Natural Remedies

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...
Master Bedroom - Bedding

Nesting: The Master Bedroom

Way back near the beginning of this blog, I shared some pictures of our master...

Save 15% on Real Meat from US Wellness Meats

Have you tried the wonderful "real meat" products from US Wellness Meats?  It's one of...
Celebrate Spring

8 Ways to Celebrate Spring with Kids

We've still got snow on the ground here in Northern Virginia, but according to the...
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Fun Scripture Music for Kids

Easter is just around the corner, and here's an idea for a meaningful, non-candy item...
Planning a Sunflower House

Planning Our Sunflower House

Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots  A sweet friend recently gave me this book about gardening...
How to Make Multiple Batches of Broth from the Same Bones | Roots & Boots

How to Make Multiple Batches of Broth From the Same Bones

Homemade bone broth is a superfood.  Making your own broth is one of the easiest,...
encourage-husband

How to Encourage Your Husband

In honor of Mr. Native Texan's birthday today (woot woot), I thought I'd share an...
Leaving the House Routine

5 Effective Alternatives to Scolding: Training

I know all seven of you who have been following this series were wondering if...
The Bread of Life: Because here's the thing: one day, I will die. One day, this body will be exchanged for a much better version--one that won't be affected by gluten or corn or sugar or stress.

The Bread of Life: Keeping It In Perspective

Bread.  It used to be such an innocent thing.  Such a non-issue.  I probably ate...
Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

  It does seem kind of strange to be thinking of ice cream with snow...