Pioneer Woman at Heart
One Flourishing, Frugal and Fun Family!
One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
Adopted Motto
"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~
Showing posts with label Lamancha Goats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lamancha Goats. Show all posts
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Raccoons and Garden Tidbits
The night we pulled into the driveway, after bringing our son home, we saw 4 baby raccoons trying to get catfood at the side door. Of course there was none to be had, but the stinkin' things would not leave. Even Timmy (barn cat) came up to see us, and two raccoons charged at him.
Hubby grabbed water bottles and threw them out the car so we could get into the house. They would still just run to the door. Mom Raccoon was not around, that we could see anyway, but we were still careful. There's nothing worse than a Mad Mom.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Homemade Goat's Milk Cream Cheese ~ Whey
(photo of them very young)
What did I make?
Labels:
Goat's Milk,
Homemade Cream Cheese,
Lamancha Goats
Monday, May 12, 2014
Dandelion Poultice ~ Homesteading Tidbits
We are blessed with an abundance of dandelions this spring. As I was looking out at the grass that needs mowed, I got a text from my older brother.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Pets, Goats and Vets
A trip to the "island" is so overdue for Hubby and I. In fact, I think we are planning one soon.
Last night he worked until 11:30pm, and didn't get home until 12:30am. The only time I got to see him, was when Alias (pitbull mix) got super scared of the surprise thunderstorm we got, and practically smothered us during the night.
Neither of us got much sleep. I plan on buying that poor guy a thunder jacket. I'm guessing his previous owner left him outside during storms.
Labels:
Cats,
Dogs,
Family,
Goats,
Gratitude,
Homesteading,
Lamancha Goats,
Motherhood,
Self Sufficiency
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Spring Snow? ~ Tidbits
My daffodils and hyacinths are now buried in snow. It was just in the 70's yesterday and raining. Not today. The high will be barely in the 40's.
Labels:
Christianity,
Goats,
Kids,
Lamancha Goats,
Motherhood,
Weather
Friday, April 4, 2014
It's a Girl ~ The Desk ~ Books ~ Allergies
Misty had a doeling. Once we have daylight, I'll go out and get a photo to share (updated now). This is the end of our kidding season. It rained heavily all day yesterday and it continues to rain this morning. It's been pretty gloomy and dark out. School is delayed 2 hours - fog.
Just a reminder: Be sure to click on "read more" in my posts, to read the full blog post.
Labels:
Allergies,
Cleaning and Organizing,
Extreme Clean,
Family,
Goats,
Lamancha Goats,
Motherhood
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Signs of Spring
Yesterday I had a very nice laundry day. Every line was completely full. I did not get all the rugs washed as planned, but got all the barn cat bedding washed and put back. It was nice to see Timmy in one of the boxes this morning, sleeping peacefully.
The baby goats had outside playtime. They love to run and play. By the time I got out there to film them, they were pretty tired.
The baby goats had outside playtime. They love to run and play. By the time I got out there to film them, they were pretty tired.
Labels:
Barn Cats,
Birds,
Clotheslines,
Flower Garden,
Goats,
Lamancha Goats,
Motherhood,
Self Sufficiency
Saturday, March 22, 2014
142 Recycled Post Marked Postage Stamps ~ Saturday Rambles
In the midst of a mad-woman cleaning day, I ran across a box of printed cardstock that was storing an unfinished project.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
No Babies Yet ~ Homesteading Tidbits
I started my day out with some homemade hot ginger tea. The stress here has been at it's highest. And it's not Hubby.
Labels:
Chickens,
College,
Goats,
Homesteading,
Hot Ginger Tea,
Kids,
Lamancha Goats,
Meat Chickens,
Motherhood,
Self Sufficiency
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Rue and Heat ~ Hubby's Long Work Days
Rue, short for Rudy, does not like the early heat we are getting. I took some scraps out to my daughter, to feed her goats, and saw her giving Rue a hair cut with her trimmers. He was panting miserably.
The lamancha goats handle the heat better, unless they are babies, but generally their breed can handle heat better. Poor guy.
Here is an updated photo of Primrose. I had trouble getting a good photo, as she thought my camera was food. When I went into her stall to get the water bucket, that little stinker got out twice. Good thing she has a collar on her.
Well, the joke is still on us. No rain as of this morning. Hmpf. The weather continues to forecast thunderstorms, yet we get nothing. I did read that tornado type weather was coming our way around Tuesday. They are forecasting storms around 2pm today. Should I believe them?
Hubby was so happy that he was not working over 8 hours yesterday, and could come home to help plant tomatoes. However, 15 minutes prior to quit time, they told them to stay until a job was finished. He got home around 1:00am, and was back up at 6:30am this morning.
The heat is making us miserable. The house cats are laying around on the floor, which is not normal early in the morning. The typically rub all over us, try to trip us, and meow for their breakfast. Today, they could care less. One of the dogs, enjoys cooling off with ice cubes, and the other has her own pool.
I guess I'm going out in this humidity and planting more tomato plants. Then I am coming in to work on my short story. I promised myself to make more time for my writing, so I better get crackin' at my chores. Plus, Martha (the scarecrow) was blown down by wind yesterday. I better get her back up too.
Enjoy your day!
Labels:
Cats,
Family,
Goats,
Lamancha Goats,
Writing updates
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