Month: September 2014

5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids

5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#1 Find a Buddy}

Although fall is probably my favorite time of year for nature walks, anytime is a good time to get started!  Nature walking is not hard.  Anyone can do it! And it can be an enjoyable activity for all, if you keep a few simple tips in mind.  If you’d like to start enjoying the great outdoors…

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On Guard Products

Reader Q&A: How to Make Your Own On Guard Blend

‘Tis the season for On Guard! I received several questions about this powerful blend via email last week, and thought I’d share my responses here.  I’m betting that others have wondered these same questions!  I hope these tips will be helpful to you as we head into the winter months…

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Leftover Brown Rice, Glorified

Leftover Brown Rice with Pine Nuts, Raisins & Spinach

Here’s an easy way to jazz up leftover brown rice.  With a few simple additions, it becomes a whole new dish!

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What's so great about gelatin

What’s So Great about Gelatin?

Last week, I shared a few recipes for Healthy Gummy Treats.  They’re a new favorite around here–easy to make, fun to eat and good for you, too. I’m guessing, however, that the average American family doesn’t just happen to have a canister of gelatin–a key ingredient in Healthy Gummy Treats as well as Homemade Marshmallows–hanging around in the…

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Wool Dryer Ball Update

Wool Dryer Ball Update

  We’ve been using these Wool Roving Dryer Balls for several months now.  Previously, I was using Wool Yarn Dryer Balls.  Here’s my update…

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Nut-Free Pesto

Nut-Free Pesto

Are you growing basil?  Is it going crazy right about now?  Our basil is growing like gang busters! The other day I asked Mr. Native Texan to pick some basil for a canning recipe, but I neglected to specify the amount.  Oops. You know what happened, right?  

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Always Keep a Change of Clothes in the Car

Always Keep a Change of Clothes in the Car

  This post is dedicated to my friend Teresa, who taught me to Always Keep a Change of Clothes in the Car. Just the other week, we were having One of Those Days.  You know the ones.  Everybody was getting on everybody else’s last nerve. It was almost time for dinner and

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