Homeschool Through the Holidays Dec 8th, 2015 — Learning to Love Well on the Not-so-nice Days Dec 4th, 2015 — The Best Books I Read in 2015 Nov 25th, 2015 — Happy Thanksgiving! Nov 23rd, 2015 — How to Have a Nature Walk in Autumn (and no, it's not too cold to do that here in Texas!) Nov 7th, 2015 — Behind the Blog in November Oct 21st, 2015 — Little Italy Soup (crock pot recipe) Oct 20th, 2015 — Guilt-free Down Time for the Pastor's Family Oct 9th, 2015 — 7 Ways to Stay Sane on a Road Trip with a Family of 7 Oct 7th, 2015 — In the middle of my crazy, precious firsts and lasts Oct 5th, 2015 — The Importance of Cultivating Resilience as a Ministry Family Oct 2nd, 2015 — Scripture Cards for Moms Giveaway Winners {and Homeschooling Post Round-up for September} Oct 1st, 2015 — Stocking a Whole Foods Pantry {a peek at my mostly healthy, gluten-free food} Sep 28th, 2015 — Our Farm House Dining Room Remodel {and what it taught me} Sep 25th, 2015 — 5 Books I'm Glad My Daughter Read This Summer! Sep 23rd, 2015 — To the Homeschooling Mom Who Yells at Her Kids Sep 21st, 2015 — It's Monday! {and a new series For the Pastor's Family} Sep 16th, 2015 — How Many Catch Up Days are Okay for Homeschooling? Sep 14th, 2015 — For the Pastor's Family | Minister's Wife Monday Aug 31st, 2015 — The Right Words at Just the Right Time {the power of godly mentoring} Aug 27th, 2015 — A Creative Way to Store Bulk Herbs or Loose-leaf Tea Aug 25th, 2015 — 4 Ways to Love Your Pastor's Wife When She's Sick Aug 19th, 2015 — Sometimes I Don't Want to Homeschool! Aug 17th, 2015 — A ride to Church {does anyone even notice what I do?} Aug 12th, 2015 — Dealing With A Homeschooling Mom's Biggest Critic Aug 7th, 2015 — So we hit a snag with our homeschooling science curriculum {weekend reads} Aug 5th, 2015 — Dear Super Mom Who Can't Do it All Aug 3rd, 2015 — Once upon a time, there was a lonely preacher's kid... Jul 31st, 2015 — Welcome Back to My Happy Place {weekend reads} Jul 30th, 2015 — Back-to-School Denim Skirt Review from Joyfully Sewn Designs Jul 17th, 2015 — A Little Summer Break... Jul 15th, 2015 — 5 Tips for Talking to Young Daughters About Modesty & Sexuality Jul 13th, 2015 — When the Preacher's Kids are the Only Kids in the Church Jul 10th, 2015 — Gentle Passages: Guiding our Girls to Womanhood's Shore Jul 9th, 2015 — How Can a Mom Teach Her Little Girls About Modesty, Purity & Sexual Safety? Jul 7th, 2015 — How on earth does a pastor's wife write about loneliness in marriage? Jun 30th, 2015 — 3 Things We Must Remember About Ministry in the Last Days Jun 26th, 2015 — Why I Refuse to Be a Negative Christian {in response to the same-sex marriage ruling} Jun 22nd, 2015 — Loneliness in Ministry: I Don't Have Any Like-minded Friends Jun 18th, 2015 — Weekend Reads for June 19... well, sort of Jun 15th, 2015 — Loneliness in Ministry {I need your input, ladies!