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Against All Grain

Against All Grain: Gluten-free, Dairy-free Recipes

I've been following Danielle Walker's paleo blog Against All Grain and am super-impressed by her...
How to Plant a Sunflower House | Roots & Boots

How to Plant a Sunflower House

Remember our Plans for a Sunflower House?  Well, we finally got it planted.  And just...
Make Your Own Dryer Balls with Wool Roving

Make Your Own Dryer Balls with Wool Roving

Oh my goodness, I'm so excited about these new dryer balls! If you've been following...
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...