Holistic Health

Disinfectants: Is There An Alternative?

by Jennie September 7, 2010

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We have been trying to buy cleaning products that aren’t harsh for us or the environment. As I run out of my cleaning products I am going to try and make my own! I have been wanting to do this for a while, but I was always worried about them not really cleaning. I am […]

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Family Fun: Make Your Own Jam!

by Jennie August 5, 2010

Our latest adventure this past week has been making jam, syrup and blackberry cobbler! Last Saturday we took a trip to Rouster’s Apple House in Milford. They have pick your own blueberries and blackberries as well as peaches and apples! (They don’t have this every day, so be sure to check out their website for […]

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Healthy Living: Garden Update!

by MHSjennie July 27, 2010

Since my last garden update things have been moving right along with all the veggies! It has been really exciting to see everything growing and I FINALLY have some red tomatoes ready to pick! I just picked these from the garden today! We’ve had great success with the zucchini, tomatoes and we have big plans […]

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Healthy Living: Composting BASICS!!!!

by MHSjennie July 20, 2010

I had been wanting to compost for YEARS and was so overwhelmed with starting it, that I was just turned off by the idea. There are more opinions on how you should compost and what you should use that it was hard for me to know where to start. I finally took the plunge when […]

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Family Fun: Pick Your Own Fruits!

by MHSjennie July 15, 2010

One of our favorite things to do with the boys is check out the local farmer’s markets and pick your own fruit farms. Last year, we took it a step further and canned our own apple sauce and tomato sauce. It was a labor of love, but it lasted us all winter! Canning allows you […]

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Container Gardening

by MHSjennie June 18, 2010

Hey there! Kim and I both started gardening for the first time this year. Neither of us had ANY idea what we were doing in the beginning and we continue to try and find our way :) Kim mentioned last week that she has started a garden in raised beds that her hubby built for […]

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Wednesday Weekly Check-In

by MHSjennie June 2, 2010

Just a reminder to take care of yourself this week! We know things are busy and it is hard to find time for yourself…. BUT, it is important to MAKE the time! Constantly giving to everyone else can wear you down and eventually you will have nothing left to give. You are worth it!!! We […]

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Happy Earth Day!

by MHSjennie April 22, 2010

Join us in celebrating Earth Day by doing your part to help save the environment! Want to cut down on your paper towel bill?? Our Earth Day tip is to get yourself some terry cloth towels and use them in place of your paper towels! They work great for every day cleaning, wiping off your […]

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