} Jun 11th, 2015 — Why a Traditional Homeschooler Switched to Charlotte Mason Methods Jun 9th, 2015 — Jump Start Your Family's Summer Reading with a FREE Book or Audio from Rebekah A. Morris! Jun 4th, 2015 — An interview with author Rebekah A. Morris: the homeschooler who didn't like to write! Jun 3rd, 2015 — My Father's World: Exploring Countries and Cultures review {our second year} May 29th, 2015 — Our Favorite Book for Family Devotions: Our 24 Family Ways, by Clay Clarkson May 28th, 2015 — Is My Father's World expensive? {And 4 Ways I Save Money on Homeschool Curriculum} May 27th, 2015 — Homeschooling Q&A: How Has MFW Worked for Your Family? May 26th, 2015 — I want to homeschool, but how do I get started? May 22nd, 2015 — Beuatiful Reads for Your Weekend May 15th, 2015 — So I Look Like a Homeschool Mom... May 8th, 2015 — Happy Mother's Day! {and weekend reads} May 6th, 2015 — 7 years with you, Mr. K! Let's celebrate today. Apr 30th, 2015 — Home from Vacation! {and weekend reads} Apr 23rd, 2015 — Is xylitol good for your teeth? An interview with Dr. Ellie Phillips Plus a Zellies Review Apr 22nd, 2015 — No Bake Blueberry Cheesecakes {for Jeremy's birthday} Apr 21st, 2015 — Look what I stocked up on at Aldi yesterday! Apr 20th, 2015 — DIY Wood Floor Cleaner and Polish Apr 15th, 2015 — Pros and Cons of Making Your Own Laundry Detergent Apr 14th, 2015 — Homemade Laundry Soap Apr 13th, 2015 — I Need a Beautiful Place Apr 10th, 2015 — Weekend Reads {April 10} Apr 9th, 2015 — Why I'm Not Paperless in the Kitchen Apr 8th, 2015 — DIY Citrus Essential Oil Kitchen Spray Mar 25th, 2015 — How Should a Pastor's Wife Dress? {Part 2: the case for beauty} Mar 24th, 2015 — How Should a Pastor's Wife Dress? {Part 1: the case for modesty} Mar 22nd, 2015 — How do I manage my toddler during church? Mar 21st, 2015 — Sunday-morning-friendly Slow Cooker Meals Mar 20th, 2015 — How can a busy pastors wife take care of her health? Mar 19th, 2015 — Can a pastor's wife have a career? Mar 16th, 2015 — A Q&A Series for Pastor's Wives? Yes, please! Mar 13th, 2015 — Where to Find Modest Clothing for Easter and Spring Mar 12th, 2015 — The Power of Choice in Your Life as a Woman of Vision Mar 10th, 2015 — Becoming a Woman of Eternal Vision... Say, What? Mar 9th, 2015 — How I saved $18 on Better Homes & Gardens Canisters for my Pantry Mar 6th, 2015 — Weekend Reads... Or Not Mar 3rd, 2015 — 9 Things I LOVED About the Dallas Mom Heart Conference with Sally Clarkson Feb 26th, 2015 — I'm Off to Sally Clarkson's Mom Heart Conference! {& weekend reads} Feb 24th, 2015 — When Ministry Rains on Your Parade Feb 23rd, 2015 — Pinterest-inspired Picture Collage for my Stairway Wall Feb 20th, 2015 — Birthday Mama {& Weekend Reads} Feb 19th, 2015 — Front-porch Mentoring: the lost art of cultivating friendship Feb 18th, 2015 — How to Find a Titus 2 Mentor {Revisted} Feb 13th, 2015 — Reclaiming Biblical Sexuality in Your Marriage {Weekend Reads} Feb 10th, 2015 — Should Christian women watch Fifty Shades of Grey? Feb 9th, 2015 — He is Amazing {I Remember...} Feb 6th, 2015 — Weekend Reads for February 6 Feb 5th, 2015 — Meet Darleen | A Peek Behind the Screen, Twins, Lilla Rose & More! Feb 2nd, 2015 — Love With Shoes On {or, Real Romance... When Life is Messy} Jan 30th, 2015 — Freebies for Valentine's Day Jan 26th, 2015 — Making Room for Creativity, Messes & Imperfection Jan 24th, 2015 — FREE Online Craft Classes at Craftsy.com! {bundle freebie} Jan 23rd, 2015 — Are You Trying Too Hard? {and weekend reads} Jan 22nd, 2015 — How I Repurposed an Old Dresser into a Farmhouse Buffet Jan 15th, 2015 — Blogs I Read {and why I love them} | Weekend Reads Jan 13th, 2015 — How do you keep up with the blogs you read? Jan 8th, 2015 — Year in Review & Weekend Reads Jan 7th, 2015 — Is your heart ripple-free? {morning thoughts on a quiet heart} Jan 2nd, 2015 — My One Little Word for 2015 Dec 23rd, 2014 — A Merry Little Christmas to You Dec 13th, 2014 — Weekend Reads {Frugal Christmas and more!