Will anything unnatural kill me? A balanced view of a healthy lifestyle
Something I’ve been thinking about lately: Where is the line between living healthy and making health and natural living a god, or obsession? In all likelihood, having a few unnatural things in ... Read More
Capsule Wardrobe for Babies and Kids: Easily manage your kids clothes
Yes, it is possible! You really can keep your kids’ clothes tidy and manageable. Or maybe you already do, but you’re interested in a way to decrease laundry and have everything “match”... Read More
Paleo BBQ Sauce
Ever looked at the ingredients in a typical bottle of BBQ sauce? Many of them have high fructose corn syrup, and all the rest have loads of sugar. This recipe uses only natural, healthy ingredients, a... Read More
One thing at a time: How multitasking can decrease your efficiency
In today’s world, multitasking is often hailed as a desirable skill. It can be a helpful thing to know how to do, but making it a lifestyle can actually make you less efficient. I used to be a ... Read More
Healthy No-Bake Cookies
YUMMM! These cookies are so great. I don’t always make cookies… But when I do, it’s these! Okay, not always – but they’re my favorites because they sooo easy, quick, an... Read More
The Capsule Wardrobe: Numerous stylish outfits from a minimalist approach
What is a Capsule Wardrobe? A Capsule Wardrobe is a collection of clothes that contains about 30-40 items or less (the exact number is up for debate, and seems to be somewhat flexible), with each piec... Read More
DIY vs. Overwhelm: When the Time you Have Opposes Making from Scratch
Any of you who know me or have read much on Pure Simplicity know that homemade, natural food and household items are pretty high on my list of importance, and I “DIY” (Do It Yourself ̵... Read More
Basic, Delicious Vinaigrette
This vinaigrette is super easy to whip up for a last-minute salad dressing, and is one of my favorite go-to recipes. Basic, Healthy Vinaigrette Print Recipe Super easy and quick. To spice it up a bit,... Read More
Sugar: A not-so-sweet family story
This post about sugar is going to be a little more personal than most of my posts are. I want to share with you what I’ve learned about different sugars, some of the ways that minimizing refined... Read More
Homemade Baby Wipes: A Natural, Easy Recipe!
Have you ever looked at the ingredients on typical, store-bought baby wipes? I hadn’t really thought about it until I was pregnant with my daughter, but when I started looking at them, I was a littl... Read More
Creating a Successful Schedule: An 8-Step Guide
Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed, like there is just too much to do and not enough hours in the day? Maybe you don’t have too much to do, but you seem to lose track of time and aren’t... Read More
Healthy Toasted Trail Mix
This trail mix is so simple, I almost hesitate to call it a recipe! But, I wanted to share it with you because it’s DELICIOUS, so here it is. My family loves to take a bag of it on hikes, road t... Read More
Natural, Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaner
As with many of the healthy changes in my life, this one was inspired by having a baby around the house. As I write this she is sleeping, but when she’s up she’s into EVERYTHING! She crawls all ov... Read More
Chicken Pot Pie
I wanted a chicken pot pie recipe that was both easy and healthy, made from scratch. I couldn’t find one I liked on the internet or Pinterest, so I came up with this one! It is best with this de... Read More
The Paleo Diet: Finding Your Balance
In the last few months, I’ve noticed “Paleo” starting to become a sort of food-fad, with recipes popping up everywhere and marketers using the term on labels to attract attention. In this articl... Read More
Declutter Your House: A Manageable Tutorial
As I have worked to keep my home and life uncluttered, I’ve noticed that there is a theme to it all: The key word is work! You have to invest in something to keep it clean, organized, or otherwise u... Read More
Enough Stuff! Why having less gives you more of what matters
We all have it, to some extent: Stuff that has just accumulated over time, in your house, your car, your life. That thing your friend got you that never actually gets used, but you feel guilty getting... Read More
Whole Wheat Pie Crust
This pie crust is great for dinners such as pot pies, or for dessert pies! I haven’t had much luck making “paleo” pie crusts, so this is just a mostly-healthy one that my family enjo... Read More