Books & Resources
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Children
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. From the archives, here are some of our favorite {easy} ways to celebrate the occasion…
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Paleo Cookbook Recommendation
I have been waiting for months to check out this book from our local library. At one point, the waiting list for Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes included 18 people. 18!
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Tips for Planning a Marriage Getaway Weekend
It Keeps Getting Better We have a great marriage. Notice I didn’t use the word “perfect”–we definitely have our issues and have had a number of bumps along the way. But the bottom line is that Mr. Native Texan and I both are fiercely committed to our marriage. It’s been more than ten years since we…
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Exploring Nature With Kids: Winter Nature Walk {Animal Tracks}
Winter may not seem like the ideal time for a Nature Walk, but don’t let the cold snowy weather prevent you from enjoying the great outdoors. I guarantee you’ll make a few discoveries that will outweigh the effort required to execute a Winter Nature Walk. For more tips and inspiration, check out: Exploring Nature…
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Favorite Stories and Poems for Winter Weather
I don’t know about you, but we’re currently buried in snow. About 16 inches of it, to be exact. Wonderful Books about Snow At the Yankee Homestead, one of the best things about snow is all the wonderful books that are just perfect for snowy day reading. In fact, we never know which one to…
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Favorite Children’s Books About Birds
In addition to these Best Bird Guides for Kids, we’ve acquired a fantastic collection of children’s books about birds. The following are our very favorites, in no particular order.
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Ready for Valentine’s Day?
In honor of Valentine’s Day, which is quickly approaching, here are a few fun resources from the Yankee Homestead archives…
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Should You Vaccinate Your Children?
A friend of mine who happens to be a loyal reader here at Yankee Homestead is newly pregnant with her first baby. She recently inquired about my stance on vaccinations, asking “What is your plan with this baby?” (I’m expecting, too, in case you haven’t picked up on that yet. :-)) So. Let’s all take…
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7 Books I’m Reading
I love to read. Lately, my reading time has been a bit inconsistent, but I’m constantly striving to make room in my schedule for reading quality books on a variety of topics. I’m not one to make New Year’s Resolutions, but the New Year seems like a good time to re-prioritize my reading. My best…
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Thanksgiving Resources: Stories, Poems, Hymns & More
Are you looking for a meaningful poem, song or hymn to share with your family in celebration of Thanksgiving? What about great children’s literature about Thanksgiving?
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