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Stephanie Langford has a passion for encouraging homemakers who want to make healthy changes, and carefully steward all that they've been given. She has written three books geared to helping families live more naturally and eat real, whole foods, without being overwhelmed, without going broke, and (her newest!) through successful meal planning. Together she runs a music school with her handsome husband, is mama to 3 little ones (soon to be 4), and she is the editor and author of Keeper of the Home.

living mindfully

Because Sometimes I Get Tired of Healthy, Natural Living

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Written by contributor Stephanie Langford of Keeper of the Home. Do you ever get tired of it all? Have you read an article on nutrition or being green, and found that your eyes began to glaze over as you thought, blah, blah, blah? Does the garbage sometimes seem like a more convenient option than the [...]

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health & nutrition

Got 15 Minutes? Whole Food To-Go Lunches for Impromptu Summer Fun

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Written by Stephanie Langford, Contributing Writer One of the things that I love about summer is the spontaneity it brings out in us. A delectable, sunshiney day can induce a whim to head off to the beach or a favorite park. Restless kids, eager to get out and play, can prompt a last-minute trip to [...]

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How Green and Simple Living Becomes Generous Living

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Written by contributor Stephanie Langford of Keeper of the Home. I have noticed a beautiful trend among those who make thoughtful, purposeful decisions about the non-toxic products they use, the whole foods they eat, the scraps they compost and the companies they choose to support. Generally speaking, that mindfulness also seems to extend to the [...]

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health & nutrition

Identifying and Avoiding Toxins in Beauty and Personal Care Products

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Written by contributor Stephanie Langford Have you ever received a topical prescription from a doctor, such as an anti-fungal or anti-bacterial cream? Or used a topical pain reliever for a mouth sore (or for your baby’s teething)? What about a birth control patch that slowly releases hormones? Why do these products work so well when applied [...]

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home & garden

Heirloom Seeds: What They Are and Why I Think You Should Grow Them

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Written by contributor Stephanie Langford, of Keeper of the Home. Purple Gypsy Tomatoes, Yellow Lemon Cucumbers, Dragon Tongue Bush Beans, Atomic Red Carrots, and Patisson Blanc et Vert Scallop Squash… these are a few of the many reasons that heirloom seeds have a starring role in my garden. It’s not just the vibrant colors and the [...]

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