I have an exciting announcement about a little project our family has been working on behind the scenes for the past year. And by "little," what I really mean is "tiny" - we've built a Tiny House on Wheels to use in the mountains!
Sort by:
Produce Storage Cheat Sheet (+ Announcement!)
Do you ever wonder how long certain fruits might last sitting out on your kitchen counter? Or wonder if maybe you should refrigerate them instead? To help solve some of those kitchen mysteries, I am excited to share this handy dandy produce storage guide with you today!
Produce Storage Cheat Sheet (+ Announcement!)Continue Reading →
Growing Food: Lessons Learned
In the midst of my third summer vegetable garden I’m realizing it’s going to be a long road ahead before I’ll truly “get” the hang of things. So far I’ve learned a lot each season, but when you only get one shot at trying out your summer garden each year the learning curve feels pretty …
Grocery Shopping Template (+ My Routine)
I have recently learned that writing out your grocery list on a "template" can make food shopping so much easier. I realize this is not a new idea...just something I am only now figuring out for some reason! Surely everyone has a running grocery list of some sort - a list where you write down "peanut butter" when you realize you are getting low…
How to Host a Soup Swap
Heard of this fantastic newish way for foodies (and those just looking to get together with the gals - or guys!) to connect? It's called a Soup Swap.
Homegrown: Easier than you think
You may think growing your own vegetables sounds like a daunting task, but starting small with some potted plants can be surprisingly easy (even for someone who doesn’t have a green thumb). Last year was my first year with a garden and let’s just say….I learned a lot about what not to do again this …
My Favorite (Natural) Personal Care Products
Once I started feeling comfortable with the "real food" changes in our kitchen, it took me no time at all to realize I needed to move on to other areas of my house! I most certainly don't have it all figured out, but since this question is asked so often I thought I'd share some of what you'll find in my bathroom cabinets these…
My Favorite (Natural) Personal Care ProductsContinue Reading →
Video: How I Set Up for School Lunch (and Breakfast)!
I am excited to share with you our very first professionally made video, or "vlog" as some call it! There was just no better way to show you how we do set up for school lunch around here to ensure school mornings go as smoothly as possible. So enjoy (and be sure to check out the video notes just below). P.S. You'll get a…
Video: How I Set Up for School Lunch (and Breakfast)!Continue Reading →
Moths Invaded Our Pantry…Bugs Like Real Food, Too!
Whether you think you have moths or not, you need to get a pheromone trap (non-toxic) and put it in your pantry ASAP.
Moths Invaded Our Pantry…Bugs Like Real Food, Too!Continue Reading →
3 Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies
Fruit flies can lay about 500 eggs, and the entire lifecycle from egg to adult can be completed in a week. EEEEK! Here are 3 ways to get rid of fruit flies.
A Week with the Leakes: Breakfast
As I shared on facebook last week we’ve been working on a project where we record and photograph every single thing our family eats for a week. I’ve been posting a lot of our kids’ lunches lately, and it’s provoked some readers to ask…”Well, what do you eat?” So it was a lot of work …
5 Synthetic Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care Products
You likely already know that ingredients in personal care products are just as important as the foods you eat. With your skin being your largest organ, the products you put on your body are immediately absorbed through your pores and into your bloodstream.
5 Synthetic Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care ProductsContinue Reading →
How to Make Bright Colors with Natural Easter Egg Dye
A few years ago we published a guest post that explained the process for dyeing Easter eggs naturally. The outcome in that post was a pretty rainbow of pastel colors, and today I wanted to set out to see exactly what it took to result in bright, vibrant colors.
How to Make Bright Colors with Natural Easter Egg DyeContinue Reading →
A Week with the Leakes: Real Food Lunches
If you saw the “Breakfast” post earlier this week then you know as part of our new, very personal series entitled “A Week with the Leakes” we spent a full 7 days recording every single thing our family ate. Check out the first post for the details and especially be sure to read our disclaimer …
My Big Pantry Redo! How We Got Organized
So the other day I was just minding my own business when I saw an amazingly neat pantry picture in my Insta stories...
How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs!
These homemade bath bombs make great DIY gifts but will be so tempting to keep all to yourself! Breathe in the natural essential oil scents and relax!
A “Real” Laundry Trick I Love
Thankfully there is a "real" alternative to dryer sheets with artificial fragrances, and in this month's sponsored post I'm excited to share this laundry trick with you - wool dryer balls!
How to Grow Fresh Herbs (and save loads of money!)
Spending 2 or 3 bucks on a pack of fresh herbs at the grocery store every time you need a sprig of thyme or a few mint leaves can add up fast! Luckily, growing them yourself couldn't be any easier.
