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How to Re-label Ex-Library Books for Your Personal Library | Roots & Boots

How to Re-label Ex-Library Books for Your Personal Library

We own A LOT of children's books. Those of you who know us personally recognize...
Blueberry Muffins | Roots & Boots

Blueberry Muffins (gluten and dairy-free)

Made with nutritious almond flour and free of refined sugar, these blueberry muffins will be...
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

Got Wisdom?

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about wisdom. In my role as a mother, I...
large floppy beach hat

My Favorite Sunscreens (and my large, floppy beach hat)

Yesterday, I explained why we don't use much sunscreen around the Yankee Homestead. When we...
Sunscreen: Does It Work? Is It Safe?

Sunscreen: Does it Work? Is it Safe?

Did you know that regular sunscreens are carcinogenic? That's right, the very substance we're encouraged...
Sauteed Baby Mushrooms

Sauteed Baby Mushrooms, Del Frisco’s Style

Mr. Native Texan loves a good steak.  Unfortunately, he's been unable to find one that...
books I'm reading

11 Books I’m Reading

These are the books I'm currently reading, or have read in the past few months:...
Pack a Plastic-Free Lunch with LunchBots Stainless Steel Containers

Pack a Plastic-Free Lunch with LunchBots Stainless Steel Containers

Remember the stainless steel, divided lunch containers I mentioned in My Ongoing Household Detox Resolution,...
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Real Food Q&A: Should Raw Cheese be Organic?

This is the part of the program where Kathleen answers a reader's question about Real...
Project: Eat More Veggies

Project Eat More Veggies

I recently decided that I'm tired of eating the same three or four vegetables in our...
Spring Nature Walk

7 Ideas for a Spring Nature Walk

Scavenger Hunts and Nature Walks are a great way to get everyone outside.  After the...
GF pizza with goat cheese and local sausage

Gluten Free Pizza

In this post I will review our recent gluten-free experience at a local pizza joint...
Mud by Mary Lyn Ray

Mud: The Hills Will Remember Their Colors

We've discovered another great book to add to our Favorite Books for Spring: Mud!  What...
olive oil, jojoba oil & castor oil

Toxin-Free Eye Makeup Remover

Did you know that most eye makeup removers contain toxic ingredients?  Try looking up your...
Favorite Children's Books for Spring | Roots & Boots

Favorite Children’s Books for Spring

  Does your family celebrate the changing of each season? Spring is always an exciting...