May the 4th Be With You
My son is 16. His birthday is May the 4th (today). Which my niece thinks is the coolest birthday in the world …
Category: The Whole Story
What’s been happening in my world lately.
How to Turn Manure into Soil
How to turn Manure into Soil The Scoop on Poop. Manure gives me bushels and bushels of food every year. Your garden …
Bring a Field back to Life in 4 Simple Steps – How to Fix a Pasture, run or field
How to Bring a Field Back to Life. If I had to pick a couple of things we are really good at …
A Peep Behind the Scenes – Spring at the Farm
Things are starting to happen around here. I can not put into words how much I adore this time of year. Everything …
Homemade Laundry Detergent
I made laundry detergent. This is an item I typically buy. I may not buy it any more. Why Homemade? It’s Healthier …
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 …
Can You Eat Real Food All the Time?
Well, I suppose someone can….. but that someone is not me. The truth is that I have gone 101 days eating only …
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 …
Natural Home Remedies That Work
Natural Home Remedies That Work This is an controversial subject. People have strong opinions about medical treatments and choices. I am all for …
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 …
Pancakes!! From Scratch, Real ingredients, Healthy, Easy
I think breakfast is hard. I used to cook my kids breakfast every day. Every day. A hot breakfast. Not cereal. Not …
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 …
Why You Should Own a Cast Iron Skillet
I love my cast iron cookware. My grandparents had quite a collection and I was the lucky grandchild who hit the jackpot. …
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. …