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  • DIY Distressed Whitewashed Farmhouse Vanity Refacing for Under $40

    DIY Distressed Whitewashed Farmhouse Vanity Refacing for Under $40

    A perfect weekend vanity upgrade. Get your farmhouse look on!


    April 23, 2020
  • Goat cheese and lime individual cheesecakes

    Goat cheese and lime individual cheesecakes I really love these goat cheese and lime cheesecakes – they’re also perfectly proportioned as a treat for a single individual. (Not, by the way, that a whole big cheesecake isn’t sometimes also the correct portion for a single person – but that’s a different story.) Goat cheese and…

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    March 22, 2022
  • Refinished Salvaged Door DIY

    Refinished Salvaged Door DIY

    Finding the perfect salvaged door I was intimidated by the idea of refinishing my own salvaged door – then I did it and I love it! During our kitchen and pantry remodel I realized how out-of-place the old 90s-style hollow core yellow door would look with all the other nice finishes. The supply chain issues…

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    March 14, 2022
  • Roasted parmesan, zucchini, onion, and tomato

    Roasted parmesan, zucchini, onion, and tomato

    Roasted parmesan zucchini, onion, and tomato is simple delicious This roasted zucchini, tomato, and parmesan dish is perfect. As veggies ripen, combining and roasting them creates a fabulous medley of fresh flavors. This makes a healthy meal that’s full of flavor but that you can feel good about eating. Every year I end up with…

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    March 8, 2022
  • Painted and raw wood dresser refinishing DIY

    Painted and raw wood dresser refinishing DIY

    I love the trend of the two-tone painted and raw wood refinishing for furniture pieces. It’s a fun twist that includes the best of two different styles, and I dig the way that the two looks perfectly set one another off. Check out my web story about this refinishing that includes some video! Finding the…

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    March 6, 2022
  • Corned beef and cabbage sandwiches – delicious!

    Corned beef and cabbage sandwiches – delicious!

    The best way to serve corned beef and cabbage. These sandwiches are sure to delight Irish and Irish-at-heart.


    March 4, 2022
  • Recipe for Spiced Goat Chops With Cumin, Garlic, and Paprika

    Recipe for Spiced Goat Chops With Cumin, Garlic, and Paprika

    Jump to Recipe Goat meat is not typically eaten in the United States, but this recipe for broiled, spiced goat chops might just change your mind. Goat is not a common source of protein here in the US. We are a nation of predominantly beef and poultry eaters (Americans consistently rank as #1 in beef…

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    January 6, 2022
  • What Grows Well In Colorado?

    What Grows Well In Colorado?

    Homesteading in Colorado can be a little challenging, thanks to the bipolar weather and high elevation. Nonetheless, the state is home to nearly 32 million acres of farmland, predominantly turning out cattle, dairy, wheat, hay, and corn. Colorado also ranks in the top ten for production of barley, millet, sorghum (animal feed), sheep, lambs, and…

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    December 9, 2021
  • The perfect puffy pancakes recipe

    The perfect puffy pancakes recipe

    The perfect puffy pancake recipe


    November 5, 2021
  • Farm Sayings Make So Much More Sense Now

    Farm Sayings Make So Much More Sense Now

    Obviously, many of the idioms popular in everyday speech come from our roots as an agrarian society. People who have never seen or raised chickens casually comment on counting them before hatching or what they’re like when decapitated. I, too, have used farm sayings all my life, even when I lived in a highrise in…

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    October 29, 2021
  • Handle Aggressive Chickens

    Handle Aggressive Chickens

    How to Deal with Aggressive Chickens Most people don’t think of chickens as being overly aggressive. They mostly just wander around their coup making weird noises and pecking at the ground. But what happens when they start pecking at each other or, even worse, at you or your children? Why Chickens Become Aggressive There are…

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    October 8, 2021
  • A Recipe for Homemade Goat Milk Lotion

