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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Operation Move Those Pigs
Ted hooked up the electric to the fence in the big pig paddock, and it worked well so he decided today was the day to move the pigs. By the time I got out the door, he'd moved Dixie who heard Bitsy squealing because she was suddenly alone and promptly shot under the hot wire … Continue reading Operation Move Those Pigs
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Keep feed mice free
In the barn, if there's feed in feedbags, there are mice chewing into the bags and scattering it across the floor. Not only is this a waste of money, time, and resources, but it's also not sanitary. I've hit on the most foolproof way to store feed: old refrigerators placed on their backs and filled … Continue reading Keep feed mice free
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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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We met Jan Brett!
Sahara, Jake, and I drove 45 minutes this evening to a neighboring town's elementary school and met author/illustrator Jan Brett who stopped there as part of her book tour. The place was packed! She did a brief drawing lesson with the kids who attended and talked about her inspiration for her new book, Turnip, and … Continue reading We met Jan Brett!
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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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Wooly worm winter
There's a piece of Appalachian folklore floating around that says the colors of the wooly worm predict how winter will go. I believe it to be fact. My Grampa Eddie told me all about it as a child, and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, due to years of "reading" them, that the … Continue reading Wooly worm winter
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Waste not, want not
I made a roast the day before yesterday and then beef stew with the leftovers yesterday. I meant to put the stew in the fridge for lunch today but forgot. That's okay. Smidge didn't mind, and now she has lunch for the week!
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Coffee porn
I watched the latest episode of "Modern Family" and cracked up the other night because Claire has a desktop shortcut to "porn" on her lapyop. When she clicks it, it's all organizational items pinned to her Pinterest board. LOL. It made me laugh and decide to share my pics - but thus is all real … Continue reading Coffee porn
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