How to Grow Fresh Herbs (and save loads of money!)Continue Reading →
A Week with the Leakes: Afternoon Snacks
Here is the third installment in our “A Week with the Leakes” series! If you haven’t already, check out the breakfast post and lunch post that we published last week. Also, please be sure to read our brief disclaimer about this series as well. Unless otherwise noted we drank water with all the pictured snacks… …
A Week with the Leakes: Dinner and Treats
Here’s the last installment in our “Week with the Leakes” series where we took the time to photograph and record every single thing we ate for a week. In case you missed the first few posts check out what we ate for breakfast, lunch, and snacks…also if you haven’t already be sure to read our …
Real Food Tips: How To Organize Your Kitchen
Whether you love to cook or do it out of duty, a well organized kitchen will make the task easier and faster and more pleasant for everyone. As pretty as you want your kitchen to be, first and foremost you need to think of it as a food shop. These tips will help you organize your kitchen like a pro.
Real Food Tips: How To Organize Your KitchenContinue Reading →
An Easy Way to Add Healthy, Reusable Products to Your Home
Today I want to make sure you know about an awesome program put together by one of our favorite longtime sponsors to help you simply (and affordably) add healthy, reusable products to your home. Obviously, we’re all about eating the right foods around here, but how you store your food and clean your home (and treat the earth) …
An Easy Way to Add Healthy, Reusable Products to Your HomeContinue Reading →
Video: A Tour of My Kitchen!
So just for fun here's a look inside some of our cabinets including our kitchen's best kept secret ...the back pantry!
8 Reasons I LOVE My Winter Vegetable Garden
This week my girls and I did something I’ve been wanting to do for a LONG time …plant our first vegetable garden at our new home! It has felt like a LONG six months since we last had access to our own homegrown vegetables (in our old backyard), and I was so ready to get back to it. …
8 Reasons I LOVE My Winter Vegetable GardenContinue Reading →
Reader Food Diary: Kiran’s Food & Spend
This was an interesting week to document for the reader food diary series. I've had a major diet change -adding in a food that I haven't eaten in 5 years!
Dinner Club: Mexican Theme
Our dinner club gatherings are always a super fun evening and last night was no exception. What’s better than great friends, delicious food, and a fun theme? Oh how I love theme parties! Themes just give you something to work with and ensure everything flows from the food to the décor to the drinks and …
Video: A Tour of my Real Food Refrigerator
As part of my pantry and kitchen video tour series, here is what you'll find inside my refrigerator!
Video: A Tour of my Real Food RefrigeratorContinue Reading →
Simple Daily Cleaning Routine (+ Natural Homemade Cleaner Recipes)
I don’t know about you, but I don’t actually like to clean that much. On the other hand, I do like to live in a relatively clean house for the benefits it provides. Here’s what I’ve come up with for a simple daily cleaning routine broken down into the two main rooms you’ve got to keep on top of for cleaning.
Simple Daily Cleaning Routine (+ Natural Homemade Cleaner Recipes)Continue Reading →
Video: A Tour of My Real Food Freezer
Here is the final video in my kitchen tour series! In case you missed it I've already shared a tour of my fridge, pantry and kitchen (drawers, etc.). As you'll see in this video we actually have an extra freezer that we use pretty regularly.
A Week with the Leakes: Breakfast & Snacks
Ever wonder what we (the Leakes) eat for an entire week? Join us for this fun blog series starting with a snapshot of real food breakfast and snacks.
A Week with the Leakes: Breakfast & SnacksContinue Reading →
A Week with the Leakes: Lunch
In part two of our series, we share what our real food lunches looked like for an entire week. Stay tuned to "A Week with the Leakes" for dinner and treats!
Reader Food Diary: Lindsay’s Food & Spend
Our reader Lindsay shares with us her food diary for an entire week as well as how much she spends on groceries for her family of 5.
Minimize Germs this Winter with Non-Toxic Products
The Grove Collaborative subscription service allows me to get all my favorite non-toxic household and personal products shipped to my door!
Minimize Germs this Winter with Non-Toxic ProductsContinue Reading →
What Ingredients to Avoid in Skin Care
Don’t waste any more time in the cosmetic isle getting overwhelmed by thousands of choices and being unsure of what is best. This will shed light on what to avoid when it comes to your skin.
Reader Food Diary: Eileen’s Food + Spend
I'm trying to be more mindful with many aspects of my life. Learn more about my journey (including how much I spent on groceries!) in my Reader Diary post.
Reader Food Diary: Kendra’s Food & Spend
Introducing the second post in our Reader Diaries Contest series. Meet Kendra, hear what she ate for an entire week and how much she spent on groceries.
