Kathleen | Roots & Boots
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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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…
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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…
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Serve Lunch in a Muffin Tin
What a great idea! I can’t claim the credit–I’m sure I saw this somewhere on the internet–but my boys think it’s fantastic. Serving lunch in a muffin tin (or mini-muffin tin) totally transforms ordinary food into something magical. True story. Try it yourself!
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New LunchBots Dots Snap-on Lid Covers {dishwasher-safe}
Stainless steel divided LunchBots containers are my favorite way to pack meals on the go, sans plastic. Even though we homeschool, we still use these durable bento boxes multiple times each week. They’re perfect for picnics, meals in the car and more! I absolutely love them!
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Baby Wipe Spray {with essential oils}
As you know, we are now cloth diapering. As I hoped, it got much easier once all those stressful decisions were behind me. In case you’re curious, I’m really happy with the diapers we chose: Read my Cloth Diaper Update here. Thus far, one of my favorite parts of cloth diapering is the reusable flannel wipes. They’re adorable,…
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Favorite Summertime Books for Kids
Are you running out of summer activities at your house? How about a trip to the library to check out some fantastic children’s books about summertime? Use the links below to check out our favorite summertime books for kids:
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Entering the Land of Cloth Diapers
So. If you’ve been following along on Facebook, whether as my personal friend or as a fan of Yankee Homestead’s page, you may know we are about to enter The Land of Cloth Diapering. Once we actually begin using the diapers, I think it will be super. But Oh My Goodness, the process of getting started…
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Awesome Shirts for Pregnancy Announcements, Older Siblings, Birthdays and More
If you’re looking for a unique way to announce a pregnancy or celebrate the arrival of a new sibling, check out these fun shirts from Revolution 46 on etsy. They’d make great shower or birthday gifts, too! And I just noticed this awesome Super Mom tee.
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14 Ways to Pack a LunchBots
Are you looking for a plastic-free way to pack snacks and on-the-go meals for your family? We absolutely love these stainless steel divided containers from LunchBots. They’ve served us well for a good year and a half by now, and are still going strong.
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