I was recently contacted by a reader who has had terrible problems with black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum). If you've never heard about this problem, let me tell you that it is BAD stuff. Not only does it smell gross, but it is actually toxic, and it will cause you,...

How safe is your home from bed bugs?
A few days ago, as I was browsing through recent tweets from friends, I came across one that really got me freaked out and itching all over. A woman I know (who happens to be expecting) was rather stressed out because she's going to have to move from her home for at...

Decluttering Giveaway #3 Winner
Congratulations to Debbie Beckman! I'll be emailing you shortly. Thanks to everyone who entered. I'm going to be taking a break from the contests for a little while to focus on selling off some of the stuff we've accumulated already. Hope you're having a great...

Decluttering Giveaway #3 — Baby girl clothes – 9 months size
Note: The winner of this giveaway has already been chosen. If you'd like to participate in future contests on NOH, please subscribe to one of the mailing lists on the right side of this page! With the first couple giveaway's already behind us, I'm happy to note that...
Decluttering Giveaway #2 winner is…
Shannon Harper! Come on down...you're the next contestant to have won a cute package of baby clothes! I'll send you an email shortly. And if you didn't win this time, don't worry...there will be more baby clothes up for grabs next week! Have a great weekend, everyone....

Decluttering Giveaway #2: More Baby Clothes – 3-6 months
Note: The winner of this giveaway has already been chosen. If you'd like to participate in future contests on NOH, please subscribe to one of the mailing lists on the right side of this page! First of all, congratulations to Carrie M! She has scored the great package...

Mack’s fleet of cars
At not even two years of age, our little girl has already accumulated 3 cars and a motorcycle, all of which can be ridden on. Ok, the motorcycle is actually rocks in place but Mackenzie still manages to make that thing move across the room when she's on it. I think...
Decluttering Giveaway #1: Newborn clothes
Note: The winner of this giveaway has already been chosen. If you'd like to participate in future contests on NOH, please subscribe to one of the mailing lists on the right side of this page! In case you missed my post earlier this week, I'm starting a series of...
Let the decluttering giveaways begin!
A few weeks ago, I learned about something I thought was really interesting that was going on in the blogosphere: apparently it's become really common for bloggers to get rid of some of their stuff by giving it away to their readers. Even the Pioneer Woman is doing it...
Heal and soothe bumps and bruises naturally
I mentioned the other day that I actually used an aromatherapy method to help soothe my aching bones and nerves during my first few days home from the hospital after The Accident. I was taking 400mg tablets of ibuprofen plus another similar drug at the time...and...


