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The Journal: A blog for sustainable family living and home!

Picnic Friendly Foods Your Littles Will Actually Enjoy

June 04, 2022

With 5 kids under our roof, we have a pretty wide range of food favorites. And, probably less than 10 meals that our family of 7 will all enjoy! 😂

How to Naturally Dye Easter Eggs: What's In Your Basket?

April 06, 2022

Whether you prefer to use natural dyes or just want to switch things up this year and try something new, chances are you already have all of the ingredients you'll need to dye your Easter eggs naturally!

NEWBORN CHECKLIST: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO FEED A NEW BABY IN 2024

January 11, 2022

Feeding your baby is one of the most important, yet sometimes challenging tasks as a parent. Whether you decide on formula or breast milk, you should have a few essentials ready!

Organic Holiday Pajama Sets: The Perfect Holiday Tradition

November 08, 2021

One of my favorite family holiday traditions is opening up just one gift on Christmas Eve…New Jammies!

Return to the Office: Six Tips To Protect Your Mental Health

August 25, 2021

So what, then, can we do to take care of our mental health as we forge our new work normal? How do we meet the changes to our work lives in a way that protects our mental health and empowers us to choose what is best for us?

Postpartum Depression: My diagnosis and journey

August 05, 2021

She was 6 weeks old when I collapsed on the floor of Michael's Craft Store. I was exhausted, yes, but what I really felt was hopeless.

Gender Neutral White Nursery Inspiration

July 28, 2021

With our fourth baby, I decided to design a white nursery. Our daughter, Rhyan Holly, is our only blonde with blue eyes. She was our sunshine baby from Day 1. And, her nursery perfectly reflected her bright, happy personality.

Sustainable Backpacks: Ready, Set, Go For New School Year!

July 22, 2021

What says new school year more than a spanking new backpack? A sustainable backpack!

They're made from juice & lemonade bottles, discarded fishing nets and all the plastic we toss way too absentmindedly.

Race & Mental Health: 6 Tips for Talking to Kids

July 08, 2021

As parents, it’s understandable to want to protect our children from life’s harsher realities. Conversations about race and racism leave many parents feeling ill-prepared.

This is darling and well made!!

This is so lovely and even though opening...

This is so lovely and even though opening it up made me sad, it also fills me with happiness. It's the signoff my dad, who just passed away, would end all his cards and letters to me, I adore it on my wall and every day when I walk past it I love it.

It is beautiful and was beautifully packag...

It is beautiful and was beautifully packaged and sent with a personal note from the seller.

Looks exactly like the picture. Great gift...

Looks exactly like the picture. Great gift!

Whitney was so great to work with! She was...

Whitney was so great to work with! She was able to make me a custom wedding gift for my mom made from the extra fabric of my wedding dress!

Madly Wish