Category Archives: Jill

Today marks our second day of processing chickens here at the farm. I know some people can get a bit squeamish at the thought of processing animals, and I used to be the same way…but, I’ve gotten over that stage. Now, I’m happy that we are able to produce great, wholesome food where the animals … Read the Rest

Our farming season doesn’t usually offer much flexibility in terms of taking “long weekends”. But, luckily for us, we’re were able to leave the farm for a few days  this past weekend to celebrate our anniversary, our good friends’ wedding and my birthday (which was yesterday)! Our good friend Brie (Tuesday’s farm chick) graciously offered … Read the Rest

Today, Monday April 30th, marks our one year wedding anniversary! It really has been the greatest year and we’ve learned so much! Marriage is such a gift and although it’s not always easy, it really is a blessing! Here’s a montage of our wedding day, exactly one year ago!! (all images by: Katelyn James Photography) … Read the Rest

Well I think it’s safe to say that today is no ordinary day in April…it’s cold and rainy and they are even calling for flurries tonight! What?!! Hope the chickens on pasture are able to stay warm! Because the past few days have been dreary, I’ve slowly began feeling the need for spring cleaning. What … Read the Rest

I saw this video for the first time a few weeks ago and I was in awe! I love how a cute little girl with a simple experiment stumbled across the reality of the chemicals used in industrial agriculture. If this doesn’t make you want to grow your own garden or buy from a trusted … Read the Rest

I’ve always been a sucker for a good sugar scrub…the smell, the way your skin feels afterwards, it’s just wonderful! So, instead of buying a fancy, brand-name scrub that cost $30, I decided to make my own scrub. Here’s how I did it… I used white sugar, brown sugar, grape seed oil, and lavender essential … Read the Rest

That’s what he’s dubbed it…”The Raw Shake”. I’m not quite sure why or how he came up with this concoction, and I’m sure he’s not the first to do it, but it’s been his drink of choice for the past two weeks. Buddy insists that it’s delicious, but I have yet to try it…and I’m … Read the Rest

I’ve recently been reminded that a lot of things in life have to do with perspective. Here are some quotes I found regarding the subject… “The trick to forgetting the big picture is to look at everything close up.” ― Chuck Palahniuk “It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the … Read the Rest