Kathleen | Roots & Boots
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.
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.
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…
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!
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.
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…
8 Ways to Celebrate Spring with Kids
We’ve still got snow on the ground here in Northern Virginia, but according to the calendar, spring has sprung! Indeed, we did spot our beloved purple crocus in bloom just days before this last snow fall. Those crocus always help me hang on–surely warmer temps are just around the corner… In the meantime, here’s a…
Fun Scripture Music for Kids
Easter is just around the corner, and here’s an idea for a meaningful, non-candy item to include in those Easter baskets… Scripture Music for Kids: Hide ’em in Your Heart This set of two CD’s has been a big hit at our house. We’ve listened to them for years, since Older Brother (7) was about two.…
Planning Our Sunflower House
Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots A sweet friend recently gave me this book about gardening with kids. I love it! It’s packed with fun ideas and adorable drawings, along with specific instructions for tackling a variety of projects: Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together with Children by Sharon Lovejoy.