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FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. PLEASE VOTE FOR US!!
We have so many fun and productive ideas for our homestead – well, I’ll be honest… I have so many fun and productive ideas for our homestead, Carson is easily overwhelmed by my excitement and all my…
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…
Fall Sunrises and Morning Light
This is the beginning of my favorite time of year for sunrises on our homestead. I love how the light shines through the trees, how the sky changes color every minute, the frost on the grass, the…
Crabbing Again!
A long overdue share of one of our crabbing trips this summer… some cute pictures of kids, and cool scenery!
