Kathleen | Roots & Boots
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!
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…
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…
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,
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:
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
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
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.
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…