Kathleen | Roots & Boots
Simple DIY Seed Starting System: Shelves & Lights
Have you ever wanted to start seeds indoors but felt overwhelmed at the prospect of getting started? You’re going to love this simple (and cost effective) seed starting system!
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How to Make SCOBY Candy
Did you know you can turn your leftover kombucha scobys into scoby candy?
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Hip Essential Oil Diffuser Jewelry: My Top Picks {with coupon codes!}
Once upon a time, essential oil diffuser jewelry fell mainly into categories that just weren’t my jam. Like clay pendants and silver lockets. And hey, if you love clay pendants and silver lockets, that’s cool. I’m not judging. To each her own.
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3 Important Tips for Hugelkultur Raised Beds
Remember how we threw together nine new Hugelkultur raised garden beds last year during our whirlwind transition to the new farm? Yeah, I’m glad that’s over! Many of you have asked for an update, and as we head into year two with our Hugelkultur raised beds, I have important tips to share from all I…
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How to Find Local Pastured Meat
I get it. Not everyone can or wants to raise their own chickens, pigs, or cows. Thankfully it’s now easier than ever to find local pastured meat.
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How to Refinish a Vintage Claw Foot Tub
I spent a lot of time psyching myself up for this project in our new log home farmhouse, but it turns out that it’s really pretty simple to refinish a vintage claw foot tub. And I’m so pleased with the results!
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How to Flavor Kombucha with Essential Oils
We love to flavor kombucha with essential oils.
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The Real Cost of Raising Meat Birds: Year Two
Our second year of raising meat birds was filled with ups and downs. Mostly ups, with two major downs. In the end, we’re still addicted to raising our own food and plan to expand our pastured poultry enterprise this year.
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How to Live Without a Microwave
When we discovered a microwave-free kitchen on our new farm, it felt like a sign: We don’t use a microwave. The new farm has no microwave. Ergo, we were meant to live here! Are you wondering how in the world we can live without a microwave, and why anyone would want to? I’m glad you…
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How to Age New Hardware with Vinegar
Have you ever wondered if there was an easy way to age new hardware to give it a weathered patina? There is! That’s just what I did for the handle on our new sliding barn door in the master bedroom.
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