Out of the Suburbs and Onto the Farm

Brad and I are making an effort to not raise “city slickers”. We escape our suburb and  immerse ourselves in nature as often as we can manage. We don’t live in a concrete jungle; There are corn and soybean fields within a short walking distance of our house. Nevertheless, they blend into our scenery. We …

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Hogust is the New August – Fair Oaks Farms Pig Adventure {Giveaway}

  Those three little words that everyone seems to be chanting (especially around big box and office supply stores)? You know the ones. They start with “B2S” and we’re not really interested in your flashy new notebooks or that freshly sharpened pencil smell.  We are too busy loving these summer days, and we have a …

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Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 22}: Hands on Farm

Visit a Farm or a Farmer…    Supplies: A Working Farm Farm Equipment Farmer There is so much to learn about our land and food from some of the hardest working members of our nation. Every farmer we’ve been in contact with has been more than willing to take time with our boys to show …

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