Kathleen | Roots & Boots

I See You

I See You: Taking the Time to Notice

Today’s post has absolutely nothing to do with Real Food, Essential Oils or Nature for Kids.  It’s just something that’s been on my heart lately and I’d like to share it with you… I See You Recently, I read an encouraging article on the topic of cultivating community as a mother, as a woman. A…

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Books about Rain

Favorite Children’s Books, Poems & Songs About Rain

We love to read here at the Yankee Homestead, as you may know by now.  In addition to just plain good stories, we especially love to read books that correspond to the seasons, holidays and events of our lives. At this time of year, it seems particularly appropriate to share with you our favorite titles about Rain.…

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Reusable Snack Bags and Everyday Cloth Napkins

Earlier this week, I shared about my favorite new Reusable Produce Bags from Love for Earth’s etsy shop. Today I’ll tell you about Love for Earth’s Reusable Snack Bags and Everyday Cloth Napkins.  (Hint: I love these as much as the produce bags!)

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Carrot Banana Muffins

Carrot Banana Muffins

These Carrot Banana Muffins are one of my new favorite grab-and-go breakfast items.

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Sugar Scrub with Essential Oils

DIY Dry Shampoo {with essential oils}

Want to know a secret?  I don’t wash my hair every day.  In fact, sometimes I don’t even wash my hair every other day. It’s true.  Not washing my hair every day saves lots of time, not to mention that it’s much better for my hair and scalp to be spared a daily stripping.

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Hunting for Wildflowers

It’s Back: The Sunday Evening Nature Walk {Tuscarora Creek Park in Leesburg}

Hooray for spring!  Our crew celebrated last week’s newly arrived beautiful weather with our first family nature walk of the season.  We picked a new spot, packed a picnic dinner and our nature gear and set off for some explorations.

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7 Books I'm Reading

7 Books I’m Reading This Spring

 Which books are piled on your nightstand / bookshelf / desk these days?  These are the titles I’ve been reading this month…

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Bunless Burger and Village Fries

Good Stuff Eatery in Georgetown, DC {gluten-free}

Whether you live in the DC / Northern Virginia area, or you’re planning a trip to our nation’s capital, I’ve got another gluten-free restaurant recommendation for you.  Heck, you’ll love it even if you’re not gluten-free!

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Walmart

Affordable Organics Coming to Walmart

Have you heard the news?  Walmart will be introducing a new line of affordable organic products at select stores nationwide.  The mega retailer is joining forces with ex-Whole-Foods brand Wild Oats to offer a variety of organics at Walmart’s typical low prices.

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Master Bedroom - Bedding

Nesting: The Master Bedroom

Way back near the beginning of this blog, I shared some pictures of our master bedroom.  Today I’ve got a few more to share in this Master Bedroom Update, brought to you in part by my nesting instincts…

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