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A Certain Satisfaction
I find great satisfaction in raising vegetables, and animals for our own table. We raise goats for their milk. Making cheese from that...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Feb 22, 20221 min read
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Spinning is Satisfying!
Spinning is actually very relaxing, rewarding, and a great opportunity for prayer. I started spinning in the fall of 2018. I've been...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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There's Always a Blessing
I've been fighting a cold the last few days. Not a huge deal, but it has slowed me down a bit. When I get discouraged, I try to stop and...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Feb 16, 20221 min read
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Sunday Sunshine!
Sunday's are a special day for me. I enjoy going to church and getting fed (spiritual food). It's so refreshing to fellowship with other...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Feb 14, 20221 min read
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Crazy Goat Mom!
Hi! My name is Carrie! I have a lot of other crazy names as well =) I have said many times, "If I'm not learning anything, then I might...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Feb 13, 20222 min read
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Another Surprise!
This sweet little girl appeared today! I noticed that my Alpine Doe Biggby had a fuller udder this morning. I had a headache, and was...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Feb 10, 20221 min read
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Rag Rug Day
I just pulled these rugs off of my barn loom. I love to see them all unroll so I can see the whole rug! I was gifted a wonderful loom...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Feb 9, 20221 min read
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Naturally Smooth Goat Milk Lotion
Today was a day of making goat milk lotion, and I had another go at deodorant. When I decide to make products, I like to do a lot of...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Feb 5, 20222 min read
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Kefir, What's That?
Kefir has been around for a very long time. Kefir has survived many kitchens that were not super sanitary, it is very hard to harm, and...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Feb 4, 20222 min read
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Fun Day at Kids N Kritters Farm
My mother, sister, and niece came to visit today! We spent some time looking around the farm, playing with puppies, and playing games. My...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Feb 4, 20221 min read
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Alpaca Roving Transformation
One of the things I like to do, is to play with wool. I have sheep, llama, fiber goats, and angora rabbits that all produce fiber for me...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Feb 2, 20222 min read
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Michigan Snow
This week we had to just go outside and enjoy the beautiful snow!! I felt like a kid again making snow angels, shuffling a pie to play...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Feb 2, 20221 min read
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Farm Friends
I love this time of year! As kids start to arrive, they usually get disbudded and tattooed. Here at Kids N Kritters Farm, we offer...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Jan 30, 20221 min read
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Kritters Know Where to Camp
We have an old Amish house that was build in the 1800's. As a result of limited insulation in the walls, we heat with wood stoves. When...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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Unthawing a Baby Goat
Yesterday I told you that we had a surprise kid born to Fern. Well,, because she was a single, I felt it would be best to put her in a...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Jan 26, 20222 min read
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Unexpected Gift!
This morning started with our usual routine. School, lunch, and puppy play time. One of my children came in and informed me that Kids N...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Jan 25, 20221 min read
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Most Important Hat
My first Blog-1/23/2022 Who are you? Do you ever stop to reflect on that? I know for me, I get caught up in the day to day life, and lose...
kidsnkrittersfarm
Jan 23, 20222 min read
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