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Charlotte Mason Advent Picture Study | Roots & Boots

How to Do an Advent Picture Study

When I shared in my Instagram stories about our Advent picture study last year, you had questions.  I’m all about practical tips and resources, so let’s take a closer look at how this works!

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How to Dry Zucchini Noodles

You’ve heard the jokes about country folks discovering a bag of zucchini left on their porch or in their unlocked car in the dead of night…yes, it’s zucchini season alright!

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I Need Your Help!

I’m eager to help you “get real”—with real food, real household products, and an honest, “real” lifestyle—and I need your help.  Would you take just a couple of minutes to help me decide the best ways to do that, while reaching the people who are looking for my resources?

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The Perfect Monthly Planner | Roots & Boots

My Quest For The Perfect Monthly Planner

>>Updated for 2021 Confession: I still use a paper planner.  Mr. Native Texan has urged me to go paperless, but

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My Sleepy Success Story with Essential Oils

My Sleepy Success Story with Essential Oils

I’m excited to share this sleepy success story with essential oils with you today…I can’t believe how well it’s worked for me!  If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, you might want to give these two essential oils a try!

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Hello world!

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

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Make almond milk at home! It's cheaper and healthier than store bought versions. All you need is almonds, water and salt. (Optional: sweetener and vanilla.)

How to Make Almond Milk…the Easy Way

Why buy almond milk when it’s so easy to make at home?  Homemade almond milk is better for you, too.  Did you know that most store bought nut milks contain unhealthy ingredients (like synthetic vitamins, oils and sugar)? When you make it yourself, the only ingredients are almonds, water and salt.  Optionally, you can add…

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Please take my Reader Survey, and help me create content that serves your needs. It's mostly multiple choice and should take you only a few minutes. I'd be ever so grateful to receive your feedback...thanks in advance!

Reader Survey: You’ve Got Opinions…

Reader Survey: You’ve Got Opinions… …and I want to hear them!  Please take my very first Yankee Homestead Reader Survey, and help me create content that serves your needs. This is your chance to tell me all about:

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My Winter Capsule Wardrobe

Now that we’ve walked through the steps to creating a Capsule Wardrobe, it’s time to reveal my own Winter Capsule Wardrobe.  I’ll show you my key pieces along with sources and pricing info. Ready?  Let’s get started!

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How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe

How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe – Part Two

Now that you’ve purged your closet and identified specific needs, it’s time to shop for just the right pieces to fill in the gaps of your new Capsule Wardrobe.  If you’re like me, you want an awesome wardrobe while sticking to a budget.  You also want to be efficient–who has time to shop for days,…

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