summer

A bedtime peek

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62 chicks are snug in the new little coop. The babies are in the broody cabinet that Ted built... ...some of the bigger chicks are in a pile on the floor... ...and the rest of the bigger chicks are on the little temporary roosts Ted built from some old spindles and wood scraps we had … Continue reading A bedtime peek

Local breakfast

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I made omelets for breakfast today. The eggs were from my hens; the green pepper was picked from my garden just a minute before going into the cast iron skillet, and the purple onion was from the local farmers' market. The butter was the only ingredient from the store,  and next summer that will be … Continue reading Local breakfast

WHS band & ALS challenge!

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The WHS band was called out and accepted the ALS ice water challenge!  The entire band, the high school principal and vice principal,  the superintendent, and the mayor all participated and called out other bands, schools, and cities! Here are some pics. Video is on the Striving Acres Facebook page! Thanks to the local fire … Continue reading WHS band & ALS challenge!

Moving spots

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Ted brought Bessie back to the paddock in the yard. The grass has grown up in there at least 8" tall (and some of it's knee high) since we moved her in June. Unfortunately,  this is where I planted my mini garden so she's tied to a 50' long rope right now to keep her … Continue reading Moving spots

Homemade guacamole

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I made homemade guacamole for the first time ever, and it was so easy and so delicious I'll never order it again! This was the whole dinner (homemade burritos, homemade cheese sauce, local sweet corn, GMO free blue nacho chips, and homemade guacamole). YUM!!! For the guacamole,  I just scooped out two avocados, added half … Continue reading Homemade guacamole

Scarf to a vest

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My best friend and I took our daughters (who are also besties) for make up makeovers today.   We had such a fun day doing make up,  shopping, shoes, and lunch. We were in Jo-Ann Fabric when Becky grabbed a remnant from the clearance table and turned it into a vest with just one knot!!! I … Continue reading Scarf to a vest

Local farmer spotlight

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One of the most unique booths at the local Farmers' Market is the Way Farms booth (owned by Cameron Way). The Ways have farmed for several years in Waverly, Ohio, and they set up at our market on Saturdays, the Ross County market on Saturdays, and the Portsmouth market on Saturdays as well. In addition,  … Continue reading Local farmer spotlight