    A Recipe for Homemade Goat Milk Lotion

    Goat milk lotion may not be something you’re aware of, but you should be. When it comes to natural skincare, goat milk is the holy grail of ingredients. It is naturally high in skin plumping nutrients and has the same pH as human skin, which means it is safe for sensitive skin. The many beneficial…

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    September 20, 2021
  • Homemade Goat Milk Soap Recipe

    Homemade Goat Milk Soap Recipe

    Milk-based soaps are popular for their creamy lather and nourishing qualities. Goat milk, in particular, makes an excellent bar of soap. After all, soap involves two basic ingredients: fat and lye. Goat’s milk is rich in both saturated and unsaturated fats, as well as skin-supporting nutrients like selenium and lactic acid. I am a big…

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    August 27, 2021
  • It’s ok to turn it off sometimes

    It’s ok to turn it off sometimes

    Man, it has been a WEEK. As a Mom of toddlers, I realize I say this most weeks. My life is like that meme going around – Adulthood is saying, “things will slow down after this week” every week until you die. It feels that way, though. The news has been depressing, at best. Pandemic…

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    August 20, 2021
  • The #HomegrownYear – Part 1 – Starting the thing

    The #HomegrownYear – Part 1 – Starting the thing

    First, some numbers –Total weight lost: 82 poundsChickens slaughtered by humans: 21Chickens murdered and eaten by pigs: 7Zucchini zoodled and frozen: +/-250 poundsTomatoes canned: +/- 750Deer shot by Mark: 2Pigs who died of natural causes: 1Pigs who were slaughtered and consumed: 1Freezers that were full of meat and turned off by toddlers who snuck into…

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    August 4, 2021
  • DIY Kitchen Cabinets: Farmhouse Style

    DIY Kitchen Cabinets: Farmhouse Style

    Refinishing cabinets with new hardware and a fresh coat of paint can be a simple and cost-effective way to revive a tired or outdated kitchen.  This is a quick guide for DIY Kitchen Cabinets in a Farmhouse Style, let’s get started! 


    July 14, 2021
  • Buying a goat: what to consider

    Buying a goat: what to consider

    Do it, buy a goat So, you’re considering taking the plunge and buying a goat – congratulations! Goats are the best. Now that I have my little herd, I can’t imagine life without them. Goats have been growing in popularity for the last several years as people worldwide focus on urban farming, self-sufficiency, and sustainability….

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    May 17, 2021
  • Sticking with the Homegrown Year while traveling

    Sticking with the Homegrown Year while traveling

    Gettin’ out How do I travel during the Homegrown Year? Imagine it. I can’t have any food at the airport. I can’t have any food on the plane. I got an upgrade and passed up free mimosas. That’s how serious I am about not cheating on this challenge, people! Traveling during a year where I…

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    January 29, 2021
  • I’m no longer sorry for who I am

    I’m no longer sorry for who I am

    This makes me sad to even write My name is Kelly, and I’m a conservative. The previous sentence reads as a combative way to start a post, and I genuinely don’t mean it that way. It makes my soul sad that such a simple declaration would make so many either inclined or disinclined to read…

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    January 21, 2021
  • My husband bow hunting deer

    My husband bow hunting deer

    Hunting to eat I’m fortunate to have married one of those rare breeds of husband who will go out bow hunting a deer and bring home neatly wrapped packages of meat ready to cook. Like Liam Neeson, my husband, Mark, has a particular set of skills. Skills he has acquired over a lifetime of hunting…

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    January 21, 2021
  • Christmas – my first cheat meal

    Christmas – my first cheat meal

    A Christmas cheat If you’ve been following the Homegrown Year challenge, you know that I’m allowed four cheat meals for the entire year. I want to keep a backup feast or two as a ripcord if I start to crack, but made it almost five months without a cheat. It’s only cheat meal and not…

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    January 5, 2021
  • The Top 10 Homegrown Year Recipes of 2020

