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Becca

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I am a mother of six, married to a never-saw-it-comin' aspiring farmer in Southern Minnesota. As new farmers, I write about our transition from the city to the country with hopes of sharing our joy and gratitude for all that we are learning.
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The Story of Valentine

  • February 14, 2020
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  • Becca
This week I looked up the story of Valentine to share with our kids. The story had me as captivated as Santa Lucia! We are not Catholic, but these stories…
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Creative Ways to Use Our Farm

  • January 21, 2020
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A few weeks ago I was with a friend who told me her ultimate dream is to ride on a dogsled. I immediately thought of the farm near us that…
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A Decade at a Time

  • January 14, 2020
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Rory and I attended a funeral on Saturday for an old neighbor in Minneapolis. There’s something about a funeral that makes you very reflective. After the service we went to…
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Rendering Lard!

  • January 6, 2020
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Yep. That’s an exclamation mark. We are truly that excited. We are suddenly Lard Enthusiasts and have so many cool things to share. First, we decided to render this lard…
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No Room at the Inn (Story City)

  • January 3, 2020
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This blog post is my most popular since I began blogging in 2008. I promise you will not be disappointed to read this one all the way through! *** Dear…
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Cleaning Games

  • December 30, 2019
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Thanks for all the kind words on that last blog post. I got a lot of emails and texts, which is always so encouraging! A friend of mine used to…
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