Kathleen | Roots & Boots
4 Secrets to Diffuse Essential Oils like a Rockstar
Do you want to diffuse essential oils more consistently, but can’t seem to remember to start the diffuser? Yep, me too. When I decided to prioritize daily diffusing at my house, the first step was to identify the obstacles keeping us from using our diffusers more consistently. Once I figured out
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Why I Stopped Buying Prepackaged Baby Carrots
Have you ever wondered why prepackaged baby carrots stay fresh for so long? Since carrots are one of the only vegetables that everyone in my family will ingest sans weeping and gnashing of teeth, we eat a lot of them. And y’all, I cook homemade, real food meals 2 or 3 times every day. I’m in…
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Respiratory Support: Steaming Mug of Death…with a Twist
When you need serious respiratory support, it’s time for the Steaming Mug of Death! My method ends with a bit of a twist for added respiratory power.
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4 Nontoxic Ways to Get Rid of Laundry Static
As much as I love my wool dryer balls, I must admit they do not get rid of laundry static as I hoped they would. Since I will never ever ever ever ever go back to toxic dryer sheets, I needed a natural solution for static cling in the dryer.
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Paleo Beef and Veggie Soup with Sweet Potato
If you’ve ever wondered what to do with leftover roast beef, you will love this Paleo Beef and Veggie Soup. In fact, you may even decide to make a slow cooker pot roast just so you can make this soup with the leftovers. It’s that good.
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How to Insert the Diva Cup Perfectly Every Time
It only took me about nine months, but I finally figured out how to insert the Diva Cup perfectly every time.
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Hearty Black Bean Salsa Soup
Soup is on the menu at least weekly here at the Roots and Boots, and this Black Bean Salsa Soup is a family favorite. It’s hearty and nourishing, even without any meat.
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How to Freeze Food in Glass Jars
Learning to freeze food in glass jars is not just a quaint homesteading trick. It’s actually another way to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals in plastic food storage containers and disposable plastic bags.
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Paleo Crockpot Sweet Potato Meatloaf
I’ll admit it: I used to look down on the lowly meatloaf, that classic dinner dish served for decades by housewives across the nation. That is, until I met this Paleo Crockpot Sweet Potato Meatloaf. This ain’t your grandma’s meatloaf!
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Homemade Shower Vapor Disks with Essential Oils
Homemade Shower Vapor Disks have been on my must-try list for some time now. When I finally made a batch for my family, I couldn’t believe how easy it was!
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