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Category: Simple Living

Why does it seem like every holiday revolves around candy? Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter... One holiday follows another, each with an onslaught of chocolate, candy, and sugary sweets. Yet, it doesn't have to be that way. Here are 14 family-friendly Easter traditions that don't center on chocolate, treats, or sweets.

14 Candy-Free Family Traditions To Celebrate Easter

(Pt. 3) All I Need To Know I Learned In The Kitchen {Kitchen Rules 11-15} | We spend a lot of time in the kitchen, don't we? Yet in the kitchen, so much more happens than just cooking. We also nurture relationships with our family and friends. Whether we grow into who God wants us to be through how we handle tasks, failures, and successes. So here are 5 more "kitchen rules" -- words to live by... in the kitchen! [by Wardee Harmon] | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/153

(Pt. 3) All I Really Need To Know I Learned In The Kitchen {Kitchen Rules 11 to 15} (KYF153)

It's spring cleaning time! Did you know that some cleaners may be detrimental to your health? Luckily, you can clean without chemicals -- and your home will shine from top to bottom. Say hello to homemade cleaners! You probably have most of the ingredients already. Here are 10 of the most common areas of your home and how to keep them naturally clean.

10 Ways To Spring Clean Your Home Without Chemicals

What is a linen couche proofing cloth? How can it be used to bake sourdough bread? Watch, listen, or read to learn about one of my favorite kitchen tools, plus how to care for it!

What Is A Linen Couche Proofing Cloth? + How To Use & Care For One! #AskWardee 023

Are you searching for a chemical-free, economical shave gel? One that leaves your skin feeling super soft and nourished? Look no further! This easy, homemade 3-ingredient gel uses healing herbs, soothing Aloe vera, and olive oil for a smooth shave that is kind to your skin.

Homemade 3-Ingredient Shave Gel

How To Make An Herbal Eye Pillow For Relaxation & Headache Relief | Tired eyes? Stressed? Have a headache? Can’t sleep? An herbal eye pillow may be just the thing you need! With the weight of the rice and the soothing scent of lavender, you can rest and relax to your heart's content. Plus, these pillows are so quick and easy to make, you can give them to all of your friends, too!

How To Make An Herbal Eye Pillow For Relaxation & Headache Relief

Stress… I don’t think we take it seriously enough -- especially the profound effects it can have on you and your family and your health. Although I could talk about stress in our life, I want to focus this podcast on how to address stress in the kitchen -- 6 ways to banish it and find more joy there.

6 Ways To Banish Stress And Find More Joy In Your Kitchen And Your Life (KYF161)

Herbal bath tea is incredibly easy to make AND can be made in endless variations to suit many different purposes. Not to mention, they make unique gifts! When herbs are added to a warm bath, the soothing or healing benefits of the herbs are absorbed through the skin.

How To Make Relaxing Herbal Bath Teas

Want to use herbal extracts ... but not if they're made with alcohol? Judy B. is in the same boat... She has small children and prefers not to give them alcohol. Watch, listen, or read to learn how to make powerful herbal extracts -- without alcohol! | AskWardee.tv

How To Make An Herbal Tincture (aka Herbal Extract)

Want to try some sprouting? A sprouting screen will run you about $7. If you want 4 jars of sprouts going at the same time, that's $28 It adds up! Or, you can do what Morgen did and make DIY sprouting lids for just 5 cents each! Here's how!

DIY Sprouting Lids {for just 5 cents!}

Merry Christmas, dear friends and family! In addition to the unspeakable gift of Jesus, we have much to celebrate this year! The picture holds a clue... :-) | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Merry Christmas 2016!

Bethany needs an easy and natural non-toxic cleaning spray recipe that won't irritate sensitive skin. I've got one for her -- we've been using it for 15 years! Watch, listen, or read for my homemade, all-purpose cleaning spray with essential oils! | AskWardee.tv

Homemade Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaning Spray With Essential Oils & A FREE Glass Spray Bottle #AskWardee 061

Did you know that you can use your gas grill as an oven? Yes, you can! Bake cookies, cakes, breads, pizza, and casseroles outside, all summer long, without heating up your kitchen! Bonus: this is a way to cook for your family in case of a power outage, too!

10 Tips For Using A Gas Grill As An Oven

How To Cook Real Food In A Tiny House (& what it's like living in one!) | Our family of 5 has been living in a tiny house for 3 months. I'm learning to live and love anew, including how to cook real food in a tiny house! Here are my top 2 tips for tiny house kitchens, plus how I'm staying fit, active, and young because of this lifestyle!

How To Cook Real Food In A Tiny House (+ what it’s like living in one!)

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Safe Anti-Aging Makeup, Hair & Skin Care Options #AskWardee 088

a small jar and spoonful of elderberries on a wooden table next to a plate of heart-shaped elderberry gummies

Immune-Boosting Homemade Elderberry Gummies (only 4 ingredients!)

man's hands holding a compost bucket of food scraps, including citrus and onion peels

The Best Guide To Easy Worm Composting & DIY Bokashi Bucket

array of caramel-colored honey candies on a plate

3-Ingredient Homemade Honey Candy Recipe

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I’m Wardee Harmon and I help Christian families who know they should eat healthy but are tired of complicated, time-consuming, weird-tasting, and unsustainable “healthy” diets…

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