This month has been full of work. It should have been full of Christmas prep as well, but for the first time in fifteen years, the holidays took a backseat to everything going on in our lives. Between work and college and the farm, I didn't have the gumption to tackle decorating, baking, etc. ahead … Continue reading Busy, busy, busy!
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My country girl list
This started as a comment on a Facebook post (one of those "What I want from my husband" posts that I responded to). First, let me say to the men, " Do NOT pay attention to those stupid commercials where the jewelry makes the female human/penguin/whatever soooo happy!" We're not all like that. If you … Continue reading My country girl list
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Elf antics
Those elves have been doing all sorts of things around here. The cupcake mix and goodies they left for cupcake decorating turned out quite well. Then they decided to climb my hutch and ride on the ceramic chicken. After this, Jake found a half eaten cupcake, and Elfie and Elfis had icing all over their … Continue reading Elf antics
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Elfie and Elfis are back!
We kicked off the Christmas season by attending the city's first annual tree lighting and visiting Santa at the local ice cream shoppe. On Sunday, the elves were found hanging around on the kitchen cabinet and living room ceiling fan. On Monday, Jake made them a little Lego bed with a Creeper pillow. They didn't … Continue reading Elfie and Elfis are back!
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Flea market fun
We went to the big swap meet yesterday. We were once again disappointed because it seems like the swap meet has definitely moved away from the farming emphasis that it had in years past and instead is now more focused on flea market and yard sale type sales. That's not to say that we didn't … Continue reading Flea market fun
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Christmas in July Week 4
This week, I found a gift for my Dad. It was one of those neat, fun, super duper, one-in-a-million finds that just happens. I stumbled across it and couldn't resist! I also picked up the most adorable stuffed Grinch for twenty-five cents!!! He's going on the tree as a topper!!! He's pretty big (baby doll … Continue reading Christmas in July Week 4
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Farm Queen Visits Rural King
Rural King is my favorite store in the world. I LOVE wandering the aisles there (Tractor Supply Store is a close runner up!). Check out the neat things I found today in their canning and kitchen aisles! Remember, Christmas is exactly five months from today. Plan for a stress free holiday by gathering gift ideas … Continue reading Farm Queen Visits Rural King
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Christmas in July Week 3
Amazon held "Amazon Prime Day" on July 15th, and it was AWESOME! I ordered one main gift for one of the kids and two stocking stuffers for Ted. They arrived on July 17th! I was shocked and very pleased by such fast delivery. I also figured out what all of the kids are getting this … Continue reading Christmas in July Week 3
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Christmas in July Week 2
I have two more big gifts purchased for two main people on my list. I'm so excited to give them these gifts!!! Getting these early has let me think of smaller items I can give with these to really make the gifts unique and personalized. I've decided to skip Christmas cards this year. I haven't … Continue reading Christmas in July Week 2
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Christmas in July Week 1
Progress!!! I came up with fantastic gift ideas for several main people on my list. I figured out a schedule for ordering these gifts, and last night I placed a couple of the orders! A little gift buying at a time will make this the best, most stress-free Christmas yet!
Striving Acres 