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…
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.
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…
The Very Brave Chicken ~ A Farm Story for Children
Once upon a time there was a very brave chicken named Chiquitita. She didn’t know she was brave, she just knew she was friendly. Chiquitita was so friendly that she came right up to the raccoon when it tore a big hole in the side of the chicken pen. She was friendly and she was…
7 Must Have Gifts for the Gardeners on Your List
Depending on how much you want to spoil your favorite gardener, 7 Must Have Gifts for the Gardeners on Your List is your short cut to gifts any gardener will LOVE! Spoil them a little with one or two of these, or go nuts and get them everything! They will use these gifts to make…
Putting the Garden to Bed
There is a sense of deep satisfaction in putting the garden to bed and getting everything ready for the blanket of snow that is just around the corner! We broke the job into smaller tasks and checked them off as we could and as the weather cooperated. It always feels like a race against mother…
Wait… What?! 22 Degrees? Nooooo! – First Frost
Our first frost this season was a doozy and really caught me off guard! I’m glad I saw a friend who casually remarked, “Stay warm tonight.” I checked the weather forecast and just about freaked out! 22 Degrees Fahrenheit! Pretty soon I was yelling to the boys, “Quickly! Come help!” With the sun setting behind us…