    The Top 10 Homegrown Year Recipes of 2020

    Here are my top 10 Homegrown Year recipes from 2020. 2020 sure was an interesting time to start an ambitious project like the Homegrown Year. Frankly, 2020 was an interesting time to start anything. The Homegrown Year is such an audacious goal, and 2020 was such a 3-ring-disaster-circus, we had several heavy conversations in our…

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    December 31, 2020
  • Homegrown Year Update: not dead yet, quite the opposite

    Homegrown Year Update: not dead yet, quite the opposite

    Still doing the Homegrown Year Well, Thanksgiving is upon us, and I have been doing the Homegrown Year Challenge for 115 days – not that I’m counting. Here’s a quick Homegrown Year update. The first several weeks were absolutely brutal. I was experiencing what can only be described as physical withdrawal. It manifested in almost…

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    November 24, 2020
  • DIY Distressed Farmhouse Nightstand/Side Table Refacing for Under $30

    DIY Distressed Farmhouse Nightstand/Side Table Refacing for Under $30

    This DIY distressed farmhouse nightstand project will brighten up any room and add something fun to your decor! I did a really fun DIY paint/stain project with these vintage nightstands, (bedside tables? Farmhouse nightstand? What’s the difference? I don’t know) to get a distressed farmhouse look. I love how they turned out, and it took…

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    October 17, 2020
  • Three reasons to love Guinea fowl eggs

    Three reasons to love Guinea fowl eggs

    Many people haven’t tried eggs from Guinea fowl, but they are really special. A few weeks ago, I went on one of my last lunches before starting the Homegrown Year (don’t know what it is? Check it out.) I brought my friend a “farm bag” of veggies, cheeses, and eggs. Particularly for my more gourmet…

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    August 13, 2020
  • Why am I eating basically the same food every day?

    Why am I eating basically the same food every day?

    I started the Homegrown Year and, obviously, started posting photos of the meals I was eating. They’re pretty and delicious, but I’m eating almost the same combination of ingredients at every meal. Why? On day two I posted an egg, cheese, and tomato bowl for breakfast, and *you guessed it * an egg, cheese, zucchini,…

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    August 4, 2020
  • The Homegrown Year starts in ONE WEEK

    The Homegrown Year starts in ONE WEEK

    WIth one week to go until the Homegrown Year challenge, will I succeed or fail?


    July 26, 2020
  • 5 things you can do to control your own food supply chain

    5 things you can do to control your own food supply chain

    There are five steps you can take right now to start controlling your own food supply. Friends across the country have been reaching out asking for advice because they know I’ve been working hard to secure my own food sources at home. We’ve all seen the news over the last few weeks and are getting…

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    May 2, 2020
  • Still doin’ the gardening, farming, self-sustainable challenge

    Still doin’ the gardening, farming, self-sustainable challenge

    Now is the time for a homestead, prepper, gardening, farming, self-sustainable, gourmet, farm-to-table, challenge – complete with goats, chickens a huge garden, and pigs, if there ever was one. There’s nothing like a worldwide pandemic to change most plans. However, since my plan was to eat off what we produce here on our small homestead-farm,…

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    April 26, 2020
  • Adventure ​in cheesemaking – my first attempt at homemade feta

    Adventure ​in cheesemaking – my first attempt at homemade feta

    I made feta and I will never be the same.


    April 2, 2020
  • It’s time to bring back the Victory Garden

    It’s time to bring back the Victory Garden

    During tough times in our history families used to have a Victory Garden, it’s time to bring them back.


    April 1, 2020
  • I moved my office to a SheShed – and it’s amazing

    I moved my office to a SheShed – and it’s amazing

    It’s turned from a running joke with my group of girlfriends into a source of pride: I work in a shed. Literally. Like the sheds you see for sale in the parking lot when walking into a home improvement store. Unexpectedly, I have never been happier to open my office door and step inside. Challenges…

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    March 14, 2020
  • I’m your prepper Mom friend – Here’s what’s in my emergency baby bag

