Most people know the 4 main seasons of the year but when you raise sheep, lambing season is the 5th season!! This year as in previous years the lambs were due to arrive around March 5 & the first ones arrived March 5th, pretty lucky I would say! The steps to getting things ready are …
Each year about 2 weeks before lambing season the process of shearing the sheep happens in the barn. John use to shear his own sheep but realized that there are people out there that actually do it for a living. According to Wikipedia Sheep shearing is the process by which the woolen fleece of a sheep is cut off. The …
(My affiliate is used below, I earn a small commission when I share links at no cost to you) I wanted to share tips when you lose your power since most of us are facing quite a wintery week ahead! Believe it or not, the first day of spring is only 5 weeks away (March …
As we say goodby to January I wanted to share the January Projects that we completed. In my first blog post of the new year, I showed you a picture of the shelves that John built on either side of the fireplace. Here’s that post. After my Christmas village was taken down we both agreed …
Soups for winter can include anything from home made tomato to chicken noodle . There are so many varieties that I’m guessing everyone could name their favorite. What’s nice about soup is that although it seems time-consuming while making it the recipe can usually be doubled and you could easily have enough for a couple …
As I sit here and write up the first blog of the new year & looking ahead to 2021 it’s hard not to look back over the past year. Often as we begin a new year many of us make resolutions & secretly hope we can keep them. I can almost guarantee that everyone is …
It’s always fun to dig out Favorite Thanksgiving recipes from our favorite cookbooks & old recipe cards that we have used so much in the past. Even though Thanksgiving might be a rather different get together this year as you have been accustomed to in the past with maybe a smaller group you can enjoy …
Ever order fabric online based on the design and color? I came across a fabric I loved and ordered it online. Online shopping has really opened up a whole new way to shop. Many small businesses have an online presence. This helps me so much a well as others who might not live close to …
As fall approaches in most parts of the country apple season begins. As many of you know the varieties are endless depending on what you are looking for. Apples make a great snack and are easy to add to that lunch box. While apples are commonly eaten out of hand, many types of apples are …
Fall or Autumn officially happens on September 22. It is based on the Autumn Equinox. There are many things you can do in the fall of the year & I would love to share the 7 best fall activities to do in this beautiful season. According to the Old Farmers Almanac, one definition of fall …