Kathleen | Roots & Boots

31 Enterprises for Kids (That Build Real-Life Skills)

31 Enterprises for Kids (That Build Real-Life Skills) If you’re looking for meaningful, productive alternatives to screens, video games, and social media, encouraging enterprises for kids might be one of the best decisions you can make.

Burger Wraps with Sweet Potato Fries and House Sauce

Burger Wraps with Sweet Potato Fries and House Sauce These burger wraps with sweet potato fries and house sauce have quickly become one of my family’s favorite easy dinners.

Burger Bowls with Fries and House Sauce

Burger Bowls with Fries and House Sauce If there’s one meal my family never complains about, it’s these Burger Bowls. They check every box: hearty, fresh, customizable, and fast. Also gluten-free and Paleo-friendly! If I hustle, I can have everything ready in about 30 minutes, which makes this a lifesaver on busy evenings.

Biblically Encouraging Books for Moms

Biblically Encouraging Books for Moms There are a handful of books that have deeply shaped me as a mother.

Sausage White Bean Soup

Sausage White Bean Soup There’s something deeply comforting about a pot of Sausage White Bean Soup simmering on the stove. This is one of those simple, hearty meals my whole family adores, especially when paired with freshly baked sourdough.

How to Grow Microgreens in Winter (No Soil Required!)

How to Grow Microgreens in Winter (No Soil Required!) Winter is my favorite time of year to grow microgreens. They’re incredibly easy, I can do it right in my kitchen, and it gives me access to fresh greens during the time of year when it’s hardest to grow much of anything outside in the garden.

Loaded Pork Potato Casserole

Loaded Pork Potato Casserole A simple, hearty way to feed a crowd (or a houseful of teenagers)

Christmas Countdown for Teens

Our Updated Christmas Countdown for Teens: Adapting a Beloved Tradition for a New Season For many years, our family has treasured our simple, meaningful Christmas Countdown tradition.

DIY Hard Lotion Bars

DIY Hard Lotion Bars Are your hands dry and cracked? Do your elbows or lips need extra care? Could your skin use some serious softening? These DIY Hard Lotion Bars are the perfect solution. I’ve been making them for years, and they’re a staple in our home. Hard lotion bars are simple, effective, and versatile—great…

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Stew

Smoky, hearty, and brimming with tender vegetables, this Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Stew is the kind of meal that makes homestead living feel abundant and effortless.