Serena's 6 Month Debt Update
Really good news! We have paid off $17,000 in 6 months!!!!!!!!! We drained our bank account, worked a ton, and prayed like crazy.
Read MoreSerena's November 2017 Debt Update
This month we had lots of "emergencies" that we cash flowed and lots of extra work.
Read MoreSerena's Home Birth Story
Aubree Jade was born on April 13, 2017 at 2:38 PM. She was 6.5 lbs and 19.5 inches long. She is beautiful and perfect. She was born at home.
Watch Serena's home birth story below. Her husband, Brenden, created this special documentary for school. It features honest opinions about home birth from her family, interviews with her midwife, and of course Aubree's birth.
Read MoreDIY Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract contains only 2 ingredients--vanilla beans and vodka. It's super simple to make and tastes delicious. Pour it in a cute bottle and it makes a great gift!
Read MoreCloth Diaper/Everything Spray
Healthy Kids on a Budget Tip #2
Make your own diaper spray. And better yet, this diaper spray made with Young Living’s Gentle Baby essential oil blend doubles as a good-for-everything spray for your baby. Plus, it only contains 4 drops of the oil, making it super affordable!
Read MoreSage's Cloth Diaper Stash
Healthy Kids on a Budget Tip # 1
Use cloth diapers. They are better for your baby’s skin. They are environmentally friendly. They are significantly cheaper. And when you run out, all it takes is a load of laundry rather than a trip to the store.
Read MoreEssential Oil & Aloe Juice Toner
Healthy Living on a Budget Tip #6
Make your own facial toner. It’s important to use healthy and natural ingredients in your skin care products. What you put on your skin matters (we just can’t say it enough)! Try a natural facial toner that contains only a few ingredients to brighten and balance your skin.
Read MoreYoung Living Essential Oil Sunblock
We love taking care of our skin. Here is another one of our favorite sunblock recipes. This one features essential oils that not only protect your skin, but nourish it as well.
Read MoreZinc Oxide Sunblock
Healthy Living on a Budget Tip #5
Make your own Sunblock. Store bought sunscreens contain a significant number of chemicals and anything you put on your skin is likely absorbed into your bloodstream. So we want to limit those chemicals as much as possible. Here's a super easy that you just have to try.
Read MoreSoap Nut & Rosemary Laundry Detergent
Healthy Living on a Budget Tip #4
Make your own laundry detergent. Store bought detergents contain quite the laundry list of ingredients (and chemicals). Sure they might get our clothes clean, but ew, we wear those chemicals practically 24 hours a day. It’s easier (and cheaper) than you think to make your own. Let me show you how :)
Read MoreRaw Milk Mint Chip Ice Cream
Healthy Eating Tip #4
Use raw whole milk. We should strive to make sure that everything we put in our bodies makes us healthier. The pasteurization, or heating process, of conventional milk decreases the nutritional quality. So look for a quality raw milk to maximize the nutritional benefits.
Read More4 Ways to Naturally Protect Your Skin from Sun Damage
Healthy Living on a Budget Tip #3
Protect your skin, naturally. Believe it or not, most people don’t get enough sun exposure anymore. The sun is vital for production of vitamin D and vitamin D helps us maintain our strong and healthy bodies. So we don’t want to block the sun, instead we want to soak up the sun without the burn.
Read MoreSerena's Mini Vaca
Healthy Living on a Budget Tip #1
Go on vacation, but go camping! Some campsites can be as cheap as $15-30 a night.
Read MoreHoney, Kombucha, & an Anniversary Dinner
Healthy Eating on a Budget Tip #1
Buy your raw honey from a local farm. Why? Raw local honey may be helpful in treating seasonal allergies. It's cheaper than buying from a local health food store. And, not all honey is the same. In fact, some "honey" you buy at the store may not be real honey at all.
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