Kathleen | Roots & Boots
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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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…
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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…
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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?
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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
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