My middle child is a doer. This is the kid that chooses helping outside over watching the television. She is happiest when she is moving, or helping, or involved in ANYTHING, especially if it is outside. Now, whether or not […]
UPDATE: As I was writing this our goat Hazel was actually giving birth! As I saved this post into drafts, I went out to check on her and low and behold, there was a baby! I …
She's HERE! Our baby Nubian goat has finally arrived. And I was so worried, but everything went perfectly. We had separated her last night into her birthing shed, and this morning noticed a small amount of …
I’ve been raised to be a reader. My parents both always had at least one book on the go, and I quickly followed suit, devouring stories and novels in my youth, and savoring classics in …
Ahh, May! The sun is warm and the birds are chirping, bunnies, chicks and soon new baby goats are daily being added to our happy little farm. The kids are shedding jackets and boots in …
Owning a farm, and raising 40+ chickens can open the door to a huge variety of questions from the average visitor. People want to know if we actually need a rooster for the hens to …
We have never redone a kitchen, not in any of the homes we have owned. It is always on the list, but the idea of it terrifies us. The design requirements, the demolition, and (egads) …
There are many ways to run a farm efficiently and with small amounts of time committed to doing it. You can be quick about your animals, automate what you can, but I personally always commit …
I could could count on one hand the number of friends I have. In fact, I bet you could cut off a few fingers and I would still have room left over. A friend, to …
Growing up West Coast I spent my youth calling these beauties "tick trees" Now, this is all an old wives tale, but non the less it rooted in me a deep fear of ticks, for no …
Did you know I once worked at McDonalds? It's true. For about two weeks when I was a teenager. A few of my friends worked there and said how much they loved the environment, …
My Mom doesn't live just down the street or around the corner. We can't pop over for a coffee, or meet up for a walk. When we do have time to get together it takes …
On an average Sunday, long after the chores are completed, you can find our brood scattered around the property, elbows deep in adventures and fun. My eldest daughter prefers somewhere warm and quiet, without a lot …
Whenever I hear of those about someone getting sucked in by a scam phone call I always think to myself, who on earth would be stupid enough to fall for one of those. Now we …
Yesterday was Mother's Day, which meant our social feeds were filled with happy moms, mimosa's in hand, sharing hand made cards and epic days smothered in kids. It was also filled with stories about women who …
