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Welcome back to the Raising Health Families series, join us each week as we take a look at different ways to keep your family healthy and vibrant in a not-so-healthy world. read more about positively real media here Written by Sara from Your Thriving Family Many of us are trying to eat real food and get [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Healthy Holida
Welcome back to Healthy 2Day Wednesday! Great ideas await you in this week’s linkup. Others are sharing their fantastic ideas for healthy living – and you can too! We’d love to have you join us and share how you embrace your health! Healthy 2Day Wednesdays is happily hosted by: Rachel of Day2Day Joys Carrie of [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your fr
OK folks. First of all, before we get to the good stuff (i.e., the dishwasher detergent recipe… if you want to call it that), I have a disclaimer. Actually two. Disclaimer #1: Those are not my dishes in the above picture. That is not actually my picture. The reason being that my kitchen has absolutely [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Healthy Ho
read more about PRM here Welcome back to the Raising Healthy Families series! Join us each week as we take a look at different ways to keep your family healthy and vibrant in a not-so-healthy world. Written by Krissa Jeldy of More Than Mundane Summer is right around the corner and now is the [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Healthy Holidays he
I love broccoli. I mean, I looooovvvveee broccoli. Steam it, drown it in butter, sprinkle it with salt and pepper, and MMMMmmmmMMMM! That’s pretty much as close to heavenly as a vegetable can get. So I was super excited (probably more than one should be regarding cruciferous vegetables) to see that my Secret Recipe Club [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your fre
read more about PRM here Welcome back to the Raising Healthy Families series! Join us each week as we take a look at different ways to keep your family healthy and vibrant in a not-so-healthy world. By Susan Vinskofski of learningandyearning. Did you realize that our health is intimately connected to soil? It plays [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free cop
Welcome to Healthy 2Day Wednesday! It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for our weekly sharextravaganza (said no dictionary ever) of healthy and natural living posts. If you’re a blogger you can link up your wisdom, ideas, projects, recipes, whatever you think other people might benefit from reading. Thanks for all of the great ideas you [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity!
This post contains affiliate links.I recently had an epiphany – you know, the slap-yourself-upside-the-head-why-didn’t-I-think-of-this-sooner kind of epiphany? Yep, that kind. As part of the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle, I had received quite a few digital educational materials that included flash cards, and was trying to figure out how in the world to print them (our printer [...]Thank y
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By Jennifer Lambert of Learn about how I massaged my daughter out of a major leg surgery using essential oils and the power of prayer. After visiting several doctors, specialists, and physical therapists, we turned to natural methods – prayer, essential oils, massage, and yoga to heal my daughter’s legs and feet. Read our story [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity!
First of all, can I just say that I love my Kindle? (Actually… what I really love is my Kindle app on my tablet… but my Kindle makes it possible to enjoy my Kindle app… so I love my Kindle!) I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my Kindle in the last few days, and have actually devoured [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Healthy Holiday
Welcome to Healthy 2Day Wednesday! Welcome to Healthy 2Day Wednesday! Thank you so much for linking up all your great posts each week – we always love seeing the knowledge everyone has to share. Rachel’s top 3 picks from last week: As the top 3, you have been Facebook’d, and Tweetedand Pinned by Carrie. And don’t [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy o
It’s Day 3 of the 7-Day Real Food Challenge…. how’s it going for you? I’m finding that I was in the habit of making a lot more “compromises” in my daily life than I really want to. I’m also finding that it’s easier to say “No!” to the yucky food when I have you all [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free c
Welcome back to the Raising Health Families series, join us each week as we take a look at different ways to keep your family healthy and vibrant in a not-so-healthy world. Written by Justyn Lang of Creative Christian Mama. When a woman is pregnant or is trying to conceive, she is usually told to start [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Healthy Holiday
Healthy 2Day Wednesday Week 97 Healthy 2 Day Wednesday Week 97 Welcome to Healthy 2Day Wednesday! Thank you so much for linking up all your great posts each week – we always love seeing the knowledge everyone has to share. Carrie’s top 3 picks from last week: As the top 3, you have been [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Healthy Holidays here! T
Sourdough is not as complicated as it seems. Once you learn the basic procedure, it’s actually – in my humble opinion - a super simple way to make a delicious and healthy loaf of whole-grain bread. And today, I’m over at Baking Whole Grains with a super-simple method for baking delicious and healthy loaves of sourdough bread. [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get yo
It’s no surprise that when you commit to preparing healthier food for your family, you also commit to spending at least a little more time in the kitchen. And if you’re following this series on Raising Healthy Families, you’re probably doing it with kids. Stephani from The Cheapskate Cook is no stranger to making [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! G
It’s been a while since I can honestly say that I’ve eaten “real food” for anything longer than a day or two. Ever since the holidays, my life has been a whirlwind with uprooting and moving and starting a new job and all that entails. I’m ready to get back into the healthy swing of [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Health
