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The Difference Between Beef and Dairy Cattle...
This months lesson focuses on Beef Cattle. There are many differences between the two, not just their appearances. Crystal at Mom for Less has a lesson plan that teaches the difference. The girls...
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Hawaiian Pinwheels...
My husband loves ham sandwiches. When he is in the fields and I'm busy and am unable to deliver lunch to him, he is perfectly content with a ham sandwich. I thought the recipe for Hawaiian Pinwheels...
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Saying No to the Summer Bucket List...
In four short days the girls will hop of the bus and summer break will officially start! Boy are we ready! Well, I'm ready I think. It's always a bit of a transition with new routines and the girls...
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Molasses Sugar Cookies...
I have a ton of recipes. Some I have found from Pinterest, blogs, different cookbooks, but it seems that my favorites are the ones that are tucked away in my Recipe box.... The ones that are...
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Mom Knows Best Cookbook Giveaway from Gooseberry Patch!!!....
It's time for a giveaway!!! I have made several recipes out of Gooseberry Patch's Mom Knows Best Cookbook! This cookbook is definitely perfect for the busy mom. It has delicious main dish recipes,...
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Dairy Cow Bookmark...
June is National Dairy Month. To celebrate, I am partnering with Crystal at Mom for Less to bring you a homeschool lesson and a cute little craft to learn about the wonderful world of dairy...
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Smoky Barbecue Sliders...
I love a good cheeseburger! The messier the better! Pizza and cheeseburger are my two favorite foods and if you know me well, you know that I never pass up a chance to eat at our local Pizza King,...
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Puffy Paint Ice Cream...
July is National Ice Cream Month and what better way to celebrate all month long than by eating your favorite flavors of ice cream and making this fun craft? Mom for Less and I have joined together,...
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22 Days...
22 days. That is exactly how many days Jo has been paci free! I didn't think it would happen this soon(I know. I know. She's almost three, but I really wasn't worried about weaning her from it at...
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Spraying Fungicide...
This has definitely been an interesting year thus far for farmers. It's hard to believe that 3 years ago we were in one of the worst droughts in history. I saw on the news today that in 2012 we...
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Summer Nights...
Summer nights are quickly winding down, much to our dismay. Summer always seems to be our busiest time, but also gives us the chance to spend more time as a family. The days and nights may be long,...
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Catching Up...
Well, sadly it has been two months since I last posted on here. It's been super busy around here as I'm sure it has been for most of you. And I started a fun little project which I will tell you...
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Why Aren't Soybeans Harvested When They Are Green?
It's a question that I've heard many times. Why aren't soybeans harvested when they are green? We pick green beans in the garden when they are green, so why are soybeans harvested when they are...
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Grass Fed VS Grain Fed
I love a good juicy cheeseburger or a steak straight off the grill in the summer! There's a lot of questions from consumers about grass fed and corn feed beef. Which is better? Which is healthy?...
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We Are an Elf on the Shelf Household...
We have an Elf on the Shelf. In fact, we have three. Crazy, I know! One is enough, trust me, but there's a reason we have three and I'll get to that in a second. The Elf on the Shelf has gotten a...
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How Do Cows Stay Warm in the Winter?
I am definitely not a winter person. I prefer the warmth and sunshine over cold and snow. I'm sure you've driven by farms and have seen cows with a light dusting of snow. Have you ever wondered how...
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Hay or Straw...What's the Difference?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between hay and straw, or what their different purposes on the farm are? In the picture below, straw is on the left and hay is on the right. What is one...
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When is the Right Time to Start Planting?
It's March and while the conditions are far from favorable to start planting, it's about this time every year when farmers start to get the "itch" to start planting season. In the Midwest, we can be...
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Do You Have Cows?
When someone asks what type of farm we live on I always rattle off, "corn, soybeans, and beef cattle." Then they usually ask, "Do you have cows?" The answer is, no. We have a feeder calf operation...
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Back in the Saddle Again...Plant '16
Fortunately for us, I was able to title this post "Back in the Saddle Again," but for many of our fellow farm friends they are just now getting in the saddle. Yesterday was the 18th of May. The...
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