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Did you know this calf’s full name is Flash Flash Incredible Dash? Is it obvious he was named by the kids? But “incredib...
09/08/2026

Did you know this calf’s full name is Flash Flash Incredible Dash? Is it obvious he was named by the kids? But “incredible” is pretty fitting for this big boy.

Have your kids named an animal? Let’s hear them! Does anyone remember Rainbow King? That was a turkey we had that the kids named. đŸ« 

I know what you’re all wondering
 what happened to Bailey & her burn out?Did she fall off the deep end and checked into ...
09/05/2026

I know what you’re all wondering


what happened to Bailey & her burn out?
Did she fall off the deep end and checked into a psych ward?
Or did she make it out and she’s frolicking around her wildflowers with no worries in the world?

The update is.. I’m floating around somewhere in the middle. Man, I feel like I can breathe again. Ive been able to tackle projects that felt like they were going to swallow me. Every day im slightly more productive than the day before. Ive started cooking again. Im not snapping at my kids everytime I turn around.

But wise enough to know that burn out doesn’t go away in 6 weeks. This is surface level so we will keep on trekking along. I also have a couple changes to the milkroom that should help in the future. I don’t have any calves on the ground yet, so not opening the milkroom this week! I’ll keep enjoying my time off for now.

As for Molly? She still has that third child syndrome. But I’ve weaned her on nursing a bajillion times during the night.. WIN! Now I need to kick her out of my bed.. Baby steps with that one. lol

Miss you guys! Thanks for letting me work on me for awhile. I’ll see you real soon.

Your local milkmaid. ❀

08/29/2026

Thinking about getting a dairy cow? Be prepared to do blood draws! When it comes to testing for pregnancy, diseases, A2/A2, etc. you need to be prepared to do this on your own.

It’s very important to have a relationship with a large animal vet. But they don’t want to stop what they’re doing just because you have one cow who needs pregnancy checked.

A lot of things your dairy cow needs can be learned to do at home! Sometimes you just gotta glove up and go in. 😎

Our Queen, Dot, is showing signs that she is near the end of her pregnancy! It’s time to bring her home and start prepar...
08/28/2026

Our Queen, Dot, is showing signs that she is near the end of her pregnancy! It’s time to bring her home and start preparing to be swimming in milk.

Dot is our highest producer. Last year she peaked at 8 gallons a day!

Because Dot is such a high producer and she’s an older cow, we will be on high alert when its calving time. Shes far more susceptible to metabolic problems than our other cows.

If you’re chomping at the bit to have our fresh milk again, September is almost here! I’m still thinking mid September but it will all depend on when the first calf hits the ground.

How you can tell you’ve been influenced by SunStone Orchard & Rabbitry
 Veal & butter. đŸ€
08/24/2026

How you can tell you’ve been influenced by SunStone Orchard & Rabbitry


Veal & butter. đŸ€

Did you know a dairy cow can lose up to 200 lbs when she starts producing milk?you can have the prettiest labels and the...
08/22/2026

Did you know a dairy cow can lose up to 200 lbs when she starts producing milk?

you can have the prettiest labels and the best marketing in the county and your milk will still be mediocre if your cow’s nutrition isn’t dialed in. She’s going to lose weight and fast. And the metabolic problems will pour in after that.

Everyone wants to talk packaging and customer waitlists before they’ve even looked at their mineral and feed program. and i get it, the business stuff feels exciting. but the milk is only as good as what’s going into that cow.

the magic isn’t in the milk. it starts with the cow. get her right first. everything else follows.

I am so thankful I’ve found other farmers & feed companies to help me learn. (And I still have so much to learn.) But high production dairy cows are needy littler critters
 don’t say I didn’t warn you. đŸ« 

If you’re wondering how we get chores done with three kids.. it’s mostly eating dirt and sometimes tears. 🙃
08/21/2026

If you’re wondering how we get chores done with three kids.. it’s mostly eating dirt and sometimes tears. 🙃

ever wonder how we ended up with a holstein cow and a raw milk dairy on our little homestead? 🐄 it all started with a ca...
08/19/2026

ever wonder how we ended up with a holstein cow and a raw milk dairy on our little homestead? 🐄 it all started with a cancer diagnosis.

when a close family member was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer, it was a huge wake-up call for us. i was working with a healthy meal prep company at the time, and it really opened my eyes to the profound connection between what we eat and our health.

i dove deep into health podcasts, listening to doctors like mark hyman, and realized there was a whole world of alternative perspectives on health. it completely shifted our family’s focus.

a couple years into our homesteading journey, a family member offered to sell us a holstein. we jumped at the chance, and that’s how our raw milk adventure began! we realized how deeply important it was to raise our children intentionally, which led to homeschooling.

every decision we’ve made since then - from the food we grow to how we educate our kids - has been about taking control of our family’s health and living a life true to our values.

it’s not always easy, but it’s the life we believe in.

Free Flowers & Fresh Milk 😍There’s a little something happening behind the scenes here at Happily Ever Homestead
We’re w...
08/13/2026

Free Flowers & Fresh Milk 😍

There’s a little something happening behind the scenes here at Happily Ever Homestead


We’re working toward our next big farm goal: a bulk milk chiller. đŸ„›đŸ„

It’s one of those not-so-glamorous farm purchases that makes a huge difference as we grow. It will help us handle more milk efficiently and continue building the little dairy we’ve been dreaming about. A bulk milk chiller instantly chills milk.. which helps us provide the cleanest and best tasting milk to you guys!

So, we made some farm shirts to help get us there!

“Free Flowers & Fresh Milk” — because honestly, how perfect for our farm! 😍

We have T-shirts and sweatshirts available, and every shirt sold gets us a little closer to that chiller.

Thank you for cheering us on, buying our milk, sharing our posts, and being part of this crazy little farm dream. đŸ„č❀

Shirts are available now! Comment if you’d like us to order one for you!

Shirts are $25
Sweatshirts are $30
Shipping is available with additional shipping fee!

Tell me it’s elderberry season without telling me it’s elderberry season.. 😅 What should we do with our berries this yea...
08/12/2026

Tell me it’s elderberry season without telling me it’s elderberry season.. 😅

What should we do with our berries this year?!
Did you guys like the elderberry syrup kits?
Is buying the premade syrup a better option?
Any other ideas?

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