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08/17/2024

My yearly reminder to secure your s**t in your truck bed before getting on the road or the freeway.

This lack of responsibility on someone else’s part cost $1000 (the insurance company deemed it a “collision” and charged the deductible), but it could have cost my life.

Strap your stuff down…..

08/12/2024

When your face is so badly swollen, your iPhone won’t even recognize you……

Had a little mishap with one of my hives over the weekend. I guess the hive stand started to sink into the ground a bit, causing it to lean. And the weight of the honey in the boxes finally made the whole thing crash down onto the ground. (I had been meaning to fix that whole situation, but procrastination got the better of me) Those bees were MAD.

Mr F&F rushed to the house to get me and I immediately suited up and went down to see what I could do. I was able to reset one deep box and the super, but one of the deeps was so full of honey that I couldn’t even lift it. While trying to remove frames to lighten the load, a couple of those little buggers found their way inside my suit and right to my face. This is only three stings: one on the tip of my nose, one on my cheek, and one on my jawline. But darn, those things hurt, itch, and the swelling is so intense!

Mr F&F suited up and helped and a dear friend/neighbor/beekeeper also came and helped get things back to some semblance of order. We’ll see if this hive recovers from this trauma of having their home crash to the ground. Hoping for the best. Preparing for the worst.

In the meantime, I’ll have to start remembering some passwords so I can access all those apps that use facial recognition…lol

08/03/2024

Follow up to that huckleberry picking we did over the weekend. Mr F&F and I took a stroll into our woods and picked 5 cups of huckleberries. Sunday night, I soaked them overnight in my favorite Tempranillo, then Monday made THE most delicious jam.

Thank you for all your suggestions. We still have lots and lots of huckleberries on our property and my next plan is to make ice cream and syrup with them.
And of course, the chickens got some as a treat!

What other suggestions/ideas do you have for huckleberries?

08/03/2024

Story Time:

How my morning started…..went out to feed my rabbit BEFORE having my coffee. That was my first mistake.

Didn’t bother wearing gloves. That was my second mistake.

Reached for the lid of the storage container without looking closely. Third mistake.

Grabbed the lid, but instead grabbed a fat slug. That was my fourth mistake.

Screamed (of course because ICK) and jumped back and slipped on the wet pavers. Fifth mistake.

Sat on my bottom on the wet pavers and LAUGHED, because I can’t take this stuff seriously.

Soooo, that’s how my day started. It’s gotta get better from here, right? Please tell me YES!

Anyway, here are a couple of dahlia pics at the end to cleanse the palate from the slug.

08/03/2024

05/01/2024

Not only is it May 1st, but it’s Worldwide Naked Gardening Day! Hooray for getting out in the garden and getting those plants in the ground.

Okay, I actually don’t garden naked. But if I did, I’ll bet my neighbors would build a free fence for me!

02/02/2024

In honor of old P. Phil predicting an early spring this year, I’ve been making plans for the garden. Who’s ready????

Also, check out my sale on all in stock Farmers Defense sleeves. 20% off through Feb 5. Get yours before they’re all gone.

12/24/2023

Tis the season of cheese. Actually, every season is the season of cheese here at the F&F household. I LOVE cheese. All kinds of cheese. Can’t even choose a favorite. Just cheese….always cheese.

Do you have a favorite cheese?

12/22/2023

Wow….fine, Washington State DNR, fine. What about domestic birds though?????

I want to hear chirping under the tree. Is that too much to ask?

12/16/2023

Gotta be honest, these days of only 8 hours of daylight are rough sometimes. They especially take a toll when the day is cloudy and gloomy. But…..there is light at the end of the tunnel. Longer days start in six days. And I’m ready for it!

How do you deal with these shorter days leading up to winter?

12/13/2023

When you participate in a gift exchange and they just spend a minute on your profile to easily figure you out. Seriously, seeds, snacks, and beanies…those are some of my favorite things. But I’ll also happily welcome more chickens.

What would you love to receive in a holiday gift exchange?

12/09/2023

I mean, if you don’t like birds, we can’t be friends. I want all the birds, all the time. Haha

12/06/2023

Holidays be like that…..

12/05/2023

Easy. Geese. She I was a kid at the park, those stinkin’ things chased after me when I went down to the lake to look at the water. Oddly, they don’t scare me. But that might changed if it happened again as an adult.

