Kathleen | Roots & Boots, Author at Roots & Boots

Great Big Homestead Gift List

Just in time for the holidays, I’m excited to share my Great Big Homestead Gift List with you! You’ll also find lots of great ideas for cooks, foodies, and gardeners.

Perfect Gifts for Farm Kids

It can be tricky to find the perfect gifts for farm kids, so I’ve worked hard to put together a list of tools, gear, and other things we consider to be essential for the kids on our own small farm.

The Best Way to Clean Cast Iron (Stainless Steel & Glassware, too!)

Keeping my cast iron pots and pans clean seemed like a major chore until I discovered an amazing solution. It really is the best way to clean cast iron, and stainless steel and glassware, too!

The Real Cost of Raising Meat Birds: Year One

What is the real cost of raising meat birds? Is it worth it? For my family, the answer is yes. Definitely. Absolutely! Today I’ll show you the numbers and provide a list of our exact costs as we’ve raised our own meat birds over the last two years.

12 Ways to Use Clove Oil

Clove oil gives off a warm, spicy aroma that always reminds me of fall and the holidays. But clove oil also provides important health benefits.

Shortcut Pork Carnitas

These Shortcut Pork Carnitas are a new family favorite at my house and I’m excited to share them with you today!

33 Ways to Use Lemon Oil

Looking for a few new ways to use lemon oil? Lemon is one powerful essential oil: use it to support immune function, respiratory health, digestion, mood, energy, and more. Plus it’s great for cleaning, deodorizing, and general grease, grime, and stain removal. I like to start each each day by