Life’s Country Roads

02/15/2026

We usually have a couple of bottle babies on our small dairy farm.

Two. Maybe four.

This month? Ten. TEN.

Apparently our best cows all compared calendars...and a little sexed semen got thrown into the mix!

Milking time has officially turned into bottle time. I have two hands… which feels wildly inadequate when ten bottle calves are convinced they are first in line and possibly starving to death.

There are bottles to fill, pens to bed, and ten very loud opinions if I am not moving fast enough.

It’s a lot of work.

But it’s also a lot of wobbling legs, fresh bedding rodeos, and kids suddenly very interested in barn chores again.

Ten bottle babies is a lot. Especially when you have a small herd and you are used to 2-4 bottle babies!

And somehow… it’s also a lot of joy.

Read the full story here:

Bottle babies…Lots of them! We have what is considered a small dairy farm in these times. We usually milk between 45 and 50 cows in a tie... Read more

02/12/2026

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Sparkling ice, reflecting moonlight on snow, snowflakes softly falling, branches glistening on a frosty morning…all things that make winter magical. Winter is an amazing time, so magically... Read more

11/29/2025

Looking for a great gift for the young ones in your family? This activity pack is digital and printable at home. Over seventy pages of activities to keep the kids busy during the holiday season. Hands on…using things you already have. Science, Art, Challenges, Kindness, Language and much more! check it out today!

11/16/2025

Check out our latest activity pack. Tons of hands-on activities to keep kids busy and learning all throughout the holiday season!
If you have kids between 5 and 10, reach out to me for a special promo offer!

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10/15/2025

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  Thanksgiving at our cottage in Harbourville — our little piece of heaven — couldn’t have been more perfect this year. The sun was warm, the air... Read more

09/10/2025

Check out these printable alphabet pages if you have young children who are learning their letters!

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08/19/2025

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  What do muddy boots mean to you? For me, they carry more meaning than usual this year. I’ve spent the whole summer farming without once getting... Read more

08/19/2025

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If you’ve ever heard the words “I’m boooored…” you know the struggle. Sometimes screens buy you a little quiet time, but it’s nice to have other options... Read more

08/10/2025

Have a look at this new listing. Tons of great activities for kids!

06/07/2025

Some highlights of a busy week on the farm!

06/07/2025

Catch our Etsy sale!

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02/21/2025

Check out our new Dinosaur Birthday Invitations on Etsy. They are editable and come with bonus party game ideas and activity sheet.

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