Kathleen | Roots & Boots
Egg-n-Bacon Breakfast Muffins
These egg-n-bacon breakfast muffins make the perfect grab-n-go breakfast.
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Sturdy Game Storage
As a homeschooling family that watches very little TV, we have developed quite a collection of games. Many of those games still live in their original boxes and are stored either on the shelves in our Spare Room or in the awesome storage baskets in our playroom. (See below.) A few games, however, suffered from…
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Favorite Children’s Books About Birds
In addition to these Best Bird Guides for Kids, we’ve acquired a fantastic collection of children’s books about birds. The following are our very favorites, in no particular order.
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Nesting Mode: Organization and Home Beautification
For some reason, January always seems to usher in an enormous wave of Organization and Home Beautification at my house. Add pregnancy to the mix, and I am in serious Nesting Mode.
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Ready for Valentine’s Day?
In honor of Valentine’s Day, which is quickly approaching, here are a few fun resources from the Yankee Homestead archives…
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5 Effective Alternatives to Scolding: Charming Quotes & Playful Vocabulary
As I shared in Confessions of a Recovering Scolder, I’ve learned–and am still learning–that while scolding may not ruin my children, it’s certainly not the best way to win their hearts or influence their behavior. If you ever struggle with unleashing on your children because for crying out loud you’ve already told them sixteen times…
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Foaming Hand Soap {with essential oils}
Making your own Foaming Hand Soap is easy and economical. Plus, DIY Hand Soap is much better for your health than regular antibacterial soaps.
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Exploring Nature with Kids: Favorite Bird Activities {free printables}
Have you hung your bird feeders and picked out a few good bird guides? Now you’re ready to add some simple bird activities.
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Best Bird Guides for Kids
Birding together is one of my family’s favorite things about winter. Did you read Birding With Kids: 7 Reasons to Do It and How to Get Started? In that post I provided a list of basic supplies, plus a few tips and some encouragement for getting started. After you’ve filled and hung your feeder(s) in a…
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Confessions of a Recovering Scolder
Confessions of a Recovering Scolder Confession: I’m a recovering “scolder”. When faced with the foolishness and wrongdoing of my dear children, often my natural tendency is to unleash a fury of words intended to demonstrate the error of their ways and to point out in no uncertain terms my wishes for their immediate adherence to…
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