Kathleen | Roots & Boots, Author at Roots & Boots

How to Get Rid of Vine Borers for Good

Ready to get rid of vine borers for good? There’s nothing quite so discouraging as watching a perfectly healthy zucchini plant wilt before your eyes, while you stand by, helpless. If you have trouble with vine borers, I’ve got good news and bad news.

Paleo Blueberry Blender Waffles

These Paleo Blueberry Blender Waffles are really good for you. Plus they’re delicious! My family rejoices every time I make them. I’m talking shouts of joy, dancing around the table, and general all-around giddiness. We love these waffles.

Scoopable DIY Sugar Scrub | Roots & Boots

Scoopable DIY Sugar Scrub with Essential Oils

I don’t want to brag, but my feet have been looking pretty awesome since this scoopable DIY sugar scrub came along.

Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

Let’s make a Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding that falls in the category of real food! I had you at “chocolate peanut butter”, didn’t I?

Canning Honey Sweetened Strawberry Jam Without Pectin

Determined to land on a solid recipe for canning Honey Sweetened Strawberry Jam Without Pectin, I’ve conducted batch after batch of experiments with more than 60 pounds of berries this spring. I’m excited to share the results with you!

Top 8 Essential Oils for Chickens

Have you ever wondered if you can use essential oils for chickens?

Best Nontoxic Coffee Makers and Tea Kettles

When our coffee maker bit the dust earlier this year, I was determined to replace it with a nontoxic option. Ditto for our beloved stainless steel tea kettle which had become increasingly difficult to keep clean. From a toxicity standpoint, the trouble with most coffee makers (and coffee pod machines) is when hot water comes into…