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DIY Nature Journal For Children
Encourage imagination, creation and exploration with this DIY nature journal for children. Not only will crafting it challenge them to get outside and get creative but the contents will be packed with an explosion of adventure and fun! Let them pour their personality into the construction of their nature journal and then load the inside …
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Vanessa
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Vanessa Hamlin is the owner and founder of Food Life Design. With her passion for frugal living and homesteading, Vanessa loves to share easy recipes, money making ideas, gardening and food preservation tips, home remedies and everything else that a good old-fashioned life entails!

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Kayden Hamlin is a full-time preschool teacher and graduate student. She is passionate about sharing saving money tips, self-care and mindfulness ideas, and child development activities! When not in a classroom, you’ll most likely find her reading with a cup of tea in hand or knitting projects for her family and friends.

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Olivia Whalen is mama to three young girls who is devoted to creative learning, exploration and free range imagination. Olivia enjoys thinking outside the box when it comes to homemade baby food or family meals. She enjoys sharing creative kid crafts, budget friendly recipes and beginner homesteader fun!
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Top 5 Children’s Store Bought Bathtime Washes with Clean Ingredients
Having three little ones that all have my sensitive skin I have learned the ropes in what does or doesn’t work for us, all the while advocating for cleaner ingredient products for my family. Here is a wonderful list of my top 5 children’s store bought bathtime washes with clean ingredients…. There are SO many …
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Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade Recipe
Looking for a cool, refreshing drink for hot summer days? Try this Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade recipe! Not only does it taste delicious, but it’s beautiful and good for you, too! This Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade recipe is the perfect way to cool down on a sweltering summer day. You’re going to love it and …
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What’s In My Apothecary?
Are you starting to build your apothecary? Do you wonder what the best herbs and spices are to keep on hand? Keep reading to find out what’s in my apothecary! Any good herbalist has an apothecary packed full of all the herbs and necessities required to remedy any ailment. But, there are literally hundreds, if …
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Sesame Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables
This sesame chicken stir fry with vegetables dish is absolutely loaded with big flavor! Also- we love a good stir fry because it is a great way to use up some of those veggies in the fridge or just simply add more nutrition to the plate!! Want to add in another perk of the dish? …
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How to Become an Herbalist
Do you have a passion for learning about herbs and herbal remedies? Would you love to help your family, friends and community with your herbal knowledge and skills? Read on to learn how to become an herbalist so you can get started… Why are you interested in becoming an herbalist? Do you want to start …
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