What about you? Been chased by an animal that isn’t a dog? Let me know in the comments.

12/04/2023

Maybe don’t put that under the tree though, mmmkay?

Any fun gift ideas on your list this holiday season?

12/03/2023

Sunday Morning Musings….

December can be a rough month. Holidays can be stressful. Remember to take care of yourself, even a few minutes a day can help. You are important. You matter. You make a difference. Take care of YOU.

12/01/2023

Ahhhhh……yes…..send me those seed catalogs!! I need something to look forward to as I plan my Spring garden.

Do you get seed catalogs in the mail? Do they just make your day?

11/30/2023

Dottie Fluffybutt, at your service! Haha, what’s your chicken name?

11/29/2023

Sometimes you just need something light to make you smile. This did it for me today.

Happy Wednesday, Y’all. Hope it’s awesome.

11/28/2023

While we have a bit more space around the house than this, we do have a few “extra” plants that still need to go in the ground. Okay, maybe a lot. (Never mind those 5 cases of tulip and daffodil bulbs that arrived a couple of weeks ago) Don’t judge. I have big plans for Spring.

Have you already planned your garden for 2024?

Are you making

11/27/2023

Not dissing the sales, but truly, what do I really NEED?

Family, health, home. Bonuses? How about some fruit trees, seeds, a lovely fenced area for goats, goats for that fenced area, more chickens……ahhhh….those things speak to me. A new TV? Nahhh

What would you put on your list?

11/26/2023

Sunday Morning Musings…..

I love this holiday time. But I also have memories of when this time of year was painful, hard, isolating.

Many of you may not know this about me, but i single parented my five kids from the time my youngest two (twins) were 10 months old. Their father typically had them on holidays. One year, in particular, I cooked a thanksgiving meal for just me. And while I was a very busy, exhausted, overwhelmed parent who definitely needed a break, the acute loneliness of that moment will sit in my mind forever.

So, if you are struggling with “holiday cheer” or the sight of families loving their time together, know that I see you, I understand. I’ve been there.

11/25/2023

Indeed we do.

From the thrill of seeing the order hit the inbox to the excitement of packing the order, knowing I get to share my passion with others, owning a small business, risks and all, is worth every ounce of energy.

Those orders you place put food on the table, pay for a child’s or grandchild’s soccer cleats, provide nourishment for the flock, and so much more.

So when you see that small business and think to yourself you could get it for less on one of those big online retailers, think for a second how you could truly be a blessing to someone’s family instead.

And now back to my happy dance!

11/24/2023

First day of Thanksgiving leftovers ~ Turkey Noodle Casserole. Mr. F&F has never met a casserole he didn’t like, so I figured this would go over well.

I love that I had all the ingredients in the pantry and fridge, so didn’t need to go into town. That’s usually at least a 90 minute excursion, between the drive and the time in the store.

Did you have any thanksgiving leftovers?

11/24/2023

Need ideas for next year’s family gathering? Well, I’m here for you. Make this casserole. Everyone will thank you.

11/22/2023

Add some chickens and I’m good to go.

You too?

11/21/2023

Although this is how I picture it in my head, and AI showed that well, in reality, my chickens are NOT that patient. They see me coming and start running and clucking and even jumping up to get the first of the treats. And honestly, when they see me and get so excited, it brings me a special kind of joy. This, in my mind, kind of explains chicken math. Right?!?

Does your flock come running when they spot you headed their way?

11/20/2023

I’ll go first….stuffing. It’s the stuffing. I just can’t wrap my head around mushy bread chunks with sausage and raisins. Ick. Sorry, not sorry.

What do you think?

11/18/2023

I’m actually convinced a chicken mama wrote this. Look at all those wonderful rooster traits! Okay, maybe a rooster HELPED with the writing of this description….just maybe.

Our F&F coop has several wonderful boys that all get along and take good care of the flock. They truly are the best….sweet, gentle, and put the hens first when it comes to treats and such.

Do you have a rooster in your flock? What is he like?

