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How to Use Vinegar for Ketchup Stains

April 28, 2014 By Kara 1 Comment

I’m assuming that my kids aren’t the only ones who like to use their shirt as a napkin and/or aren’t the neatest eaters on the planet.

This leads to some interesting and colorful stains on clothing. One of the most common seems to be ketchup stains. Sometime ago, when my oldest two were still little, I picked up this tip somewhere and it’s been a lifesaver over the years: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Household, In the Kitchen Tagged With: Works-For-Me Wednesday

The Best of 2013: A Round Up 48 Links You Don’t Want to Miss!

December 27, 2013 By Kara Leave a Comment

Christmas Day has come and gone (although the Christmas season really doesn’t end for ten more days), and most people are looking forward to the new year!

To get you off to a good start, I got together with a few of my blogging friends to compile a list of our most popular posts from 2013. Whether you’re looking for tips on organizing and housekeeping, some new recipes to spice up your menu, natural health advice, or something else to start off your new year, there’s a good chance you’ll find it here! The following list is divided into different categories, and it contains the top 2 most popular posts from more than 20 different bloggers: the best of 2013! Pin them, bookmark them, share them, USE them!

Enjoy! 🙂 [Read more…]

Filed Under: Family, Family Discipleship, Healthy Lifestyle, Household, In the Kitchen, Keeping Home, Natural Beauty, Natural Health, Natural Home, Parenting

Coming Soon! The Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle Black Friday Encore Sale!

November 25, 2013 By Kara Leave a Comment

Did you miss The Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle the first time it came around?

We’ve heard from so many people who were disappointed they missed out the first time around, that we’re happy to announce the Encore Flash Sale for Black Friday weekend only!

I said it before and I’ll say it again:

This one is different from any other bundle I’ve seen. It includes a collection of over 80 ebooks, membership to a 12-week mentorship series with interactive online conference calls and private support groups with well-known bloggers, and multiple other bonuses. Much more than just a set of ebooks and/or products to purchase, it’s designed to encourage, equip, and connect you with a like-minded community!

That’s what I really love about this collection: it’s purpose isn’t just to sell you a bundle of products, but to create a community with interaction, encouragement, and support!

And if you have already purchased one for yourself, this would be the perfect time to buy one (or more!) to use for Christmas! You can gift the entire bundle to one person, or split it up as many ways as you’d like, making multiple gifts out of it!

Do you have a new mom on your list? Gift her Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert and several of the other Healthy Kids and Babies titles! Maybe you have a gardener in the family. The Gardening Notebook would be a fantastic choice! Do you have a friend or family member who’s just getting started on their real food journey? Better Than a Box, Real Food on a Real Budget and Real Food for the Real Homemaker are excellent choices. The possible combinations and ways to mix and match different titles to create unique, individualized gifts is almost endless! Print them or put them on a CD-Rom with a personalized label and voila! A unique, personal, and useful gift!

Need a Refresher on What’s Included? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Household, In the Kitchen, Keeping Home, Natural Beauty, Natural Health, Natural Home, Recipes, Staying Organized, Time Management

The Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle: Connecting, Encouraging, & Equipping You For a Natural Lifestyle

November 4, 2013 By Kara Leave a Comment

Back for Black Friday weekend! We’re having an encore sale for only 4 days, from 8 a.m. (EST) on Friday, November 29 to 11:59pm (EST) on Monday, December 2. After this time, this bundle will never be available for purchase again. Additionally, 25% of this flash sale’s proceeds go to a few of our favorite non-profit organizations… Shelter Box (specifically for Philippines relief aid), Compassion International, Hope for Women, and Love146! If you missed it the first time around, here’s your chance to get this resource collection and support some very worthy causes too!

Living a natural, healthy lifestyle is important to me, not only for the benefit of my family’s health and well being, but because I’m firmly convinced that it honors and glorifies God and His creation.

Home With Purpose exists as a way for me to encourage and equip others to do the same. Some like-minded friends of mine in the blogging community have been hard at work for the last several months putting together a comprehensive package of resources to do just that for all of us on this journey.

I’m really, truly, excited to be a part of bringing The Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle to you.

This one is different from any other bundle I’ve seen. It includes a collection of over 80 ebooks, membership to a 12-week mentorship series with interactive online conference calls and private support groups with well-known bloggers, and multiple other bonuses. Much more than just a set of ebooks and/or products to purchase, it’s designed to encourage, equip, and connect you with a like-minded community!

That’s what I really love about this collection: it’s purpose isn’t just to just sell you a bundle of products, but to create a community with interaction, encouragement, and support! I’ve already seen that in action these last few weeks as the authors and team members have worked together to get everything ready to launch. What a wonderful group of people! The Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle embodies what I’m striving for at Home With Purpose: encouraging and equipping others to live in a way that honors and glorifies God in every aspect of home and family life. It’s been a real blessing to be part of it!

I’ll be sharing some of my favorites and a few sneak peeks here on the blog and in our Facebook community this week, so you may want to subscribe to updates and join us on Facebook too!

With that said, I’m thrilled to share the details with you! Read on for a list of exactly what’s included, and click the links for even more details!

Thanks for letting me share my excitement with you! 🙂 [Read more…]

Filed Under: Family, Fitness, Garden, Healthy Lifestyle, Household, In the Kitchen, Keeping Home, Kitchen Tips, Natural Beauty, Natural Health, Natural Home, Parenting, Staying Organized, Time Management

The Busy Mom’s Guide: Taming the Laundry Monster {A Giveaway!}

October 7, 2013 By Kara 9 Comments

Staying on top of the laundry is a constant battle for me, even after over 17 years of running a household.

I’ve tried different methods and schedules over the years, and of course, the amount of laundry in the house has grown as our family has grown, but I’ve never reached the point where I really felt that I was completely on top of it. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Household, Keeping Home, Staying Organized

The Zone Cleaning Concept for Kids’ Rooms

September 1, 2013 By Kara 4 Comments

Recently, I shared my zone cleaning method for our house. We break it up into five zones, focusing on one each weekday.

Guess what?

The same concept can be applied to individual rooms, especially kids’ rooms.

Sending a child to clean their entire room can be overwhelming…they just don’t know where to begin. Breaking their bedroom into “zones” makes it seem more manageable, allowing them to focus on a smaller area at a time. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Household, Staying Organized, Time Management