} Dec 10th, 2014 — Natural Deodorant That Works | Truly's in Review Dec 5th, 2014 — And Christmas Redeems Our Brokenness Dec 2nd, 2014 — Chicken Soup, Expectations, & Daily Grace Nov 28th, 2014 — Kristy's Favorite Black Friday Deals Nov 26th, 2014 — Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims' Five Kernels of Corn Nov 25th, 2014 — Seeing Eternity in the Moments (because I'm no rodent on a wheel) Nov 21st, 2014 — Thanksgiving Projects for Kids {and Weekend Reads #2} Nov 10th, 2014 — Gratitude, Suffering, and Making Sense of it All Nov 7th, 2014 — A Facebook Group for Pastor's Wives {let's connect!} Nov 4th, 2014 — Salted Caramel Popcorn Balls Without Corn Syrup Nov 1st, 2014 — How a Busy Mom Can Show Hospitality (my really simple autumn get together) Oct 29th, 2014 — Why I Love October 31 Oct 27th, 2014 — What if nothing changes? Can you still choose joy? Oct 20th, 2014 — An Open Letter to Young Pastor's Wives Oct 16th, 2014 — Q&A: What to do When You're a Mama and a Pastor's Wife Oct 13th, 2014 — October Chit Chat & Pumpkin This & That Oct 9th, 2014 — When You Don't Always Feel Like a Saint on Sunday Oct 7th, 2014 — Balancing Ministry and Homeschooling (for the pastor's family) Oct 6th, 2014 — To the Young Pastor's Wife Who Can't Do It All Oct 2nd, 2014 — 4 Grace-full Duties of a Pastor's Wife Oct 2nd, 2014 — How to be a Pastor's Wife Sep 30th, 2014 — Pastor's wife, October is for you... Sep 24th, 2014 — How Do You Keep Your House Clean When You Homeschool? Sep 16th, 2014 — Kristy's Top 5 Herbs During Pregnancy Sep 14th, 2014 — 10 Ways to Save Money on Whole Foods Sep 8th, 2014 — What Our Family Eats (my 14-day menu plan) Sep 5th, 2014 — How to Prep for a Two Week Menu Plan Sep 4th, 2014 — Grocery Shopping at Central Market Aug 18th, 2014 — My Story On Overcoming Candida Naturally While Pregnant Aug 15th, 2014 — How to Help a Family Dealing with Childhood Cancer {and Logan's Lemonade Stand} Jul 29th, 2014 — If every day was a birthday... Jul 24th, 2014 — A Beginner's Guide to Natural Family Planning Jul 14th, 2014 — 14 Ways to Use Lemon Essential Oil in Your Home Jul 7th, 2014 — Need a marriage boost? Here's what I'm reading this week. Jul 3rd, 2014 — How to Wear Maxi Dresses When You're Breastfeeding Jun 26th, 2014 — Treating Varicose Veins Naturally Jun 20th, 2014 — Are you a control freak? Jun 17th, 2014 — Year-round Homeschooling : Don't you need a break? Jun 4th, 2014 — Wacky Hormones, Natural Family Planning, & Fertility Jun 2nd, 2014 — 80+ Books to Read to Your Kids This Summer May 23rd, 2014 — Prepping for Baby: 25 Things to Remember May 19th, 2014 — Spring at My Cottage {a family update in pictures} May 13th, 2014 — Blogging, Babies & Breaks Apr 22nd, 2014 — A Sneak Peek at our Family's Vacation and Something Special Coming Tomorrow... Apr 16th, 2014 — What's the right age to wean your baby? Apr 11th, 2014 — 3 Ways We Use Charlotte Mason Methods for Language Arts Apr 2nd, 2014 — What if you just never give up? Mar 25th, 2014 — Why I Choose to Be a Conservative Christian in a Postmodern World Mar 21st, 2014 — Herbs & Natural Remedies to Help Your Children Relax & Sleep Better Mar 19th, 2014 — My Father's