As we step into a new year, it’s impossible to ignore what’s happening around us. Kids are getting sick more often. Chronic illness is becoming normal. Cancer, autoimmune disease, digestive issues, anxiety, ADHD — it feels like nearly every family is dealing with something. For many parents, that realization is unsettling. And it leads to a hard but important question: Is the way we’re eating part of the problem?
We’ve had a little baby boom on the farm lately—three calves born in just two weeks, which means the milk is flowing! This time of year, the cream is thick and golden, and the milk is full of nutrients thanks to the lush summer pasture our cows are grazing. And with a little extra milk on hand, it felt like the perfect time to share one of our favorite treats: Homemade raw milk ice cream.
If you’ve ever tried to peel a farm-fresh hardboiled egg and ended up muttering under your breath while tiny bits of shell ripped your egg to pieces...
With spring break around the corner, many families are traveling—and I’ve had a few of you ask, “What should I do with my milk if we’re going to be gone?” Since our farm depends on consistent weekly orders to care for our cows and serve all families well, we ask that you stick to your regular order, even while you're away. But don’t worry—I’ve got your back. Here are some easy and delicious ways to use up your milk.
Does it ever seem impossible to chase after your kids AND get real food on the table? I have to admit, I'm feeling it hard these last few weeks. Basketball keeps us running 4-5 nights a week. We love watching them play but it also makes for very busy weeknights. Even though we're busy, I'm not willing to sacrifice feeding them real, wholesome food. Instead, I plan meals that are easy and practical for our busy schedule.
When I was a kid, I was on antibiotics constantly for strep throat or ear infections. Then as a teen/young adult I took antibiotics daily for years to treat acne. Certainly not something I'm proud of and definitely not something I'll be doing with my kids, but that's my reality and it's been a big part of my healing journey. Now that I see health in a different light, navigating the crunchy mom arena can sometimes be hard. I understand we get sick and antibiotics are sometimes necessary. So what would I do if my family needed antibiotics?
We did it... we survived the holidays! 🥳 I love Christmas, but let's be honest, it can be little stressful, too. All the shopping, present wrapping, cooking, special Christmas morning breakfasts, extra laundry, fighting kids, cookie baking, cleaning, stomach flu 🤢, traveling, and late nights. It's a lot.
I grew up eating toaster strudels and hamburger helper, just like you. I never put any thought into the food I was eating - I just made sure it was low fat. Then the question "why is everyone so sick?" led us to where we are today. I spent countless hours reading books, researching on the internet, and filtering through a mountain of overwhelming information. I was finally able to put all the pieces together and wrap my brain around what you eat matters.
Before I had kids, I couldn't understand why moms would be excited for their kids to go back to school. Didn't moms love spending every waking minute with their kids?! Fast forward 12 years & 3 kids later.... I totally get it now.
One of the hardest questions I get asked is "How can you eat the animals you raise?" As an animal lover, this is the hardest part about what we do. I know animal welfare is important to you, and that's why I want to address it today.
Don't you love it when you get home from vacation and there's nothing to eat? That was us yesterday... We just got back from the lake and I didn't know what to make for supper. The fridge was empty and all the meat was frozen. And of course everyone was "starving".....
I'm always excited for summer because I'm delusional and think we won't be as busy as normal, but I quickly realize we're busier than ever. Running to sporting events every night, keeping up with the never ending piles of laundry and dirty kitchen floors, and trying to sneak away to the lake... It's exhausting to keep up with it all. If your schedule is anything like ours, you're probably not home enough to drink as much raw milk as you normally do.