    I’m your prepper Mom friend – Here’s what’s in my emergency baby bag

    (This post contains affiliate links to Amazon – but you can get almost all of this stuff at your local store, too.) Ok, so, first off – everyone is freaking out right now. It’s going to be okay. Really. I know that maybe you and everyone around you feels panicked – but acting like Beaker…

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    March 12, 2020
  • A running list of all the things I will miss during Homegrown Year

    A running list of all the things I will miss during Homegrown Year

    So, if you missed it – I’m working on the project called the “Homegrown Year” where I will be living off what we produce on our urban farm for an entire year. Much of my life has been consumed with logistics – building a “poultry palace” chicken and duck house, getting a pig pen up,…

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    February 28, 2020
  • The Rules: Homegrown Year

    The Rules: Homegrown Year

    February 13, 2020
  • When life hands you lemons – preserve those suckers

    When life hands you lemons – preserve those suckers

    I published the intro post on the Homegrown Year. Although there’s been prep work happening in the background, hitting the “publish” button felt like a huge step. (Sign up for my newsletter to hear about how it’s going) The first post was only live for a few hours when I called my brother, Gregory, to check-in….

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    February 12, 2020
  • Why did I just sign up to do this crazy thing – a Homegrown Year?

    Why did I just sign up to do this crazy thing – a Homegrown Year?

    February 7, 2020
  • A Homegrown Year

    A Homegrown Year

    I’m going to live off of that which I can produce on our small “micro-farm” north of Denver, Colorado – for an entire year. It seems like such a bizarre thing to type it out loud, but here we are. Wondering about the rules of this crazy year? Here they are. By “live” I mean…

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    February 5, 2020
  • If you give your goat a pancake, hire a professional waxer

    If you give your goat a pancake, hire a professional waxer

    Some days life on the farm is weird. Other days if you give your goat a pancake you will end up tarred and feathered.


    January 20, 2020
  • 5 reasons you’re not doing the thing – and why you’re wrong

    5 reasons you’re not doing the thing – and why you’re wrong

    This is the time. Do the thing.


    January 16, 2020
  • Holiday Eggnog Panna Cotta

    Holiday Eggnog Panna Cotta

    You can’t go wrong with this foolproof, two-ingredient, luxurious, holiday dessert.


    December 23, 2019
  • Quick and healthy farm-fresh​ (Keto friendly) zucchini/squash hash

    Quick and healthy farm-fresh​ (Keto friendly) zucchini/squash hash

    We have entered that time in the growing season – you know the one – where everyone across the country is asking themselves, “Why in the actual world did I think that I could eat this much zucchini?!?!?” If you’re not growing them yourself, I’m sure you have a friend or two who have tried…

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    August 9, 2019
  • Did you cut your goat’s ears off?

    Did you cut your goat’s ears off?

    In which I answer the internet’s burning question: Did I chop the ears off my goats?


    May 17, 2019
  • Pavlova with fresh fruit

    Pavlova with fresh fruit

    Is there a more perfect dessert than a pavlova? It’s light and airy but, when well executed, has a depth and complexity that snaps all your senses to attention. It’s perfect as the centerpiece for a brunch, or as the final note to any meal with friends or family. One of my favorite things about…

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    May 6, 2019
  • Easy homemade lime curd – 10-minutes

    Easy homemade lime curd – 10-minutes

    Lime curd is something worth making from scratch. I always bought the kind in a jar and I will never go back again.


    May 3, 2019
  • Shout your average childbirth

    Shout your average childbirth

    One bizarre sociological trend we all need to reconsider is the seemingly pathological need some women have to impart childbirth horror stories on visibly pregnant women – even complete strangers. I have no idea why this is a thing, but without exception, every one of my friends who has been pregnant has experienced some nosy/oversharing…

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    April 30, 2019
  • We tasted the Peeps flavors so you don’t have to

    We tasted the Peeps flavors so you don’t have to

    Walking down the candy aisle at the last minute to put together Easter baskets, you’ll see an entire section dedicated to a marshmallow icon – the Peep. They used to just come in just one flavor – semi-stale marshmallow (which are MUCH better toasted or in a pie). Now, in a naked attempt to make…

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    April 19, 2019
  • Morning wake-up mantra for energy and attitude

    Morning wake-up mantra for energy and attitude

    Are you listening (and controlling) your internal dialogue to get the most out of your day?


