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5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#3 Choose the Right Spot}

Hopefully you’ve already read my first two tips for a successful nature walk with kids. If not, you can do that here: 5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids #1 Find a Buddy #2 Make it a Habit Once you’ve got a nature buddy and you’ve settled on some sort of schedule for…

5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#2 Make It a Habit}

We’re huge fans of nature walks here at the Yankee Homestead. And after years of nature walking with kids, I’ve learned a thing or two about making the experience enjoyable for all. Just in case you missed it last week, Tip #1 was Find a Buddy. And now, for Tip #2… Tip #2. Make It…

5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#1 Find a Buddy}

Although fall is probably my favorite time of year for nature walks, anytime is a good time to get started! Nature walking is not hard. Anyone can do it! And it can be an enjoyable activity for all, if you keep a few simple tips in mind. If you’d like to start enjoying the great outdoors…

Reader Q&A: How to Make Your Own On Guard Blend

‘Tis the season for On Guard! I received several questions about this powerful blend via email last week, and thought I’d share my responses here. I’m betting that others have wondered these same questions! I hope these tips will be helpful to you as we head into the winter months…

What’s So Great about Gelatin?

Last week, I shared a few recipes for Healthy Gummy Treats. They’re a new favorite around here–easy to make, fun to eat and good for you, too. I’m guessing, however, that the average American family doesn’t just happen to have a canister of gelatin–a key ingredient in Healthy Gummy Treats as well as Homemade Marshmallows–hanging around in the…

Wool Dryer Ball Update

We’ve been using these Wool Roving Dryer Balls for several months now. Previously, I was using Wool Yarn Dryer Balls. Here’s my update…

Nut-Free Pesto

Are you growing basil? Is it going crazy right about now? Our basil is growing like gang busters! The other day I asked Mr. Native Texan to pick some basil for a canning recipe, but I neglected to specify the amount. Oops. You know what happened, right?

Always Keep a Change of Clothes in the Car

This post is dedicated to my friend Teresa, who taught me to Always Keep a Change of Clothes in the Car. Just the other week, we were having One of Those Days. You know the ones. Everybody was getting on everybody else’s last nerve. It was almost time for dinner and

Healthy Gummy Treats

Recently, I shared our nifty new idea of serving lunch in a muffin tin. Did you notice the pink, heart-shaped gummy treats in those pictures? They’re a new favorite around here. My boys love them because they’re yummy and fun to eat. I love them because they’re super healthy! They’re also perfect for our This-n-That…

3 More Books I’m Reading

I finished up most of the books from my spring reading list before Baby Brother arrived, and added a few more titles, each of which I highly recommend. Surprisingly enough, though my days are now filled with caring for a newborn, plus continuing to take care of his older brothers, I’m still able to squeeze in a bit…