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Ready for Valentine's Day?

Ready for Valentine’s Day?

In honor of Valentine's Day, which is quickly approaching, here are a few fun resources...
5 Effective Alternatives to Scolding

5 Effective Alternatives to Scolding: Charming Quotes & Playful Vocabulary

As I shared in Confessions of a Recovering Scolder, I've learned--and am still learning--that while...
Foaming Hand Soap {with essential oils}

Foaming Hand Soap {with essential oils}

Making your own Foaming Hand Soap is easy and economical.  Plus, DIY Hand Soap is...
Bird Activities

Exploring Nature with Kids: Favorite Bird Activities {free printables}

  Have you hung your bird feeders and picked out a few good bird guides?...
Best Bird Guides for Kids

Best Bird Guides for Kids

Birding together is one of my family's favorite things about winter.  Did you read Birding With...
Meal Time Responsibilites

Confessions of a Recovering Scolder

Confessions of a Recovering Scolder Confession: I'm a recovering "scolder". When faced with the foolishness...
How to Eat Liver Without Tasting It

Update: How to Eat Liver (without tasting it), plus Liverwurst Q&A

Today, I bring you an update on The Plan: How to Eat Liver Without Tasting It, as...
Should You Vaccinate Your Children

Should You Vaccinate Your Children?

A friend of mine who happens to be a loyal reader here at Yankee Homestead...
Birding with Kids

Birding With Kids: 7 Reasons to Do It and How to Get Started

Bird watching is a simple way to add more nature to your family life.  Birding...
White Chicken Chili | Roots & Boots

Paleo-Friendly White Chicken Chili

This White Chicken Chili was a huge hit with my entire family from the first...
35 Uses for Frankincense Oil | Roots & Boots

35 Amazing Uses for Frankincense Oil

Frankincense is my number one favorite essential oil! (more…)
7 Books I'm Reading

7 Books I’m Reading

I love to read.  Lately, my reading time has been a bit inconsistent, but I'm...
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Lady Cleaning Toilet: Favorite Search Terms from 2013

Lady Cleaning Toilet Although Yankee Homestead officially began late in the year of 2012, this...
Amazing Grace

Merry Christmas from the Yankee Homestead

Merry Christmas from the Yankee Homestead! It's not possible, for various reasons, to invite each...
Chocolate Nut Bars no bake

Chocolate Nut Protein Bars

  Oh my goodness, these bars are so good, and so easy to make!  They...