Commercial laundry boosters can contain harmful ingredients and irritating additives, but this herbal laundry booster is safe for even the most sensitive of skin.  Read More…

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Here are easy and child-respectful tips for downsizing your kids’ growing mountains of toys.  Read More…

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Lyndsay shares the contents of her ‘just in case’ pouches, which are full of family safety items that are useful when she is out and about.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cleaning and Organizing, Family Safety, Holistic Health, Practical Home Help

Have kids? Then you have chores to do! Find ways to include kids in your household tasks.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Balance, Cleaning and Organizing, Ecological Responsibility, Family Structure, Green Living, Practical Home Help

Mandy shares a story of a sticky situation which was alleviated by an unexpected food product: peanut butter.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Cleaning and Organizing, Responding With Sensitivity

My kids haven’t always had the best table manners and for many years I was okay with that. I didn’t want to force my two year old to sit through a long family dinner, and I didn’t want to make my three year old eat all the food on her plate. I was fine if my four year old wanted to stand and wiggle around between bites, and I was okay with my six year old forgetting to clear her plate. But now that my two daughters are 4 1/2 and 7, my leniency over the years is starting to show.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Cleaning and Organizing, Consistent Care, Gentle Discipline, Homeschooling, Natural Learning, Practical Home Help, Routines and Schedules

This guest post from Amy at Anktangle chronicles a months’-long journey into the world of no ‘poo.  Read More…

25 Comments | Posted in Cleaning and Organizing, Healthy Living, Practical Home Help

Can living in a smaller place actually bring more space into your life? Learn how to begin simplifying and making room for what’s important, both for you and the earth.  Read More…

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All too often, we compartmentalize our time. We separate our tasks into solitary chores instead of group efforts. The next time you don’t have time, the next time a task calls you away from your children, take a moment to turn the task into some family time.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Balance, Cleaning and Organizing, Practical Home Help, Responding With Sensitivity

Abbie is dreaming about a new play room – she lists ideas for several play areas, and she’s looking for more input!  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Cleaning and Organizing, Natural Learning, Playtime, Practical Home Help, Reading