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Ivar delivered his first piece of custom furniture Ivar delivered his first piece of custom furniture! A dining room table that seats 8. A major milestone for this future woodworker!
“Mom, can I give a chocolate waffle with ice cream “Mom, can I give a chocolate waffle with ice cream and chocolate sauce and whipped cream to the chickens? You know… because it’s Christmas?” Elias protested, “Hattie, that is a waste of food!” With wide eyes, “Oh no, they’ll eat the whole thing.”
Luminary-lit sledding in honor of the shortest day Luminary-lit sledding in honor of the shortest day of the year. The kids were concerned, “mom, grandpa Paul would not think this is a good idea.” “Kids! If you catch on fire just roll in the snow. You have no skin exposed anyway.” It was epic. And not actually dangerous. Just gorgeous.
I believe my kids were working as wintertime’s PR I believe my kids were working as wintertime’s PR team today.
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The thing about -12 degree weather is that it make The thing about -12 degree weather is that it makes a 34 degree day feel downright balmy.
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Newsletter — Spring 2022

  • April 29, 2022
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We’re really happy with the latest newsletter which is arriving at over 1,000 households this week! It’s a good mix of farming, family, and faith with articles by Mrs. Groves,…
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On-Farm Butchering

  • April 21, 2022
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I always say that an animal on our farm lives the best life possible, right up until the last day. Now I’d change that to, “right up until the very last second.”
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The First Harvest of the Year

  • March 1, 2022
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As soon as the snow begins to melt and the temperature breaks above 32 degrees during the day, it’s time to begin the maple syrup harvest. Which means in Minnesota,…
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Gather & Grow

  • February 24, 2022
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We have started a new non-profit called Gather & Grow Ministries with the goal of helping others build their own family economies and become better prepared for the days that are ahead.
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Winter on the Farm

  • February 11, 2022
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We have made it to February! Wintertime is one big mind-game for me. I really love it at the beginning. And I love parts of it all the way through.…
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Newsletter – Winter 2022

  • February 9, 2022
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The latest newsletter is shipping this week. It’s our largest yet, you won’t be disappointed. I wrote over 4,000 words myself.. guess I had something to say about the last…
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