Well, the day finally came to butcher Peeta, folks. Remember Peeta our lamb? Of course you do! He has a history of being a ladies man around here. Well, time came to butcher Peeta and I'll admit it, I was a little nervous! We've never actually butchered an animal before (although we've eaten plenty of meat). We … [Read more...]
How to build a Chicken Coop for under $50
Why Raise Chickens? Really, the question you should ask is "Why not raise chickens?" Raising chickens can be a really rewarding experience. These amazing animals eat a small amount of feed a day, and yet produce one egg about every day of the year. (Out of 365 days a year, they lay about 335 eggs.) They take a couple days off here and there, but … [Read more...]
The Squatty Potty! (the right way to poop)
I know what you're thinking... What the heck, DaNelle? But, just listen to me for a second. It's called the Squatty Potty. And this thing is AH-MAH-ZING! I have known about this concept for about a year now. Let's remember that our ancestors squatted for hundreds of years. To … [Read more...]
Scary Stories from my Childhood: Part 3
This is probably the MOST scary story because it actually happened. TO ME. Well, really it happened to me and my sister. Becky, if you're reading this....it's time to tell people what happened that night long long ago. It was our first babysitting experience. Ever. Becky was 8...I was 10. … [Read more...]
Chicken, Rice & Veggie Soup
Soup season is on! Mmmmm....soup. And in a crockpot! Are you excited???BOTH my kids LOVED this soup. And it's pretty much standard in this house that if one kid loves it, the other hates it. So, huge hurdle there! This soup is surprisingly creamy despite there being no cream in it. It's a great winter soup and an alternative to regular ol' … [Read more...]
Scary Stories from my Childhood: Part 2
Ready for the next SCARY STORY?! Here we go.(Try not to pee your pants)(From being scared)(Not from laughing)(Because this is TRUE YOU GUYS)This is a story about my Grandpa's friend. Is it just me, or does a story seem scarier if it happened a long time ago? Okay, so my Grandpa's friend was riding all night on a horse from --I'm not sure where … [Read more...]
Scary Stories from my Childhood: Part 1
Growing up, my Dad always told his 5 little girls (aka me and my sisters) THE SCARIEST stories. But, these weren't just some silly Halloween stories my Dad would tell us. Oh no. The worst part was that these stories were real life stories from his childhood and they were all true.And I believed him, because well, my Pappy don't lie.Leading up to … [Read more...]
Hide yo’ wives, hide yo’ kids!
Uh oh. I have some bad news. Peeta got Lacey & Paula pregnant. Backstory: Paula is a our Katahdin sheep. She had 2 lambs last spring, a male & female. We decided to sell the female and raise the male for meat. We lovingly named him Peeta. Which in hindsight was maybe not the best idea. … [Read more...]
Getting Polly pregnant: A love story
It's breeding time on the farm! Ah,you can smell the love in the air. Wait a sec. No, no that's not love. No. That's the disgusting smell of a buck(male goat). *GAG* FYI in case you didn't know, BUCKS ARE DISGUSTING. Actually, disgusting isn't bad … [Read more...]
The BEST Natural Anti-Inflammatory
Living with chronic inflammation can be incredibly frustrating And sometimes you just need a natural solution. Whether you're trying to cut back on pain meds or are just interested in adding something to your routine, I think this is the perfect fit. I've dealt with back pain for 20 years now and while most of the time I feel great … [Read more...]
Some exciting changes on the Farm!
You may not think these changes are exciting, but they make me feel all giddy inside! About 2 years ago, we graded down our front yard to allow it to be irrigated. (saving us a ton of money by reducing our water needs) See, irrigation is a super cheap way to water your lawn. Since the water is not treated with chlorine and comes … [Read more...]
Copycat PF Changs Asian Lettuce Wraps
These Asian Lettuce Wraps are a knock-off version of the famous PF Changs lettuce wraps. A great, light but filling meal, these also have the option to go vegetarian. Mince your garlic & ginger, then chop up your cashews, water chestnuts & onion. If you want meat in it, your gonna have to … [Read more...]
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