Balancing Self, Children and Animals in Rural Appalachia

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    Spa Day at Home

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    Candles from Scratch

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    Disbudding Goats

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About Me

I’m a mother of two residing in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains on a small farm. I have several dogs ranging in size from Pomeranian to Great Pyrenees, cats, birds, and I have been raising goats for 3 years now. Thriving “off grid” requires some knowledge I didn’t necessarily have when I got here, and I’m still learning. I like to share info I pick up along the way with others on similar journeys. Thanks for stopping by!

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