Kathleen | Roots & Boots
Project Eat More Veggies
I recently decided that I’m tired of eating the same three or four vegetables in our family dinners. The boys would only (happily) eat peas, corn, carrots, sweet potatoes, and (not so happily) green beans. Technically, peas and corn don’t even count as vegetables! They’re more like starches. So are carrots and sweet potatoes, I guess,…
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7 Ideas for a Spring Nature Walk
Scavenger Hunts and Nature Walks are a great way to get everyone outside. After the novelty of spring weather wears off and you find yourself in need of ideas for enjoying the great outdoors with your tribe, try a few of these fun ideas!
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Gluten Free Pizza
In this post I will review our recent gluten-free experience at a local pizza joint (in Leesburg/Loudoun County, VA), as well as provide instructions for ordering an awesome GF crust online at a reasonable price.
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Mud: The Hills Will Remember Their Colors
We’ve discovered another great book to add to our Favorite Books for Spring: Mud! What could be better than reading about all the ways to use and enjoy mud?
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Toxin-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Did you know that most eye makeup removers contain toxic ingredients? Try looking up your favorite brand on EWG’s awesome Skin Deep cosmetics data base. My favorite ways to remove eye makeup naturally: 1. Oil and cotton ball I use a mixture of olive, castor and jojoba oil, but you can use just about any kind…
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Favorite Children’s Books for Spring
Does your family celebrate the changing of each season? Spring is always an exciting time with so much happening in the great outdoors. Help your kids notice and understand the signs of spring by reading some of these wonderful books together!
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Paleo Hamburger Soup with Beef and Veggies
This Hamburger Soup recipe is a staple at my house. Here’s what I love about it: Paleo Hamburger Soup with Beef and Veggies It’s the perfect way to use up homemade beef bone broth. Aside from simmer time, this soup is quick to assemble. I can “sneak” in plenty of veggies my kids might not…
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Poems for Spring
In preparation for the spring term of our small, Charlotte Mason homeschool co-op, I went looking for some good “springtime” poems. My favorites are listed below. Older Brother and his peers will memorize one of these poems–or two, if they’re short–but I hope to enjoy the entire list at home with the boys as we…
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4 Tips for Cooking From Scratch in Less Time
Recently, I returned to physical therapy in an attempt to address my ongoing sciatica. I know this doesn’t seem relevant to the topic at hand, but I promise to bring it full circle if you stick with me. 🙂 In assessing my situation, the therapist asked which activities tend to increase my symptoms. When I…
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Homemade Crockpot Ketchup
This ketchup is one of the ingredients in Last Minute Meatballs, a new favorite around the Yankee Homestead. We actually went without ketchup for many months, using guacamole, hummus and mustards when we needed a condiment for dipping or spreading. When I came across this recipe, I just had to try it!
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