5 easy tax tips for those who half-ass it -- Like me Every year I make the promise to myself that I will tackle the farm paperwork like a boss babe AND every year I fizzle out after April when the field work picks up. Between keeping the kids hydrated and being the go-to person [...]
There will be several times today I ask myself the same question, am I strong enough for this? The tone will change and the question will sometimes morph into an answered statement, but it's truthful that in almost every task and challenge I underestimate myself, whether right or wrong I assume I'm not alone. A [...]
When someone gives you the blog post title "udder truth" it can only lead to a heartfelt and honest, middle finger to the year that was. When 2018 began I was hopeful of a dairy turn around. I was optimistic {and I'm rarely optimistic about anything} I was really anticipating that the price of milk [...]
Hey guys! My name is Jessica. I help Nikki and her husband, Brad, with the milking process on their dairy farm. After reading the most recent Michigan Farm Girl blog post, Cows that didn't make the nice list #2, (the list in which, not surprisingly, includes my favorite, #141, for the second year in a [...]
She's makin' a list She's checkin' it twice Gonna find out which cows are naughty or nice This farm-HER is head-ing to the barn I decided to give the whole Cows That Didn't Make The Nice List another go and in its second year I'm pleased to say there are a few new brats [...]
It's here, it's here! December. The month of giving. The time where you ask your farm girl what she wants and there is a good chance she tells you 'nothing'. She doesn't mean nothing -- she means, money is a concern and asking for a gift makes her feel a bit selfish. So, here it [...]
Chores have taken a turn; I'm doing more on the farm from the tractor seat and by myself; working dirt and hauling manure, milking cows and feeding heifers. I love it - but what I've found I love more is listening to my books on audio while I do my chores! I have always enjoyed [...]
"There will always be something standing in your way, what matters is how badly you want to push through", my husband My biggest fear is failure, I've never chased any dream because I don't want to fail. I guess we all have a slightly different definition of what failure means, but I've always thought hearing [...]
Are you looking for something dairy delicious? Something easy to put together for your next holiday party? This is the most delicious cheese ball and my favorite part is it packs in THREE dairy ingredients. As an Amazon affiliate I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through product links provided in this post. [...]
I don't know you personally and I haven't heard your struggles but I will tell you that you can't stop now. You're tired - whose not? You don't know your next move - many of us don't. You haven't found the balance between kids, spouse, and work - girl, there is no balance. I don't [...]