Kathleen | Roots & Boots
Chicken Tortilla Soup {Crockpot}
Tortilla soup can be found on just about every restaurant menu back in the Lonestar State, which is where I learned to love it. It’s one of our very favorite soups, and below is our favorite version.
What to Do When You Forget to Pack Your Favorite Non-toxic Shampoo
Oops… On our recent family trip to the beach, I completely forgot to pack my favorite shampoo and conditioner: Hugo Naturals Volumizing Shampoo, Vanilla and Sweet Orange. There was absolutely no shampoo available at the beach house, either. Since I’d also completely forgotten to pack a few other beach house essentials, like paper towels, hand…
Exploring Nature with Kids: Take-Along Guides
Have you seen this series of nature guides for kids? We absolutely love them at our house. These Take-Along Guides are not incredibly comprehensive, but they’re just right for young, budding naturalists. They’re a bit too large to tote along on nature explorations (we love these pocket guides for that), but we use them often…
Essential Oils for Back to School: Get a Good Night’s Rest with Sleepytime Oils
Sleepytime Success with Essential Oils Not too long ago, I reported my sleepytime success with Chamomile Oil. Since then, I’ve been experimenting with combinations of Chamomile, Lavender and Vetiver. And I’m waiting for delivery of another new oil reported to aid in sleeping: Marjoram. Currently, I really like Vetiver and Lavender at bedtime. I place…
5 Best Things About Used Books
Old, used books are one of my very favorite things in life. Seriously. I could get lost for hours in a used book shop. In fact, I hope do just that on our Anniversary Trip to London–I’m really hoping to score some great old English titles. What’s so great about old books? Well, I’m…
Laundry Room Makeover, Part 2: The Sorting Closet {After}
Remember the Sorting Closet transformation? Laundry Room Makeover, Part 2: The Sorting Closet {Before} Laundry Room Makeover, Part 2: The Sorting Closet {The Vision} The Solution Well, here’s what I came up with to hide this super-functional, but not-so-pretty space:
Gluten-Free in London
In honor of our recent 10th anniversary, Mr. Native Texan and I are headed across the big pond to celebrate London-style. I’m so excited! I always do my research before we travel, but this will be our first major trip since we’ve completely overhauled our diet. Thankfully, I easily found quite a few GF…
8 Great Ideas for Fall Nature Walks
Fall is the absolute best time for nature walks, in my humble opinion. Here are 8 easy ideas for outdoor explorations with kids, with free printables.
Decorating with Junk: Old Shutters with Framed Monogram
I love old wooden stuff: furniture, windows, doors, shutters. As I happen to have a whole collection of old stuff out in our shop, I’m always on the lookout for great ideas that will help me put all my treasures to good use. When I saw this project with an old shutter, an ornate frame…
Exploring Nature with Kids: Fall Wildflowers
We love to study wildflowers, especially local varieties. Over the past few years, we’ve slowly learned to identify several common wildflowers from each season. It’s so fun to be driving along, and hear one of the boys exclaim “I see some chicory!” Or “Look at the yellow rocket!”