• Chickens

    Fluffy Bottoms & Quirky Ways

    I’ve found myself in this pattern recently…walk outside, check the chickens, feed the chickens, water the chickens, collect the eggs, go back inside…Repeat as necessary.  It’s cold outside and not appealing to my senses, so I haven’t been spending much time out there.  I have found, though, that I’ve been missing the chickens.  Actually missing them, their fluffy bottoms and…

  • Goats

    Freezing Goats Milk

    Our adventure with goat milking has been very fruitful so far and we’re honestly just trying to find ways to keep up with the production!  Who knew goats could produce so much milk?!  Well, now we do!  Cajeta, cheese and fudge are delicious and goat milk makes a nice addition to black tea, but there’s only so much goat milk…

  • Create

    Coupon Codes and Such

    Welp, with Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to dive head on into prepping for the holidays!  I know I’m a little concerned about the lack of time between now and the official gift giving…How are you feeling? While we are doing our best to DIY as many gifts as possible, there are only so many hours in each day and,…

  • Eat,  Food Storage & Preservation

    A Half of a Cow

    Well, we’ve gone and done it.  We’ve invested in a half of a cow. Holy moly. After last January’s purchase of a quarter of a cow, we decided to move forward and move up in the ordering department.  So, about 2 months ago, we placed our order with D&R Ranch again and waited patiently to be called to set our cut…

  • Create

    2012 Holiday Craft Exchange

    With Elfing Season right around the bend, it’s time to get our craft on! Here’s a reminder of the super cool ornament I received last year through the exchange Please join in the fun by jumping over to Insert Metaphor and signing up for the 2012 Craft Exchange before Tuesday, November 20th so Olive can match all of us crafters…

  • DIY

    Beer Brewing

    Oh yeah… Tool Lady, happily, and patiently, beginning the waiting process…