Kids are amazing, aren't they? They can single-handedly figure out the latest video game without reading the instructions once. They can memorize the statistics of every Pokémon character ever created. And don't even get me started on their imagination. Kids are notorious for developing plot lines that even Tim Burton would be envious … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for Traveling
It's not that I don't like to travel. It's just that I hate everything about planes and cars and movement and everything makes me motion sick and if the zombie apocalypse comes and our only salvation is by helicopter or on some cruise ship or on a great-glass elevator that my husband has secretly been building in the attic, then I'm just gonna … [Read more...]
How to Stop a Rooster from Crowing
It's 3 am. And your rooster just won't stop. We've all been there. If only we had known that roosters don't just crow at sunrise. They instead crow roughly 12-15 times per day, with much of that happening right when we're all fast asleep! God only knows why they choose 3 am, but alas, they do. Me? I can sleep right through a rooster … [Read more...]
Planting Tropical Trees in the Desert
Fresh mangoes, ripe avocados, and delicious bananas right from your desert backyard? Heck yes, man! This week we planted four tropical trees in our front yard, and I am stoked to share with you how we did it! Because we live in Arizona, I thought it would be impossible to grow tropical trees here. We've got heat all right, but pretty much … [Read more...]
I’m sorry, but… If you can’t tolerate farm butchering, you shouldn’t eat meat.
Let me preface this post by saying this is not directed towards vegans or vegetarians or anybody who chooses not to eat meat. If you have chosen to avoid meat, more power to ya.' It all started with undescended goat testicles (as most stories do)... Our little Nigerian Dwarf goat, Lacey, had just given birth to triplets. Because we don't … [Read more...]
Nubian Quads on the Farm!
There's something so special about freshly born baby goats. They are so sweet, smell so good and haven't discovered their naughty nature yet. Yesterday was a busy day of homeschooling events, grocery shopping, and getting some food prep done. I kept looking out the kitchen window watching poor Luna get up and down, up and down. She has been … [Read more...]
Cloth Diapers for Goats: A more natural solution
I have a confession to make. I used to waste thousands of dollars on disposable diapers for my goats. It's true. I'd like to say I didn't know any better, but honestly, I was just lazy. I knew that cloth diapers were better, but I didn't want to admit it. Since then, I've learned the facts about goat disposable diapers. And they ain't … [Read more...]
6 things To Know Before Starting a Hobby Farm
I love farming, don't you? Oh, you don't have a farm yet? Don't worry, you will. If you're anything like me, you'll exclaim out of nowhere to your husband, "Oh my gosh! GOATS!" And the rest will be history. Before you sell all your belongings to buy your very own herd of goats, let me make sure you know a few things first. Farming is an … [Read more...]
Recipe | The Easiest Homemade Bread in HISTORY
Have you ever wondered... How your great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother made bread? I can see her now, gently kneading the dough on her old wooden table and baking up a lovely crusty loaf of bread. It was probably something she did every day, effortlessly. So then why, for the life of us, do we have trouble … [Read more...]
Goat Milking Supplies
There is a surprising lack of information online about goat milking supplies! I can tell you're shocked. When we first dove into the world of goats, we had absolutely NO clue what we were doing. There were some hard lessons learned in those first years, but I think we can safely say that we've got this down! When it comes to milking goats, … [Read more...]
Recipe | Sweet Balsamic Barbecue Glaze
If you haven't guessed already... I love barbecue-anything. It's true. Barbecue sauce is my fave. I'm sorry, but if you say you don't love barbecue sauce, I'm not sure I can be your friend. Because barbecue is forever. So, you can understand why even though I already have a stellar barbecue sauce recipe here on the blog, it was so absolutely … [Read more...]
Choosing a Goat Breed
So, you want to own a goat... And you want to own one now. Nothing can stop you! It's goats you want and it's goats you must have! No worries, I got your back. I just happen to know a thing or two about goats. Oh, and that voice inside of you telling you to not get goats? You can push that way deep down. Because, obviously, it's wrong. What's … [Read more...]
Our Baby Goats are Born!
We have been having ENTIRELY too much fun with our new baby goats! Lacey, our Nigerian Dwarf goat had 3 little doelings (females) on Sunday, December 14th. Our days have been filled with snuggles and nibbles from freshly born little babies. Life is good. :) Watch the first video of our baby goats! It's incredible how at only 24 … [Read more...]
How to Butcher a Chicken (The Right Way)
I'd be willing to bet your great-grandmother knew how to butcher a chicken. Am I right? It might be a funny thing to say, but even though chicken is the most popular meat dish, most people today have no clue how to butcher a chicken, and they don't really understand why they need to know. Well folks, I'm here to end that. Today's … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Gifts Under $2
Giving is good for the soul... And giving something homemade can be not only meaningful, but also budget-friendly! I can't wait to share these easy homemade gifts with you! Trust me when I say these are SO easy, you could whip 'em up in minutes! Sure, it'll take a bit of planning as you gather your supplies, but when you put them all together … [Read more...]
The Ultimate List of Thanksgiving Recipes
What's that called again when you completely overestimate how much food you need and end up making enough to cover 10 meals? Oh yeah, Thanksgiving. I don't know why we all do this, but I do know it ain't gonna stop. In our defense, what we really are doing is making enough food for the entire holiday weekend -- and then some. It's a beautiful … [Read more...]
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