    April 18, 2019
  • Addictive candied kumquats

    Addictive candied kumquats

    My friend sent me a beautiful box of kumquats, I candied them!


    April 16, 2019
  • Easy peanut butter s’mores peep pie

    Easy peanut butter s’mores peep pie

    Easy and colorful peep pie.


    April 12, 2019
  • Ultimate carrot cake cupcakes

    Ultimate carrot cake cupcakes

    Perfect carrot cake cupcakes


    March 31, 2019
  • I was a good Mom – and then I had a baby

    I was a good Mom – and then I had a baby

    I was the best Mom, then they handed me a baby.


    March 27, 2019
  • Delicious zucchini ​​and turkey sausage lasagna

    Delicious zucchini ​​and turkey sausage lasagna

    I generally am in the “use whipping cream and butter” camp when it comes to cooking. That’s great for weekend recipes. However, we all need some recipes to make in a delicious way that still makes us not feel guilty about feeding it to the family at least once a week. This is perfect for…

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    March 26, 2019
  • Baked unreal mac and cheese for the whole family – no boil

    Baked unreal mac and cheese for the whole family – no boil

    One of my besties asked me to post my simple and delicious mac and cheese recipe. This is good for even sophisticated adults but will be beloved by children, too (not that there’s anything wrong with the blue box some days – as long as you’re feeding your kids you’re basically winning at the game…

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    March 22, 2019
  • Stuffed jalapeños – keto recipe

    Stuffed jalapeños – keto recipe

    Spice up your appetizers this week with a Keto-friendly and vegetarian stuffed jalapeño. This is keto, vegetarian AND gluten-free – also they’re freaking delicious. If you’re having friends over double the recipe. This is good for about two people – or one of me. 3 large jalapeños – halved and seeded 1/4 cup whole milk…

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    March 19, 2019
  • Tomato and avocado salad

    Tomato and avocado salad

    Fresh vegan avocado tomato salad can be made in under five minutes and is perfect as a stand-alone or an addition to any meal.


    March 16, 2019
  • Cloud eggs on avocado toast

    Cloud eggs on avocado toast

    We’ve reached #peakhipster with these cloud egg avocado toasts, and it’s delicious. Don’t be sorry. Just embrace it.


    March 15, 2019
  • 8 steps to konmari your friendships

    8 steps to konmari your friendships

    This is less about sending some friends to the proverbial Goodwill store of life, and more about refocusing your time and attention


    March 12, 2019
  • Sunday sliders – bacon, pimento cheese, chipotle mayo, and honey shallots

    Sunday sliders – bacon, pimento cheese, chipotle mayo, and honey shallots

    This is the ultimate Sunday slider. A little bit spicy, a little sweet, a little southern, and a little southwest.


    March 10, 2019
  • Six versions of “Baby Shark” that will make you marginally​​ less likely to stab yourself in the ears

    Six versions of “Baby Shark” that will make you marginally​​ less likely to stab yourself in the ears

    March 9, 2019
  • Amazing shrimp and feta pasta (or zoodles) so easy and healthy

    Amazing shrimp and feta pasta (or zoodles) so easy and healthy

    A fast and easy dinner that everyone will love – try this feta and shrimp tonight.


    March 8, 2019
  • Baby milestones no one talks about

    Baby milestones no one talks about

    There are all the parenting milestones people talk about – the first time your baby rolls over, her first steps, his first words. Those are all nice and exciting to talk about in polite conversation. Let’s be honest, there are other milestones which are just as important. When your baby can hold his own bottle…

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    March 7, 2019
  • Unreal almond & raspberry tartlets (gluten-free)

    Unreal almond & raspberry tartlets (gluten-free)

    Try these gluten-free raspberry tartlets today.


    March 6, 2019

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