Monthly Archives: September 2010

To Close for Comfort ~ The Last Supper

Posted on September 29, 2010 by CCOAF

I have no problem being a meat eater, but there are few things that happen here on the farm that really challenge that cuisine. I’ve been well aware since a young age that steaks, burgers, roasts, as well as many … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming 101 | Tagged bitteraweet farm moment, cutchering weight for cattle, fat cows to market, fat cows to the butcher, ford truck towing livestock trailer, hauling cattle to the butcher, loading cattle up, when the cattle go to the butcher | Leave a comment

Harvest & Open Windows Don’t Mix

Posted on September 27, 2010 by CCOAF

I’ve really gotten to love harvest season, because it’s when the weather is a little cooler, the farmers are reaping the reward of their hard work, and worrying if the crops are getting to much or to little rain is … Continue reading →

Posted in City Versus Country Living | Tagged bean bugs, fall irritants, fall pests, lady bug beetles, when not to open windows, when to open windows | 1 Comment

Direct Selling Blessings

Posted on September 24, 2010 by CCOAF

Not that I had a choice, but I can honestly say I was born at the right time. Just as I was starting my life out of the nest direct selling was becoming more popular. I was thankful to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Work at Home | Tagged home interion, how to be a longaberger consultant, how to work from home, keeping your skills while staying at home with kids, Longaberger, Pampered Chef, selling longaberger, stay at home Moms asset, Tastefully Simple, the value of direct selling, work from home, work from home opportunities | Leave a comment

Random Herd Pictures

Posted on September 22, 2010 by CCOAF

I love taking pictures here on the farm. Here are some recent ones I though you’d enjoy. I love the affordable camera that I bought that helps me take semi-professional pictures especially when I don’t know what the heck I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming 101 | Tagged pictures of a herd, pictures of beef cattle, pictures of black angus cattle, pictures of calves, Pictures of cows, random farm pictures | Leave a comment

Girlfriends in the Country

Posted on September 20, 2010 by CCOAF

After moving out of suburbia and into a small country town I was challenged with not only beginning my family life with hubby and kids, but also creating a girlfriend loop that I could be a part of. Yes, girls … Continue reading →

Posted in City Versus Country Living, Inside My Heart | Tagged creating a Mom circle, creating a playgroup, girlfriendology, girlfriends are key, girlfriends are special, how to make new friends, how to make new friends after moving, how to make new girlfriends, how to start a playgroup | Leave a comment

ATTENTION My Google Reader Followers

Posted on September 19, 2010 by CCOAF

As you can see I’m going through a rough patch with my site. Unfortunately 4 of my posts were lost by the company who hosts my site. I was wondering if you could check your Google Reader account to see … Continue reading →

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Back-up Everything!!

Posted on September 17, 2010 by CCOAF

In this rough patch that I’m going through I’ve relearned that backing up not only my site, but also essential information on my computer is a MUST. Backing up will save time, money and aggravation in the long run, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Work at Home | Tagged how to back up digtal pictures, how to back up Quicken files, how to back up your website | Leave a comment

Going Through a Rough Patch

Posted on September 15, 2010 by CCOAF

Boy oh boy am I learning more and more about the internet, websites, domains, hosting, and the list goes on in regards to the web and what in entails. With that said I’d like to apologize to my readers, whom … Continue reading →