Natural Living Archives - This Pilgrim Life

Getting out in nature together is so good for kids and adults, but it can be a little daunting to take kids out to hike and play in natural places for various reasons. These are some of my best summer mom hacks from years of family adventure days and summer fun!

10 Summer Mom Hacks for Better (& Easier!) Family Adventures

These reusable products can be used again and again, helping you save money and reduce waste!

12 Best Reusable Products You Will Use Again and Again…and Again

I have been a Grove Collaborative shopper for years. I love how much time and money I save by ordering from Grove each month. Keep reading to see a list of my favorite best buys from Grove, as well as how you can get several of them for FREE!

My Favorite Best Buys from Grove Collaborative

Five quick and easy DIY essential oil gifts you can make and give using common ingredients and high-quality oils! #essentialoils #diy #handmadegifts #gifts

DIY Essential Oil Gifts

These are ten of the best essential oils for winter. We use them daily to support and strengthen our immune systems, bring relief to sore throats and congestion, soothe upset stomachs, fill our home with relaxing and peaceful aromas, and so much more!

Ten Best Essential Oils for Winter

Keep pens, colored pencils, and crayons organized and easy to use with a fun pencil roll up! Find both video and written instructions for this simple sewing project.

Pen & Pencil Roll Up Tutorial

Pollinators play a crucial role in gardening! Here are five easy things you can do right away to help pollinators and make your garden a hospitable place for them!

5 Easy Things You Can Do to Help Pollinators :: The Family Garden, Part 3

Are you planting a garden this summer? Even if you keep your garden small, you definitely want to include these three essential summer crops!

Three Essential Crops to Plant this Summer :: The Family Garden, Part 2

Join me for a multi-part series discussing the most important things you need to know about keeping a family garden! From planning a garden, keeping a kitchen garden, casting a long-term vision, how to handle weeds and bugs, managing the harvest, and tips for gardening with kids!

The Family Garden :: Planning Before You Plant

Fresh is best. This is true for fresh flour too! Grinding grain at home yields fresh flour that is rich in vitamins and nutrients, and full of amazing flavor.

Grinding Grain at Home :: Q & A, Part 1

Follow this free step-by-step sewing tutorial to make a super cute and functional cinching DIY make-up bag!

DIY Cinching Make-Up Bag & My Favorite Make-Up to Put In It!

Make a new bag for the season! This two toned tote bag is the perfect go-with-everything, durable, stylish purse!

Two Toned Tote Bag