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Almond Flour Bacon Biscuits

These biscuits are amazingly simple and amazingly delicious!

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DIY Essential Oil Inhaler | Roots & Boots

DIY Essential Oil Inhaler

A personal DIY Essential Oil Inhaler is a great way to access oils aromatically on the go. A cinch to make, they’re safe for kids and grownups alike.  Perfect for use in the car, at work, or at school.  Stash one in a purse, backpack, desk drawer, or wherever you need it most!

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Kitchen Chalkboard

My Revolutionary Meal Planning System

I truly believe that the habit of creating a weekly meal plan is critical to saving time, money, health and sanity in the kitchen.  This new system has revolutionized my meal planning, and you won’t believe how simple it was to implement.

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How to Keep the Love Alive

How to Keep the Love Alive (It’s not what you think)

Marriage is not always easy, but you probably don’t need me to tell you that. 12-and-a-half years of marriage don’t make me an expert, but

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Essential Oil Gargle Recipe for Irritated Throats

Essential Oil Gargle Recipe for Irritated Throats

Any time my throat starts to feel a little irritated, I use this simple Essential Oil Gargle Recipe for Irritated Throats.  I swear by it!

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17 DIY Essential Oil Gifts

17 DIY Essential Oil Gifts

I’m a big fan of handmade gifts!  The useful kind, not the tacky hand crocheted sweater or macrame wall hanging kind. I’ve rounded up 17 of my favorite DIY Essential Oil Gifts, plus a few bonus gifts that don’t require essential oils. Cost effective, simple to make, and completely safe and nontoxic, these gifts can apply to…

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6 Handy Kitchen Tools

6 Handy Kitchen Tools

When you spend lots of time in the kitchen, any tool that saves time is a winner in my book.  And while I’ve seen many kitchens smaller than mine, my own culinary storage space is not particularly roomy.  Any tools that take up room in a drawer or cupboard had better earn their keep! With this in mind, I present to you six…

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How to Make Beeswax Candles | Roots & Boots

How to Make Beeswax Candles

Want to make your own beeswax candles?

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My Favorite Everyday Wool Diaper Cover

My Favorite Everyday Wool Diaper Cover

An update on our cloth diapering journey, my favorite wool diaper cover for everyday use, a special reader discount, and a cloth diaper giveaway! After cloth diapering for more than one year, I’m a huge fan of wool diaper covers.  In fact,

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The Secret to Lump-Free Gummy Treats

The Secret to Lump-Free Homemade Gummy Treats

If you’re tired of lumpy homemade gummy treats, today’s your lucky day.  I’m slightly embarrassed that it took me so long to figure this out, but the good news is:

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