I love gardening and I love even more when I can trust the source of my plants. This fall I planted some garlic from Peaceful Valley/Grow Organic and you can see them doing well in the photo below I took earlier this winter. Soon the ground will be warming up and we’ll put down a […]
Unique Christmas Gifts – Review & Giveaway
I’ll be honest: compulsory gift giving is not my favorite thing. My absolute biggest pet peeve is being stuck at Christmas, obligated to give gifts to people who don’t need a thing and no time to spend racking my brain on something creative. Gross. Birthdays aren’t quite as bad, because it’s a day to celebrate […]
Healthy Living eBook Super-Pack and Giveaway
I love learning more about healthy living, frugal food that promotes wellness, growing your own produce, and more. So when I had the chance to review this Healthy Living Bundle pack of eBooks, valued at over $300, you know I jumped at the chance! One lucky Untrained Housewife reader will be blessed to win their […]
Keeping Kids Hydrated – Tips and Tricks
My kids have been playing sports this past year and one of the things I’ve noticed is that it is so much easier to get them to drink water when they are staying active on a regular basis. While the human body is 65% water, the human brain is 75% water – and with children’s […]
Radio Flyer Shockwave Scooter Giveaway
My kids like to play outside and ride their bikes or scooters. Our one scooter was a well-used hand-me-down from their older aunts and uncles. So when I had a chance to test a Radio Flyer Shockwave scooter (and give one away to an Untrained Housewife reader) I was excited. I remember my first scooter […]
Sweet and Smokey Barbecue Ribs Recipe Using a Rib Rack
See how to enter a contest AND fabulous giveaway below.So anyone who knows me knows that I have a serious weakness. Barbecue. In fact, every birthday since I was old enough to have an opinion I’ve asked for just one dinner – Barbecue ribs. My favorite are juicy but not flabby, sweet and a little […]
How to Organize Your Home Office Area
You remember when I posted about what writing a book really looks like? And the sad state of affairs that was my office desk? (Also- can I tell you that all the emails saying “Thank you! I feel so much better about myself now” just made my day.) Well the kind folks at Office Max […]
Spring Cleaning Challenge Giveaway – The Home Office Edition
Read to the end for a chance to win a GE washer and dryer! Cleaning a home office desk area can be a challenge in the best of times – never mind when you’re trying to write a book. I think the challenge comes from the face that it is both work AND home. The […]
Are you Ready? Spring Cleaning Challenge with Giveaway
So I have a new challenge for you guys, plus an exciting giveaway including a washer and dryer set! (see below) The goal is for us to challenge each other to tackle that out-of-control area of your home. You know you have one…I know I do… Read up about the challenge and then leave a […]
Backing up Your Computer – Drobo Giveaway
I’m a huge fan of backing up your data on a regular basis. I cannot tell you how often I’ve had emials or panicked facebook status messages from fellow writers and bloggers who have lost all their data and blogs and posts and…..and….and….
He Recognizes Me – First Moments After Childbirth
“Having a baby changed my life – the way that getting married changed my life. You cross this thresh hold you can never “uncross”. I could never NOT be a mother again, just like I could never be single again once I said “I do.” There is a brilliant joy, and tinge of bittersweet, in […]
Mom’s Night Out with Ragu – Plus $150 Giveaway!
This week I had the opportunity to host a party for our homeschool group’s Mom’s Night Out event, sponsored by Ragu as part of my Mom’s The Word on Dinner relationship with them. It was a blessing to be able to put together a really fun evening out for the half-dozen moms who made it […]
