A Year of Herbs: Ginger
Image by vieuxbandit As I went to write this next post for my Year of Herbs series, I had been thinking of doing comfrey or yarrow. However, I've really been enjoying learning about herbs that we all...
View ArticleBoost Your Immune System For the Coming Cold Season Using Real Foods
Written by Shannon, Contributing Writer When I was a teenager I used to get several colds every winter. Along with that came the inevitable bouts of bronchitis and/or pneumonia. Every year without...
View ArticleSimple Organic: 5 Simple Home Remedies That Really Work
Fall is here, and with it comes the usual season of colds and flus. Many of us are searching for more natural ways to treat sickness when it arises, and the good news is that you don’t have to be a...
View ArticleCold Kicker Remedy: A Tried and True Recipe
Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer This remedy is one of the best for warding off colds, the flu, or any kind of general feeling of ickiness. Not only is it chock full of anti-viral and...
View ArticleHow to Plant Garlic in the Fall
Garlic has stolen my heart as an organic gardener, because it is hands down one of the easiest and most reliable crops that I've grown so far. For some reason, I initially had this idea that garlic...
View ArticleHealing Ear Infections Holistically
Written by Erin Odom, Contributing Writer Last year this time, I prided myself on the fact that my 2 year old had never had a full-blown ear infection. A strong proponent of breastfeeding and having...
View ArticleKeeping Your Family Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Written by Brandy, Contributing Writer It's that time of year again. The season that many moms dread for their families - cold and flu season. Each year I review my old list and research new ways to...
View ArticleHow to Treat Bug Bites Naturally
Written by Stacy K, Contributing Writer Summer is a time for fun and sunshine. Unfortunately, this wonderful season often includes bites and stings from various bugs and insects. Today I'd like to...
View ArticleWeekend Links
Before I get into sharing links, here is our family's Christmas card. Isn't it beautiful? It was designed by Angela of Tilley Claire's, who actually used to be a contributing writer here on Keeper of...
View ArticleRustic Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
I suppose “rustic” is just a fancy way of saying that I make mashed potatoes with the skins on. Why keep the skins, you ask? Not only does it make the name sound fancier, it also makes for a more...
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