Category Archives: General
Getting a Livestock Guardian Dog – Great Pyrenees
When I first moved here I didn’t want a dog. I already had my little city dog and didn’t want to deal with a puppy stage again. I thought I would be able to keep my animals safe all by … Continue reading
Finding Old Things
I’m almost 4 years into this and I’m still finding a lot of interesting things around the property. The families who lived here previously left tons of trash as well as cool little treasures. I’ve been in a constant state of … Continue reading
Death on a Farm
I rarely talk about death here. It’s something you’re faced with too often on a farm. Over time you come to expect it and harden to it a bit. But then there are those deaths that wreck you and make … Continue reading
Fear, Faith & Courage and Living Authentically
This year marks my fourth year living as a farm girl in north Mississippi after nearly twenty years in Tampa, Florida. Until I came here, I was every bit the city girl. Moving to Mississippi was a huge change in … Continue reading
Mississippi or Bust – My First Days in Rural MS
One 14 hour UHaul ride with no cruise control later and it’s official, I’m in Mississippi and don’t have a clue what I’m doing but bring on the fabulous farm life! It’s day two and I’m already in love with … Continue reading
How to Make All Natural Lip Balm
Lip balm is the first thing I realized I didn’t have to buy at a store and could actually make better at home. It’s addictive. Click here to view a short video demonstration: https://vimeo.com/27027252 Ingredients: 2 tsp beeswax pastilles 2 … Continue reading
