Kathleen | Roots & Boots
FREE Skin Deep App: Check the Safety of Personal Care Products On the Go
Oh my, this would have been enormously helpful that time last summer when I forgot to pack my shampoo and conditioner for our trip to the beach. I wasted so much time trying to look up products and ingredients while standing in the hair care aisle of the Giant in Bethany Beach, Delaware. I love…
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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…
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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.…
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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.
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How to Make Multiple Batches of Broth From the Same Bones
Homemade bone broth is a superfood. Making your own broth is one of the easiest, least expensive and most nutritious ways to boost your Real Food intake. Have you tried it? The process might seem a bit intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it it’s really pretty simple.
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How to Encourage Your Husband
In honor of Mr. Native Texan’s birthday today (woot woot), I thought I’d share an article that recently encouraged me in my efforts to encourage him.
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5 Effective Alternatives to Scolding: Training
I know all seven of you who have been following this series were wondering if I gave up on these effective alternatives to scolding. 🙂 Never fear–I’m back today with what is probably my favorite. It is by no means a quick fix and often requires much of me (hello, parenting) but I’ve found it…
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The Bread of Life: Keeping It In Perspective
Bread. It used to be such an innocent thing. Such a non-issue. I probably ate it every day as a child, in some form or another. What a versatile food! Breakfast, lunch, dinner–the possibilities were endless. Toast, pancakes, French toast, sandwiches, hoagies, pasta, dinner rolls. Bagels, baguettes, biscuits, muffins, popovers, crackers, buns. White, Rye, Wheat, Multi-grain,…
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Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
It does seem kind of strange to be thinking of ice cream with snow on the ground outside, but I’ve been wanting to experiment with an ice cream maker for some time now. When a friend offered me the $50 Cuisinart Ice-20 she spotted at a thrift store for $9, I said “yes, please”!
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