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Children's Books about Gardens

8 More Favorite Children’s Books about Gardens

In addition to these 11 Favorite Children's Books about Seeds and Gardens and these 4...
Family of Five resized

A New Little Brother in the House

A New Arrival Announcing the arrival of our newest Little Brother here at the Yankee...
Blood Orange Ice Cream Sandwich -- gluten-free at Firefly in Georgetown

Gluten Free in DC: Firefly Restaurant

Gluten Free in DC I've got another gluten-free restaurant recommendation for those of you who...
Deet Free Bug Repellent With Essential Oils | Roots & Boots

DEET-Free Bug Repellent with Essential Oils {Revised}

Last year, we had good success with this DEET-Free Bug Repellent, made from three essential...
Patriotic Book Display

This Land Is Your Land: Patriotic Book Display

Happy Memorial Day from the Yankee Homestead! As you know, we like to celebrate seasons...
So Much for Lamaze: A Natural Mama's Thoughts on Having a C-Section

So Much for Lamaze: A Natural Mama’s Thoughts on Having a C-Section

So Much for Lamaze: A Natural Mama's Thoughts on Having a C-Section Here's the deal:...
I See You

I See You: Taking the Time to Notice

Today's post has absolutely nothing to do with Real Food, Essential Oils or Nature for...
Books about Rain

Favorite Children’s Books, Poems & Songs About Rain

image courtesy of ponsulak / freedigitalphotos.net We love to read here at...
For the Love of Earth Reusable Everyday Napkins

Reusable Snack Bags and Everyday Cloth Napkins

Earlier this week, I shared about my favorite new Reusable Produce Bags from Love for Earth's...
Carrot Banana Muffins

Carrot Banana Muffins

These Carrot Banana Muffins are one of my new favorite grab-and-go breakfast items. (more…)
Sugar Scrub with Essential Oils

DIY Dry Shampoo {with essential oils}

Want to know a secret?  I don't wash my hair every day.  In fact, sometimes...
Hunting for Wildflowers

It’s Back: The Sunday Evening Nature Walk {Tuscarora Creek Park in Leesburg}

Hooray for spring!  Our crew celebrated last week's newly arrived beautiful weather with our first family...
7 Books I'm Reading

7 Books I’m Reading This Spring

 Which books are piled on your nightstand / bookshelf / desk these days?  These are...
Bunless Burger and Village Fries

Good Stuff Eatery in Georgetown, DC {gluten-free}

Whether you live in the DC / Northern Virginia area, or you're planning a trip...
Walmart

Affordable Organics Coming to Walmart

Have you heard the news?  Walmart will be introducing a new line of affordable organic...