Taking out the fences to shove more of life in
This post features me comparison shopping at three different grocery stores. This trips were sponsored by Indiana’s Family of Farmers. And while they compenstated me for the post, the opinions are all my own. Including my disgust with Whole Foods. I’ll admit to really loving the grocery store. I like looking at packaging, products, marketing […]
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Our farm is a very busy place. There are always baby pigs being born, crops to harvest and animals to take care of. We get many requests to visit the farm. Because baby pigs are cute and people want to see them. But we don’t let the public on our farm. It takes a […]
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When I put my entire weight loss journey out for everyone to see, I assume there might be someone who is just watching to see if and when I fail. Your wait is over. I feel like I’ve fallen. I decided a month ago I would only be weighing myself once a week. And I […]
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I posted last week about my weight struggles. And since sharing my awful fat-feeling stories, I’ve been overwhelmed with the messages and support you all have given me. Seriously. You know how to make a girl cry! I’ve had lots of people ask me what diet I’m following. And a few who want me on […]
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This is my Grandpa. I took this picture when we were butchering hogs this past winter. Butchering is a time-honored tradition my family has done for decades. We all gather, even the youngest kids, to process and prepare the meat from hogs and cattle raised on our family farms. The meat goes in our freezer […]
{Continue reading…}I’ve always loved to plant a garden. I think as a farmer, I just have a super fondness for dirt. However, the garden is always ready to be weekend and picked around county 4H fair season. So the weeds grow and I get frustrated and stop tending it like I should This year I tried […]
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I’m often asked where people can buy the pigs we raise on our farm. The answer isn’t exactly an easy one. We do butcher our own hogs. Every year over Christmas, my family gets together to butcher, cut and wrap up meat for our own consumption. Grandpa supervises. We always have ham, ribs and lots […]
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I’m continuing my look at our monthly grocery bill with a challenge of seeing how cheaply I can feed my family of 5 hungry people! This series, brought to you by my friends at Indiana’s Family of Farmers, features four meals of breakfast, lunch dinner or a combo of all three. And each meal much […]
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I love all things citrus. I’m not a fan of chocolate so citrus is always my go-to dessert recipes. And since spring planting season is upon us, I’m always seeking recipes that I can take to the field and feed our big crew of planting and manure hauling folks. This pie is one that I’ve […]
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As a farmer, feeding people is my priority. I want to make sure families are eating three good meals a day, each meal with meat, veggies and milk to drink! But how far will $50 go in the grocery store? I’m excited to bring you this new series, from my friends at Indiana Family of Farmers. […]
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Broccoli and Cheddar Soup is one of my favorite soups of all time. It's full of yummy cheesy goodness that I love but I feel like I'm eating a bit better since there is … [Read More...]
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