Homemaking & Natural Living
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Essential Oils for the Overwhelmed Mom: My Go-To Blends for Real Life
Let me paint you a picture: it’s 7 AM, I have four kids to get ready, homeschool lessons to prep, and I just realized we’re out of milk. Again. My 4-month-old is fussy, my 5-year-old can’t find his favorite shirt, and I’m standing in my kitchen wondering how I’m going to make it through another day. Sound familiar? This is where essential oils have become more than just nice-smelling additions to my routine - they’ve become emotional anchors that help me navigate the intensity of motherhood with a little more grace and a lot more presence. From Valor for courage before public outings with four kids, to Joy as my…
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Grocery Budgeting with a Big Family: Our Real Food Staples List
Feeding a big family on a budget while sticking to real, nourishing, from-scratch meals isn’t always easy—but it’s possible. Over the years, we’ve learned how to stretch our grocery dollars, stock our pantry with purpose, and keep meals simple, honest, and full of flavor. From homemade pasta to pantry staples and the occasional food pantry trip, I’m sharing what works for us—and what might help you too.
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From Surviving to Thriving: Why I Chose Essential Oils
What started as a desperate search for relief became a journey of healing, faith, and empowerment. In this post, I share how essential oils helped me move from just surviving each day to finally thriving — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If you’re curious about natural living or feel stuck in survival mode, my story might be the hope you’re looking for.
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Welcome to The Essential Schoolhouse
In this first post, I share the heart behind The Essential Schoolhouse - a space for healing, homemaking, and honest motherhood. If you’re rebuilding life with faith, grace, and intention, you belong here.
