Kathleen | Roots & Boots
11 Books I’m Reading
These are the books I’m currently reading, or have read in the past few months:
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Pack a Plastic-Free Lunch with LunchBots Stainless Steel Containers
Remember the stainless steel, divided lunch containers I mentioned in My Ongoing Household Detox Resolution, Phase Three: Kitchenware? In my efforts to pack a plastic-free lunch, we invested in a set of LunchBots containers. We’ve been using them for several months years now, so I thought I’d do a little review… The verdict: We really like…
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Real Food Q&A: Should Raw Cheese be Organic?
This is the part of the program where Kathleen answers a reader’s question about Real Food… “Just because it’s raw doesn’t mean it’s organic? The label should have both raw and organic? I have been pondering this so I thought I’d ask since you posted about cheese.” ~Teresa
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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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