Frugal Mama & The Sprout

natural family living on a dime

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Making some old fashioned #peach butter today. The house smells amazing! #peach🍑 #canning #canningseason

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Natural Cold & Flu Remedy: Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Natural Cold & Flu Remedy: Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Natural cold and flu remedy

It’s getting to be that time of year again… Weather is cooling off and the kids are back in school which means cold and flu time. Elderberry syrup is a simple, natural, homemade way to help boost immunity and fight colds and flu for the whole family.

It’s amazing the difference in E’s health during the summer months while he’s out of school, we haven’t even had a hint…

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Had a great time with #family in the #coloradomountains my FIL took me for a ride in his razor! #hangontight #colorado #itsthelittlethings

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This is what happens when you ignore the compost bin for too long. Pumpkin seeds from last year... 😄 #garden

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(via 5 Things To Do For a Toddler Stomach Bug and DIY Pedialyte) It’s that time of year again! These are great tips!

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I'm on a #diy roll this weekend thanks to the #essentialoils from #newyorkbiology today is #homemade body wash using #lavenderoil moisturizing, great for sensitive skin and problems like eczema. Thanks @newyorkbiology

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Homemade Moisturizing Body Wash

Homemade Moisturizing Body Wash

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I have a bit of a funny story to share with you that has little-to-nothing-to-do-with homemade body wash recipes… But whatthehey!

I truly enjoy making my own bath and beauty products, I know what’s in them and I feel good about using them on myself and my family. I still enjoy these homemade lotion bars and love giving these chapsticks out as gifts. This homemade hair gel is…

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Homemade Hair Gel Recipe, for healthy, nourished hair

This homemade hair gel recipe takes 5 minutes to make, costs a fraction of store bought gels, is non-toxic, chemical-free, and great for your hair and scalp

Store bought is totally overrated! Go real and natural people!

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Made some luxurious #homemade foot scrub with this new #peppermint #essentialoil from @newyorkbiology Yes, it's pretty much amazing! #newyorkbiology #diy

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10 Must Have Supplies for Camping with Your Cat

10 Must Have Supplies for Camping with Your Cat

It’s totally possible and a ton of fun to take the family cat camping! We’ve done it several times now, and after a bit of figuring things out, we’ve streamlined the process. With the right supplies and a bit of forethought, you can do it too!

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Our cat Pippin has been with us for 12 years and 4 moves, 2 of which were overseas moves. She is very much a part of our family and very…

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#Fall fell in #Colorado! I love #autumn here, even if it is a little early this year! #fallcolors #tree

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We've had a summer of adventure and nature. #camping and #traveling with our cat Pippin was one of the most enjoyable parts of the season. Link to how we did it in my profile! @walmart #PerfectPortions #cats #kitty #cattravels #catcamping #travel #ad

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It's Possible to Travel and even Camp with your Cat, Learn How!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PerfectPortions #CollectiveBias

Traveling with your cat? Wait, you’re camping with your cat too? Are you crazy? Well no, not entirely…

A few weeks ago, we went on a 5 day camping trip. Yes, in the dead heat of summer… Let the record show, it was NOT my idea; but nonetheless, we went, had a…

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#godblessamerica #thewest #monumentvalley #travel #roadtrip #beautiful #usa

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This is some of the most #beautiful country I've ever seen. #monumentvalley #roadtrip #travel

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#roadtrip this weekend! Can you guess where we were?

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Last nights storm. #summerweather #colorado #clouds