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15 Must-Read Books for Real Foodies | Roots & Boots

15 Must-Read Books for Real Foodies

It was hard to settle on a title for this list of must-read books for real foodies, because the genres represented here are somewhat overlapping.

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4 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Advent with Kids | Roots & Boots

4 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Advent with Kids

I don’t know about you, but at my house it feels so easy to get sucked into the busyness and commercialism of the Christmas season. 

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Favorite Children's Books About Seeds and Gardens | Roots & Boots

11 Favorite Children’s Books About Seeds and Gardens

This year, as you prepare to order seeds for your spring garden, why not order a few of these children’s books about seeds and gardens, too?

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12 Family Christmas Read Alouds | Roots & Boots

12 Family Christmas Read Alouds

December is such a cozy time of year, perfect for a family Christmas read aloud.  Or two.  Or twelve!  And if your family has yet to discover the magical tradition of family read alouds, this holiday season is the perfect time to start.

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3 Homestead Book Reviews {& a Giveaway!}

3 Homestead Books to Add to Your Library {& a Giveaway}

Do you love to read?  I hope so, because I’ve got three awesome homestead books to share with you.  And when I say “share”, I mean I am literally giving these books to a few lucky winners!

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Canning without Sugar

Canning Without Sugar {And a Giveaway!}

Canning is like exercising.  In the moment, it’s all sweaty and intense and even a bit stressful, but the results are soooo worth it.

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Favorite Books for Homestead Kids

Favorite Books for Homestead Kids

It’s been a while since I’ve shared a “best books list” here on the blog.  This year we’ve had homesteading on the brain in a major way, so I’m excited to present a collection of our favorite books for homestead kids.

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Paleo vs. Keto | Roots & Boots

Paleo vs. Keto: What’s the Difference?

From Kathleen: This is a guest post by Louise Hendon, co-host of The Keto Summit and author of The Essential Keto Cookbook.  If you’ve heard of the Keto diet and wondered what it’s all about, today’s post will clear it up for you!  Read on to learn about the difference between Paleo vs. Keto… Paleo is…

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How I Became an Accidental Entrepreneur

How I Became an Accidental Entrepreneur

At the beginning of our marriage in 2003, we had a lot of debt.  Over $80k, to be exact.  It seemed insurmountable, but with some great resources (more on that later), and God’s provision, we were debt free within three years.  And we did it without high paying jobs and while continuing to tithe 10% of our income.

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What I'm Reading Now

What I’m Reading Now

It’s been a while since I’ve posted about what I’m reading.  The main reason for that, my friends, is sleep deprivation. Baby Bro is now 13 months old, and finally sleeping through the night!  (That’s a story for another day.)  This means my brain is functioning somewhat normally again, and

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