World Curriculum Review {our first year} Mar 14th, 2014 — Why You Shouldn't Stop Blogging {3 MORE good reasons} Mar 13th, 2014 — Why You Shouldn't Stop Blogging {3 good reasons} Mar 11th, 2014 — Make Your Own Half Tee {DIY tutorial} Feb 27th, 2014 — 4 Ways to Use Essential Oils for Respiratory Sickness Feb 21st, 2014 — 7 Years of Blogging | What I'd Do If I Had to Start All Over Feb 18th, 2014 — What's Not to Love About Jasmine Tea? Feb 12th, 2014 — How to Keep Intimacy Alive In Your Marriage When You Feel Too Tired to Brush Your Teeth Feb 11th, 2014 — Valentine's Day Round-up {freebies, printables, recipes, date night ideas, crafts and more!} Feb 3rd, 2014 — Buying Whole Foods at Aldi and Walmart Jan 31st, 2014 — To the Mom Who Feels No Sense of Accomplishment Jan 27th, 2014 — Quiet Jan 22nd, 2014 — Blueberry Oat Breakfast Muffins Jan 21st, 2014 — 4 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store When You Eat Gluten-free Jan 16th, 2014 — 90 Healthy, Frugal Meal Ideas for Busy Moms Jan 15th, 2014 — 6 Ways to Simplify Menu Planning Jan 14th, 2014 — I don't have time to cook healthy meals! {3 quick tips for getting started} Jan 6th, 2014 — 5 Quick & Healthy Winter-time Recipes Jan 4th, 2014 — 5 minutes at a time Jan 2nd, 2014 — An Intentional Mama's Goals for 2014 Dec 18th, 2013 — Crunchy Cranberry Chia Granola {recipe} Dec 13th, 2013 — Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake {no-bake recipe} Dec 9th, 2013 — 3 Ways to Celebrate Christmas-Time Birthdays for Kids Nov 22nd, 2013 — Thanksgiving Blessings {and Friday's Five} Nov 6th, 2013 — Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies {gluten-free recipe} Nov 1st, 2013 — Simple Baking Tips for Stevia and Xylitol Oct 10th, 2013 — Beyond Pretense: A Blog Series for Pastor's Wives Oct 7th, 2013 — Why You Need Turmeric Root for the Cold & Flu Season Sep 27th, 2013 — Today I Gave Grace Sep 24th, 2013 — Coconut Banana Bread {gluten, sugar, and dairy free} Sep 20th, 2013 — Homeschooling At Our House {September} Sep 15th, 2013 — I have a little mirror... {printable for moms} Aug 20th, 2013 — Confessions of an Unsocialized Homeschooler, Part 2 Aug 19th, 2013 — Confessions of an Unsocialized Homeschooler, Part 1 Aug 13th, 2013 — Humidifier & Essential Oil MEGA Giveaway! Aug 12th, 2013 — Homeschooling Day by Day Aug 8th, 2013 — Favorite Homeopathic Remedies for Traveling with Children Aug 6th, 2013 — Creating and Reaching Goals as a Homeschool Mom Aug 5th, 2013 — Homeschooling Resources for the New School Year Jul 31st, 2013 — Mama, do you think children are annoying? Jul 29th, 2013 — Introducing <i>Homeschooling Day by Day</i> Jul 25th, 2013 — <i> Trust Your Intuition </i> Book Giveaway Jul 17th, 2013 — Trust Your Intuition Book Launch Jul 15th, 2013 — Does Being a Natural Mama Mean My Kids will Never Get Sick? Jul 8th, 2013 — Trust Your Intuition Book Release Jun 26th, 2013 — All About Yarrow Jun 25th, 2013 — Simplifying Chores for Young Children Jun 11th, 2013 — Making Home HAPPEN May 24th, 2013 — 7 Reasons I Switched to "My Father's World" Curriculum May 22nd, 2013 — When Breastfeeding Seemed Impossible {and how herbs made it happen} May 20th, 2013 — "Good Morning" Muffins | Healthy Breakfast Recipe May 6th, 2013 — Building a cloth diaper stash on a limited budget May 1st, 2013 — Mama's Role in a Peaceful Home