Someone posted on a local Facebook group that she had two broken refrigerators and a washer for free - first come, first serve! We use broken refrigerators to store our pig feed and cattle feed, and I've been watching for another for a while to store the chicken feed. I immediately woke Ted up from … Continue reading Freebies are always good!
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Welcome to the world!
Bessie had her baby sometime in the night between Thursday's wee hours and Friday morning. When we saw her Friday evening, she was prancing all over the field. There was no bumbling around like Bindi did. Welcome to the world, little Belle!
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Getting healthier (a work in progress)
When I went to the doctor last week on August 1st, I was very unhappy with the reading on the scales. VERY UNHAPPY!!!! I knew I'd gained some weight because my foot just HURT horribly for months, but I didn't realize how much. There's something about elastic waist shorts that let you think you're still … Continue reading Getting healthier (a work in progress)
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Look what’s on my milkweed plants!
I bent over to pick something up yesterday off the garage pad, and this caught my eye: Tiger moth caterpillars On further inspection of the plant, I also found a monarch caterpillar! Monarch butterfly caterpillar This is so exciting to me! Last summer, I planted a bunch of wildflower seeds in the front flowerbed, … Continue reading Look what’s on my milkweed plants!
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What a week!
I started back to work on Monday, August 1st. I traveled to Sandusky for work for three days, and on the way I stopped at the doctor's office. Guess what? I DID break my foot this past March! The x-rays showed it. No wonder it still hurts. Also, that explains why I've been so tired … Continue reading What a week!
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Dark Act signed into law – Goodbye democracy
This president has now superceded state laws which were to go into effect very soon and now consumers will have to scan a QR code on every packaged item they purchase to know if it contains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
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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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