Bessie is mowing the grass for the first time this year. Lol Last year I didn't have to know until the 4th of July. She has helpers this year. Maybe I won't have to mow at all this year!
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The Goodwill in the city of Delaware, Ohio, is absolutely one of the best stores in my opinion! Take a look at this grow light and seed warming matt that I scored for just $8 today after a work meeting! I have been wanting one of these grow lights for over a year, but due … Continue reading Score!!!
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Sad little house
Every morning on the way to drop Sahara off at school, I pass this little house going and coming. There are little farms like this all over many communities. They're lost, forgotton, falling down. How does this happen? How does a family farm suddenly become an eyesore? What happens to a family that just simply … Continue reading Sad little house
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A day with Gramma Izzie
Today is the first day of my spring break. I'm loving it!!! I have a huge list of projects that I'm working hard on completing and will post pictures and details of those next week. Today though, Jake and I took Gramma Izzie about two hours away to see my cousin Zac (her grandson) to … Continue reading A day with Gramma Izzie
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Plans, plans, plans
Every winter, I draw and sketch and plan and scheme what my little farm will look like next summer, how it will change, where my vision for it will lead next. This winter has been no different. I have tons of papers on my desk and sites galore bookmarked. This year though is a little … Continue reading Plans, plans, plans
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Connections made at the Athens Farmers’ Market!
I went over to Athens to the Farmers' Market this morning. While there I happened upon bags of Enterprise (a type of apple) apples which are one of our favorite kinds. I bought a bag, and in talking with the farmer, I asked him if he would allow us to have some small pieces to … Continue reading Connections made at the Athens Farmers’ Market!
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Best chicken recipe ever!
The ingredients are quite simple. You start with 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts. Mix together 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 2 teaspoons chile (ground chile peppers...not cayenne but very similar...I got mine at Jungle Jim's in the Indian spices section) powder. Coat the chicken with this liberally. Fry the chicken in 1/2" … Continue reading Best chicken recipe ever!
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Guess what I finally have???
It's no secret that I've wanted a cow for pretty much my entire life. I want to make cheese and butter and ice cream and sour cream and all of those lovely dairy products that take up a huge chunk of the grocery budget every week. I also want one because, to me, they are … Continue reading Guess what I finally have???
Striving Acres 