Mar 222 minWe Do Things a Little Different Round HereIt's not really a wonder we run late to so many things because boy do these long days wear on you, but I really wouldn't trade those extra m
Mar 162 minHow Could You?We get asked two questions a lot: Q: "Do you raise cows for dairy? ...or beef (*stated in a fearful whisper*)?" A: Beef! Q: "How could...
Dec 7, 20212 minChristmas for CowboysChristmas came early with the addition of cattle on the ranch, but we've been busy working on another festive project, too! With the barn...
Oct 21, 20211 minBaby Ranch Hand RevealIf you've been following along, you may be anticipating some updates on our little bundle of joy. In August we welcomed to the family,...
Oct 19, 20212 minReflections from a Hot TubWe sank into the steamy hot tub under the stars last night - this is often where we do our best chatting and planning about the ranch...
Sep 23, 20203 minFarewell to Yoga 2020Tonight was the last yoga class on our ranch for the 2020 season. As I sit here and reflect on our evenings together, I have a heart so...
May 5, 20204 minApril Showers Bring May FlowersOne tree variety already blooming in our yard, are the many Magnolia trees that have been arriving over the course of the last couple weeks.
Dec 31, 20193 minThe End is Only the Beginning2019 is coming to a close - a big year for our growing homestead: We brought home 4 goats and 2 donkeys, started horseback riding...
Aug 29, 20192 minA Family Tradition"The west was not won on tofu." Right, wrong, or indifferent, even though we're out here in the Northeast, we couldn't agree more with...
Aug 28, 20193 minGarden Series: Preservation - Update 3Garden season is coming to a close (cue the sad violins)… One of the things I love most about summer, is the fewer groceries I buy from the
Mar 27, 20192 minHorsing AroundThere was no denying our "fan-girling" when the real life cowboy pulled up, leather fringe chaps, flat brimmed cowboy hat, spurs,
Mar 12, 20193 minBarnesBarnes. Not the back 40, hay filled, stall-mucking type. The Captain type. The fallen hero. The angel among us. Fire Department...
Feb 28, 20193 minThe Farmer in All of UsFrom-scratch living will bring you joy, self-fulfillment, and a sense of primal completeness - it will hit you smack-dab in the middle of yo
Dec 16, 20182 minSo God Made a FarmerAnd on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, "I need a caretaker"-- so God made a Farmer. God said, "
Nov 23, 20183 minBless This MessIn 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
Oct 17, 20181 minFull PlatesWe revel in long-standing traditions from holiday cliches, to secret recipes, and tried and true tricks for doing something just right.
Aug 21, 20184 minThank a FarmerIt has been just about six months of not having to buy eggs from the grocery store. While that isn't an incredible savings (yet), it is
Aug 13, 20185 minHomesteading: For Those Who Would Rather Be Home, Instead...This way of life, is not for everyone. There is nothing wrong with doing life differently, either. If you feel like dabbling in a bit of t
Apr 21, 20184 minThe StrugglePhoto: Kate Michaud Photography (Paris, ME) I have been inspired. However, that inspiration has been met with a fair amount of...