https://rootsnrosemary.com/learn-blog daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://rootsnrosemary.com/learn-blog/blog-post-title-three-y3peb-4lwnz-5xrlp-5ay5c monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69702e39b852bf09bb4abafd/cea8261c-1bc1-4250-9b68-4e36753e5bb8/RNR.jpg Blog - The Ultimate Spring-Cleaning Guide: Simple, Natural Ways to Refresh Your Home  - Why Spring-Cleaning Matters Spring-cleaning gives us the opportunity to reset, not just physically, but mentally and spiritually too. A clean home often leads to a clearer mind and a more restful heart. Instead of approaching it as a task that just needs to be done, think of it as a way to create more meaning within the home by taking care of the things you have. You don’t have to do everything in one day. Start small, stay consistent, and let it be something you enjoy rather than rushing through it. My Simple Spring-Cleaning Routine Rather than tackling everything at once (although, I do like to have at least one solid day monthly where I do a deep monthly clean around the house), I like to break my cleaning into manageable sections. To make each of these steps easier and more enjoyable, I’ve put together a free downloadable spring-cleaning checklist that you can follow along with. Check it out here: Spring-Cleaning and Decluttering Lists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69702e39b852bf09bb4abafd/94b94a33-f92a-47cb-bca9-b9a4d54bc07c/RNR2.jpg Blog - The Ultimate Spring-Cleaning Guide: Simple, Natural Ways to Refresh Your Home  - 2.Second is to Deep Clean For step two focus on overlooked areas like baseboards, windows, behind and underneath appliances, and under furniture. This step is often one that seems daunting and seems to take the longest, but once it is done, your space will feel so much cleaner and refreshed. I included a Spring-Cleaning and Decluterring List that may make this task seem a little less daunting to tackle. 3.And Lastly is to Refresh This step is so fun and includes adding simple touches like fresh linens, open windows, or a bouquet of flowers. As a woman who loves to have a neat and inspirational home, I love to incorporate items to my home that inspire creativity and joy. Items like new towels, sheets, throws, pillows, a bouquet of flowers, or even simply lighting a candle or opening the windows, creates the essence of refreshing the space after it has been clean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69702e39b852bf09bb4abafd/4e7f2c70-83ea-4d2a-a7fb-72e2774cf6d6/RnR3.jpg Blog - The Ultimate Spring-Cleaning Guide: Simple, Natural Ways to Refresh Your Home  - 2. Microfiber Cloths (A Must-Have) These make dusting and wiping surfaces so much easier… Shop my favorite set here 3. A Good Scrub Brush Perfect for kitchens, sinks, and tougher messes… Find them here 4. Linen Spray and Wall Plug-ins for a Fresh Home A simple way to make your home feel peaceful and refreshed… Shop here for the Linen Spray and These are the plug-ins I use https://rootsnrosemary.com/learn-blog/blog-post-title-two-t5my5-k4xmd-47fwc-azbc9 monthly 0.5 2026-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69702e39b852bf09bb4abafd/32cbe0b8-3df2-435a-b54a-d7d4bcf63e7e/C76B7DA9-87F4-4916-A982-5B78DEA5410A.jpeg Blog - Easy Homemade Kombucha for Beginners (From Scratch Guide)   - A fantastic way to enjoy spring and summer flavors in a homemade, fizzy, gut-friendly drink at home. As a full-time student in my senior year of college, I’m constantly looking for small and intentional ways to combat stress and the business of this season of life that I am in. Between my classes, studying, working, and maintaining a household with my husband, I’ve found that making things from scratch brings me a sense of calm and soulful restoration to some of my busiest weeks. After taking some time this past winter to refocus some of my goals for the New Year, I decided to try something new and that was making my own homemade kombucha from scratch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69702e39b852bf09bb4abafd/76a42160-b45f-499f-8d0f-68c7ca6a2707/IMG_2712.jpeg Blog - Easy Homemade Kombucha for Beginners (From Scratch Guide)   - What Is Kombucha? Kombucha is the process of fermenting tea. The fermentation is made from brewing sweetened organic black or green tea. The fermentation process also requires a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast called a SCOBY, and over the course of about 7-10 days, the SCOBY consumes most of the sugar content within the tea mixture and transforms the tea into a tangy and fizzy drink that is great for gut health. While kombucha has been trending in the past several years, the process of fermentation itself is nothing new. Cultures around the world have preserved foods and drinks this way for generations. At its core, kombucha is simply tea, sugar, water, and time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69702e39b852bf09bb4abafd/d7df5f6a-8951-4a2b-b9b4-79ad93f5e846/IMG_2693.jpeg Blog - Easy Homemade Kombucha for Beginners (From Scratch Guide)   - Step-by-Step Kombucha Fermentation Process Step 1: Brew the Sweet