My mother has called Child Protective Services...

Because I feed My Children Only Organic Foods...

Don't let the title fool you! While she has not called C.P.S. yet....I think it is certainly coming. I am at a completely dumbfounded by my parents resistance to my new lifestyle and need to grab some advice. Don't they understand that I am trying to keep my family healthy?!? Please note that I am not knocking those who are not organic. It is a lifestyle choice that we have chosen...but I am hoping you can still help!


Click here to read more and to help me plead my case!

Friday Follow Along Link Up!!!

It's PARTY Time!

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If you have a blog or website with any article pertaining to family, fitness, being cheap (I mean frugal), crafting, recipes, or is just plain fun.... 

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From trash to useful!

10 GREAT USES FOR BANANA PEELS

So...I can finally admit it, I have become a "Hippie" ...please don't tell my husband! I am noticing myself- everyday- finding uses for things that I used to throw away.  Everyday, it's a constant struggle at the trash can which always ends in my husband shaking is head and calling me crazy! Its okay though...I wear the "CRAZY" badge proudly. First was lemon peels, jars,  egg shells, then the crusts of bread (post coming soon) , and now banana peels have made the list of things he has pitched that I go salvage. Just think...before the other day, I thought banana peels were only good for tripping people - and trust me...they really aren't even good for that. Now, I know that the peel has TONS of uses. They contain anti-fungal, antibiotic and enzymatic properties that are too great to be thrown away!

Click HERE to read the amazing uses for peels!

It's PARTY TIME!!!!

It's PARTY Time!

So grab a hand and follow the leader!

If you have a blog or website with any article pertaining to family, fitness, being cheap (I mean frugal), crafting, recipes, or is just plain fun.... 

Click below and add your name to the list!

If you can not see the link entry...click the colored title to this post and it will appear!

•  There are no real rules-except nothing x rated! 
• Link up at least 1 post (max of 2) AND 1 social media site so we can all follow along!

• Visit as many links as you can and leave comments! 

• Its just like the game Follow the leader. Follow at least the person ahead of you and behind you. Follow others via twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Bloglovin', etc 
• Link back if you can and when!   Not required but appreciated!
• If you have a blog hop today or this weekend...go ahead and link it up! 

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Much Ado About Strawberries......

It is vacation week for this Mommy May and her family so I have some AMAZING guest bloggers sharing their tips on healthy eating, living frugally, and being happy! Today, Cathy from A Peek Into My Paradise shares TONS of things to do with my all time FAVORITE fruit - the STRAWBERRY! The timing is PERFECT because my family is actually growing some of our own strawberries this year (I ave great reports that the plants are doing well)! Realistically, we won't have near enough berries for the season- let alone a meal- but it was all about the experience!

Check out Cathy's tips on how to use what I like to call "God's Candy". Then, stop over at Cathy's website A Peek Into My Paradise. Cathy shares some amazing recipes that will impress your friends and NOT stress you out! She blends in a pinch of her beautiful family for a full story of what makes Cathy's life PARADISE!

Thank you so much Cathy for Sharing...and you were right....I want to go across the street to the store to grab strawberries NOW!!!!

Click here to read  Much Ado About Strawberries

The Dirty Dozen...and the Clean 15

About 6 months ago, my family made a conscious decision to start our organic eating journey.  We traded in our fast food and pre-packaged foods for foods made from scratch and with ingredients not treated with chemicals, containing GMOs, or or altered in any way. Little did I know that - while the decision was easy - finding 100% of my foods in sunny Ohio bearing the "Organic" label would not be half as easy.

So....what did I do? I found an amazing blog from Christing Wiley - Juggling Real Food and Real Life - it was EXACTLY what I needed! She too took the journey from convenience to organic and highlighted her family's experience along the way! Christina actually breaks down  her real food journey in way in a VERY easy to follow! Her   "weekly challenges" show you how to easily begin eliminating processed foods in a step by step process. I WISH I HAD FOUND HER SOONER! She makes Juggling REAL FOOD and REAL LIFE so easy to do!

Here is one of m favorite posts from the talented Christina! "The Dirty Dozen" is a fantastic tool to have and understand when buying organic isn't always possible!

Click here for "The Dirty Dozen...and the Clean Fifteen"

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How to REMOVE CRAYON from clothing!

Yep....admit it, it happens to you too!

You are on your last load of laundry and you pull the victorious load out of the dryer only to find that one of your lovely children had placed a crayon in their pocket and THE WHOLE LOAD IS COVERED IN RED WAX!

This happens to me frequently but today ...it was down right irritating! We are leaving for vacation tomorrow and this load was all of my oldest son's shorts and shirts that should be sitting safely in the suitcase. I also should mention that I JUST took the tags off and now the clothes look ruined.







Crayons are often my nemesis. I finally removed some stubborn crayon from my wall using a lighter and clearly that wouldn't work on clothes!

Luckily for me...I was still able to SAVE the entire load!

Click HERE to read how!

Greening our Children LINK-UP With Hoppy Bottoms!

Meet My Green HoppyBottom Buddy - Kelly Gentry!

I LOVE that I started my "Green Journey" with just a few quick fixes and new items and has now turned into a way of life. Through my experiences, I have been given the opportunity to share what I am learning and have had the opportunity to influence others and become a part of a community who not only knows more about the "Green" Lifestyle than I do, but is willing to share best practices and tricks to help me along the way. One such friend is Kelly Gentry from Hoppy Bottoms! If you haven't checked her out....She is a Vegan (Go Kelly) and is FILLED with great eco-friendly information and even runs an "Eco" - baby and cloth diaper consulting business!

She was recently able to attend the "Greening our Children" event and meet the fabulous Jessica Alba! Today, she is going to share with you her experiences AND give you the opportunity to share yours with our ECO FAMILY LINK-UP!

 Read all about it then share your Eco friendly tips and posts to be shared on twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest! We look forward to see how you are getting "GREEN"!

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