After reading The Tao of Martha by Jen Lancaster, I decided to do it: I'm going to spend the next twelve months trying things Martha's way. I mean, the woman has it all together, so why not? My home and farm could decidedly use a complete rehaul some major organizing, and I've read Jen's book, … Continue reading The Tao of Martha – I begin this week!
Month: February 2016
Need chicks? Consider buying from us!
It's that time of year again: the time when the cute and fuzzy little chicks fill the water troughs at the local feed stores. Around here, those little chicks run about $1.99 - $2.69 each for straight run. Consider buying from Striving Acres this year! We are taking orders for straight run chicks (meaning I … Continue reading Need chicks? Consider buying from us!
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My next little project
I was stoked to find this beauty on a local Facebook sale group for just $15. I've had it in the back of my mind for months that I'd like to create a floating house and have ducks on our big pond. My idea involves an old doghouse, a pallet, and several plastic barrels, and … Continue reading My next little project
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Holy crap!!! What was that???
I was reading, Jake was building a Lego creation, Sahara was on her phone, and Ted was getting ready for bed Saturday night. The dogs were outside having a potty break, and suddenly I heard this shriek, and they all went wild and flew off the porch, just carrying on something terrible. By the time … Continue reading Holy crap!!! What was that???
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Serious salad prep
Easiest on the go lunch prep ever: salads in jars and berries in cups! Put the bigger items like onions, radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. in the jar first and then add the greens (that way they don't get soggy). It's the perfect size for a lunch salad! Berries in cups make perfectly portioned snacks and … Continue reading Serious salad prep
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The Tao of Martha
I'm reading this book right now, and it is HILARIOUS! I laugh out loud A LOT while reading the chapters, and I could literally be this woman minus the book deals. If you can get your hands on a copy, definitely read it! You can thank me later. LOL
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Guess who drove the tractor Saturday?
That's right! This girl!!! I can do it!!! I can also put on and take off the hay spear all by myself (it just takes a little redneck ingenuity in the form of a big metal bucket that I use because of my bum wrist)! Now I just have to figure out how to run … Continue reading Guess who drove the tractor Saturday?
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