They were hiding out in Jake's shoe bin. He found them whIle getting ready to go see Santa at Michael's Ice Cream Shoppe. He was thrilled to see them again. We headed to the ice cream shoppe tonight for ice cream and Santa. This is a tradition Jake and I just started last year when … Continue reading Elfie and Elfis are back!
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Christmas in July 2016 – Week 1
Every year, I try to do a little Christmas prep because when I started teaching full time, all of my wonderful Christmas and holiday plans just flew out the window. I was the crazy Christmas lady with 27 Christmas trees, and I was able to keep that up for about two years into my teaching … Continue reading Christmas in July 2016 – Week 1
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Hey!!! We can see it!!!
Beef and I can see the weekend from here!!! Bessie's pretty sure that she can, too!
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There’s always one slacker…
...in every group. This girl always goes straight for the dog food bowl. She knows where the easy meal is found!
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Excuse you?!?
"I am not fat!!! This is just winter fur!!!"
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What do you do?
What do you do when your husband has surgery and then has to leave for a business trip, and everything on the farm happens the day he leaves? Well, around here, I put on my big girl boots and deal with it myself. First up was refilling the pig feeder. It took two trips with … Continue reading What do you do?
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Enjoying a little reprieve….
...last week when we were having a little warmer weather. The chickens love it when they get to wander the entire property. I've been letting them do this every afternoon, and they've just loved it. Usually the chicken hawks are circling, and I have to keep them inside their fenced chicken yard for their safety, … Continue reading Enjoying a little reprieve….
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Happy Valentines Day!
May your hens be happy and your eggs be HUGE!
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How to measure pigs (for weight)
There's a nice formula for estimating the weight of your pig. This is handy to know and be able to do because you don't want to take your piggies to market (so to speak) before they weigh enough, or there won't be much meat coming back home to you. The formula is super easy: girth … Continue reading How to measure pigs (for weight)
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The Tao of Martha – I begin this week!
After reading The Tao of Martha by Jen Lancaster, I decided to do it: I'm going to spend the next twelve months trying things Martha's way. I mean, the woman has it all together, so why not? My home and farm could decidedly use a complete rehaul some major organizing, and I've read Jen's book, … Continue reading The Tao of Martha – I begin this week!
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