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Sweet Treat: 11 Tips for Visiting the Silos Baking Co.

March 3, 2018

I think one of the most wonderful things about visiting the Magnolia Silos has to be a stop at the Silos Baking Co. Did you know that the bakery was originally called Magnolia Flour? The very bakery that was featured on an episode of Fixer Upper, is still delighting guests. Lines typically form and wrap…

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Chickens Gardening Stories from Our Nest

Happenings in the Nest

February 12, 2018

This week I was down with the flu. I guess I kind of knew that it would only be a matter of time. It seems so inevitable working among ill patients. I’ve spent the greater part of the past 2 weeks in bed. At first, lying there wishing that this would all just go away…

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Chicken Speak: When Fate Intervenes

January 26, 2018

I spent half of 2015 and most of 2016 writing, How to Speak Chicken. It was a labor of love and something that I felt needed to reach the backyard chicken community. During my research, one of the many scientists that impressed me was psychology professor, Dr. Evans. A leading poultry researcher, he dedicated his…

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Chickens Lessons from the Flock

Is Social Media Creating an Anti-Social Flock?

September 20, 2017

This past weekend, I had a wonderful time traveling to the Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio. I had the pleasure of finally meeting a fabulous friend of Tilly’s Nest. She is a very active follower of Tilly’s Nest and I have had the pleasure of engaging with her on social media for a few…

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Chicken Behavior: All the Eggs in One Nesting Box

June 8, 2017

Have you ever seen this? Do your chickens seem to lay all their eggs in one nesting box? Well, my chickens certainly do. My flock has this strange habit but it turns out that I am not alone. Other chicken keeper’s chickens do this as well.Read more

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Spring Travels 2017: Out and About

May 16, 2017

Wow! All of a sudden it’s mid- May and I find myself having returned home from a whirlwind of adventures and spring travels. I’ve missed you so. From Orlando,where we last left off- I hopped straight on a plane to the Country Living Fair in Nashville. I wanted to share with you some of the amazing…

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How to Speak Chicken

March 29, 2017

Have you ever wondered what it is like to speak chicken and understand your flock? I am so thrilled to share with you what I have been working on for the past 7 years. With a background in science, I set out on my journey to learn all about chickens and how I could connect with…

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10 Tips on Visiting the Magnolia Market Silos

February 23, 2017

This past week, I headed to Belton, Texas to present at the Mother Earth News Fair. This time my daughter came along with me. Last year, when I visited the Magnolia Market Silos I really wanted to bring her back with me, as she is a huge fan of Fixer Upper on HGTV. So, with…

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Mistakes, Miracles, and Belonging

December 16, 2016

I think during the holidays, I seem to find myself thinking about the blessings that I am fortunate to have. I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes people happy. What makes me happy. I mean truly at the core. I’m not talking about the happiness that is fleeting, like when you buy a new…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Feathered Friends: Backyard Chickens

November 16, 2016

Feathered friends are the best. My flock is in many ways how I recharge my batteries, ground myself, and take time to relax. Read more

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Sharing an inspired life from the New England seaside. Chickens, Bees, Gardens, Art and Yummy Goodness.

Sweet Treat: 11 Tips for Visiting the Silos Baking Co.

Happenings in the Nest

Chicken Speak: When Fate Intervenes

Is Social Media Creating an Anti-Social Flock?

Chicken Behavior: All the Eggs in One Nesting Box

Spring Travels 2017: Out and About

How to Speak Chicken

10 Tips on Visiting the Magnolia Market Silos

Mistakes, Miracles, and Belonging

Feathered Friends: Backyard Chickens

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