Author: Lauren
That 70s House – A Before Look
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We are slowly remodeling our home as we live in it. Follow this new series, as I will update the blog with the remodels we have already done and the latest updates and remodels. Look at my second post in this series, “The Kitchen Remodel.” Looking for a New Home…
Why Ducks Are Worth Getting
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So you’ve decided to get ducks. You are probably wondering what now. Here’s the thing: when I got ducks, I did tons of research, and many other personal stories I read were the same. The consensus: ducks are messy and stinky but so cute! Was it worth it to try?…
Why We Got A Goose
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We started with three ducks, then got three more. Sadly, they kept getting taken out by owls or hawks, sometimes in the middle of the day. It would suck to be prey… the saying “a sitting duck”… it’s true. We were almost going to call it quits with ducks as…
Being a Kid with Your Kids
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This spring break, we stayed home, but for one of those nights, we went to our local resort. I had received a Mother’s Day gift certificate to use there, and since I hadn’t used it yet, we figured we might as well go. Jordan made the reservation, and in true…
You Only Have 18 Years – Cherishing Every Parenting Moment
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You only have 18 years. You only have 18 years to teach them. You only have 18 years that they are under your roof. You only have 18 years to give your time, money, and resources selflessly. You only have 18 years of them messing up in front of you…
Why Vacationing Consistently WITHOUT Your Kids is Overrated
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Today, kids are seen as a burden rather than a blessing—an annoyance rather than teachers. I don’t quite understand the trend that more and more parents are taking part in – leaving their kids to go on a vacation with friends or just themselves. Now, hear me; I’m not saying…
Chicken Breeds for a Colorful Egg Basket
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When I first got chickens, I wanted a chicken that laid every color. I wanted an egg of each color. I loved the idea that the eggs on my counter could add a pop of color to my otherwise very neutral home. I learned some lessons, though… not all those…
Dear Anxiety: How You Cause Shame
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There is a lot of shame in anxiety. Shame that keeps us from talking to people about our struggles. A shame that keeps us walled up and locked up. There is also a lot of pride in anxiety. The thought of “I can handle this” so you don’t ask for…
A Perfect Birthing Suite For a Bunny
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We plan our Holland Lop births so the new babies can go home around Easter in the given year. This means that we have to set up birthing suites inside. Once our sweet babies are four weeks old, we put them outside in their birthing suites. At this point, the…
Why I Cinderella Mop My Floors
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We were in California on vacation, and I saw my best friend from high school. She and her fiancé live in the cutest home in LA. I asked her how she mopped her flooring because they had no carpet. Her answer surprised me. She said she mops them on her…