Kathleen | Roots & Boots
How to Keep Apples from Browning…with essential oils
Did you know that essential oils can be used to keep apples from browning? It’s true! Before I stopped buying juice, I often used
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Doodle Books for Creativity On the Go
Have you ever been stuck in a waiting room with your kids ? Do you wish for a simple and imaginative activity suitable for road trips? Would you like a handy way to keep your kids creatively occupied while
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Homemade Gummy Treats with Real Fruit
Homemade gummy treats are definitely one of my biggest real food wins in the kid-friendly category. We’ve tried a variety of recipes, and while each of them worked pretty well and my kids have eaten them happily, this recipe is by far my favorite.
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Welcome to My Home: It’s Not Perfect Here, But We’re Glad You Came
A tale of how one busy type-A mama learns what really matters when guests come to call… First of all, I should point out that I don’t shower every day. Is that TMI? Hey, that’s how everyone does it in just about every other country of the world… On (most) non-shower days, I take what…
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Healthy S’mores
It’s campfire season here in our neck of the woods, and what’s a campfire without s’mores? Unfortunately most marshmallows, graham crackers and a certain popular brand of chocolate bar land squarely in the category of processed junk. Not to worry, you can make your own! Homemade marshmallows have been
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Immune Support Roller Blend with Essential Oils
We’re headed into a time of year when it’s really important to support the immune system. This Immune Support Roller Blend is a great way to do that! I keep several rollers of this blend filled up and ready to go at all times.
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Rustic DIY Place Card Holders
Don’t you just love place card holders? The possibilities are endless…use them to label food dishes, announce a special message, provide instructions, display photos, add
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Reusable Cloth Pads Review
I’m sure you’ve heard about the unhealthy materials used to produce disposable sanitary products for women. And I’m sure you’re aware that those disposable products can take up a whole lot of space in our landfills. And of course the cost can really add up over time! What you may or may not realize is that
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Essential Oils for Memory and Concentration
With the school year in full swing, I’m sure we could all benefit from a little more focus, memory and concentration, right? Did you know that simply inhaling the scent of certain pure essential oils can help to reduce stress and increase memory, alertness and concentration?
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How I Became an Accidental Entrepreneur
At the beginning of our marriage in 2003, we had a lot of debt. Over $80k, to be exact. It seemed insurmountable, but with some great resources (more on that later), and God’s provision, we were debt free within three years. And we did it without high paying jobs and while continuing to tithe 10% of our income.
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