6 Reasons to Go to the Sale Barn & 1 Reason Not to
If you live in a rural area, there is a chance that a local Livestock Auction is happening near you. Livestock Auctions …
Category: Country Life & Events
A glimpse into my life
Easter Thoughts – No Bunnies, Chicks or Eggs… OK, Maybe Some Chicks :)
Easter Thoughts. We went to the cutest country church a few years ago. A friend of ours was in seminary and pastoring …
Snow Skiing and Other Things
If you’ve never taken your children snow skiing this post will either make you want to do it today or make you …
Short Dog’s Adventure
We have a basset hound named Duke. We call him, “Short Dog” because he’s short. He has 6-inch legs. His ears are …
Short Dog
I make it no secret that I am not really a dog person. I love cats. I love cows. I like my little, …
Should You Buy Livestock from Sale Barns?
People have some STRONG feelings about sale barns. I have a dear friend who won’t touch them with a 10 foot pole. …
Share Milking With a Calf
Milking time! Have I mentioned how much flexibility you can have when you keep your calf with your milk-cow? It is a …
Maple Sugar’in! Collecting Sap & Making Your Own Syrup
We have a little experience tapping maple trees. I am no expert, but I’m happy to show you how we do it. …
How do you Keep Coyotes Away?
I love getting questions from you! If you ever have a question about our homestead, our life, or how we do things …
Staying Healthy & Strong without Dieting
It’s the end of a year. It’s the beginning of a new year. Let the gym memberships, resolutions and diets begin! I …
I Can’t Imagine Anything Worse…
I was thinking about Mamaw and how much I love her and how I need to go visit her soon. As I …
New Years, Christmas & Baseball
Happy New Year Everyone! By the way, this post contains mild language, naughty kids and possibly offensive material…. proceed with caution. Christmas …
Round Bales or Square? Which is the Best, Easiest, Most Affordable?
Round Bales or Square? We have used both and I have a conclusion on this whole hay debate. Hay If you have …
The BULL GOT OUT!!
The Bull got out. The bull that is not ours. The bull that we are leasing. The bull that weighs about 2000 …
Painting Windows for Christmas
Painting Windows for the Christmas Season Have I ever told you that I do windows? I have painted the front windows of …