Monthly Archives: April 2011

Lamb count

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Penelope had her lamb today, 1 ewe lamb!  Lamb count:  ewes 6, rams 6

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Frugal recycling / repurposing ideas

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

I grew up in California and learned about recycling in public school.  I remember Saturday mornings spent smashing aluminum cans as a fund raiser for my Camp Fire Girls group.  And my dad would reuse cardboard boxes at work to ship … Continue reading →

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Old skills become new skills

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

Once upon a time most families lived on farms and produced most of their own food and fiber.  It was a laborious process, but these hardy farmers worked dawn to dusk working the land to coax grains and plants to … Continue reading →

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“This Little Prayer of Mine” book review

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

“This Little Prayer of Mine” written by Anthony DeStefano and illustrated by Mark Elliott. This is wonderful book about prayer written to be read aloud to children. The story begins with the brother and sister praying before bed.  They review many … Continue reading →

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Product Review- Ocean Spray Sprarking Juice

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

  I really like cranberry juice, so when I heard about Ocean Spray’s new sparkling juices I was excited to try one.  After a long day of working on a sheep farm yesterday I decided it was the perfect time … Continue reading →

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Liz Curtis Higgs Books winner

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

Thanks to all who entered the books give-a-way.  Congrats to Melissa (melissap@) who will receive the 2 book set of Liz Curtis Higgs novels.  What is the latest you have been reading?  Any recomendations?  Let me know. And Happy Birthday … Continue reading →

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Book Give-a-way, register to win!

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

Since I have finished the 2 newest books by Liz Curtis Higgs and reviewed them here, I thought one of you might want a chance to read them too.  So, I am giving away both of the books.  These are … Continue reading →

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Lamb count

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Butternut had her lamb this morning. Rams: 6, Ewes: 5

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