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Krissa Jeldy is a busy mom of two who, since starting a family, has become passionate about learning all she can about living a simpler, more natural lifestyle. She enjoys discovering new home remedies to try, greener products to make and use, and real food recipes to nourish her family. She juggles her time between her job as an educational specialist, homeschooling her kindergartener, and chasing after her toddler. When she's not busy grading papers she blogs at More Than Mundane .

health & nutrition

Inspiration for Eating Seasonally This Spring

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Written by contributor Krissa Jeldy of More Than Mundane.  I love Spring produce and although not much inspiration may be needed to enjoy all the delights of Spring, it’s always fun to have some new ideas to try out in the kitchen. Spring is also a great time to “spring clean” our bodies. Nature provides [...]

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Herb Gardening: My Favorite Herbs and Uses for Them

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Written by contributor Krissa Jeldy of More Than Mundane.  My dreams of having a full-on garden may not be a realistic option this year, but having a small herb garden is always a possibility. Choosing a few of your favorite and most used herbs to plant each year is something you can do no matter [...]

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25 Uses For Essential Oils

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Written by contributor Krissa Jeldy of More Than Mundane. For the last year and a half I’ve been diving head first into the world of essential oils. I am by no means an expert, but as I’ve been integrating essential oils into my daily life I have learned a lot about how versatile they are [...]

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Inspiration For Eating Seasonally This Winter

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Written by contributor Krissa Jeldy of More Than Mundane. It can be difficult to eat seasonally during the winter months, especially in colder areas. In October, Stephanie wrote a great post on preparing for seasonal Fall and Winter eating. Eating seasonally is beneficial financially, nutritionally, and environmentally. I also love that nature provides our bodies [...]

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Building A Better Fire

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There’s nothing better than a cozy fire in the fireplace on a cold night. I’ve always assumed that manufactured fire logs, such as Duraflame, were filled with unhealthy chemicals and not as “natural” as real fire wood. I was surprised to learn recently that manufactured logs are actually better to burn than real wood. It’s [...]

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