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5 Simple Swaps for a Sustainable Low-Tox Lifestyle at Home
Living in a way that supports the health of our planet and protects our families health can feel VERY overwhelming, trust me, I get it. I did the whole thing, getting crazy paranoid, trying to change all the things at once and feeling so bad about the things I hadn't known. I have found way more balance in my sustainable, low tox living approach. It is in no way perfect but making small changes at home overtime can have a big impact. I’ve found that adopting a few easy swaps
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6 days ago4 min read
Sustainable Strategies for Disposing of Your Live Christmas Tree
Every year, millions of families bring home live Christmas trees to decorate in celebration of the holiday season. While live trees add a glorious festive touch and most delightful, fresh pine scent to our homes, the thought of what to do with them after the holidays are over is often overlooked. Tossing a live Christmas tree into the trash is common, but it misses an opportunity to support a Sustainable Christmas and reduce environmental impact. In this article I will share
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Jan 93 min read
5 Effective Strategies to Declutter Your Home After the Holidays
Once the holiday season chaos is over, it often leaves our homes filled with extra decorations, gifts, and leftover items. While the festive spirit is wonderful, the clutter that follows can quickly become overwhelming, I know it certainly does for me. The holidays are jam packed with blessings, but I am tired after the holidays. Where alot of us seek refuge in our homes to rest and recharge, many of us face the challenge of reclaiming our living spaces to restore peace and o
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Jan 74 min read
How to Make Yogurt at Home: Easy Instant Pot Recipe
Making yogurt at home is super easy, and can save your budget a ton of money too! Why Make Your Own Yogurt: Homemade yogurt tastes nothing like store bought yogurt - easily 10x better. It is creamy, and has the most balanced flavor. You can experiment with your process which allows you to control the texture and tang of the final result. Not only is it the best tasting, it is very cost effective. In our house we save on average $15 a month making yogurt at home, $180 a year!
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Nov 24, 20255 min read
The Mother Making It
Hi, I'm Katie
Proud mother to 2 glorious tiny humans. After the birth of our first child, I experienced a profound shift in perspective.
The years that followed have led me on a journey to reclaim Motherhood, define it for myself.
I am working to live a more wholesome, holistic, thoughtful life.
Mother Made was born out of a desire to inspire, comfort, connect and share in the joys of motherhood.
Dive into my content to discover what drives me, share in what I have learned and continue to learn alongside me.
Food & Recipes
How to Make Yogurt at Home: Easy Instant Pot Recipe
Making yogurt at home is super easy, and can save your budget a ton of money too! Why Make Your Own Yogurt: Homemade yogurt tastes nothing like store bought yogurt - easily 10x better. It is creamy, and has the most balanced flavor. You can experiment with your process which allows you to control the texture and tang of the final result. Not only is it the best tasting, it is very cost effective. In our house we save on average $15 a month making yogurt at home, $180 a year!
mothermademb
Nov 24, 20255 min read
DIY Apple Cider Vinegar: Transforming Apple Scraps and Peels into the Most Satisfying Tangy Delight
Tis the season for apple harvest, and preservation. Are you blessed with an abundant producing apple tree, or maybe a neighbor has extra!? An excellent way to use them is by making your own Apple Cider Vinegar! Making your own Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) from extra apples and apple scraps is a sustainable and enjoyable kitchen experiment! Beyond being a pantry staple, ACV boasts impressive health benefits, it is loaded with probiotics making it a fantastic addition to your kitc
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Oct 1, 20256 min read
Flavor Your Kombucha
So you've brewed your batch of Kombucha and now you want to flavor it and add some fizz!! A Berry Blend of Brew Brewing Kombucha can take...
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Jun 20, 20253 min read
What is Different about Mother Made Bread
With great excitement, I have officially started bringing my handcrafted goods to local markets to share with my community Visiting my...
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Jun 5, 20255 min read
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Family & Motherhood
How To Be The Perfect Mother
Hey Mama, You've landed here looking for the secret to being the most perfect Mother Ready For It? Here It Is -- You ARE the most...
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Apr 11, 20251 min read
DIY Reusable Wipe Solution
If you're reading this, you're at the very least curious about using reusable wipes DOOOOO ITTTTT This recipe is SO easy to make, it has...
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Apr 2, 20253 min read
Cloth Diapering 101
So you want to cloth diaper -- how wonderful! I think cloth is an EXCELLENT choice - for the health of the planet and also for health of...
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Mar 31, 20257 min read
Why We Chose Cloth Diapers (& Why You Should Too)
I feel like there is a lot of nerves and uncertainty around cloth diapering Is it gross? Is it hard? Is it really inconvenient? What if I...
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Mar 5, 20254 min read
Garden & DIY
Sustainable Strategies for Disposing of Your Live Christmas Tree
Every year, millions of families bring home live Christmas trees to decorate in celebration of the holiday season. While live trees add a glorious festive touch and most delightful, fresh pine scent to our homes, the thought of what to do with them after the holidays are over is often overlooked. Tossing a live Christmas tree into the trash is common, but it misses an opportunity to support a Sustainable Christmas and reduce environmental impact. In this article I will share
mothermademb
Jan 93 min read
Discovering the Healing Wonders of Chamomile: A Journey Through History, Holistic Uses, and Health Benefits
Chamomile has been a beloved herb for centuries, cherished for its calming properties and delightful aroma. I have for a long time enjoyed chamomile tea, skin lotions and salves that contain chamomile but it wasn't until recently that I began to explore the history, diverse medicinal uses, and holistic benefits of chamomile. I found myself captivated by its rich legacy and the myriad ways it can enhance our personal well-being. I now use a lot of chamomile, I grow both the Ro
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Aug 30, 20255 min read
The Magic of Calendula
Calendula, also known as pot marigold, is so much more than just an outrageously beautiful flower. For centuries, this flower has been cherished not only for its stunning appearance but also for its numerous healing properties and health benefits. Let's explore a bit of the history of calendula and its healing properties, show you why I love it and how it earns the title of “magic herb.” A Brief History of Calendula There is well documented, widespread use of calendula in man
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Aug 21, 20254 min read
Starting From Seed - When You Should Start What For Garden Success
Got my planting under way for the upcoming season! There is a few things I start inside pretty early to ensure they are a strong plant...
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Mar 16, 20255 min read
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