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Why She Gave Up on Being the Perfect Mom

I love this recent post from Crystal (aka Money Saving Mom).  She's kind of one...
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Chicken Tortilla Soup {Crockpot}

Tortilla soup can be found on just about every restaurant menu back in the Lonestar State,...
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What to Do When You Forget to Pack Your Favorite Non-toxic Shampoo

Oops... On our recent family trip to the beach, I completely forgot to pack my...
Take-Along Guides

Exploring Nature with Kids: Take-Along Guides

Have you seen this series of nature guides for kids?  We absolutely love them at...
Sleepytime Oils

Essential Oils for Back to School: Get a Good Night’s Rest with Sleepytime Oils

Sleepytime Success with Essential Oils Not too long ago, I reported my sleepytime success with...
4 Leaf Clover

5 Best Things About Used Books

  Old, used books are one of my very favorite things in life.  Seriously.  I...
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Laundry Room Makeover, Part 2: The Sorting Closet {After}

Remember the Sorting Closet transformation? Laundry Room Makeover, Part 2: The Sorting Closet {Before} Laundry...
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Gluten-Free in London

  In honor of our recent 10th anniversary, Mr. Native Texan and I are headed...
Fall Nature Walks

8 Great Ideas for Fall Nature Walks

Fall is the absolute best time for nature walks, in my humble opinion.  Here are...
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Decorating with Junk: Old Shutters with Framed Monogram

I love old wooden stuff: furniture, windows, doors, shutters. As I happen to have a...
Fall Wildflowers

Exploring Nature with Kids: Fall Wildflowers

  We love to study wildflowers, especially local varieties.  Over the past few years, we've...
Guinea Coop

This Year’s Garden Experiment: A Headless Chicken & The Great Guinea Massacre

Warning: The following tale is not for the faint of heart. As you might have guessed...
Quinoa

How to Soak Quinoa

Recently, I mentioned my efforts to incorporate more quinoa in our diets here at the...
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Exploring Nature with Kids: Fall Leaves

Today I'm sharing three simple ways to get outside and enjoy the fall leaves...with kids. Fall is...
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Sunday Evening Nature Walk: Edwards Landing Park {Leesburg, VA}

  The Sunday Evening Nature Walk Most Sunday nights when the weather permits, our family...