My brain has been running... well pretty much all the time. Thinking of how we can grow the farm on our shoestring budget. My desire is to have livestock. I would eventually love to have our own milk cow, but with milking any animal, you have to be very consistent to be able to … [Read more...] about A blessing for Moma…
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Seasons at Home Magazine
One of my most favorite things to do is to have a seat in my most comfy chair with my favorite quilt and a steamy cup and read or stitch. When I can do that it is a rare treat and one that I look forward to. I had the opportunity to read through a deliciously beautiful magazine … [Read more...] about Seasons at Home Magazine
Flowers make everything better!
It's true, right? Flowers do make everything better!I mean look at these happy chickens.They are saying, "Moma! You and the girls have made us deliriously giddy! Look how cheery those marigolds make our home look!" I knew it.I am a chicken whisperer...Domino seems … [Read more...] about Flowers make everything better!
How does your garden grow?
Oh Chassy, Chassy (my nephews call me Aunt Chassy... be still my heart) How does your garden grow?It's finally getting green and growing well. Rhubarb is GORGEOUS! Completely full and green. Just beautiful!Strawberry blooms are abundant. Sadly, weeds are abundant as well. It's a … [Read more...] about How does your garden grow?
Letting the Chickens do their thing!
Recently I mentioned that our chickens were now in their coop. I was feeling a bit remorseful about this because I really like for the chickens to free range, but my garden was being destroyed by them. Happily I found some info about a way of composting with your chickens and it … [Read more...] about Letting the Chickens do their thing!