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Faith is the cornerstone of all things in our home. Farming is our lifestyle.
When hard work pays off we like to have some Family Fun, especially when we can travel to Disney.
Whether my son is making farm scenes at home or we're saving for a special experience like dinner with Snow White at Storybook Dining we like to keep busy.
Finding the right Christmas gift ideas for farmers can be challenging, so our family is sharing gift ideas that might make holiday shopping easier. Christmas Gift Ideas for Farm Families As our family grows we are blessed with more tasks. With the addition of our CEO, we are excited to add birthday party planning to…
I remember sitting at my desk in August of 2013 when a school official called me to explain new school transportation rules. This phone call ruined the plans that I had struggled and worked so hard to make for my son. I was a single parent of a soon to be kindergartner, building a house,…
I’ve been asked a few times lately for ideas about how to remember someone who died too young? How do we pass on their legacy, their personality, their character, to children who are too young to remember them? So here are some ideas on how to remember loved ones that those still here can treasure….
Our Little Farmer loves to carpet farm. He loves activities and making his own supplies for the farm. So, when we visited an older friend who has a farming set-up that little boys dream of in his basement we knew we needed some homemade round bales of our own. How to Make Toy Bales of…
I’ve been a bit quiet on social media and my blog over the past few months because all of my energy has been focused on getting the basics done. One of the new basics has been growing a baby! We are all very excited by the anticipated addition! When the Little Farmer found out that…
Everyone can find at least one reason not to go to church. Sometimes it’s harder to find the answer to Why Should I Go To Church but it’s worth it! Why Should You Go To Church? I’ve been offended going to church with my husband. He’s been offended at the church I used to go…
The Little Farmer has been learning about Underground Railroad at school this month. Wouldn’t you know as we planned a visit to the Turkey Farmer’s grandma he shared that she lives in a house that was part of the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad in Indiana Great Grandma Osterholt was proud to share the history…
I’m often asked questions about farm size. People want to know are large farms or small farms better? Large Farm Versus Small Farm Comparison We have a second grader in the house. While I certainly understand that some education standards require comparing and contrasting to learn to recognize differences, comparisons also make me uncomfortable. So,…
A tragic loss is difficult in many different ways for many different people. Of course the loss is most difficult for the people closest to the deceased person. Here are ideas on how to help a friend or family member who is grieving. Three key ways that you help a grieving person Prayer – As…
The highlight of my year has been marrying Joe, aka the turkey farmer. Growing Up on A Turkey Farm Joe grew up in western Ohio where he often helped his mom in their turkey starter house. His dad worked off the farm until Joe was about 14. Part of his dad transitioning to full-time farming…
