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Stacy Karen is a homeschooling mom of three and minister's wife. She credits growing up in Australia for her green mindset and remembers fighting inner battles about buying recycled paper over the cheaper "new" paper as a young teen. Stacy is mildly obsessed with making anything and everything from scratch and shares many how-tos on her blog A Delightful Home (as well as encouragement for mamas striving to create happy homes for their families).

personal care & beauty

Homemade Peppermint Foot Scrub {and Three Other Uses for Peppermint}

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Written by contributor Stacy Karen of A Delightful Home.  Peppermint is one of my favorite herbs because it is easy to grow and has so many uses. Well known as a digestive aid, peppermint is also a powerful energizer and useful in treating headaches and fatigue. Today I’d like to share four simple treatments that [...]

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repurposing & diy

Four Creative Ways to Repurpose Tin Cans

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 Written by Stacy Karen of A Delightful Home. Cans are something many of us use every week. I, for one, usually keep lots of canned coconut milk on hand to make my favorite chocolate coconut drink. I hate to throw all these cans in the trash. Thankfully, there are lots of creative (and useful) ways to repurpose [...]

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living mindfully

Nature Journaling with Kids

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 Written by contributor Stacy Karen of A Delightful Home. When we observe the intricate workings of the natural world, we grow in appreciation and awe of this beautiful earth we call home. Even the smallest insect is absolutely amazing. A deeper connection to the world around us often brings a desire to treat the planet, [...]

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personal care & beauty

All-Natural Skin Care for Winter

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 Written by contributor Stacy Karen of A Delightful Home. Along with frigid temperatures, the winter months bring a variety of skin care challenges. For many of us this means dry, thirsty skin that needs some extra attention. Today we will discuss five natural ways to take care of our skin this winter.

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health & nutrition

Simple Real Food Changes That Make a Big Impact

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 Written by contributor Stacy Karen of A Delightful Home. As we think about living a healthier lifestyle this year, it is worth considering the benefits a real food diet has to offer. The real food movement has gained momentum over the past few years and is challenging politically correct food rules, while encouraging consumers to [...]

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