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    The Bunkhouse
    • Apr 13
    • 2 min

    The Bunkhouse

    So, that leads us to the bettering project of: The Bunkhouse!
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    Christmas for Cowboys
    • Dec 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    Christmas for Cowboys

    Christmas came early with the addition of cattle on the ranch, but we've been busy working on another festive project, too! With the barn...
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    Garden of Eatin' : Phase 2
    • Jun 3, 2021
    • 1 min

    Garden of Eatin' : Phase 2

    Dining al fresco in the Garden of Eatin'...
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    Photo Sessions on the Farm
    • Dec 3, 2020
    • 1 min

    Photo Sessions on the Farm

    ...Hi - me here, with my Pretty Penny, excited to share with you these fall photos from the ranch with Haze Photography. While these...
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    Barn Building Series: Won't Stop 'Till It's Done
    • Sep 24, 2020
    • 3 min

    Barn Building Series: Won't Stop 'Till It's Done

    The exterior of our barn structure is finally wrapped up, along with a significant paddock fence. This was a huge accomplishment that took
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    Dirigo Ranch
    • Feb 17, 2020
    • 2 min

    Dirigo Ranch

    Dirigo - as seen on the Maine state flag - is a Latin term, meaning, "I Lead". We felt this was fitting, as we lead along our family and pa
    236 views
    The New Frontier
    • Dec 12, 2019
    • 3 min

    The New Frontier

    we've also decided to unexpectedly move our Homestead operation!
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    DIY Spray Cleaner
    • Mar 18, 2019
    • 2 min

    DIY Spray Cleaner

    Two-for-one deals are my favorite, especially when it means one less thing I have to buy from a store.
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    Country Candles
    • Mar 18, 2019
    • 2 min

    Country Candles

    Using the rendered lard that we had from butchering our pork hogs this year, I decided to make my own candles.
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    From Scratch, With Love
    • Dec 14, 2018
    • 4 min

    From Scratch, With Love

    I am proud to say that we have accomplished much of what we set out to do on the Homestead this year.  We are raising our feathered and furr
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    Bless This Mess
    • Nov 23, 2018
    • 3 min

    Bless This Mess

    In preparation for the big day, I can be a little intense... The Homestead Husband knows to stay faaar out of this Big Momma's way, when
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    Fancy Feathers
    • Oct 24, 2018
    • 2 min

    Fancy Feathers

    One of the major homesteading "rules of engagement", is using the natural resources available to you, and avoiding waste.  With th
    21 views
    A Chill in the Air
    • Oct 4, 2018
    • 3 min

    A Chill in the Air

    The leaves have begun to change. I always struggle with seaonal transitions.
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    Eastbound and Down
    • Sep 11, 2018
    • 3 min

    Eastbound and Down

    Burt is a young roo, from another local farm that only wished to keep a single rooster for his flock of 12 hens.  This handsome fella is an
    25 views
    Dehydrated Herbs
    • Sep 11, 2018
    • 3 min

    Dehydrated Herbs

    No country french farm scene would be complete without the scent of lavender floating on the breeze.  While we are definitely not in Paris,
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    The Cask & Keg
    • Aug 23, 2018
    • 5 min

    The Cask & Keg

    It all started with a beer. Actually, a lot of beer.
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    Fixer Upper
    • Aug 8, 2018
    • 4 min

    Fixer Upper

    Dear HGTV, if you are looking for a Northern counter-part for the Gaines Family, you've found us.
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