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Sheep Shearing School
We attended the Tennessee Sheep Producers sponsored Sheep Shearing School held at Middle Tennessee State University in May. The producers of RFD-TV came and filmed a segment of American’s Heartland about sheep shearing. It is not as easy as it … Continue reading
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Back to school
The school district we live in has adopted an almost year round calendar so school starts August 1, and concludes at the end of May, leaving just June and July for summer. Due to our farm work, showing sheep and … Continue reading
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Sheep Show season
Soon we will be hitting the road to show our sheep. You heard all about the lambs being born this spring. They have grown, weaned and are now ready to show. But there is so much more involved than just loading … Continue reading
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Brand loyalty and Frugality series #1
In my quest to be frugal and a careful steward of our money I am always searching for a less expensive alternative. Well, not always. There are a few things that I purchase the name brand items, even if there … Continue reading
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Frugal Summer Activites- #6
Summer is definitely a time for fun, family and playing. As the weeks continue, what are we to do without spending too much money. And build some memories too. Build a tent in the living room. Give the kids bed … Continue reading
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Farm Vacation 2011
Vacation=summer for a lot of people. And while we do take a break from school and many of our regular activities, summer still means chores for our family and farm. Actually summer involves more work than other seasons. So for … Continue reading
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Kid’s Campus Week
We are heading into day #3 of Kid’s Campus, the premier children’s event at our church. It is the week when children literally take over the entire church campus, and it is incredible! And it is a lot of hard work … Continue reading
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Frugal Summer Activities #5- more fun stuff to do
OK, so summer is still here and we are looking for more things to do. Here are some more ideas: Lowes, Home Depot Saturday Build And Grow workshops- workshops hosted by these home improvement stores where the kids receive a kit … Continue reading
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ThreadUp, online used kids stuff trading site
ThreadUp is a new online kids clothes and equipment trading site. It is rather simple, pack a box with your child’s outgrown clothes, list and mail when another mom picks it. Then you get to pick your own box in the … Continue reading
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Frugal Summer Family Activities #4 organizing for camping
So, you have the tent, camp stove and lantern. Ready to go camping! You have chosen the camp ground and perhaps made a reservation, checked the weather and even bought marshmallows for around the campfire. Sounds like a great time … Continue reading
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