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Day in the Life of a Ranch Mom – February 2018

March 5, 2018

Our days in January and February were quite different compared to 2017. Our third child arrived at the beginning of January; therefore, the majority of January was spent ... VIEW POST

Filed Under: Day in the Life, Mom Life, Ranch Life Tagged With: bulls, calves, calving, Day in the Life, homeschool, homeschooling, Ranch, Winter

Tips to Overcome the Winter Blues. winter blues, winter, depression, homeschooling, fun ideas, winter ideas, winter fun, dancing, music, field trips, games

How to Overcome the Winter Blues

February 24, 2018

Our Canadian winters can be a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors but they can also make for a tough and long January/February for homeschoolers! Getting back into a ... VIEW POST

Filed Under: Homeschooling, Mom Life Tagged With: Games, homeschooling, Winter

Enjoying the Holidays. Family time during the holidays is so special.

Enjoying the Holiday Season

January 2, 2018

One of the best aspects about the Christmas holidays is setting time aside for family activities! In our house this year, the flu arrived on Christmas Eve. Needless to ... VIEW POST

Filed Under: Holidays and Traditions, Mom Life Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Traditions, Family Time, Ranch, Winter

Winter Arrives with Full Force. Winter | Drifting Snow | Snow Drift | Ranching | Ranching in the Snow | Beef Cattle | Winter Chores | Freezing Cold | Freezing | Life on a Ranch

Winter Arrives With Full Force

November 4, 2017

Our year of extremes continues as winter arrived with full force yesterday! So what is it like on a ranch when winter arrives so quickly? Luckily, we had a bit of warning so ... VIEW POST

Filed Under: Ranch Life Tagged With: Snow Drifts, Weather, Winter, Winter Feeding

Moving Newborn Calves

March 9, 2017

On our ranch, we take usually take each cow with their newborn calf to the barn when there is snow on the ground so the calf can dry off and get a good start on nursing. ... VIEW POST

Filed Under: Ranch Life Tagged With: calves, calving, Winter

Straight to Curved Horns – How?

February 14, 2017

Where has January gone? It is already the middle of February and the cows are starting to calve.  I have been quiet on the blog in January, but I hope to keep you updated ... VIEW POST

Filed Under: Ranch Life Tagged With: bulls, horn weights, traditions, Winter

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I am a homeschooling mom to two busy boys & a baby and beef cattle rancher in British Columbia. My passion in life is family and all aspects of agriculture.  My hope is that this blog gives you some insight into our ranch life while being a homeschooling mom.  I would love to hear from you about your journey in agriculture, raising children and/or homeschooling!! Click here to read more about me.

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Howdy, friends! Are you harnessing the power of so Howdy, friends! Are you harnessing the power of social media for your ranch? Did you know that by utilizing platforms like Facebook and Instagram, you can expand your reach and develop your brand without breaking the bank? It’s true! Social media is an incredible tool that allows you to connect with potential customers, showcase your ranch, and share your unique story. So why not give it a go? Share those breathtaking photos, share valuable insights, and let the world know what makes your ranch stand out from the herd! Tell me, have you started using social media to grow your ranch yet? Share your experiences below!
How do you choose to purchase a certain brand of p How do you choose to purchase a certain brand of product or a bull from a specific ranch? We all make choices every day based on our opinions, interests, and based on what we have seen, heard and experienced. We must remember that when marketing our own farm products. There are lots of cattle operations producing cattle and beef for customers to choose from. You need to develop a relationship and a niche for your own brand/operation. Building this will then form relationships with customers that trust you, know what to expect from you and in turn want to support you.
I’m not the only one who has a notepad full of i I’m not the only one who has a notepad full of ideas, dreams, and plans… right? I don’t go anywhere without it, because at any given moment, I might think of a new blog post, and I have to write it down immediately! That’s just the life of a rancher who uses social media as a business tool, I guess! Are you: A. An old-fashioned pen+paper dreamer; or B. A digital dreamer?
Welcome! I am Kari Lynn, a mom of three busy boys Welcome!  I am Kari Lynn, a mom of three busy boys.  I am the third generation on our family ranch and love everything about ranching and cattle.  If I feeling stressed, you will find me outside working our show cattle with the boys. There is no where I would rather be than outside on the ranch with my family.  Over the past numbers of years, I learned the ins and outs of marketing farm products and are passionate about helping you find success with your farm marketing.
If you feel like you’re not moving fast enough, If you feel like you’re not moving fast enough, remember this: Just as a seed doesn’t turn into a tree the day after it’s planted, neither do your dreams. Those seeds need nurturing, care, and time to grow before they turn into the plant they’re intended to be, just as your farm or ranch! Keep going, friend… Your time to shine is right around the corner. Drop a ❤️ if this gave you the encouragement you needed today!
You know the saying, “a picture speaks a thousan You know the saying, “a picture speaks a thousand words”?  Good quality photos of your cattle or farm product is key when marketing. A customer can be wowed by your cattle quickly with a photo and they can also be turned away quickly. We all look for something different in our cattle, so have a good quality photos can leave a large impact on your potential customers. Has your opinions ever been swayed based on a photograph of a potential herd sire or of a ranch management practise?
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