Welcome to Healthy 2Day Wednesday! Thank you so much for linking up all your great posts each week – we always love seeing the knowledge everyone has to share. Anne’s top 3 picks from last week: As the top 3, you have been Facebook’d, and Tweeted and Pinned by Anne. And don’t forget, your [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Healthy Ho
This month’s Secret Recipe Club entry comes from the beautiful blog Delishhh, written by Ewa (pronounced “Eva”), who has a decidedly international flair which is probably the result of being born Swedish and raised in Asia (now residing in the United States in case you’re curious). She also, like me, loves to eat healthy, whole [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic S
Have you read about all the harmful ingredients in store-bought soap yet the thought of making your own is too intimidating? Would you like to wash with a gentle lather safe enough for a baby’s skin? Then let me introduce you to Mae’s Handcrafted Natural Soaps. These natural soaps made with real tallow will delight [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy
Written by Hilary Kimes Bernstein of Accidentally Green Welcome back to the Raising Healthy Families series. Today we’ll take another look at how to keep our families healthy in a not-so-healthy world. Unfortunately, many commercial cleaning products are toxic. But the great news is that you can make your own effective, safe cleaners. Before you [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplici
This post is sponsored by South Hill Designs Independent Consultant Katie Parsons. Mother’s Day is just around the corner – it might be a month away yet, but that’s just enough time to find the perfect gift for the perfect mom! And I have the perfect gift idea for you: a personalized, custom necklace from [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free c
When faced with the daunting task of packing up every single one of your belongings in order to move (across town, across country, doesn’t matter), it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and have no idea where to start. I’ve moved a few times; I know the feeling! This past move, I had less than 3 weeks [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Health
Welcome back to our Raising Healthy Families series! Each week, we’ll bring you another great post with a tip for helping you raise your families healthfully in this not-very-healthy world. Today’s post is brought to you by yours truly! Once I got serious about removing chemicals from my diet, I began to realize that I [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your
Now that I have a smart phone and a tablet that I use to organize my life, I find I’ve become moderately dependent on them! My first smart phone was actually rather dumb, and I never quite understood other people’s obsession with apps. My current smart phone, however, was eye-opening and now I’m also addicted [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your fre
*Sponsored Post brought to you by Gift Card RescueSo, have you followed my advice and started saving up gift cards to spend at Christmas? I’ll be honest – I haven’t yet. Life has been kind of crazy and in upheaval from the beginning of this year, but now that things are starting to settle down [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Health
Welcome to Healthy 2Day Wednesday! This week Steph chose her favorites. Enjoy! Stephani’s top 3 picks from last week: As the top 3, you have been Facebook’d, and Tweeted and Pinned by Steph. And don’t forget, your posts were pinned to our Pinterest board made especially for Healthy 2Day Wednesdays. Roasted Spring Veggies with [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity!
If you’ve ever moved, you know how much of a pain it is! Along with the stress of finding a place to live, there’s the financial stress of relocating, not to mention the emotional and physical stress involved. Since I just went through a move myself, I thought I’d share a few tips I discovered [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Health
There’s no way around it – moving is an expensive proposition, whether you’re paying someone to do it for you, or you’re doing it yourself. Even if your company pays to move you, there are still additional expenses involved in moving from one property to another. Selling, buying, or renting, it all gets expensive! Thankfully, [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simp
Welcome back to the Raising Healthy Families series! Join us each week as we take a look at different ways to keep your family healthy and vibrant in a not-so-healthy world. Today’s post is written by Stacy of A Delightful Home. The fact that we live in a world full of chemicals, pesticides, and other [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Healthy Ho
Welcome back to Healthy 2day Wednesdays! Healthy 2day Wednesdays is proudly hosted by these ladies, please stop by all of our blogs to get great ideas on living healthy lives! Top 3 this week: Rachel’s favorites from last week: As the top 3, you have been Facebook’d and Pinned by Rachel. And don’t forget, your posts will be pinned onto [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplici
Here is my authoritative guide to finding the perfect rental. Or not. 1. Hire a realtor. You’ll want someone who’s experienced and impartial (i.e., not affiliated with any of the properties you’re considering), but not afraid to take on renters. Ask co-workers or other acquaintances for recommendations. A realtor can help you wade through the [...]Thank you for subscribing to Aut
read more about positively real media here This week’s installment of Raising Healthy Families is brought to you by Rachel of day2day joys. Come back next week for another great tip on keeping your family healthy in a not-so-healthy world! For you to be able to turn your car on, you must have gas in the tank, [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of He
Healthy 2Day Wednesday is hosted by: Healthy 2Day Wednesdays is proudly hosted by the following ladies. Please stop by all our blogs for great ideas on living healthy lives! Carrie’s top 3 picks from last week: Are Drugs Making Us Healthier- Lori at Always Learning Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe -Diane at MamalDiane One of [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity!
