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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.

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.

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!

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!

Paleo Crockpot Chili with Extra Veggies

Perfect for a cold winter day as well as for casual entertaining, this Paleo Crockpot Chili is about as easy as it gets.

DIY Holiday Room Spray with Essential Oils

You won’t believe how easy it is to whip up this DIY Holiday Room Spray. And it smells just like Christmas!

40 Holiday Diffuser Blends – free printable!

Looking for one handy list of all kinds of yummy Holiday Diffuser blends? Today’s your lucky day!  Stash this free printable list of 40 Holiday Diffuser Blends near your diffuser, and be ready to enjoy the scents of the season at a moment’s notice.

Gluten Free Leftover Turkey and Rice Casserole

Leftover turkey is a good problem.  Heck, leftover anything is a good problem! Am I right?

16 Cozy Fall Diffuser Blends – free printable!

Skip the toxins!  Instead, use essential oils to give your home a cozy aroma with these fall diffuser blends.

12 Best Non-Gadget Learning Toys for Preschoolers

Looking for non-gadget learning toys for preschoolers?  You’re in luck…I’ve got a few ideas to share! Here at Roots & Boots, we try to choose the types of toys and activities that foster creativity and build real skills. Listed below are our very favorite learning toys for preschoolers…from a homeschooling mom of three boys.