Today, I’m going to share a favorite book with you. The Rag Coat by author Lauren Mills is a book that my children and I both thoroughly enjoyed. Like all great books, it opened up rich conversations that grew beyond the storyline of the book. Our morning conversations wove through botany, our national and family history, and…
Making a Garlic Press
I’ve shared about garlic presses in a series I did a couple years ago on using garlic in home remedies. But I felt that this handy little trick needed its own post. Why Use a Garlic Press? Why is this so awesome? I’m glad you asked. First, you don’t have to actually eat or swallow…
Before and After and In Between: Weight Update
Several people have asked for another before and after with an update on my weight loss pictures. Because I love you, I am posting this, but be careful what you wish for, people. 🙂 I will deliver. And it might not be pretty I’m posting these pictures because you asked for them…not because I’m proud. I’ve let my weight…
Homemade Fruit Bottom Yogurt Recipe
My homemade fruit bottom yogurt recipe brings back some delicious memories. My parents were into super healthy eating when I was a little kid, and we didn’t get much in the way of sugary treats, but we were allowed to choose our own flavor of yogurt. As a child, one of my very favorite treats was…
Relaunch Giveaway Party: Week 1
Let’s get this relaunch party started with a giveaway celebrating the Trim & Healthy category here on Gwen’s Nest. But let’s make it twice the fun, and choose two winners this week: two randomly selected awesome winners will get a copy of the Trim Healthy Mama book. If you’ve hung out here much at all in…
Gwen’s Nest Relaunch Party!
This is the make-over that I’ve been working so hard on…I hope you love it! To celebrate my return to the world of blogging, I’ve set up a fun little relaunch par-tay with FIVE weeks of super fun giveaways. Just for you guys…my faithful readers! I love ‘ya! Your comments and interaction both here and…
Get Organized Perfectly: Seasonal Clothes
My best 12 tips to get organized perfectly! Seasonal clothes for my four kids used to be a nightmare, but now I’ve got it (mostly) under control! I’ve worked out a great system for nailing great deals, storing out of season clothing, and making the big swap pretty painless for my four kids. Even though our family is what…
Giving Thanks! A Breakthrough…
<my oldest holding the newest baby cousin> I feel good today! And for that I am VERY thankful! This is my third day of feeling very, very good. And I had a moment today that made me tear up with joy. I was helping my 4 year old straighten his room, and I glanced down…