More Dexter Babies {wordless Wednesday}

by Meghan // September 26, 2018 // No Comments

This week we added 2 more Dexter calves to our farm. They are steers, and will be raised for our family’s beef. They are half brothers to our other 2 Dexter calves. We just love happy baby cows on the... Continue reading →

The end of Summer- Friday on the Farm

by Meghan // September 12, 2018 // No Comments

August marks the end of summer. It is time to prepare the farm for fall! This means a lot of work, all to prepare for next spring’s planting. We will spend the next several weeks: Pulling out the summer’s garden... Continue reading →

Frugally Feeding Farm Animals {supplementing goats}

by Meghan // September 7, 2018 // No Comments

If you’re a naturally minded,p homesteader or farm-girl wanna be like me, then you’re probably here to learn more about something you already love- saving money and caring for your animals. There are definitely ways to frugally feed your farm... Continue reading →

Elderberries {wordless Wednesday}

by Meghan // August 22, 2018 // No Comments

It is almost fall, and August here is telling us it doesn’t want to wait. Here is hoping the cool weather is here to stay! We have been enjoying so much outside time, which has included picking and eating elderberries... Continue reading →

My Favorite Things: August

by Meghan // August 14, 2018 // No Comments

This month I want to try to begin a series of posts about my favorite “things,” that help me in my family life, and thus homeschool life (because homeschool is our lifestyle, right?). The Read Aloud Revival Premium Membership– I... Continue reading →

New Babies {Dexter steers on the farm}

by Meghan // July 25, 2018 // No Comments

We have introduced some new babies to the farm- we are so excited about Big Sam and Chief! They are Dexter steers, about 6 months old. The black {shortie} dexter is Big Sam, the red boy is Chief. They are... Continue reading →

The Harvest {2018}

by Meghan // July 16, 2018 // No Comments

We made a family goal this year- spend more time at our farm this spring and summer, working as a family to not only improve some things- but to really cultivate. Every year we have a garden, and every year... Continue reading →

My Best Goat Helper

by Meghan // July 11, 2018 // No Comments

… is an almost 4 year old girl that loves deeply. She is endlessly full of snuggles, dances, hugs, smiles, and spunk. She reminds me so much of how I played and saw life as a child- She would rather... Continue reading →

D is for Ducks {on the homestead}

by Meghan // June 26, 2018 // No Comments

We have thoroughly enjoyed our ducks here on the farm. We raised 5 ducklings this spring, and they have turned into lovely crested blue swedish adults. Judging by the behavior of our male Campbell, I am going to say we... Continue reading →

B is for Building on the Homestead

by Meghan // May 21, 2018 // No Comments

This week’s letter is B, and for us nothing would be more fitting than building. My amazing, hard working husband has spent the last 2 weeks building a (hopefully) goat proof fence for our new goat babies. He has taken the... Continue reading →