This president has now superceded state laws which were to go into effect very soon and now consumers will have to scan a QR code on every packaged item they purchase to know if it contains genetically modified ingredients, but there are so many loopholes in the Dark Act that tons of companies will just … Continue reading Dark Act signed into law – Goodbye democracy
Month: July 2016
Easiest bake sale item EVER
The high school marching band had their annual fundraiser car wash this past Saturday, and the kids were asked to bring an item for the bake sale as well. This is what I made and sent: Caramel and Dark Chocolate Dipped Sea Salt Marshmallows Ingredients: 1 bag caramel chips 1 bag dark chocolate chips 1 … Continue reading Easiest bake sale item EVER
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I’m on baby watch!
Jake and I noticed Bessie, Bindi, and Chantilly were all in the hoop house and wouldn't come when we called, so we turned off the electric fence and checked it out. Bessie's membrane has broken! We should have a calf on the ground soon!
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I thought I saw Grampa Eddie…
I came home yesterday and saw Grampa Eddie mowing the lawn, and I thought, "OMG!!! Grampa!!! I haven't seen you in forever!!!" I threw the car in park so I could talk to him, and then remembered...Grampa Eddie passed on several years ago. It was my Dad wearing Grampa's hat and mowing Gramma Izzie's yard. … Continue reading I thought I saw Grampa Eddie…
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Christmas in July – week 2
The second week of July, I spent a little time online, looking for gifts I thought my older kids might like. I found one for my oldest daughter! It's very unique, and I know she'll love it. I have it bookmarked and ready to order soon. I can't wait to see her face on Christmas … Continue reading Christmas in July – week 2
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Jake (the little chef)
Jake decided he's changing his career choice; instead of building robots for NASA, he wants to be a "salad chef for the scientists at NASA because they probably aren't very healthy because they probably sit at their computers watching space all day." LOL He found tons of video recipes on YouTube, and he was determined … Continue reading Jake (the little chef)
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Have a happy Sunday!!!
Love, Bessie, Bindi, and Chantilly
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All day on Saturday…
...Ted worked on cutting down a tree that fell across the small chicken yard and driveway. He started working at noon, and we just finished now at 6:37 p.m. The tree fell sometime last night during the storm and smashed down two t-posts and about 16' of fencing. Once he got the entire tree cut … Continue reading All day on Saturday…
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Our very first blueberry!!!
Two years ago, I dumped a massive amount of woodchips in the chicken yard and along the outside of the fence to amend the clay soil. Last year, we planted three blueberry bushes and two blackberry bushes along the chicken yard fence and chicken walkway. Four of the bushes have a few berries on … Continue reading Our very first blueberry!!!
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Look at Luci’s little Holstein kitten!
The black stripe in front goes down to her little nose.
Striving Acres 