Animals
- Alpaca Dryer Balls, Alpacas, Community, Dryer Balls, Exciting News, Farm Stand, Farm Work, Hopes and Dreams, makers and growers market, Projects, Sheep, Spring, Update
Makers and Growers Market Sneak Peek #1
The Makers and Growers Market is only 11 days away and we’ve been busy getting the homestead ready and having so much fun making and growing! I thought t would be fun to share some of the…
- Alpacas, Animals, Community, Exciting News, Farm Stand, Farm Work, Garden, Hopes and Dreams, makers and growers market, pretty scenery, Projects, Sheep, Update
Sunday Scenery and Farm Chores
This was a busy and productive weekend on our homestead. There’s so much to do to get ready for the Makers and Growers Market on April 27th – lots of planning and research and networking and homestead clean…
- Adventures off the homestead, Animals, Family Fun, Farm Work, Garden, Goals and Plans, Homestead Childcare, Kids, makers and growers market, Sheep, Spring
Early Spring on the Homestead
We’ve had some really nice weather lately – temperatures in the high fifties and sixties and sunshine, glorious sunshine! We’ve been able to spend A LOT of time outside. My kids have freckles and I’m even getting…
Phoenix and Taleggio – the newest animals on the homestead
About six weeks ago, our good friend Kelly was coming over and she said she couldn’t wait to talk to us about some sheep. Um okay… sheep. Can’t wait to hear! Turns out, Kelly’s friend Lea’s friend…
Snowy Scenes
This post is a little late but here it is! We had a couple of weeks of snow and very low temperatures at the beginning of this month. Not a common occurrence for Western Washington.
Alpaca Dryer Balls… Come and Get ‘Em!
Do you know about dryer balls? They’re a natural, chemical-free alternative to dryer sheets. Just throw three to six balls in the dryer with your clothes, towels, and bedding, and they will help with static cling, making…
Farm Chores Are Less Fun When Days Are Shorter
Last night I was out getting the alpacas some hay and grain, checking their water, and making sure all was well in their field. It was getting dark – at 4:15. I had to run back up…
Homestead Childcare/Homeschool – A Day in the Life
In August, I started taking care of my cousin’s daughters three days a week, and it’s been so fun! Four kids under 8 years old can be a handful – but we are working out a routine…
