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Best Homemaking Posts of 2013

I belong to a group of bloggers called the Alternative Living Network, and we have come together to show you our Best Homemaking Posts of 2013!

Grab a cup of tea and enjoy browsing! I've divided them into categories for you so you can quickly find what interests you the most.

*Disclaimer: I do not necessarily endorse all of the content found on these other blogs. Please read at your own discretion.*

If you want to find a bunch of other great posts from our network on all kinds of topics like Homeschooling, Home Remedies, Christian Growth, and lots and lots and LOTS of healthy recipes, be sure to visit these other blogs between 12/23 and 12/31.

Whole Intentions

Feed Me, Mama

It Takes Time

The Entwife's Journal

The Ezer Wife

Your Thriving Family

Nourishing Simplicity

Natural Momma in Progress

Simple Life Abundant Life

Natural Living Mamma

Whole New Momma

Nourishing Faith and Family

Live Essentially

Free Gift Inventory Printable

This free printable Gift Inventory is just the first of many free printables I'll be offering this year to help you be more organized.

The theme on the blog for 2014 is “Project Simplify”. I want to simplify my life by reducing clutter both in my home and my schedule so that I have more space to accomplish more!

As I babystep my way toward simplifying my life, I'll be sharing helpful resources with you as I go along.

I'm starting with this printable gift inventory because right now there are lots of after Christmas sales going on and I am already starting my gift shopping for 2014.

Here's how I plan to use this list:

I will list the names of every person for whom I would normally buy gifts in a year. If I would normally give them more than one gift (for example, a birthday gift and a Christmas gift), I will list their name separately for each occasion.
I will either write gift ideas as I think of them, or if I stumble across a clearance item I will go ahead and buy it and write down what I got them so I will remember what I have purchased for whom.
I'll also write down the date that I need to have the gift by (their birthdate or the date of our family Christmas gathering, etc.)

With everyone already listed out for the year I can think ahead and shop for good deals all year long. I also won't have to worry about scrambling for gifts at the last minute!

Download and Print your Gift Inventory Here.

If you want to make sure you don't miss any of the other resources for Project Simplify, be sure you're subscribed to free email updates! You can subscribe right below this post.

What areas of your life do you need to work on simplifying?

Free Coconut Oil from Tropical Traditions!

If you happen to be on the computer today, you absolutely must take advantage of this offer!

Tropical Traditions is offering a FREE 32 oz. jar of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut oil through midnight, December 25th.

You must make a minimum purchase of $12.99 and pay shipping of around $6, but don't let that scare you.

The 32 oz. jar is normally $40, and this is about the highest quality coconut oil you're going to get.

As an idea to get to the $12.99 mark, the quart jars of expeller pressed coconut oil are on sale for $14.99, so you would end up getting that and 32 oz. of virgin coconut oil for $14.99+ shipping! Regular prices for both of these would be $62.50!

I'm definitely getting my order in!

To get yours:

Go here and add the 32 oz. jar of Gold Label Virgin Coconut oil to your cart. (FYI: There are several places to add the 32 oz. jar, but there is one specifically that lists the price as $0. It won't work unless you click that one!)
Add another $12.99 worth to your cart. (The expeller pressed coconut oil is toward the bottom of this page if that's what you want.
The price of the virgin coconut oil will automatically be deducted at checkout.

Hurry! This offer is only available through the end of Christmas day!

(Disclosure: I receive a small gift code from Tropical Traditions when you make a purchase through these links. I greatly appreciate it!)

Healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate

Those who know me know that I am a hopeless chocolate lover. Just absolutely hopeless.

But, nonetheless, I have been somewhat better about letting myself indulge lately. I know I don't need the sugar. But it's hard. It's really hard.

So here's a way I can indulge in a healthy way! A complete win-win!

Ingredients:

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons raw cacao (maybe a little less if you don't like such a strong chocolate taste)
4 tablespoons raw honey

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly. When heated to your liking, serve and enjoy! Makes 2 servings.

Note: You could also use cocoa instead of the raw cacao. I just like to use the raw cacao because it is better for you and also has a richer taste. I get it pretty inexpensively at Thrive Market.

Are you a chocolate lover like me? What's your favorite healthi(er) chocolate treat?

You might also want to check out these 10 Healthy Christmas Treats!

DIY Peppermint Spice Lip Balm

I love this DIY Peppermint Spice Lip Balm! I intended to make it for gifts, but I ended up keeping it for myself!

It's so easy to make too! Here's what you do:

Melt the following in a saucepan:

2 Tablespoons coconut oil
1 Tablespoon beeswax beads
1 Tablespoon cocoa butter

When everything has turned to a liquid state, add 3 drops peppermint oil. Pour into desired container (I used an old tin from a pack of mints.)

Enjoy!

Gift Card Mall Makes Christmas Shopping Easy #Givebetter

There is always someone on the Christmas list who is hard to buy for. For me, it's my husband. I never have any ideas! If I do buy him something, he ends up returning it because it's not something he could use.

Instead of buying a gift that will only get returned, GiftCardMall.com will help me #Givebetter by giving a gift card!

GiftCardMall.com offers a wide range of gift cards that can be used online or in-store at their respective retailers. You can also customize many of the gift cards with photos and images! How fun is that?

If you're sending a gift card long-distance, you can have it delivered directly to the recipient.

I love the fact that I can get a gift I know will be enjoyed, all without changing out of my pj's.

Who do you have the hardest time shopping for?

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of GiftCardMall.com for Sverve. All opinions are 100% my own.

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Best Homemaking Posts of 2013

I belong to a group of bloggers called the Alternative Living Network, and we have come together to show you our Best Homemaking Posts of 2013!

Time Management

Healthy Food and Lifestlye

Saving Money

Green Living

Cleaning and Organizing

Miscellaneous Homemaking Tips