A big welcome to my friend Stephanie, The Cheapskate Cook, who generously offered to guest post for me as I’m in the middle of moving and re-settling. I’m currently tied up in knots at the DMV where I need 5 – yes, 5 – personal documents (that pretty much exhausts my repertoire of personal documents) [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free c
Learn what supplements you should be taking by Clarinda over at A Jewel In The Making in this third post of Raising Healthy Families series. Image courtesy of YaiSirichai/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net You may be thinking that you eat pretty healthy and you don’t need these supplements or if you don’t eat too healthy what would be [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get
Many thanks to Kristen of Smithspirations for guest-posting for me today as I am busy in the middle of moving! Please visit her site and say “hey” for me! Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies. I just love going outside, picking a fresh bunch of vegetables and herbs, and walking into my kitchen to [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Health
Healthy 2Day Wednesday is hosted by: Healthy 2Day Wednesdays is proudly hosted by the following ladies. Please stop by all our blogs for great ideas on living healthy lives! Paula’s top 3 picks from last week: As the top 3, you have been Facebook’d, and Tweeted and Pinned by Paula. And don’t forget, your [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of
This month’s Secret Recipe Club finds me in the middle of a move. As in, the kind where you pack up every blessed thing you own into a box and drag it across the country only to unpack it all moments later. Only in my case, we’re not quite moving across the country – just [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Healthy Holidays here! The p
I’m SO excited about this week’s Bundle of the Week sale, because my e-book (Your Grocery Budget Toolbox) is included! Not only that, it includes the book Debtor to Better, written Barry Myers, hubby to my friend Stacy Makes Cents. In addition, there are 3 other books about budgeting and frugal living that will help [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your fr
Whole grains can be a great source of healthy carbs in a well-rounded diet, but the store-bought bags of flour are often rancid before they even get to the store, let alone to your kitchen. The best and healthiest flour is the flour you grind fresh in your own home. You can now have this [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Healthy Holidays here! The pos
This is the second post in a series brought to you by Positively Real Media. Join us each Friday for a new installment filled with great ideas to keep your family healthy in a not-so-healthy world! We spend an average of eight hours a night sleeping. That’s fifty-six hours per week, or about one third [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Healthy Ho
I hope you’ve enjoyed de-cluttering these past 28 days! I know I always breathe a little easier when I get rid of the junk that seems to build up so quickly. Today’s the last day of the challenge, but instead of giving you a specific task, I’m going to give you some tools to help [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy of Healthy Holidays he
Today is the last day for our de-cluttering challenge! Yippee! Tomorrow’s post will wrap everything up and give you some inspiration going forward. Yesterday’s post was about de-cluttering your car, and today’s post… is de-cluttering your purse. If you’re keeping up with these challenges, join our 28 Days to De-Clutter Facebook Event page and share your excitement [.
Welcome back to Healthy 2Day Wednesdays! Healthy 2Day Wednesdays is proudly hosted by the following ladies. Please stop by all our blogs for great ideas on living healthy lives! Stephani’s top 3 picks from last week: As the top 3, you have been Facebook’d, and Tweeted and Pinned by Steph. And don’t forget, your [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free c
We’ve pretty much finished de-cluttering everything inside the house that we’re going to attempt for this challenge. Yesterday, we wrapped it up with the laundry room, and today we’re moving outside to the family vehicle. If you’re keeping up with these challenges, join our 28 Days to De-Clutter Facebook Event page and share your excitement with [...]Thank you for subscri
We’re going from the entry way – a place seen by everyone who enters your home – to the laundry room – a place seen by only the privileged few. If you’re keeping up with these challenges, join our 28 Days to De-Clutter Facebook Event page and share your excitement with the rest of us as you [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic Simplicity! Get your free copy
Yesterday my friend Karla helped us clean out the board game clutter. Today, we’re going in an entirely different direction and working on the entryway. If you’re keeping up with these challenges, join our 28 Days to De-Clutter Facebook Event page and share your excitement with the rest of us as you accomplish each task! If you’re just [...]Thank you for subscribing to Authentic
