Kathleen | Roots & Boots
Press On, Weary Mama
Mothering is hard, exhausting work. And that’s on a good day! There comes a season for every mother when she is tempted to throw in the towel (if only she could find a clean one, as Crystal Paine likes to say), when she genuinely wonders whether her failures as a mother can possibly be redeemed.
Home Canned Salsa with Lime Juice
Have I mentioned I’m married to a native Texan? Back in Texas, salsa is practically it’s own food group. And boy howdy, do we go through a lot of the stuff.
Roasted Tomato Sauce for Canning or Freezing
It’s tomato season, y’all! I’m dropping in from a long summer break to share a few of my favorite tomato canning recipes. Stay tuned over the next week or so for a few more recipes, including salsa and tomato soup. Here’s to that last great tomato harvest of the year–may yours be a bumper crop! …
Essential Oil Storage Bag: Winners and a Discount
Time to announce the big news! Three lucky winners will each receive one stylish and sturdy essential oils storage bag from Rosebud Birdie.
Best Nontoxic Baby Feeding Gear
Baby Bro is my third child, so the concept of feeding babies is not new. Feeding babies without plastic? Now that’s new.
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
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.
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.
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…