If you’ve been following Thrifty Nifty Mommy for awhile, you may already know that we own and operate a working family dairy farm. My husband and I purchased his family’s farm 23 years ago and, while we’ve grown from milking 50 cows to nearly 100 today, we still proudly run it as a small family …
I’m not crafty by any means. So if you’re intimidated by just the thought of designing and creating a custom farmhouse style grapevine door wreath, don’t be! And to make it even more fun, make sure to invite some friends and make wreaths together. That’s what we did and it was a lot more fun. …
Years ago, it seems like it was normal for practically everyone to be raised on a farm. If you happened to be a “town kid”, most likely you had grandparents or other close relatives who probably still farmed. As the generations have progressed, family farms are becoming more scarce in many parts of the world …
Fall is OFFICIALLY here! That means so many different things. For our farm family, it brings harvest time and lots of fall field work. We’ve already finished chopping our corn. Combining comes next, and then hauling manure and plowing the fields all need to happen before the snow flies. But the new season also brings …
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I LOVE finding ways to encourage our youngest to PLAY! While I know the world has changed a lot over the years, I cringe a little at how dependent so many kids have become on screens these days. At family holidays and gatherings, it honestly makes me sad to …
This ‘Mongoose Switchback Sport 26″ Mountain Bike Review‘ post contains Amazon affiliate links. They say kids grow like weeds… and it’s true! All the recent bike-size upgrades here for our kids prove it. It feels like we finally get everyone set, and suddenly, someone has a growth spurt. So today, I’m excited to share a …
I partnered with Stride Soles for this review. As always, all opinions are my own. My husband has what we jokingly refer to as “problem feet.” He’s struggled with foot pain and finding correctly fitting footwear for as long as he can remember. His biggest issue comes in the form of hammer toes. Which, if …
This ‘Back-To-School Teacher Gift Basket Idea: Treats For The Teacher + Fun For The Classroom’ post contains Amazon affiliate links. Back-to-school season is here! As parents, we spend so much time thinking about the kids, even as homeschoolers! There’s backpacks, school supplies, new shoes, lunch boxes, and everything else our kids need to head back …
My husband puts in long days. I’m talking a minimum of 12 hours and sometimes up to 20 hours a day. Not only that, it’s seven days a week. Yep, he’s a hardworking dairy farmer! We milk about 90 cows while also raising our own young stock and growing the majority of the feed needed …
This ‘Best Gifts For Dad | 2026 Father’s Day Gift Guide’ contains Amazon affiliate links. Dad. It’s more than just a name. It’s a title earned through hard work, unconditional love, and countless sacrifices made for family every single day. And Father’s Day is certainly the perfect opportunity to celebrate the incredible dads, grandpas, stepdads, …