Ideal reader? How to determine your audience

One thing that was clearly needed, as I dove back into the site, was to determine who my ideal reader was. The most basic of marketing plans have their ideal consumer in mind from beginning to end of the life of the product/experience they are promoting, so this step is most likely even more important…

The Realities of Fresh Eggs

We, like many before us who choose to try to provide more of their own food supply, have chickens. While the coop that was built into our small 2 stall barn on the property can house up to 18-20 chickens, we haven’t had more than 12-13 at a time. Mainly due to the fact that…

Thanksgiving TPP (Turkey Pot Pie)

One thing I love, is how many places there are out there online to get amazing inspiration for food, drink and celebrations. My issue? Too often the recipe is at the end of a super long story from the author. Not that I don’t appreciate the story, no not that at all. It’s not that…

Reclaiming: The process of resetting your perspective

SO week 2 down and what I have accomplished is: 1. Caring for sick baby who could not go to daycare 2. Injuring my recurring lower back issue from 8 years ago 3. Starting 1 load of laundry? 4. Writing down everything that needs to be done before Thanksgiving 5. Thanksgiving 6. Tree? SO much…

September cravings (not involving Pumpkin Spice)

It must be the student envy I have every year that makes me want to start something new every time September comes around. I get WITCHY. With a W, people. Like EVERY YEAR. I feel like they play Harry Potter marathons more in the Fall. It’s magical. It’s Hocus Pocus season, y’all…….grab your brooms, ladies…….