On September 6, 2015 I lost my sister, Annie. She passed away from a severe stroke before I had a chance to really say goodbye. A little over a year later I found out that my brother, Kent, was losing his battle with cancer. We were given the gift of having time to say everything…
I'm Rebecca. I created this blog for those who love living on, or dream of living on, a little piece of land. Some posts are meant to inspire you to try something new, others are just for fun. Always, I welcome you to explore our little farm and get a glimpse of the rural life we love.
Miniature Easter Garden
A couple of years ago, our family had fun making a miniature Easter garden. This was a simple, inexpensive and yet memorable way for us to celebrate the true meaning of Easter. Supplies to Gather Ahead of Time 1 large, shallow bowl 1 large tin can ~ about 4 inches in diameter and 4 inches…
Top Ten Farm Photos ~ Winter 2017 – 2018
And just like that, another season has flown by us! Even though we have a blizzard outside today, Spring is officially here and before we know it, we will be tilling and planting! Here are the Top Ten Farm Photos ~ Winter 2017 – 2018. In no particular order, here we go! Which one is…
How to Make Old Fashioned Chili for About $1.67 Per Serving
Do you ever have a crowd to feed but not a lot of money to go around? You can make old fashioned chili with all the trimmings for just about $1.67 per serving. If you are feeding a bunch of carnivores who always ask “where’s the beef?” you can make this meal for about $2.35…
Making Goat’s Milk Soap
I am so excited that Tristen Nead has shared her knowledge of making goat’s milk soap with us! This is something I have always wanted to try, and Tristen makes absolutely beautiful soap! For any who are short on time, you can find incredibly reasonable prices in her Etsy Shop. Oatmeal & Honey Goat’s Milk…
Top Ten Farm Photos ~ Fall 2017
With wind chill temperatures reaching 49 below zero Fahrenheit, there is no denying that Winter is here to stay! We had such a warm and beautiful Autumn. I meant to post these Top Ten Farm Photos ~ Fall 2017 on December 20th (the last official day of Fall), but I was caught up in too…