Kathleen | Roots & Boots, Author at Roots & Boots

Essential Oil Recipes for Diffusing

Looking for solid essential oil recipes for diffusing? The sky’s the limit when it comes to possible combinations, but I’m sharing a few ideas to get you started.

37 Ideas for Your Family Christmas Countdown

By year three of our Family Christmas Countdown, it had already become a firmly established tradition. Our oldest son, then six, talked about it all year long. I guess when you’re six, a three-year-old tradition adds up to half your life, and all of your remember-able life.

Our Chickens Stopped Laying…And It’s All Our Fault

Our chickens stopped laying, and we couldn’t figure out why.

12 Family Christmas Read Alouds

December is such a cozy time of year, perfect for a family Christmas read aloud. Or two. Or twelve! And if your family has yet to discover the magical tradition of family read alouds, this holiday season is the perfect time to start.

Roots & Boots Gift Guide 2019

Ready to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list? You came to the right place! I happen to be a fantastic gift-giver, and this great big homestead gift guide round up is filled with all my best ideas.

30 Real Foodie Gifts Under $30

Looking for real foodie gifts for your favorite kitchen nerd? These simple kitchen tools will delight any real foodie on your gift list.

How to Add Bluetooth to an Old Car

If you’ve ever wondered how to add Bluetooth to an old car, you’re not alone. For years, my family and I have struggled through cable clutter, poor sound quality, and connection challenges. All in effort to play music, audiobooks, podcasts, and even phone calls over the stereo of our Bluetooth-less 2011 Honda Pilot.

3 Homestead Books to Add to Your Library {& a Giveaway}

Do you love to read? I hope so, because I’ve got three awesome homestead books to share with you. And when I say “share”, I mean I am literally giving these books to a few lucky winners!

5 Secrets for Growing Better Carrots

I am bound and determined to grow at least 75% of my family’s annual carrot supply. Did it happen this year? Nope. But I learned five secrets for growing better carrots, and I’m pretty sure next year will be the Year of the Carrot here on the homestead.