Green living and environmental stewardship in a fallen world – how can Christians be good stewards of this great gift from God, the earth? From natural, safe cleaning and personal products to ideas on how to reduce waste and your impact on the environment, Kitchen Stewardship has it all.
Who doesn’t love the smell of a good stinky gym bag, or a dog kennel, or even your great aunt’s old couch from the ’70’s? While you may think it’s ridiculous that anyone would enjoy taking a whiff of these stinky smells, did you realize your home’s air could be just as bad for you? […]
Is Your Home’s Air Making You Sick? (All About Indoor Air Quality) Read More »
Chicken with a side of bleach, anyone? I used to have a bottle of diluted bleach water under my sink (which was likely often way too strong because I didn’t realize quite how diluted it could be and still be effective), and I would whip it out when I cooked with raw chicken or killed
Super Safe, Super Cheap Disinfecting Solution for Baby Toys and Your Kitchen Read More »
I would have to say that Autumn is by far my favorite season. Warm mugs of milky chai tea, crunchy leaves, the crisp coolness to the air, and pumpkin everything! With everyone making pumpkin muffins, pumpkin ice cream and pumpkin-whatever-else, this is the perfect season to add pumpkin to your skincare routine. Related: DIY Herbal
Looking for a non-toxic ant poison? Try my easy homemade ant poison that works as a non-toxic ant trap bait. You can feel comfortable with your kids in the same house as this homemade non-toxic ant killer recipe. Even though I think of myself as a food blog, one of the most popular posts around
Enjoy this huge list of natural home remedies for itchy bug bites from mosquito, chigger, black fly or other insects! From grandmother’s tricks to herbs to essential oils, this post has it all to get rid of the itch. Ah, the skin of summer – grubby feet, farmer’s tan lines, bruises and scrapes on little
Get the Itch Out (Natural Bug Bite Relief Options) Read More »
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to reflect on what you do to save the earth – and pinpoint the top 3 eco-friendly habits you have. Two weeks ago, we shared our top 3 frugal tips to help save others’ pocketbooks, and this week, we’re going to help save the earth. Just like
Whether you’re in the canned or home-pureed pumpkin camp, sometimes you have just a little bit of pumpkin puree left over after a recipe. It’s…
My toddler loves shoes. I think it must be a developmental milestone, because all three of mine have done it. I could write in their baby books: rolled over crawled took first steps started trying on other people’s shoes incessantly steals shoes and wears them around the house As much as I value the habit
Got Kids? Naturally Cleaning Carpets (because you know you need to) Read More »
I’m probably the worst person in the world to test laundry products, but here I am, trying it again. When I do a load of laundry, I hate to admit it, but sometimes it stays in the dryer for days. By that time, I’ve forgotten what brand of soap I was even testing! I made
Does “real food” have to mean “organic?” Can conventionally grown produce still be healthy for you? Is buying organic worth foreclosure on your home? I’m going to share some reader emails to open up these questions, and I’m looking forward to rousing conversation in the comments! Should I Prioritize Organic? I received this email from
Strawberry Controversy: Organic, Local, or Just Don’t Eat? Read More »
This is a guest post by my friend-in-real-life, Laurie. She and I met and connected because we both had babes in slings at our sons’ Valentine’s Day Party one year, and we quickly discovered that real food, natural parenting, and Christianity were more than enough to form a strong bond. (I love it when God
Homemade Hard Lotion: A Tale of a Distracted DIY Mom {GUEST POST} Read More »
You all know I like to be “green,” right? I even offered two hundred ways to reuse stuff instead of throwing it away last week at Green Your Way. So am I really suggesting that you stop an eco-friendly habit that you probably already have, if you’re a penny pincher and earth-lover like me? Don’t
One Quick Tip: Don’t Wash and Reuse Zippered Bags Read More »
I haven’t. Being honest right up front there. I had many failures using natural DIY dishwasher soap a few years ago, and I’m afraid my husband will never set foot in the kitchen again if I even breathe a word of more homemade dishwasher detergent experimenting, and that would leave me with a LOT of
Have You Ever Successfully made a Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipe? Read More »
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to keep the green in spring cleaning. Sometimes it seems like the natural life can be a real drain on the finances. Organic food costs two to four times as much as conventional, natural health endeavors are never covered by insurance, and wooden toys are pricier than
When I started with cloth diapers (on baby number 3!) just over a year ago, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I didn’t really want to take a lot of time to research on the Internet, and the cloth diaper forums can be overwhelming (and suck you in). My colleague Erin Odom
Ready for Cloth Diapers? (or not?) How to do it Frugally and Successfully Read More »
I’ve really been enjoying squeezing lemon into my water lately and dropping in the wedge to flavor the next refill a bit. I’m already changing my new habit. I’m a pretty faithful produce washer, but as luck would have it, this week I cut a corner while getting my son’s lunch ready. My hands are
In addition to your non-bleach disinfectants, like hydrogen peroxide, an easy homemade orange cleaner does the job! I love how I can clean with orange peels and vinegar. I love making something out of nothing. I’m still not a composter even though I know how easy it can be (*cringe* I know, I know, get on
I may only be “mint green” when it comes to being a crunchy mama, but believe me, I still stand out in a crowd. When everyone else has sandwich baggies for a packed lunch, I have my reusable bags. When folks are grabbing free water bottles at an event, I almost always have my stainless
6 Ways to Pack a Fancy Dish Without Using Plastic Wrap Read More »
Want to know the first thing I do after I get all my groceries put away each week? Take a nap. (Umm, just kidding. I’d like to on some days after a long shopping trip with three little kids!) Actually, the first thing I try to do when I get done putting away groceries is
Looking for a natural dishwasher detergent but don’t want to waste your money? You’re in the right place! The natural dishwasher detergent saga is as old as Kitchen Stewardship® itself. Update 2020: I used the individual dishwasher packs for a few years, because doggone it, they really are convenient. But the more I read about
Seeking a Natural Dishwasher Detergent that Isn’t a Miserable Failure Read More »