Apr 26th, 2013 — Welcoming Someone New Apr 19th, 2013 — A Cheerful Giver Apr 15th, 2013 — The <i>Luxury</i> of Being a Stay-at-Home-Mom Apr 12th, 2013 — Seasons of Survival Apr 10th, 2013 — 6 Myths About Home Births Apr 5th, 2013 — Update on Logan {April} Apr 3rd, 2013 — Natural Pregnancy: A Journey into Midwifery Care Mar 26th, 2013 — Home Birth Q&A Mar 25th, 2013 — How to Prepare Your Body for a Natural Birth Mar 22nd, 2013 — How to Prepare for a Home Birth Mar 11th, 2013 — Teaching Daughters to Cook with Whole Foods Feb 22nd, 2013 — 3 Freebies for Your Birthday Feb 20th, 2013 — What if Mama is the Strong-Willed Daughter? {part 2} Feb 19th, 2013 — What If Mama is the Strong-Willed Daughter? {part 1} Feb 11th, 2013 — Personal Pizzas {with whole grain gluten-free crust} Jan 29th, 2013 — Whole Grain Belgian Waffles Jan 14th, 2013 — 2 Naturally Effective Cough Remedies Dec 21st, 2012 — After Christmas Salad {recipe} Dec 17th, 2012 — Favorite Gluten-free Pie Crust {recipe} Dec 5th, 2012 — Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars {recipe} Nov 22nd, 2012 — Thanksgiving Blessings Nov 19th, 2012 — Holiday Cornbread Stuffing {gluten-free recipe} Nov 19th, 2012 — Simple Steps to Healthy Holiday Baking Nov 13th, 2012 — the 10 Commandments of Sane Meal Preparation Nov 12th, 2012 — How to Grind Your Own Almond Meal {DIY method} Nov 10th, 2012 — Cookie Crumb Push-in Pie Crust {gluten-free recipe} Nov 5th, 2012 — Shoshanna's Gluten-free Flour Mix {DIY recipe} Oct 31st, 2012 — Stocking Your Natural Medicine Chest with a Few Essentials {and Natural Living link-up #55} Oct 26th, 2012 — 3 Natural Ways to Flu Prevention Oct 22nd, 2012 — Bold Modesty {Fall Fashions that Defy Frump} Oct 16th, 2012 — Pumpkin Spice Granola {recipe} Oct 12th, 2012 — Nourishing Vegetable Broth {recipe} Oct 8th, 2012 — Recommended Children's Resources for Autumn {Homeschool Highlight} Oct 2nd, 2012 — Herbal Tinctures I Love {for children and during pregnancy} Sep 25th, 2012 — Keeping it Simple: Organizing Children's Laundry Sep 11th, 2012 — Natural Support for Digestion During Pregnancy Sep 4th, 2012 — When the Doctor Doesn't Have an Answer Aug 31st, 2012 — Dealing with Mom Guilt Aug 10th, 2012 — Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes Jul 27th, 2012 — Canning Homemade Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes Jul 24th, 2012 — How to Freeze Fresh Tomatoes Jun 22nd, 2012 — Benefits of Red Raspberry in Pregnancy Jun 13th, 2012 — How to Freeze Fresh Strawberries May 2nd, 2012 — Spring Time {putting down roots} Apr 11th, 2012 — Making Room for Little Hands Apr 6th, 2012 — Do our children have our hearts? Mar 28th, 2012 — Acorns, Windows, and Guiding Little Hearts Mar 7th, 2012 — He, Me, We {reflecting on 10 yrs of marriage} Mar 2nd, 2012 — 10 Things I've Learned in 10 Years of Marriage Feb 29th, 2012 — Motherhood {The Things that Come Naturally and Those That Don’t} Feb 28th, 2012 — Celebrating Young Womanhood <br> {gift ideas for girls} Nov 29th, 2011 — Walking out of a Valley of Depression Nov 18th, 2011 — Coconut Sugar Cookies {gluten free} Nov 1st, 2011 — Raising Real Men {book review} Oct 12th, 2011 — Tips for Making Gluten-free Pancakes From Scratch Oct 10th, 2011 — Loving Home Oct 3rd, 2011 — Finding Beauty in Difficult Days Sep 29th, 2011 — Favorite Homeschool Manipulatives: the PurplLinker! Sep 12th, 2011 — Our Homeschool Curricula for 2011/2012 Aug 9th, 2011 — Whole Foods in the Freezer! Jun 24th, 2011 — Timberdoodle Review: Shape Sorter Playbench Jun 23rd, 2011 — Gluten-Free Muesli (homemade cereal) Jun 10th, 2011 — You are equipped Jun 8th, 2011 — Homemade Baking Powder {and why it makes me happy!