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Time is Short

 
A few days ago, my 5-year old asked me how many days away Valentine’s Day was.  I couldn’t figure out where the question came from, but I made a best guess of 280 days.  She was bummed.  Later, I looked up and realized I still have a Valentine’s Day plaque hanging in the entryway.
 
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12May2009 | Suzi | 0 comments | Continued
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You think you know gravel, but do you really know gravel?

Thoughts of a peaceful drive through the country often conjure up images of gravel roads.  But have you thought of the driveways?  Most driveways in the country are topped with gravel because it is a somewhat inexpensive alternative to concrete.  Now, think children and gravel –and bikes, and skates and scooters.  Having grown up in [...]

11May2009 | Suzi | 1 comment | Continued
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Bucket Calf 101

If you have land there will be a time when you wonder if you should raise your own beef.  I’m talking two, maybe three cows.  One of the terms you will run across is “bucket calf”.  A “bucket calf” is a calf that will not be raised by its mama but instead will be fed [...]

5May2009 | Suzi | 1 comment | Continued
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Can You Handle the Insects?

I am having trouble focusing this morning.  I’ve spent 45 minutes writing on three different articles and the words just aren’t flowing.  So I’m changing gears.  A picture post for you, displaying some common insects/bugs/spiders you will live alongside if you move to the country.  Yes, you’re right, you DO have these bugs in town.  [...]

1May2009 | Suzi | 2 comments | Continued
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Wolf Spider Information

Before I post anything educational (oh, fine … semi-educational), I perform some research to ensure what I think is fact is indeed fact (or at least commonly believed as fact). So like a good girl, I’ve been checking web sites that contain wolf spider information.   
 
Do you care that these spiders have 8 eyes? Do [...]

28Apr2009 | Suzi | 0 comments | Continued
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Farm Fresh Chicken Eggs

When raising chickens you learn that eggs can come in interesting shapes and sizes.  This one tops them all!
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26Apr2009 | Suzi | 3 comments | Continued
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Ladies Only

Alright, ladies, let’s get on with this intimate subject. Once a month, you probably help support Playtex by going through quite a few tampons. But you live on an acreage now. NO flushing!! Or else you will mess up your septic/lagoon system –this is not a “maybe” but a “sure thing”. And you must relay [...]

23Apr2009 | Suzi | 3 comments | Continued
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How to Control Flies Naturally

If you live on an acreage, you already know flies are a constant issue.  Effective control of fly population definitely leads to a happier country life experience and much money is spent each year on chemical solutions.  But there are better, more natural methods to battling your flies. 
 
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20Apr2009 | Suzi | 3 comments | Continued
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How to Hatch Chicken Eggs in 10 Easy Steps

There are loads of sites available giving meticulous instructions on how to incubate eggs.  When first starting out I followed this advice closely and found good success with my hatches.  Since then, I’ve incubated eggs several times using my lazy method and have also had good success.  If you’re busy, you will find this method [...]

14Apr2009 | Suzi | 1 comment | Continued
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No More Stray Cats

I am a sucker for animals in need of a home.  Even so, when my sister called and asked me to take the stray cat that had been running around her property in town I was reluctant.  But he was sweet, and her kids had been playing with him for some time. 
 
I’ve re-homed several [...]

9Apr2009 | Suzi | 0 comments | Continued
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