Kathleen | Roots & Boots
Raw Cranberry Sauce (and more)
I love Elana’s Pantry! I do NOT love agave (more on that another time), which is heavily employed in many of her recipes. Her recipes are a great springboard, however, although some recipes-with-agave are harder to adapt than others. We’ve used her recipe for Raw Cranberry Sauce for several major holiday meals now and really…
Boost Your Immune System with Make-Your-Own-Elderberry-Syrup
Have you tried elderberry syrup? It’s a natural way to support the immune system, especially during the cold and flu season.
DIY Pallet Shelf
I love to decorate with junk. I love to repurpose unique materials. I love to add texture to my rooms. I love to add storage to my rooms. And I love me a good bargain! In my efforts to make our playroom/all-purpose room/room where we spend 75% of our day more space-efficient, asthetically pleasing and…
Favorite Thanksgiving Poems, Hymns & Scriptures
Add meaning and warmth to your family’s holiday celebrations with this collection of Thanksgiving poems, hymns & scriptures. Keep this list handy and simply read a poem at the breakfast table, sing a hymn at the dinner table, or share a scripture at your Thanksgiving meal. It’s a simple way to elevate your Thanksgiving traditions beyond…
Marinated Steak Bites
Marinated Steak Bites are a new favorite amongst the menfolk here at the Yankee Homestead. Older Brother refers to it as “that steak cooked in lard.” Mr. Native Texan calls it “perfect.” And to think, just a few years ago I was still refusing to eat red meat, let alone buy it or cook it for…
Favorite Thanksgiving Stories for Children
My family loves to celebrate the changing of seasons and holidays with collections of our favorite books, such as the following titles from our list of favorite Thanksgiving stories for children.
Whole Chicken in the Crockpot
Whole Chicken in the Crockpot is one of my go-to recipes for simple, real food meals. With only the chicken plus four additional ingredients, I could probably make it in my sleep!
Singing in the Shadow of His Wings: Truths to cling to during trial and tragedy
At 2:15 in the morning on November 3rd, I underwent emergency surgery to remove an ectopic pregnancy. The night started out with a date at one of our favorite restaurants. Mr. Native Texan had returned from a long business trip and we were eager to catch up, as well as to give me a break…
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder
While I am not an “animal person” (something I recently came to terms with, after growing up on a small farm), I have always been a “nature person.” As an adult, I’ve come to value the many opportunities my childhood afforded me to become personally acquainted with God’s creation. As a parent, I greatly desire…