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Follow up to that huckleberry picking we did over the weekend. Mr F&F and I took a stroll into our woods and picked 5 cups of huckleberries. Sunday night, I soaked them overnight in my favorite #QuintaCruz Tempranillo, then Monday made THE most delicious jam. Thank you for all your suggestions. We still have lots and lots of huckleberries on our property and my next plan is to make ice cream and syrup with them. And of course, the chickens got some as a treat! What other suggestions/ideas do you have for huckleberries? #faithandfarms #farmlife #herbinchickens #herbinbackyards #happychickens #pnwpoultry #chickenmath #pnwhomesteading #chickenmama #chickenmama #huckleberryjam #wineinfusedjam @santacruzmountainvineyard

Would love your suggestions, ideas, recipes, etc for wild red huckleberries. We have A LOT this year on our property and I’d hate for them to go to waste, but have never picked them before. What do you do with yours? #faithandfarms #farmlife #herbinchickens #herbinbackyards #pnwpoultry #happychickens #chickenmath #pnwhomesteading #chickenmama #crazychickenlady #wildhuckleberries

Are you finding feathers everywhere? Molting season is here and it’s hitting hard. Give your flock that extra boost with our wonderful Herbin’ Molters blend. We hand blend our herb combinations in Western Washington using the best herbs, flowers, and spices around. Get those lovely ones back to fluffy butts with our all natural herbs. Throughout the month of August, our 5 oz bag of Herbin’ Molters is now buy one, get one free. Get yours now! Link in bio #faithandfarms #farmlife #herbinchickens #herbinbackyards #pnwpoultry #moltingseason #herbinmolters #chickenmath #happychickens #herbsforchickens #herbsinaction #pnwhomesteading #chickenmama #crazychickenlady

Follow up to that huckleberry picking we did over the weekend. Mr F&F and I took a stroll into our woods and picked 5 cups of huckleberries. Sunday night, I soaked them overnight in my favorite #QuintaCruz Tempranillo, then Monday made THE most delicious jam. Thank you for all your suggestions. We still have lots and lots of huckleberries on our property and my next plan is to make ice cream and syrup with them. And of course, the chickens got some as a treat! What other suggestions/ideas do you have for huckleberries? #faithandfarms #farmlife #herbinchickens #herbinbackyards #happychickens #pnwpoultry #chickenmath #pnwhomesteading #chickenmama #chickenmama #huckleberryjam #wineinfusedjam @santacruzmountainvineyard

My birthday may be over, but the PARTY continues! Don’t forget, through July 31, use code BIRTHDAY15 for 15% off everything in our online shop. Check it out www.faithandfarms.com #faithandfarms #herbinbackyards #herbinchickens #gardenlover #happychickens #pnwhomesteading #chickenmama #pnwpoultry #crazychickenlady #chickenmath #farmlife

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A few of the things we like to grow here at our little bit of heaven called Faith & Farms. In the 10 years we’ve owned this property, we’ve added raised bed gardens, lots of additional fruit trees, bees, chickens, quail, rabbits, and flowers. Truly, nothing gives me more peace than being home. This is my happy place. What do you grow where you live? #faithandfarms #herbinbackyards #herbinchickens #chickenmama #crazychickenlady #quailmama #happychickens #gardeningismytherapy #farmlife #bees🐝 #funonthefarm #pnwpoultry #pnwhomesteading #chickenmath

Moved these little cuties to their transition coop and out of the brooder this past weekend. They are grateful for the extra space, but still stare longingly at the door leading to the outside covered yard. Not quite big enough for that yet. Soon enough though, Little Ones…. #faithandfarms #herbinbackyards #herbinchickens #herbsforchickens #chickenmama #crazychickenlady #chickenmath #happychickens #farmlife #pnwpoultry

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Cooling the fluffy butts off on these hot days has been a challenge. Today, they are getting some cold watermelon, one of their favorites. We have fans in the coop to help with air circulation and make sure to have plenty of fresh, cool water available. Their run is covered and shaded, so they tend to stay in their protected space where it’s a bit cooler. What are your tips for cooling down your flock on these hot, hot days? Please share in the comments! #hothensummer #faithandfarms #herbinbackyards #herbinchickens #chickenmath #farmlife #hotdays #pnwpoultry #pnwhomesteading

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Our 16 oz bag of Cluckers Trail Mix is now restocked in the shop after being sold out. Also a heads up that the postal service is raising rates on July 1. Any orders placed through June 29 (Saturday) will ship at the old rates. Orders placed June 30 and after will ship at the new, higher rates. This is a good time to stock up! #faithandfarms #herbinbackyards #herbinchickens #herbsforchickens #herbsforducks #chickentreats #chickenmath #farmlife #happychickens #naturalchickenkeeping #pnwpoultry #pnwhomesteading