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Riveting Reads: May and June 2016

June 29, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

I frequently read inspiring, insightful, and thought-provoking blog posts. Here are some of these posts from May and June of 2016.

I am going to take a break again today from my customary posts to share with you some inspiring, insightful, and thought-provoking posts that I have read from other bloggers during the last two months. I hope you appreciate these as much as I have. Riveting reads from May and June 2016 Jamie at Medium Sized Family proposes 5 important … [Read more...] about Riveting Reads: May and June 2016

Filed Under: Reflecting on Life Tagged With: just for fun

Healthier Crispy Treats

June 27, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

These easy-to-prepare, crowd-pleasing treats are a healthier version of the traditional treats made of crisp rice cereal.

As far as snacks go, traditional Rice Krispies Treats® aren’t that terrible for you, but they’re not exactly good for you, either! I was looking for something to snack on a few days ago and improvised to create a slightly more nutritious version. After making (and falling in love with) these, I did some searching and found that a number … [Read more...] about Healthier Crispy Treats

Filed Under: Keeping the Home, Promoting Healthful Living Tagged With: recipes

Summer 2016 Preview

June 24, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Our summers are often packed with a variety of projects and trips. This makes it a great time to temporarily slow the pace here at Of The Hearth.

Summer is officially underway. This means that life is about to become a flurry of activity for many of us! What will occupy your time? A family vacation or staycation? Completing projects in the yard? Going camping? Attending a family reunion? We’ll be busy with a number of things, the most significant of which is welcoming our second … [Read more...] about Summer 2016 Preview

Filed Under: Reflecting on Life Tagged With: current events

Things to Consider When Deciding Whether or Not to Cloth Diaper (Part 2)

June 22, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Are you trying to decide whether disposable or cloth diapers are right for your family? Here are some important factors to ponder.

Last week we began looking at factors that parents should consider when deciding if disposable or cloth diapers are best for their families. We discussed the financial implications of cloth diapering, if cloth diapers are “greener” than disposables, and what it takes to wash cloth diapers. Let’s examine two additional factors today: … [Read more...] about Things to Consider When Deciding Whether or Not to Cloth Diaper (Part 2)

Filed Under: Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: babies, frugal living, green living

Mexican Rice Bake

June 20, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

This hearty Mexican Rice Bake is tasty and easy to prepare. Its affordable price tag and family-friendly flavor will make it a favorite in your household!

This recipe caught my eye because it seemed easy to prepare and sounded tasty. I’m glad we tried it because it met my expectations! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 1 lb. ground meat 1 ½ cups brown rice 2 cups water ½ of a red or green bell pepper, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 carton … [Read more...] about Mexican Rice Bake

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Things to Consider When Deciding Whether or Not to Cloth Diaper (Part 1)

June 15, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Are you trying to decide whether cloth or disposable diapers are right for your family? Here are some important factors to consider.

Many couples know what type of diapers they will use before they even become pregnant. They know there is absolutely no way they will use cloth diapers or they feel strongly that cloth is the only way to go. Other couples need to engage in lengthy deliberations before deciding which are best for their families. My husband and I found … [Read more...] about Things to Consider When Deciding Whether or Not to Cloth Diaper (Part 1)

Filed Under: Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: babies, frugal living, green living

Flag Code Primer for U.S. Households

June 13, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Flag Code Primer for U.S. Households

My daughter and I go for a walk through our neighborhood almost every day. There are many things I love about our neighborhood, including the way many of our neighbors show their pride in our country and their support of our troops by flying the U.S. flag. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed that many of my neighbors fly their flags in manners that … [Read more...] about Flag Code Primer for U.S. Households

Filed Under: Keeping the Home, Reflecting on Life Tagged With: civic involvement, current events

Equipping Toddlers with New Skills

June 10, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Toddlers are naturally curious. How can we take advantage of this when it is often messy and sometimes scary to help them learn new skills?

Many parents find themselves in one of two extreme camps. They either expect their children to grow up more quickly than is realistic or they do things that inhibit their children from growing up at the proper pace. Parents in the former group may expect their newborns to be able to sleep through the entire night without waking to feed while … [Read more...] about Equipping Toddlers with New Skills

Filed Under: Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: toddlers

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