} Jun 6th, 2011 — Banana Bread Muffins {gluten-free remake} May 30th, 2011 — Homemade Chocolate Pudding {gluten and dairy free} Apr 25th, 2011 — How to buy in bulk for a small family Apr 21st, 2011 — Buying in Bulk: What to do with 50 lbs of sucanat Apr 13th, 2011 — Keeping it Simple: Children's Bedtime Routine Apr 11th, 2011 — headboard remake Apr 11th, 2011 — Natural Antibiotic for Sinus Infection Apr 9th, 2011 — What to do with 20 jars of flopped plum jelly Apr 8th, 2011 — 5 Ways to Build Your Home Apr 6th, 2011 — All in a Day: Motivating Children to Do Chores Apr 5th, 2011 — 5 Ways to Tear Down Your Home Mar 9th, 2011 — All in a Day: Clutter Control Mar 7th, 2011 — Spring Cleaning: Week 1 {De-cluttering} Feb 14th, 2011 — Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls Jan 20th, 2011 — Savory Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup {naturally gluten-free} Jan 14th, 2011 — Natural Remedy for Cradle Cap Jan 12th, 2011 — Olive Leaf: the natural mama's favorite herb! Nov 29th, 2010 — Holiday Peanut Brittle {corn syrup free recipe} Sep 20th, 2010 — A Few Things to Help Your Baby's Reflux Sep 13th, 2010 — The healing benefits of herbal teas Aug 24th, 2010 — My 'Get By' Routine for after a new baby is born Aug 1st, 2010 — One-Dish Spanish Rice Jul 29th, 2010 — And now there are four... Jul 21st, 2010 — Zucchini Cupcakes with Maple Frosting Jul 14th, 2010 — Treating Eczema Naturally Jul 13th, 2010 — Canning Homemade Strawberry Jam (using no-sugar pectin) Jul 9th, 2010 — Q & A: Natural Childbirth Jul 7th, 2010 — Natural & Effective Remedies for Pink Eye Jul 2nd, 2010 — Pregnancy update- 36 weeks Jun 21st, 2010 — Bread and Butter Pickles (how to make and can your own) Jun 17th, 2010 — Quick summer time recipe (from the garden!) Skillet Garden Pasta Jun 15th, 2010 — Changing Tables, Dunkin' Dipes & More Cloth Talk Jun 11th, 2010 — Homemade Apricot Jam Jun 9th, 2010 — Surviving without a microwave (HOW and WHY I do it) May 29th, 2010 — One Thing May 25th, 2010 — A perspective on ministry May 5th, 2010 — Probiotic Breakfast Shake Apr 30th, 2010 — Homemade Canned Applesauce Apr 23rd, 2010 — Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness Apr 13th, 2010 — Homemade Baked Chicken Tenders/Nuggets Apr 5th, 2010 — Kristy's Really Green Breakfast Shake Apr 2nd, 2010 — Mom's Chicken Spaghetti Apr 1st, 2010 — Homemade Lemon Sponge Cake Mar 31st, 2010 — Favorite Healthy Foods for Kids Mar 29th, 2010 — Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Mar 24th, 2010 — Healthy, Homemade Breakfast Recipes Mar 18th, 2010 — Cloth Diapering Q & A: What kind of diaper pail? Mar 13th, 2010 — Sweet and Tangy Honey Mustard Sauce Mar 11th, 2010 — Cloth Diapering Basics Mar 8th, 2010 — reflecting His glory Mar 3rd, 2010 — Wholesome "Anything" Muffins Mar 3rd, 2010 — Q & A: How do you get a baby to sleep through the night? Mar 1st, 2010 — Healthy Living on a Budget (a few things) Feb 25th, 2010 — Winning the battle in my mind Feb 18th, 2010 — Homemade Granola Bars Feb 10th, 