Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert: A Simple, Comprehensive Guide to Using Cloth Diapers

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I am so excited to share with a newly released eBook from our friend, Erin at The Humbled Homemaker: Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert: A Simple, Comprehensive Guide to Using Cloth Diapers. This eBook has been in the heart of Erin for years and we're so excited she has finally completed this little (or rather HUGE) project. Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert is over 200 pages long, and … [Read more...]

Lilla Rose Party {& giveaway!}

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Woot! I love my Lilla Rose clip. Leigh Ann has one too (that is her gorgeous shiny perfect hair pictured above)! Okay, I actually have two. We both have lots to say about them. You can find a full review from Leigh Ann and a full review from Nikki. We go into detail and give you all of the reasons we think you should rock this look! Here is the skinny: They are easy to use. They are … [Read more...]

All About Oils – What to Use When & A Tropical Traditions Giveaway {Giveway Ended}

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The winner of the Tropical Traditions Giveaway is Lisa Brown! I will be emailing you to collect your information. :-) Congratulations, Lisa. And thank you to everyone who participated! Note: The previous winner did not send me the information needed to collect her coconut oil. Therefore, a new winner was chosen. The new winner will have 5 days to claim their prize upon receipt of my … [Read more...]

Save Money by Culturing Foods with DIY Starters from Cultures for Health

There are many health benefits to eating cultured foods, but buying pre-made kefir, yogurt, sourdough bread, or Kombucha (just to name a few) can be expensive. If you have been hanging around Intentional By Grace for long, then you know that my family enjoys cultured foods, especially kefir. You also know that I have a hard time staying within my grocery budget each month. So how do I … [Read more...]

Juppy Baby Walker Review and Giveaway (Ends 8/26)

When I heard about the Juppy baby walker, I was intrigued. My son has enjoyed (and insisted) on standing up since he was eight weeks old. My back would get so tired holding his little hands so that he could enjoy standing up. I had to give the Juppy a try. What is a Juppy Baby Walker? The Juppy- isn't the name catchy?- is a parent assisted baby walker that fits in a purse. It's made of 100% … [Read more...]

Flirty Aprons Are A Must In My Kitchen

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When Mark and I got married, one of the things I asked for was a "pretty" apron. Call me old fashioned, but I love aprons. I have many memories of dropping in to visit my grandmother, and she would greet me at the door with her hair pinned up, wearing a pretty apron, and drying her hands on a dish towel. I couldn't help but smile and think, I want to be like that when I grow up. I suppose she made … [Read more...]

Dale Shea’s Prenatal Pilates DVD Review and Giveaway

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Now that our little boy, Samuel, has made his appearance, and we’ve decided to keep him ;), I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about what I want to do differently next time around in regards to my pregnancy. Since we had a wonderfully successful natural birth, I know that, Lord willing, I want to take that route again. Unfortunately, as I have evaluated, I realized that I failed to dedicate … [Read more...]

Book Review: Out of a Far Country by Christopher Yuan & Angela Yuan

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When I was in college, I moved in with a lesbian. I needed a place to stay, and she was willing to open her extra room up to me. I bunked with her for an entire summer. Also, while in college and into my post college years, one of my best friends was a gay man. Throughout the last several years, I have interacted with and even prayed with people from the gay and lesbian community. What a … [Read more...]

Product Review – List Plan It: My Favorite Way to Stay Organized

Want to Know My Secret to Getting & Staying Organized? I Get Help from the List Mama at List Plan It. I discovered ListPlanIt a couple of years ago while on the prowl for a way to get organized as a homemaker and wife. Although I was an avid listmaker, I wasn't schooled in how to be run my household. When I wasn't entirely sure where to start, I did a little research and found these lists … [Read more...]

Tell Your Time: How to Manage Your Schedule So You Can Live Free E-book

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Recently, I have felt overworked - of course, based on my own self-imposed standards. I have felt overwhelmed - those pesky self-imposed standards again. The things vying for my attention daily, weekly, and monthly seemed endless. The shelves are covered in dust. There is no post scheduled for tomorrow. I need to return my overdue library books. Kefir needs made. How did I get ten … [Read more...]