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Homemade Garden Markers

Homemade Garden Markers

Posted on June 5, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Every year we plant a garden. Every year I try to label everything, so we can remember when things come up, what they are. But

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, craft, DIY, Garden28 Comments on Homemade Garden Markers
Avian Influenza, What you need to know

Avian Influenza, What you need to know

Posted on June 3, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

By now, if you have poultry or even just watch the news, you have heard about “Bird Flu.” But what do you really know about

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Avian Influenza, Chicken, Children, Ducks, Fair12 Comments on Avian Influenza, What you need to know
A Birthday Wish Comes True

A Birthday Wish Comes True

Posted on June 1, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Ever since he was a little guy, the oldest country kid has had a deep affection for poultry. In the last year he has become

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Children11 Comments on A Birthday Wish Comes True
My Children Are Killing Me

My Children Are Killing Me

Posted on March 6, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I came to motherhood later in life than some, having not even met my future husband till I was 28. I had my first child

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children44 Comments on My Children Are Killing Me
Birthday Parties: How To Spend Less And Still Have Fun!

Birthday Parties: How To Spend Less And Still Have Fun!

Posted on February 19, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

NOT the littlest country kid! Recently the littlest country kid turned 3. He walks, he talks, and for the most part, uses the potty like

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, DIY21 Comments on Birthday Parties: How To Spend Less And Still Have Fun!
Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z (Book Review and Giveaway)

Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z (Book Review and Giveaway)

Posted on November 13, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I was delighted recently to receive a copy of Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z from the author, Sarah Rosedahl. As soon as I

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Book Review, Chicken, Children, Giveaway38 Comments on Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z (Book Review and Giveaway)
Turn Your Front Door Into A Thanksgiving Turkey!

Turn Your Front Door Into A Thanksgiving Turkey!

Posted on November 9, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

At our house, we do not skip holidays. We love each one, so each gets its time to shine. Since Halloween is over, and despite

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, craft, Thanksgiving48 Comments on Turn Your Front Door Into A Thanksgiving Turkey!
Dollar Store Halloween Centerpiece

Dollar Store Halloween Centerpiece

Posted on October 13, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I love Halloween, it is one of my favorite holidays. I love the decorating (not too scary) and letting the country kids trick or treat.

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, craft, Fall Round Up, Halloween16 Comments on Dollar Store Halloween Centerpiece
Life Disrupted – We’re Homeschooling

Life Disrupted – We’re Homeschooling

Posted on September 11, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Once upon a time, there was a little boy who walked to the beat of his own inner drummer. The little boy had an autism

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, homeschool, Homestead23 Comments on Life Disrupted – We’re Homeschooling
Bug Buddies

Bug Buddies

Posted on September 4, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Bugs….. Most people who garden, don’t really care for those bad creepy crawlies who tend to do damage. Heck, some folks just dislike bugs for

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, craft8 Comments on Bug Buddies
Breakfast on the Farm

Breakfast on the Farm

Posted on August 22, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

A while back I received an email for our local 4H (because the oldest country kid is in 4H) about an opportunity to visit a

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, Experiences, Review20 Comments on Breakfast on the Farm
I’m a Fair Mom

I’m a Fair Mom

Posted on August 11, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

All year long, I drive the oldest country kid to a lot of different 4H meetings…. there is craft club, poultry and rabbits. And then,

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, Fair22 Comments on I’m a Fair Mom
Frozen Yogurt Bites

Frozen Yogurt Bites

Posted on April 24, 2014April 9, 2019 by Mindie

The littlest country kid LOVES yogurt. I mean like a junkie looking for his next fix, he will stand in front of the refrigerator yelling

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Posted in RecipesTagged Children, Recipes41 Comments on Frozen Yogurt Bites
Easter Bunny Tail Dinner Rolls

Easter Bunny Tail Dinner Rolls

Posted on April 13, 2014March 19, 2018 by Mindie

Easter is a time of year, that regardless of religious preference, it seems everyone always sits down to have a nice family meal. We usually

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Posted in RecipesTagged Children, Easter, Recipes47 Comments on Easter Bunny Tail Dinner Rolls
DIY Mini Greenhouse

DIY Mini Greenhouse

Posted on February 17, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

The snow is still covering the ground and spring is still a ways away, but the oldest country kid loves to grow things. He is

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, craft, DIY, Garden22 Comments on DIY Mini Greenhouse
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