2010 — a weary mama's hiding place Feb 5th, 2010 — favorite finds for nursing and expectant mamas Feb 4th, 2010 — Authentic Spaghetti and Meatballs Feb 3rd, 2010 — Kristy's Peanut Butter Granola Feb 2nd, 2010 — Goodies and Savings from the Farmer's Market Jan 28th, 2010 — Peanut Butter Granola Cookies Jan 21st, 2010 — Salisbury Steak Recipe Jan 18th, 2010 — Book Review: The Princess and the Kiss Jan 16th, 2010 — progress, praise and split pea soup Jan 10th, 2010 — Mexican Chili with Black Beans Jan 1st, 2010 — Comforting Winter Soup Dec 10th, 2009 — Quick Winter-Time Favorite: Cheesy Chicken Soup Nov 19th, 2009 — learning to make homemade peanut brittle Oct 1st, 2009 — Shepherd's Pie Sep 18th, 2009 — A taste of Autumn (spiced pumpkin muffins) Jul 15th, 2009 — Homemade Teether Cookies Mar 4th, 2009 — The Five Love Languages of Children [book review] Feb 25th, 2009 — Homemade Baby Food Made Easy Feb 17th, 2009 — Perfect Tea Muffins {or, Double Chocolate Banana Muffins} Feb 6th, 2009 — How I Spent $50 a Week for Groceries with a Family of 5 Jan 9th, 2009 — Fabulous Homemade Baby Wipes Jan 8th, 2009 — Random thoughts on homebirth Jan 8th, 2009 — I want a home birth... but hubby doesn't! Jan 8th, 2009 — Why a home birth? Jan 7th, 2009 — Encouragement for the New Year Jan 6th, 2009 — Amy on Nap Time Jan 5th, 2009 — Procrastination Busters for the New Year Dec 18th, 2008 — The Feminine Art of Refinement Aug 29th, 2008 — Healthy Morning Shake Aug 7th, 2008 — Relishing Feminine Mystique Jul 7th, 2008 — Breastfeeding on Demand Jun 13th, 2008 — Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap May 21st, 2008 — Keeping Cloth Diapers Convenient: Tip #1 May 12th, 2008 — Deciding to use a midwife May 7th, 2008 — MaMa's Little Boy Apr 28th, 2008 — Manners Question Apr 14th, 2008 — Q&A: How do you keep cloth diapers in good condition? Apr 9th, 2008 — Keeping little bottoms dry OR Solving leaky cloth diapers Apr 4th, 2008 — What's it like to use a midwife? Mar 6th, 2008 — Taking Herbs During Pregnancy Feb 22nd, 2008 — Raw Goat's Milk & A Few Tips for Saving Money on Milk Feb 18th, 2008 — Creamy Broccoli, Cheddar & Barley Soup Feb 12th, 2008 — Sweet Treats- Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies Jan 31st, 2008 — Just-Like-Grandma's-Cinnamon Rolls Jan 19th, 2008 — Pregnancy Update~ 5 1/2 months Dec 10th, 2007 — Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats Dec 10th, 2007 — Blender Banana Bread (make ahead mix!) Dec 10th, 2007 — DIY Homemade Baby Food {Frugal Tips & Ideas} Dec 10th, 2007 — Easy Chicken & Dumplin's Dec 10th, 2007 — Homemade Breakfast Granola Required; the Post you're subscribing to.
Comment	— All Comments/Replies — Nov 29th, 2017 9:56 am — "Joyce" writes: Love this idea Nov 29th, 2017 10:28 am — "Kristy" writes: Thank you, Joyce! Nov 3rd, 2018 2:28 am — "Courtney Slay" writes: Hi! I purchased this yesterday, but I’[...] Nov 7th, 2018 4:20 pm — "Kristy" writes: Hi Courtney! I’m sending you an email now! Nov 9th, 2018 9:08 am — "Natalie" writes: Hi Kristy I’m not on Facebook,Is there[...] Nov 10th, 2018 5:55 pm — "Kristy" writes: Hi Natalie! I will be posting about the [...]
Email (required) *
First Name (required) *
Last Name
Deliver (required) *	instantly hourly daily weekly Any value that is not instantly results in a digest instead of instant notifications.

---