Kathleen | Roots & Boots, Author at Roots & Boots

The Best Cloth Diaper for Wool Diaper Covers

The longer I use wool diaper covers, the more I love them. I’m completely sold on wool! My only regret is not starting with wool sooner. When cloth diapering with wool, you’ll obviously need a thick absorbent layer to place inside the cover next to baby’s skin. There are two basic options for this: something flat…

How to Make Your Bathroom Smell Clean…even with boys in the house

Y’all, I know a little about stinky bathrooms. When you add one husband plus three boys plus cloth diapers plus living out in the country, let’s just say you don’t get a bed of sweet smelling roses.

How to Freeze Waffle Batter

Did you know it’s possible to freeze waffle batter? It’s true! I learned this nifty piece of culinary information while preparing for the arrival of Baby Brother, who is now almost 11 months old.

Before & After: Dated Green Cabinet goes Farmhouse Chic

Before and After: Dated Green Cabinet Goes Farmhouse Chic

I just love the way this project turned out! Our Farmhouse Chic cabinet began as a bright green 1950’s curio cabinet scored for $75 on Craigslist.

Regain Control of Your Health: The Essential Oils Revolution {Free Online Summit}

People all across the world are scrambling to find natural solutions to their health problems. Of all the “alternative” options, essential oils are currently the hottest trend toward empowering folks to take control of their health. As you know, I’m a huge fan of essential oils, and I’m so excited to tell you about an amazing…

Hazelaid Teething Jewelry {Discount & Giveaway}

Several of you have noticed Baby Brother’s teething necklace and have asked where it’s from. Good news: today I’ll fill you in on our experience with teething jewelry!

Shakespeare for Children: One Family’s Tale and 3 Recommended Resources

Much Ado About Shakespeare I have always loved Shakespeare. Who doesn’t? His words are witty, his characters familiarly flawed, his story lines delightfully convoluted. And so, when our homeschooling book list included selections of the famous poet’s tales for children, I was delighted. That is, until my poor firstborn son showed signs of difficulty in…

Gluten Free Homemade Crackers with Fava Flour

Easy Homemade Crackers with Fava Flour

For a long time, homemade crackers were on the “someday” section of my to-do list. As in, someday when I have more time. Next, let’s discuss the overabundance of fava bean flour, aka garbanzo bean flour, chickpea flour, besan, that has occupied far more than its fair share of pantry shelf space for entirely too long. Thank…

Sneaky Soaker Wool Pants for Cloth Diapers

It’s no secret that I’ve become a big fan of cloth diapering with wool. Today I’m excited to tell you about some pretty awesome wool pants we’ve been testing out here at the homestead…