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Will You Love Me?

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Will You Love Me?

I’d Rather Be Doing Something…Alone

As a type A, task-oriented, “high functioning introvert”, some of my best moments are spent alone–creating, reflecting, accomplishing.  Crossing items off my to-do list.  Making things happen. Motivating others. Planning great things.

If you’re familiar with the biblical account of Mary and Martha, I’m definitely a Martha.  I’m a doer. Stopping to focus on relationships can be a real challenge–I’d rather be doing something.

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Kathleen
Kathleen Henderson is the Yankee behind the Homestead, where she keeps up with Mr. Native Texan, three busy boys, a large dog, an assortment of chickens and an organic garden on three beautiful acres in Northern Virginia. Yankee Homestead is where she organizes her tips, tricks and resources for a healthy life. Favorite topics include real food recipes, gluten-free living, essential oils and home remedies, all things natural and nontoxic, plus mommy musings and homeschooling resources. Find out more on the About page

Before and After: Dated Green Cabinet Goes Farmhouse Chic

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Before and After: Dated Green Cabinet Goes Farmhouse Chic

I just love the way this project turned out!  Our Farmhouse Chic cabinet began as a bright green 1950’s curio cabinet scored for $75 on Craigslist.Read More

Kathleen
Kathleen Henderson is the Yankee behind the Homestead, where she keeps up with Mr. Native Texan, three busy boys, a large dog, an assortment of chickens and an organic garden on three beautiful acres in Northern Virginia. Yankee Homestead is where she organizes her tips, tricks and resources for a healthy life. Favorite topics include real food recipes, gluten-free living, essential oils and home remedies, all things natural and nontoxic, plus mommy musings and homeschooling resources. Find out more on the About page

Shakespeare for Children: One Family’s Tale and 3 Recommended Resources

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Shakespeare for Children: One Family’s Tale and 3 Recommended Resources

Much Ado About Shakespeare

I have always loved Shakespeare.  Who doesn’t?  His words are witty, his characters familiarly flawed, his story lines delightfully convoluted.

And so, when our homeschooling book list included selections of the famous poet’s tales for children, I was delighted.  That is, until my poor firstborn son showed signs of difficulty in keeping up with the characters.  And the places.  And all the twists and turns in the story lines.Read More

Kathleen
Kathleen Henderson is the Yankee behind the Homestead, where she keeps up with Mr. Native Texan, three busy boys, a large dog, an assortment of chickens and an organic garden on three beautiful acres in Northern Virginia. Yankee Homestead is where she organizes her tips, tricks and resources for a healthy life. Favorite topics include real food recipes, gluten-free living, essential oils and home remedies, all things natural and nontoxic, plus mommy musings and homeschooling resources. Find out more on the About page

How to Turn an Unfinished Wooden Crate into Awesome Book Storage

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How to Turn an Unfinished Wooden Crate into Awesome Book Storage

How to turn an unfinished crate into awesome book storage | Yankeehomestead.com

Wanted: Book Storage

This project was exactly what I needed to add extra book storage to a few spots in our home:

  • easy
  • affordable
  • simple appearance
  • efficient use of space

The best part is that it’s mounted to the wall and takes up absolutely zero floor space!  How “crate” is that??Read More

Kathleen
Kathleen Henderson is the Yankee behind the Homestead, where she keeps up with Mr. Native Texan, three busy boys, a large dog, an assortment of chickens and an organic garden on three beautiful acres in Northern Virginia. Yankee Homestead is where she organizes her tips, tricks and resources for a healthy life. Favorite topics include real food recipes, gluten-free living, essential oils and home remedies, all things natural and nontoxic, plus mommy musings and homeschooling resources. Find out more on the About page

10 Practical Ways to Help a Friend in Need

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10 Practical Ways to Help a Friend in Need

10 Practical Ways to Help a Friend in Need | Yankeehomestead.com

Do you know someone who could use a little encouragement?  Is someone you love going through a difficult time?

