Go-To Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

We made it through Christmas! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday

We love the week between Christmas and the New Year It’s full of fun baking, movies, games and playing out in the snow We don’t do a huge New Year’s bash, but we usually have a small get together where everyone brings an appetizer or two to share So, for a quick and delicious recipe, this Buffalo Chicken Dip

Mom’s Blueberry Bake

It’s Christmas week! I hope you’re finished with all of your prep and are sipping hot chocolate while the snow gently falls outside No? Haha! Me either! However, we are just about ready around here I have a couple of gifts to wrap and a couple groceries to buy But then I’ll absolutely be sitting by the fire with my hot chocolate waiting for the snow

I’m a creature

How to Make Edible Christmas Garland for Your Chickens

We are a week out from Christmas! Do you have all your shopping done? I am actually up to my eyeballs in all things Christmas But because I don’t have enough to do (insert eyeroll here!) I decided to take a break and make my girls something fun I didn’t go overboard on decorating the girls’ coop this year, but I did want to spruce it up with some homemade decorations Edible Christmas garland is a perfect addition to your coop And the best part? You don’t

How to Control Ammonia Odor in the Coop

It’s that time of year when the cold is setting in We woke up to a blanket of snow on the ground this morning And while it’s beautiful, the chickens prefer the dirt and grass A couple of them may wander in the snow, but for the most part, the girls stay tucked in their coop

We’ve talked about how much chickens poop, so you can imagine what a coop full of chickens may look

Does Cracked Corn Keep Chickens Warm?

We are having an unseasonably warm November and December is shaping up to be that way as well However, we do live in Minnesota, so we know the cold will eventually come One question I get asked quite often is, “How do you keep your chickens warm in the winter?”

Chickens are created with a built-in

How to Make Deacon’s Famous Omelets!

Growing up, my dad traveled a lot He was a traveling salesman who worked so hard to provide for his family, as well as grow the family business There were times when he’d be gone for 2 weeks or more at a time Our family sacrificed a lot during those years, but looking back, we wouldn’t change a thing

My mom stayed at home and kept us three kids in line Our mom is an

How to Make Thanksgiving Leftover Waffles

Happy Thanksgiving! I pray you’re able to spend time with friends and family this year After the last couple of years, I feel we’ve all learned even deeper the importance of relationships We’re excited to have a great week around here! Mostly, my girls are just thankful they’re not turkeys Haha!

Last year we did a “chopped challenge” with our Thanksgiving leftovers If you haven’t tried this yet,

My Favorite Toys for Chickens

I’m sitting here giggling as I write this blog because I have a confession Are you ready? I have always loved toys Obviously as a young child I did, but the joy that toys bring has never left me I’m a grown, adult woman and yet, a stroll down the toy aisle to see what’s new will still bring me joy Now, before you think I’m crazy, I don’t buy myself toys (that would be weird), but I love providing new adventures for

Try the Chicken E-lixir Challenge!

If you know me at all, you know that I’m always up for a good challenge! I know quite a few people who think water is water, and their chickens don’t need all that fancy stuff You may know someone like that too Or maybe you’re even that someone! However, I have a challenge for you I have been faithfully using Chicken E-lixir in our flock for 3 years now The health and vitality of our flock shows this

How to Make Deviled Egg Pumpkins

Need a quick deviled egg recipe for your fall gatherings? Don’t worry, I didn’t actually put pumpkin in these cute little snacks But, making them in about 10 minutes wasn’t hard! I happened to have some hardboiled eggs on hand, so it makes it really quick! If you want my foolproof way to boil eggs, I’ve moved to an air fryer! 265 degrees for 17 minutes and you’re good to go!