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January 7, 2013 | Betsy's Backyard
Bob got a call from the USDA the other night. I wasn't sure who he was talking to at first; all I heard was "40...about 85...2...I have no idea...9...no more goats!"
The call was from the Census of Agriculture. I'm not sure why they called, as we...see all
January 4, 2013 | Lisa's Kitchen
My parents got me a new electric griddle for Christmas, and I couldn't wait to use it! I can fry an entire pound of bacon on it at once, which is revolutionary for me. And since my kids devour pancakes like they're going out of style, it is great...see all
January 4, 2013 | Betsy's Backyard
Lisa Prater built a funny slideshow today called 16 Wacky Animals. She found an old photo of mine from the first year we raised goats. At that time I couldn't believe a goat would climb all the way to the top of a rack of hay. Later I learned they...see all
January 3, 2013 | Betsy's Backyard
What's your favorite card game? Every Christmas the extended Freese family plays 500. We set up card tables and split into pairs. Younger kids learn by sitting with an adult for a few years until they are old enough to understand the left and right...see all
January 2, 2013 | Lisa's Kitchen
We spent Christmas day at my parents' house, and enjoyed a relaxed, all-day buffet rather than a sit-down meal. We had bunches of cookies and candies, cheese and crackers, relish trays, and salads. It was all good. And in lieu of a turkey or ham,...see all
January 2, 2013 | Betsy's Backyard
My mother hired her friend Linda Brammer to make a wedding quilt for Nowlan and Danie. It turned out beautiful.
I had a local furniture company, Sticks, make a custom mirror for the couple. I listed things I wanted as decoration -- barn, pigs,...see all
January 2, 2013 | Lisa's Kitchen
This is one of the hundreds of good ideas I have found on Pinterest! I am in love with the idea pinboard site, and use it for all areas of my life! You can follow Living the Country Life on Pinterest for even more great ideas!
My middle son, Luke,...see all
January 2, 2013 | Lisa's Kitchen
Pork and apples go together like ...well ... pork and cranberries.This super easy, delicious dish blends all these flavors together beautifully, and it's made in the slow cooker, so that's a bonus! I put this together the other morning, headed to...see all
January 2, 2013 | Lisa's Kitchen
Happy New Year! Just after midnight on the big night, when my boys were still running around the house blowing their noisemakers, I started frying bacon. Is there a better way to start the new year? We were planning on a lazy New Year's Day at home...see all
December 26, 2012 | Betsy's Backyard
A blizzard rolled in last week as Bob and I were set to fly to North Carolina. Our flight was delayed a day, and then longer (the plane froze to the runway). We finally made it to Charlotte just in time to drive straight to the courthouse where son...see all