DIY SHIPLAP WALL for the mercantile
If you've been following along on the gram, you've seen that I have been crazy busy working on the Mercantile this past week -...
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- Apr 7, 2021
ASK A FARMER
CBC recently released a mini-documentary/article the other night about conventional eggs being just as nutritious as organic eggs, and...
- Mar 18, 2021
THE FIRST SIGNS OF SPRING
I’m sure most people would say their first favourite sign of spring would be the crisp air, the bright flowers, or the way the birds...
- Feb 27, 2021
DO NO HARM, BUT TAKE NO SHIT
One of my biggest motivators in life is when someone tells me I can’t do something. For as long as I can remember, I have fueled all...
- Feb 25, 2021
CHICKENS - THE GATEWAY DRUG OF FARM ANIMALS
With all the new faces around here, I thought now was a good time for a re-introduction. Hi! My name is Laurel, and I live on a 50-acre...
- Feb 23, 2021
2021: THE YEAR OF ZERO F***S
I’ve never really been a confident person although sometimes it may look that way. Im insecure about a lot of things, but I’m human. It’s...
- Feb 16, 2021
THE DRIP OF WINTER
This time of year is tough. The stagnant nature of the winter season is often overwhelming. It’s near impossible to wake up every...
- Feb 14, 2021
OUR FIRST EXPERIENCE RAISING CHICKS
The chicks’ first few days at home with us have been a bit of a rollercoaster. Yes they’re soooo cute + fluffy but I can confirm...
- Feb 9, 2021
GRAMMA KAYE
I know better, but you’re still around. Today is my Gramma’s birthday. She passed almost 10 years ago, and I still think about her...
- Feb 2, 2021
FEBRUARY BURNOUT
Just looking over the fence line for spring. I am the MOST uninspired right now. January was brutal, and while it’s now passed +...
- Jan 18, 2021
SOME DREAMS HAVE TO BE CRUSHED
Every time I go outside I have to stop and stare out at this view. I’ve been doing this since we bought the farm 3 years ago. I would...
- Jan 16, 2021
COOP DOORS - I BUILT THIS!
Do you ever really just surprise yourself? Straight up, I have been surprising the hell out of myself lately. Every project I’ve done...
- Jan 15, 2021
BENEFITS OF FREE-RANGE EGGS
How do you like your eggs? Scrambled. Sunny-side up. EGGS. BENNY. I like mine made by happy hens. Free-range chicken eggs: this...
- Jan 10, 2021
NEW YEAR, SAME BS
Although I’ve noticed the days getting a little longer, it really feels like this season is dragging. Don’t get me wrong, I actually...
- Jan 6, 2021
COOP EXPANSION PROGRESS
Okay I make a big point about being strong, independent and doing everything on my own... but yesterday was HARD. I needed help. ...
- Jan 4, 2021
CHICKEN COOP 2.0
Well, apparently mom just can’t sit still. Another week, another project. I have 56 hatching eggs coming in March (ambitious? who,...
- Dec 31, 2020
GOODBYE 2020
In many ways 2020 was a complete dumpster fire for all of us, but I’m choosing to look at it in a positive light because ultimately, it...
- Dec 23, 2020
MOM GUILT - HOLIDAY EDITION
Yikes - I am feeling a little holiday burnout already, and christmas isn’t even here yet. It’s our first one as a family of four, and I’m...
- Dec 20, 2020
THE MARK OF A COWBOY
I have always been in awe with the history of our barn. When I was younger, after hearing all the stories about what my dad and his...
- Dec 3, 2020
GROWING THE FLOCK
Flashback to earlier this spring when we got our very first egg from our new laying ladies. (I’ve mentioned before that we took over my...
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