Author Archives: Just another day on the farm

Grow Lights – Jan- Investing in the Farm 2016

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

This post is part of my Investing in the Farm 2016 Series. One bigger ticket item that will reduce the farm work load, in some cases this means allowing myself to move over to power or gas tools, but only with … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb and Dumplings Recipe

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

So at some time in the spring or summer, you picked, washed and chopped and either froze or canned up some of that amazing plant called rhubarb. Here is a great way to use it on a cold winter day! … Continue reading →

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Handing Down Memories

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Got a lovely gift in the mail, my mother in law sent me her first tablecloth and napkin set that was got just after my hubbies parents got married, so she had it in her home for 50 years the little … Continue reading →

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Living with less income

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

The reason’s came be many, going from a two income household to a single one, reduced hours, reduced wages, reduced or no overtime, or seasonal work or seasonal income. Any of the above and more can mean a drop in … Continue reading →

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Living with a Elder Pet Series- Deafness

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Good Day, I had decided to do a post on living with really old Elder Pets, and when I got the outline of the post done, I realized quickly that I had enough key speaking points to go from a VERY … Continue reading →

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Poppy Seed Cake with Lemon Glaze

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Poppy Seed Cake Recipe Half a cup of sugar (if you want sweeter, go the full cup) 1/4 cup butter 2 eggs 1 cup of milk 1/3rd cup of poppy seeds 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp of salt 1 tbsp of … Continue reading →

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Fire Safety in the Winter Cold.

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Last night, the first red and blue lights that came by were the ambulance, and I went, I hope that the person down the road is ok (we have a few elderly folks, and we have a few folks with chronic  health … Continue reading →

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Sprouting and in house fodder use.

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

At the moment, the sprouting going on in the house go for us (the humans), Puddin and the quail.. I have larger fodder trays and buckets for the birds outside but none the less, for Christmas I got to move … Continue reading →

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Seeds order to date 2016 – Updated Version

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Well, I think I am pretty much done shopping for new seeds, I will be attending a local to me seed swap, so that might bring more few but more likely I will be after locally produced seed for things … Continue reading →

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Deviled Eggs Recipe

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

This weekend has been very busy, leading me to do things that are fast an easy.. What can be easier than a quick tasty snack, with the hens all starting to lay now, its easy to keep a bowl of … Continue reading →

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