Make-ahead meals and being more frugal, avoiding processed foods and weird ingredients, clean Mason jars with white labels on front, these are a few of my favorite things! ***
And it just so happens that I’ve got a nifty thrifty...
“What do you want to be when you grow up, Tommy?”
“A garbage man.”
“Why a garbage man?”
“Because you get to find a lot of neat treasures.”
This is one of my favorite (stories of) conversations between my husband and his mother...
I could start this post with some extreme, hippie, Earth-worshipping comment about reducing your carbon footprint and never touching a chemical cleaning product again… but I won’t, because frankly, that’s just not me. Yes, our family makes an attempt...
A Real Need
A 2010 study shows that 1 in 3 American families are choosing between purchasing diapers and essentials like food, utilities, or childcare. This can lead families to make difficult choices, such as leaving babies in wet diapers far...
Two words: LIFE. CHANGING.
It happened a few weeks ago, just before Christmas. I can’t believe the difference it made.
No more emergency trips to the bathroom. No more anxiety about “not having one.” No more tedious potty breaks out of my day to...
Today we are so happy to share with you the story of Soggy Bottom Diaper Service! Servicing families in Iowa City, Muscatine and the Quad Cities, Soggy Bottoms is truly a much-needed service for all of our earth-friendly mamas! Wendy...
We are fortunate that we live in an area of Iowa where it is never too difficult to find something fun to do. If you travel in a 30-mile radius you can find many small (and charming) towns, parks,...
Nope, today's post is NOT about pirates! We are pleased to welcome our wonderful, gardening-mama guest blogger Megan, who is sharing a simple little activity you could do with your children now, to see the beautiful results later! Your...
The delicious summer bounty is beginning to arrive. Whether you grow it in your garden or gather it at the Farmer’s Market, summer produce is rolling in and I hope it is rolling in your door!
I love how meal...
There is lovely magic in a bouquet of fresh flowers. Even a petite vase filled with bright-eyed daisies posses has a special air about it.
We’ve all witnessed flower power—such as when a bouquet captures your attention and momentarily takes...
March Madness Bingo: Iowa Women
March Madness has arrived, and for our household that means non.stop. basketball.watching. We know that it's the same for many of you and your...
