Our family has been an avid essential oil user since 2013 when I joined Young Living. Just like most families, we wanted a different way to treat, heal, and live without always grabbing conventional treatments of medications, cleaners, and personal care products. I had always loved holistic approaches to life, but it wasn’t until I graduated for nursing school, that my passion came full force. *Please note this blog post…
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On A Monday
Read moreI’m writing…on a Monday. That can only mean one thing…kids are back in school. This post will be a lot different than our regular scheduled programing of farm chores, livestock, and garden updates. It’s going to be me. It’s going to be what I wrote about for years…parenting. I CAN BREATHE New little clean back to school clothes on that they have picked out, their hair “just right,” lunches packed…
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Our Favorite YouTube Channels
Read moreYouTube has become something of a common name around our home. The reason? Not only do we utilize the platform to learn anything and everything about farming/homesteads, but we started our own YouTube channel recently. I wanted a way to document our lives starting our very own farm, a place where our children could watch themselves grow up, and provide some kind of service/hope to others. Without the families we’re…
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Top Medications For Poultry
Read moreTop medications to have on hand when you own poultry. No one wants their livestock to get sick. Ever, but things happen and the best thing you can do is to be prepared. Here is what our farm has on hand at all times to make sure everyone stays well. This post is for information purposes. Please speak to your veterinary specialist before making an informed decision. *Please note this…
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How To Keep The Duck Mess Under Control
Read moreThe water, the poop, the holes dug with big ol’ duckbills…it can be overwhelming. I know for us is was starting to become an “issue.” If you don’t own ducks, you have no idea how messy they can be. Here are some tips that have helped us to contain the mess a little. Enough so I’m not loosing my mind. MY BEAUTIFUL DUCKS It’s no surprise (I mention it often),…
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Mother’s Day Farm Style
Read moreGiggling as I type this, but boy have things changed. I’ve never really been a girly girly per se, but I never thought I’d ask for a garden cart for my birthday either lol. Yep, that’s what I asked for my birthday when my mom asked what I wanted. It got me thinking, I can not be the only one who now loves anything farm related as gifts. Mother’s Day Farm…
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March Updates On The Farm
Read moreMarch updates on the farm. Well, Spring has officially landed here at The Pendleton Family Farm and we’re in full swing on projects. Between caring for the ducks, chicks, baby goats, new puppies, and the greenhouse, we have arrived at farm life. LOTS OF BABY GOAT FEEDING The kids are officially 4 weeks old and are still being bottle fed three times a day. In a couple of weeks, we’ll move…
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What If We Fail?
Read moreBut, what if we fail? The thing is, we’re not scared of failing. We were more scared of not trying. You see, Scott & I have always known we were meant for more. No, not more stuff, money, or bits and bobs (lol). We were meant to live a life of more time together, more time raising animals, more time teaching our children the lessons of life. We’ve always known. …
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Top 5 Reasons Your Family Should Be Cooking With Cast Iron
Read moreTop 5 Reasons Your Family Should Be Cooking With Cast Iron. Cast iron cooking is a long long skill, but it’s made a roaring comeback and for good reason. Our family has been using cast iron for the last few years and I can’t imagine us not using it at this point. Here’s why you should start cooking with cast iron – and some tips to help you get started.…