I do my goats’ nails. I call it goat pedicures. Goat pedicures are an important part of goat care. Not to the extreme – they don’t get to pick a color. But, I do trim them up and make them look pretty. Trimming their hooves keep the goats healthy and from foundering. Goat’s nails grow …
When I am having a downer day, I look for a light of hope and happiness. A voice of hope. I know it is there somewhere, because I believe God is always there. It is the people we encounter who carry the messages from God. I can usually find inspiration in a podcast from Kat …
The privilege of parenthood is such a blessing. The mind of a first time parent is ever wandering. At least mine is and I constantly wonder if I’m doing this parenting thing right. I’m always searching for the best way to handle a stage or a situation. Enter my parenting mentor and friend – Brandy! …
Kids start learning at an early age. Actually, psychologists say that whatever you are exposed to in the first five years of your life will be what transforms your personality for the rest of your life. It’s a crazy phenomenon, but I believe it to be true. Animals can play a huge part in a …
Have you ever had one of those downer days where you wake up and everything you do from then on for the rest of the day goes wrong? Of course you have. Everyone has them. No one can explain why. Some people think the weather has something to do with it. Whatever the reason is, …
My husband is a boss when it comes to cooking. And I’ll say it again with this fantastic chicken wing recipe. These wings are to die for. Slow-cooked, fall off the bone home-growned chicken meat is slathered in a sweet and spicy sauce. It is perfection. We raised the chickens ourselves and butchered them last …
Time to celebrate. The great state of Kansas is 154 years old today. Kansas and I have a long and rocky relationship. I’ve lived in Kansas for 30 years, except for the year and a half I lived in Oklahoma. I’ve hated living in Kansas before. I’ve loved living here and now, I appreciate it. …
Raising kids is never dull! Goat kids, that is. This year, we had two adorable bottle baby goat kids on the farm. Sampson was born December 1st and after his mother passed away from milk fever, we started him on the bottle. His mom was able to provide colostrum for an entire day before she …
Goat chili is my family’s favorite way to enjoy ground goat. Not only is ground goat delicious, but it’s nutritious, too. I hope you enjoy this goat chili..
Are you going to find reasons to shop local this holiday season? Shop small to support backyard businesses and family businesses who work hard every day. They cater to their community and to their employees. So, why not support them? Because every little bit counts to keep businesses in our rural areas. Every little bit. …