Tree planting near power lines

These are not universal rules. These are based on our area provider: East Central Energy in Cambridge, Minnesota: http://www.eastcentralenergy.com/selectingtherighttree.aspx Selecting the Right Tree to Plant Planting adjacent to overhead power lines You can help minimize tree-related outages and ensure reliable electric service for the future by choosing the right species of trees. Consider the trees’

How I accidentally bought a pig

There is an exotic pet auction that is held in Pierz, Minnesota in the spring. Day one of the auction is hooved animals. We had heard that you could get lambs at a good price which is why we (hubby and I, boy child and his friend) were driving into Pierz that Friday at 10:30am.

Poultry

This is taken directly from: http://www.misa.umn.edu/FarmFoodResources/LocalFood/MeatPoultrySales/FarmerGuide/ Poultry farmers can process and sell up to 1000 birds per year without a license. The processing must be done on the farm and under sanitary conditions. The birds must be sold directly to customers from the farm premises. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture requires that operators desiring to

Custom-exempt Slaughter and Processing

Taken directly from: http://www.misa.umn.edu/FarmFoodResources/LocalFood/MeatPoultrySales/FarmerGuide/ In some areas, inspected slaughter is not available either from USDA or state equivalent plants. Another option that farmers can use is sale of live animals followed by custom-exempt processing. There are a number of restrictions and requirements with this method, but many farmers use it successfully. With custom-exempt processing, the

Farm animals by Lily

Our daughter Lily has a great artistic eye. She loves our character cards and wanted to do something similar for her birthday invitations this summer. Below is her slideshow of the animals she photographed.

Day 2: Review

I ate healthfully. I brought partially completed stage props to have others view them. I brought crafty stage props to get help – I asked for help. I collected my wardrobe photos for review. I got up at the 2nd alarm instead of the third for the 2nd day in a row. Not super successful,

Day 1: Review

I tried to eat right. I said no to the snacks and candy that I really wanted. I took things I’m getting rid of and put them in my car to take to the thrift store. I moisturized with coconut oil and attempted an oil-pull but gagged. I started compiling monthly bills to create my

Day 1: An Introduction

My 6 Goals are: Reduce my stuff: #40bagsin40days Build a better budget: Financial Peace – Dave Ramsey Wardrobe revamp: What not to wear & Style by Jury Daily schedule creation: The art of simple Healthy eating: 100 days of real food Whiter teeth: Web search I created a Facebook Group: a new Leaf for Lent

Meet the Characters

 

a new Leaf for Lent

   We are creating a new “show”. A transformation show. A combination of several of our favorite makeover shows. Each participant will take 6 things they want to change in their lives. They will list them easiest to hardest (like DR does with debts). Small goals that are easily accomplished first. Slowly building confidence and