Kathleen | Roots & Boots

Canning Without Sugar {And a Giveaway!}

Canning is like exercising.  In the moment, it’s all sweaty and intense and even a bit stressful, but the results are soooo worth it.

How to Attach Knobs or Pegs to a Wall

If you’ve ever wondered how to attach knobs or pegs to a wall, you’re going to love this easy solution.

Why I Stopped Eating Raw Kale

I recently stopped eating raw kale, but not because of its consistent place on EWG’s Dirty Dozen list.

The Easiest Way to Deseed a Pepper

Whether you are harvesting tons of peppers from your own garden or you hit the pepper jackpot at the farmers market, you’re probably wondering: what is the easiest way to deseed a pepper?

How to Teach Kids Where Food Comes From

As a nation, I think we might possibly be failing when to teach kids where food comes from.  The good news is that this doesn’t have to be the case for your family!

5 Secrets to Perfect Gluten Free Pizza

My family went gluten-free over eight years ago, and this year we are finally (finally!) enjoying amazing homemade pizza.  We’re so thrilled about it that I just had to share our 5 secrets for perfect gluten-free pizza.

3 Reasons Why Your Homestead Needs a Barn Cat

Are you considering adding a barn cat to your homestead?  You should!  Today Mr. Native Texan presents three reasons why every homestead needs a barn cat.  He’ll also address three common concerns about introducing barn cats to the homestead.

How to Raise Pastured Poultry, Part 2: DIY Chicken Tractor

Your baby chicks have arrived and you’ve got them all settled into their new DIY Brooder.  High five!  The next step is to build your DIY Chicken Tractor.

How to Stock Your Natural First Aid Kit for Summer

Summer is just around the corner, the weather is warming up, and we’re all spending more time outdoors.  In other words, it’s time to make sure your natural first aid kit is stocked and ready to go!

7 Reasons to Start Your Own Seeds Indoors

After wanting to start my own seeds indoors for YEARS, I finally tackled the challenge this spring.  I’m beyond thrilled with my success, and the process was so simple!