One modern family's journey of going country!
Several weeks ago, a friend graciously offered to lend us their incubator and provide fertilized chicken and duck eggs to start our flock. Of course, we said a squeally, "Yes!" When the eggs and incubator arrived, we immediately got them set up. Eggs on their side, add water, crank up the heat, and.....waaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiittttt. Every evening… Continue reading DIY Mini-Chicken Tractor & 2 Surprises
We took a trip to the far side of our property to collect blackberries. While we were out, the kids had a bit of trouble with their 4-wheeler. It's always an adventure out here! Come along with us!
When I was pregnant with my oldest child, I worked at a local bank part-time. One day a coworker brought in a bag of Jalapeno Cheetos, and even with my entire-pregnancy-long-morning-but-really-all-day-sickness, I instantly fell head-over-heels with the unhealthy snack. It was beyond good, and became a favorite in our house. Of course, because it's not… Continue reading Pickled Jalapenos
It has been almost four weeks since we've had rain, and finally it comes, just as I'm finishing a charming, witty post all about my beloved pickled jalapenos. Well, I am thrilled about the rain, but not about losing power mid-post. Welcome to the country. Because of the power outage, losing my last post and… Continue reading Country Truths
I will admit...ok, I'm second guessing this as I type... But, here goes. My husband and I watched the Netflix show Tiger King, not too long ago. We were beyond baffled and, believe me when I say, I covered my eyes several times! Do not watch this show with your family. We were truly shocked… Continue reading Wild Cat Whisperer
So many new and exciting things are happening around our property. Let me catch you up.... New Life New Growth New Techniques First Harvest We have been very busy tending to each of the beautiful things above. But, we also have been doing some real life things that include lots of stinky sweating and back… Continue reading A Little Catching Up
https://youtu.be/z1JFRKxX7vA Hey friends! I have a fun and healthy drink recipe for you. Check it out over on my YouTube channel! In case you just need the recipe, here it is.... Apple Cider Vinegar TeaSteep really strong tea of your choice. (I used Cinnamon Apple Spice from Celestial Seasonings, YUM!) To do this, you simply… Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar Iced Tea
Over the years of learning to enjoy new foods and, especially new veggies, I found that my number one favorite vegetable is KALE! (It was even my Intsagram name for several years...) I've even learned to grow this delicious and healthy green in the garden during the spring and fall months. It really is a… Continue reading Garden Fresh Kale Chips
Ticks are GROSS! But so is tick spray. What's a momma to do? We could spend days debating the pros and cons of using a commercial tick spray. We, also, could spend hours searching for and making homemade recipes that typically don't work, or work for only a very short period of time. When we… Continue reading Tick Removal Hack
In the past 8 months I've had three more puppies than I can possibly handle, and have been anxiously awaiting the day when I could get another... KITTEN!!!! Let's just be clear on something, puppies are cute. They are trainable (this may be debatable...) And, at least one of our puppies is finally showing occasional… Continue reading Another Addition