Tea Bring your water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep the tea for 10–15 minutes. Stir in the sugar while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved. Let the tea cool completely to room temperature. This is important because hot tea can damage the scoby. Step 2: Add the SCOBY and Starter Pour the cooled tea into your glass jar. Add the starter tea, and then gently place the scoby on top. Step 3: Cover and Ferment Cover the jar with a breathable cloth secured by a rubber band. Place it somewhere out of direct sunlight at room temperature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69702e39b852bf09bb4abafd/14f431b7-054c-4c27-af9d-c6cdfb9f3659/IMG_2707.jpeg Blog - Easy Homemade Kombucha for Beginners (From Scratch Guide)   - Optional Steps for Flavored Kombucha (For More Natural Fizz + Flavor) If you’d like your kombucha to be more carbonated or flavored, a second fermentation is the next step. This is where the magic — and the bubbles — really begin. What You’ll Need: Finished kombucha (After first fermentation) Airtight glass bottles (Swing-top bottles work best for this stage. Here are the ones I use: Swing Top Glass Bottles,8 Pack [1 Liter / 33 fl. oz.] Airtight Stopper Lids – Flip Top Brewing Bottle for Fermentation.) 100% fruit juice or fresh/chopped fruit A small funnel (The swing-top bottles I bought from Amazon came with two foldable silicone funnels that I use to make my kombucha.) Fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth (If you prefer smoother kombucha without fruit pulp if you use fresh fruit puree or chopped fruit.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69702e39b852bf09bb4abafd/2e17a97d-8aae-4a6e-9e88-74d758442ece/IMG_2709.jpeg Blog - Easy Homemade Kombucha for Beginners (From Scratch Guide)   - If you would like to use fruit puree or chopped fruit here are a few of my favorite combinations: Flavor Combination Ideas If you’d like to experiment, here are a few combinations: Strawberry + lemon Blueberry or mixed berry + ginger Raspberry + lime Peach + vanilla bean Apple + cinnamon Pineapple + mint The natural sugars feed the remaining yeast, which creates even more carbonation during this stage. After adding you fruit juice or pureed or chopped fruit, make sure to leave 1-2 inches of “headspace” in your bottles. This small amount of headspace allows carbonation to build safely in the jar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69702e39b852bf09bb4abafd/09d6daa1-35da-46d6-9b34-25499034007d/IMG_2690.jpeg Blog - Easy Homemade Kombucha for Beginners (From Scratch Guide)   - Common Questions about Kombucha How Long Should Kombucha Ferment? For beginners, 7–10 days are typical. Warmer kitchens may ferment faster, while cooler spaces may take longer. Taste-testing is the best guide to determine if the fermentation process has produced the desired results, you are looking for. Why Is My Kombucha Not Fizzy? If your kombucha isn’t fizzy, it may need: A longer fermentation A proper seal during second fermentation Or a warmer environment Natural carbonation develops during the second fermentation phase, especially when fruit or a small amount of additional sugar is added. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69702e39b852bf09bb4abafd/ca4f6305-70ec-40ef-85b9-0749adfb8eff/springphoto.jpeg Blog - Easy Homemade Kombucha for Beginners (From Scratch Guide)   - What Making Kombucha Is Teaching Me About Slow Living While making kombucha the past few months, I have noticed that this traditional practice of fermenting foods is definitely a task that takes patience and cannot be done while multitasking. You cannot rush it, and you cannot force it. You have to learn as you go while creating kombucha. As someone who is balancing a full-time college career, the beginnings of a small business, and working, this process has been a gentle reminder that not everything happens overnight, and it is okay to do a task slowly. By doing so, it allows me to let go of the business and enjoy something that is unrelated to my other work-related or school-related tasks. 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In Scandinavian culture, the winter season is seen as a season of restoration, and the word "hygge" is used to describe the intentionality of living by the seasons (literally and figuratively). In these cold climates, the transition into the winter season is a time for “Friluftsliv” meaning open-air living and being outside, and “Koselig” referring to creating warmth at home. Although many of us may not live in Scandinavian winters, the season reminds us of the same request: to move with the season rather than against it and embrace the slow moments around us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69702e39b852bf09bb4abafd/c2410d88-cd26-40f1-9ab5-807b28a9488b/Hearty+beef+stew+with+tender+root+vegetables%2C+perfect+for+a+cold+winter+night.jpg Blog - Winter Slow Living: How to Start Living Intentionally Throughout Each Season   - 6 Things to do Intentionally in the Winter Season that Create Warmth within the Home 1. 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