āļø Summer Is Heating Upāand So Is the Real Estate Market!
Hey there, friends! Itās your favorite apron-wearing, chicken-chasing, cookie-baking, house-hunting gal, Samantha from Chickens, Cookies & Closingsāand Iāve got some hot news fresh out of the real estate oven! Just like my sourdough starter and Betty the Ameraucana, the market is waking up and ready to move. ššŖš” Letās crack into whatās happeningāand how YOU […]
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Incubator Update: Not the Ending We Hoped For, But Not the End of the Story
Hey friends, I wanted to give yāall an update on the eggs we had incubating over the last few weeks. As you know, we were so excited about the possibility of adding some fluffy little additions to our flock. We watched the calendar like hawks, counted down the days, and held our breath in those […]
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The Ultimate Family Favorite: Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
The Ultimate Family Favorite: Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Thereās something magical about a homemade chicken pot pieāgolden, flaky crust, a creamy filling packed with tender chicken and veggies, and just enough savory goodness to make your whole family feel like theyāve been wrapped in a warm hug. As a mom, I love making it because […]
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Say Hello, to the Chickens, Cookies & Closings – Community Kitchen!
Say Hello, to the Chickens, Cookies & Closings – Community Kitchen! As a real estate agent, Iāve always believed that a house is more than just walls and a roofāitās the people inside that make it a home. And what better place to bring people together than the kitchen? Whether itās a fresh batch of […]
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Balancing Homeschooling, Homesteading, and Real Estate: A Day in the Life
Balancing Homeschooling, Homesteading, and Real Estate: A Day in the Life Welcome to my world, where the cluck of chickens harmonizes with the rustle of property listings, and grammar lessons are squeezed between baking sessions and client calls. As a real estate professional, homeschooling mom, and dedicated chicken enthusiast, my days are a delicate dance […]
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Homesteading & Self-Sufficiency: Raising Chickens, Gardening, and Preserving Food
In a world that often feels disconnected from the land, homesteading is a way to reclaim self-sufficiency, slow down, and reconnect with nature. Whether you’re raising backyard chickens, growing a thriving garden, or preserving food for the future, each step towards self-reliance is a rewarding journey. For me, homesteading has been a deeply personal adventureāone […]
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Baking From Scratch: Building an Ingredient Household
In a world where convenience reigns supreme, itās easy to rely on pre-packaged foods and ready-made meals. But what if we took a step backāway backāto a time when our kitchens were stocked with ingredients, not products? Thatās the journey my family is on, and let me tell you, itās been a game-changer. Why Switch […]
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Hatching Chicks for the First Time: A Journey with Felicia!
If you had told me a few years ago that I’d be hovering over a broody little Silkie hen, excitedly checking on a clutch of eggs, I might have laughed. But here we are-our sweet Silkie girl, Felicia, is sitting on eight precious eggs, and the excitement in our home is through the roof! The […]
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