Rector Valley Ranch, LLC

06/23/2026

06/18/2026

This morning started with a fresh sourdough loaf coming out of the oven and me wondering how I was going to survive the next hour without cutting into it.

Then the girls came running.

“Mom! The piglets are here!”

I don’t think I’ve ever made it to the barn so fast.

I grew up raising pigs for 4-H. My grandpa was one of the biggest Hampshire producers in Hendricks County, and some of my favorite childhood memories were walking the farrowing barns. Later, my first “big girl job” was working in a farrowing house, helping bring hundreds of litters into the world everyday.

Somehow I’ve gone all these years without farrowing pigs of my own.

This morning felt like a full-circle moment.

Abbey immediately started hauling fresh straw and spreading it around like a seasoned farmhand. Emmarie gathered grain and food & water pans for a hungry mama. I grabbed an old feed sack, a bucket of water, and took care of the rest.

When the work was done, we stood there together watching those babies nurse while their mama rested.

And I cried.

Not because of the piglets.

Because after all these years of dreaming about moments like this, I wasn’t rushing off to an office. I wasn’t missing it. I got to be there. And I got to share it with my girls.

There is something incredibly sweet about finally holding the life you’ve waited so long to build. All in Gods perfect timing!

This is the good stuff 🤎

06/16/2026

A double rainbow over the farm tonight, and I could even see both ends of one of them 🌈

In the middle of storm clouds and more rain on the way, what a beautiful reminder of God’s promise and His faithfulness.

His glory is everywhere if we take the time to look ❤️

06/13/2026

I made Goat to Sleep samples and they’re seriously the cutest thing ever 🥹💜

People have been using Goat to Sleep for everything from better sleep to soothing tired muscles and achy joints. If you’ve been wondering what all the hype is about, I have the perfect solution!

These samples are completely free to anyone who wants to give them a try.

✨ Local? Comment below and I’ll get one to you.
📦 Placing an online order? Send me a message and I’ll happily tuck one into your package.

Who wants one? 🙋🏻‍♀️

06/12/2026

🍓 Headed to the Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival today? Don’t miss Four Seasons Local Market while you’re in town!

06/09/2026

Small business favor ❤️

If you’ve ever purchased a bar of soap, lotion, shampoo bar, or any other Baa-tanicals product and enjoyed it, would you consider leaving a review on our page or Google profile?

Reviews help small businesses like mine more than you know. They help new customers feel confident shopping with us and help spread the word about what we’re building here on the farm.

Thank you for supporting my family and this dream. Every review, share, tag, and recommendation truly means the world.

Bonus points if you include a photo of your favorite product! 🥰

05/22/2026

One thing that makes Baa-tanicals so special is that the goat milk in our soaps comes from goats we personally raise and milk here at Rector Valley Ranch 🤍

Not powdered goat milk ordered online. Not milk from a supplier I’ve never met. These are our girls.. the goats we care for every day, bottle feed babies from, milk in the early mornings, and love through every season of farm life. And honestly, you might be surprised how uncommon that really is.

There’s just something really meaningful to me about turning fresh milk from our own farm into small-batch soaps made by hand. From the barn… to soap… to your home.

I know there are many wonderful soap makers out there, but I do think there’s something extra special about truly knowing where your ingredients come from and being connected to every step of the process.

This business is built from a whole lot of hard work, love, and goats 🐐🤍

05/17/2026

Being a business owner and farmer is such a weird emotional roller coaster sometimes. In the same hour I was excitedly ordering equipment upgrades to help grow my business… then things turned quickly when I lost my sweet Maple during labor and wasn’t able to save her baby either.

It’s hard to explain to people who haven’t lived this life. One minute you’re dreaming and planning and feeling so thankful for growth… and the next you’re sitting in the barn crying over an animal you loved so deeply.

Maple was sweet, beautiful, and such a special part of our farm. Nights like that make the highs feel really high and the lows feel unbelievably low.

Ugh. My heart just hurts.

04/26/2026

One week away from our 1st birthday giveaway 🤍
Make sure to share with your friends for a chance to win!
Each friend you tag = an extra entry ✨

✨ ONE YEAR OF BAA-TANICALS ✨

It’s hard to believe that in just two weeks, Baa-tanicals by Rector Valley Ranch turns ONE 🤍

What started with milk from our goats and a small idea has grown into something so much bigger than I ever imagined! And I truly know this didn’t happen by chance. God has had His hand in every part of this journey, from the quiet beginnings to where we are now.

And of course, none of it would be possible without you. Your support, your orders, your kind words… it all means more than I can put into words.

To celebrate this milestone, I wanted to do a little giveaway as a thank you!

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:
One winner will receive a curated bundle of some of my favorite Baa-tanicals products!

To enter:
• Like this post
• Share it to your page or stories
• Tag a few friends in the comments (each tag = an extra entry!)

If you’ve ever purchased from me, comment your favorite product or scent! I love seeing what you all keep coming back for!

Winner will be announced May 3rd!

Thank you for supporting this dream that God placed on my heart. I’m so grateful to be able to share it with you 🤍