If you’d like to help a hurting friend but aren’t quite sure what to do, this list of suggestions should point you in the right direction.  Read More

Kathleen
Kathleen Henderson is the Yankee behind the Homestead, where she keeps up with Mr. Native Texan, three busy boys, a large dog, an assortment of chickens and an organic garden on three beautiful acres in Northern Virginia. Yankee Homestead is where she organizes her tips, tricks and resources for a healthy life. Favorite topics include real food recipes, gluten-free living, essential oils and home remedies, all things natural and nontoxic, plus mommy musings and homeschooling resources. Find out more on the About page

Non-Candy Valentines: You’re Out of This World!

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Non-Candy Valentines: You’re Out of This World!

 

Looking for fun DIY valentines that don’t include candy?  Try these outer space valentines–they’re out of this world!Read More

Kathleen
Kathleen Henderson is the Yankee behind the Homestead, where she keeps up with Mr. Native Texan, three busy boys, a large dog, an assortment of chickens and an organic garden on three beautiful acres in Northern Virginia. Yankee Homestead is where she organizes her tips, tricks and resources for a healthy life. Favorite topics include real food recipes, gluten-free living, essential oils and home remedies, all things natural and nontoxic, plus mommy musings and homeschooling resources. Find out more on the About page

More Than Anything

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More Than Anything

More Than Anything | Yankeehomestead.comAlthough Yankee Homestead is a healthy living blog with the usual topics of essential oils, natural remedies, real food / gluten-free recipes and nontoxic products, etc., sometimes I like to share here what I’m learning as a mother (wife, friend, child of God).

This is one of those times.

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Kathleen
Kathleen Henderson is the Yankee behind the Homestead, where she keeps up with Mr. Native Texan, three busy boys, a large dog, an assortment of chickens and an organic garden on three beautiful acres in Northern Virginia. Yankee Homestead is where she organizes her tips, tricks and resources for a healthy life. Favorite topics include real food recipes, gluten-free living, essential oils and home remedies, all things natural and nontoxic, plus mommy musings and homeschooling resources. Find out more on the About page

Christmas Traditions: Family Memories on the Tree

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Christmas Traditions: Family Memories on the Tree
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Christmas 2009, soon after we moved from Texas to Virginia.

O Christmas Tree

A favorite Christmas tradition for many families is decorating the tree.  I get sort of nostalgic thinking back over the evolution of my family’s collection of ornaments, hodgepodged together over the years…Read More

Kathleen
Kathleen Henderson is the Yankee behind the Homestead, where she keeps up with Mr. Native Texan, three busy boys, a large dog, an assortment of chickens and an organic garden on three beautiful acres in Northern Virginia. Yankee Homestead is where she organizes her tips, tricks and resources for a healthy life. Favorite topics include real food recipes, gluten-free living, essential oils and home remedies, all things natural and nontoxic, plus mommy musings and homeschooling resources. Find out more on the About page

Samaritan’s Purse: A Different Kind of Christmas Catalog

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Samaritan’s Purse: A Different Kind of Christmas Catalog

A Different Kind of Christmas Catalog | Yankeehomestead.com

Do your kids like to look through the toy catalogs that appear en masse in the mail box at this time of the year?  While most Christmas catalogs are pure commercial marketing pitches aimed at our kids, this is one catalog you’ll want your children to pour over.

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Kathleen
Kathleen Henderson is the Yankee behind the Homestead, where she keeps up with Mr. Native Texan, three busy boys, a large dog, an assortment of chickens and an organic garden on three beautiful acres in Northern Virginia. Yankee Homestead is where she organizes her tips, tricks and resources for a healthy life. Favorite topics include real food recipes, gluten-free living, essential oils and home remedies, all things natural and nontoxic, plus mommy musings and homeschooling resources. Find out more on the About page

The World’s Largest Carrots…discovered in our very own garden

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The World’s Largest Carrots…discovered in our very own garden

Giant Carrots | Yankeehomestead.comThis is what happens when you try to have a garden and a baby in the same month….we totally forgot about these carrots, planted a week or two before the arrival of Baby Brother.

Until last week.Read More

Kathleen
Kathleen Henderson is the Yankee behind the Homestead, where she keeps up with Mr. Native Texan, three busy boys, a large dog, an assortment of chickens and an organic garden on three beautiful acres in Northern Virginia. Yankee Homestead is where she organizes her tips, tricks and resources for a healthy life. Favorite topics include real food recipes, gluten-free living, essential oils and home remedies, all things natural and nontoxic, plus mommy musings and homeschooling resources. Find out more on the About page