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Nesting Projects: Dining Room Hutch Makeover
Here’s another big project from my list of Nesting Projects: The Dining Room Hutch Makeover. It was a long time coming, and in the end, I can claim no credit for any of the work. I was merely the visionary, but am really pleased with the results! For ten years, this (below) was our dining room hutch. It…
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Against All Grain: Gluten-free, Dairy-free Recipes
I’ve been following Danielle Walker’s paleo blog Against All Grain and am super-impressed by her gluten-free, dairy-free recipes. (And her amazing photography!) Have you tried any of them? Against All Grain Cookbook
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How to Plant a Sunflower House
Remember our Plans for a Sunflower House? Well, we finally got it planted. And just in the nick of time!
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Make Your Own Dryer Balls with Wool Roving
Oh my goodness, I’m so excited about these new dryer balls! If you’ve been following along here at Yankee Homestead for very long, you may know that I haven’t used dryer sheets or laundry softener for years. Instead, we use wool dryer balls to soften laundry and remove static in the dryer. Did you know that…
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8 More Favorite Children’s Books about Gardens
In addition to these 11 Favorite Children’s Books about Seeds and Gardens and these 4 More Delightful Children’s Books about Gardening, we’ve got yet another list of Favorite Children’s Books about Gardens to share with you. And just in time for this year’s growing season!
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A New Little Brother in the House
A New Arrival Announcing the arrival of our newest Little Brother here at the Yankee Homestead…we’re so thankful for this new blessing!
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Gluten Free in DC: Firefly Restaurant
Gluten Free in DC I’ve got another gluten-free restaurant recommendation for those of you who live in or near DC, or who may be traveling to the area. Given my very pregnant state on our most recent weekend getaway, Mr. Native Texan and I wanted to stick close to home while still feeling like we…
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DEET-Free Bug Repellent with Essential Oils {Revised}
Last year, we had good success with this DEET-Free Bug Repellent, made from three essential oils in a spray bottle of water. This year, I’m adding another oil to the combination: Cedarwood.
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This Land Is Your Land: Patriotic Book Display
Happy Memorial Day from the Yankee Homestead! As you know, we like to celebrate seasons and holidays with books. Above is a peek at our current book display, in honor of Memorial Day. Many of our patriotic books for kids are nothing too special–just patriotic songs and the pledge of allegiance that I’ve picked up…
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So Much for Lamaze: A Natural Mama’s Thoughts on Having a C-Section
So Much for Lamaze: A Natural Mama’s Thoughts on Having a C-Section Here’s the deal: my first two babies were breech. Frank breech, to be exact. And back then–eight years ago and five years ago–I was still a largely uninformed participant in the traditional model of medicine.
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