Kathleen | Roots & Boots
What I’m Reading Now
It’s been a while since I’ve posted about what I’m reading. The main reason for that, my friends, is sleep deprivation. Baby Bro is now 13 months old, and finally sleeping through the night! (That’s a story for another day.) This means my brain is functioning somewhat normally again, and
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Spice Storage Solution: Mason Jars
What a brilliant remedy for a problem that’s troubled me far too long: my most-used spices are now stored in 12 ounce quilted Ball canning jars. Bingo! The perfect solution.
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Easy Garden Spray with Essential Oils
Are you looking for a simple, effective, and toxin-free spray to use in your organic garden? You’ll love this Easy Garden Spray with Essential Oils! It’s especially effective against squash bugs.
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3 Affordable Materials for Vegetable Garden Walkways
Our square foot garden consists of 4 large wooden boxes separated and surrounded by a grid of substantial walkways, which means we’ve experimented with several options over the years for keeping those areas mulched and free of weeds. Based on our own experience, here are my top three tips for creating affordable walkways in the…
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Will You Love Me?
I’d Rather Be Doing Something…Alone As a type A, task-oriented, “high functioning introvert”, some of my best moments are spent alone–creating, reflecting, accomplishing. Crossing items off my to-do list. Making things happen. Motivating others. Planning great things. If you’re familiar with the biblical account of Mary and Martha, I’m definitely a Martha. I’m a doer.…
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How to Make Meadow Tea
Where I grew up, Meadow Tea is about as common in summertime as ice cream, swimming pools and running barefoot through the grass. It’s simple to make, if you’ve got access to a large patch of mint.
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Recycling Essential Oil Bottles: How to Remove the Sticky Residue
When Recycling Essential Oil Bottles, it’s sometimes necessary to remove the labels. While removing the labels is easy, it can leave behind a stubborn layer of residue. This is my favorite (easiest) way to remove that sticky residue… Note: In the title picture above, the cleanest bottle on the right was a result of my easy method…
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My Skin Care Routine {The Oil Cleansing Method}
After several years of experimentation, I’ve finally landed on a great skin care routine. Today I’ll show you what I use–it’s pretty simple, fairly economical and I’m really happy with the results.
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How to Choose a Safer Sunscreen
Do you know what’s in your sunscreen? Do you know what’s in your baby’s sunscreen? Did you know the skin is the body’s largest organ, absorbing everything we rub, spray, or slather onto it?
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Why Goat Milk Soap is Good for Your Skin
Goat milk soap is wonderfully nourishing for all skin types, and is particularly helpful for eczema and dry, irritated, rashy skin. It’s been several years since I started using (and loving) goat milk soap, but only recently did I learn why it’s so good for my skin.
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