Kathleen | Roots & Boots
My Favorite Stainless Steel Travel Mug
My Quest for the Perfect Travel Mug Some time ago, I began a quest to rid our kitchen of plastic. Currently we’re at about 95%, having held onto just a few last pieces of plastic ware–mostly for freezer purposes. Earlier this year, I was determined to replace our leaky, plastic travel mugs with higher quality, non-plastic…
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5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#5-Keep It Simple}
I hope this series has inspired you to get out and explore with your own pint-sized crew! So far, we’ve covered several basics of planning a nature walk: Find a Buddy Make it a Habit Choose the Right Spot Gear Up Today, let’s talk about what to do on a Nature Walk with Kids. Are you…
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Essential Oils for Clear Skin
I love to use essential oils on my face, and have had good success lately with a few new oils and blends. Here’s what works for me…
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5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#4 Gear Up}
Just as you would never run a few miles without proper footwear, or tackle a home repair project without the necessary tools and supplies, you should not expect a successful nature walk without the appropriate gear. This can mean different things for different folks, but in general, certain items are highly recommended for long term…
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Choosing Thankfulness on a Toilet Plunger Kind of Day
A Toilet Plunger Kind of Day Today’s been the kind of day where I had to plunge the toilet in order to spray down a dirty (cloth) diaper. Just let that sink in for a moment. Someone also woke up with wet sheets (not me) and then
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My New, Simpler Version of Essential Oils Deodorant for Men
A while back, Mr. Native Texan made the switch from his mainstream deodorant (bleh) to this completely non-toxic deodorant made by yours truly with essential oils (of course). Well. I was thrilled about the switch, but not so thrilled every time he needed a refill which required me to drag out approximately 73 bottles of oil…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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