Natural Remedies
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder
While I am not an "animal person" (something I recently came to terms with, after...
Favorite Halloween Picture Books
As I mentioned in this post about local Halloween events , we don't make a big...
Exploring Nature With Kids: The Nature Display
Our display is conveniently located directly inside our most-used entrance. It...
Hamburger Helper (the Real Foods version)
This Healthy Hamburger Helper recipe came from The Nourishing Cook, a blog based on the...
Zand HerbaLozenges: fight colds and flu naturally!
Here at the Yankee Homestead, we're almost completely free of all prescription drugs, as well...
Favorite Picture Books For Fall
Celebrate apple season and autumn leaves by snuggling up to read a few favorite picture...
DIY Hard Lotion Bars
Are your hands dry and cracked? Do you struggle with itchy rashes? Could your feet...
Good Night, Sleep Tight: Favorite Bedtime Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers
If there are little people at your house, you probably have Goodnight Moon memorized by...
Roasted Veggies (and the dangers of heating olive oil)
Roasting is hands down one of the easiest and tastiest ways to prepare vegetables! Favorite...
Tea Time: Traditional Medicinals Herbal Teas for Self Care
Anytime is a good time for tea, but fall weather always makes me want to...
Favorite Folk Music for Family Listening
“All music is folk music, I ain't never heard no horse sing a song.” --Louis...
Raspberry Basil Chicken
Raspberry Basil Chicken is a new favorite at our house, a big hit with all three...
