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Spring Celebrations Gathering Cattle and Graduations
Isn’t it funny when idioms come to mind when you’re thinking about something. As I’m writing this “it’s a wrap” came to mind to sum up...
Denise
Jun 20, 20249 min read


Thank You Yellowstone and Cowboys
A couple of months ago we had the pleasure of entertaining a couple from back east. They pulled in with their rv and right away they were...
Denise
May 20, 20245 min read


Garden Surprise....Wait Don't Eat My Plants
My garden planning began a few months ago when my mama and I sat down to map out this years garden. I opened my planner book marking down...
Denise
May 12, 20244 min read


Bees can beeeee a bad thang
Since our first monsoon rain we have been having an issue with the bees. They are in the grain that we feed the steers, pigs, sheep and...
Denise
Aug 15, 20233 min read


Wintertime on the Ranch
Still no snow has fallen at the house but we can see snow on the mountain tops surrounding the ranch. The sun is setting faster than...
Denise
Jan 10, 20232 min read


Hopes of Homesteading: House Hunting Tips Retirees Should Keep in Mind
Farm2Ranch Girl helps you learn about raising a family on the ranch, seeing first hand the to-do’s and not-to-do’s of ranch life. Reach...
Carrie Spencer
Apr 21, 20223 min read


Make Money With Your Hobby Farm
If you grow fruits and vegetables or create items from the resources on your farm, it’s possible to earn money from your efforts. Hobby...
Carrie Spencer
Mar 1, 20223 min read


Home Schooling...What Are the Benefits?
Times are changing and so are thoughts of doing things differently. This past Thanksgiving we all became ill. First a couple of the...
Denise
Dec 31, 20212 min read


Fresh Apples Just In Time
I always enjoy this time of year as I begin to reminiscence of times when my Dad took my brother and me to the local apple orchids in...
Denise
Oct 26, 20212 min read


All Things Rope
When living on a ranch you tend to begin reusing as much as you possibly can. Sometimes because we live so far out of town and don't...
Denise
Oct 14, 20213 min read


Yay It's Fall...Time To Decorate
For some of us fall began a few weeks ago, but for us in northern Arizona it seemed to have happened overnight. Last week we had our air...
Denise
Oct 11, 20212 min read


SNORE Race Moving Cattle
As some of you may know the SNORE 250 race is going to be held in Kingman on February 12-13th. A section of the race is going right...
Denise
Feb 10, 20211 min read


Our Sweet Jersey
Our jersey cow loves taking care of her babies. She even takes care of calves that aren’t hers. The kid‘s were so excited when she came...
Denise
Jan 23, 20211 min read


Jersey cow
The kids are excited to start milking the cow. We’re going to make homemade cheese and butter. Our jersey cow is approximately 10-14...
Denise
Dec 20, 20201 min read


Canning is easy....try it
This is wonderful thing to do with your children. My children and I have been canning together for years. It’s something my grandmother...
Denise
Nov 1, 20201 min read


Til the cows come home
We all woke up around 4am this morning. First things first feed the horses. They get to eat, then we get to eat. After we ate the guys...
Denise
Oct 17, 20201 min read


The affects of the summer heat
As most of you may know the western part of the United States has seen records temperatures this past summer. We’ve also seen massive...
Denise
Oct 10, 20201 min read


A Girl’s Best Friend
Most days Kona (mini Aussie) spends tagging along with her mama (this cute little cowgirl) either working the cows, building fence or...
Denise
Oct 7, 20201 min read


Creative Cookin on the Ranch
The cowboy’s and cowgirl’s were busy working cattle all weekend, so I decided to make a fun light dessert for them to enjoy after they...
Denise
Oct 5, 20202 min read


Finding your hidden talents
It can be difficult living out in the country away from all the modern day amenities that city life has to offer. My sweet friend Gabii...
Denise
Oct 3, 20201 min read
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