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Melanie

United States ∙ Interests: Diet, Recipes And Diet, Hypothyroidism, Weight Loss, Lupus, Plus Size

I'm a stay at home mom with Lupus, Hypothyroidism, and PCOS. My blog is about my weight loss journey and the recipes I try. Everyday foods because I'm no chef.

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Chicken Waterer - Issues again

Chicken Waterer - Issues again

Bull Rock Barn and Home ― Michael and I made a homemade waterer a few weeks ago when we first got the chicks. It works perfectly when sitting on the ground as it is now, but when we sit it in our coop it would leak all the water out because it is not level. We made another ...

Melanie ― Likes ∙ 2 Jul, 11

Alana Jo ― 21 Jun, 11

Crawdad

Bull Rock Barn and Home ― Michael found this little dude in the ditch next to the house. You would not believe the amount of squeals there were going around here that day. The boys had a blast packing it around in a dog food bow filled with muddy water, but by late ...

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Alana Jo ― 25 Jun, 11

When it rains, it pours.

Bull Rock Barn and Home ― Life has been CRAZY the last few days. I had no intention of not posting. It just happened. I am really starting to believe the old saying "when it rains, it pours". ∙ At the beginning of the week, my heat pump called it quits. I had to ...

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Alana Jo ― 25 Jun, 11

Family: Just a Normal Sunday

Family: Just a Normal Sunday

Bull Rock Barn and Home ― Yesterday was a great day with the family. Bailey and Dalton had a blast dressing Slinkie up as Woody from Toy Story. She is such a good dog, she will let them do anything to her, and she sleeps in the oddest ways. ∙ Michael and I worked ...

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Alana Jo ― 28 Jun, 11

Strawberries

Bull Rock Barn and Home ― I guess a few managed to survive the goat attack last week. There were only two of the very few that are left that were ripe. The boys gobbled them up. After Michael washed them of course.

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Alana Jo ― 29 Jun, 11

How Big A Backyard Do You Need To Live Off Of The Land?

How Big A Backyard Do You Need To Live Off Of The Land?

Bull Rock Barn and Home ― I found this and thought it was interesting and useful. ∙ How much land do you have?

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Alana Jo ― 1 Jul, 11

Riding, Blackberries, Turkeys and Sunset

Riding, Blackberries, Turkeys and Sunset

Bull Rock Barn and Home ― Yesterday afternoon Michael, the boys and I went for a ride on the mountain. It is one of our favorite things to do. We never know what kind of wildlife we will run into and it is always exciting to run into a turkey, a squirrel, and even a baby...

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Alana Jo ― 1 Jul, 11

A Top Topic in Blogsphere on Bloggers!

A Top Topic in Blogsphere on Bloggers!

Bull Rock Barn and Home ― Check out the second from the top on the left-hand side. ∙ I about jumped up and down. Little things make me so happy!

Melanie ― Likes ∙ 2 Jul, 11

Alana Jo ― 1 Jul, 11

Food: Fresh Corn on the Cob - Tutorial

Food: Fresh Corn on the Cob - Tutorial

Bull Rock Barn and Home ― ∙ This afternoon Michael brought six ears of corn home from work for supper. My boys LOVE corn, so we have it a lot. Thankfully it is in season and we can buy it four ears for $1.00. That is much cheaper than the frozen kind and it tastes...

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Alana Jo ― 1 Jul, 11

Food: Fried Green Tomatoes - Recipe and Tutorial

Food: Fried Green Tomatoes - Recipe and Tutorial

Bull Rock Barn and Home ― Fried Green Tomatoes are a big fave of mine; and Michael's as well. I only learned to make them a few years back. The photo above is of the very first batch I made. They turned out great. However, I had my Mom on the phone almost the entire time...

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Alana Jo ― 2 Jul, 11

Hostas Bloom

Bull Rock Bokeh ― We've had these for about 4 years, they were here when we moved in the house. I don't think they have ever seen them bloom, but they are now. Pretty, eh? I shared this photo at Sweet Shot Tuesday

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Alana Jo ― 21 Jun, 11

Best Friends

Bull Rock Bokeh ― Dalton and Slinkie watching cartoons in the early morning light. ∙ I am sharing this post at Wordless Wednesday but with Words, Little Somethings Photo Challenge, Black and White Wednesday @ The Long Road to China, Wordish Wednesday with...

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Alana Jo ― 23 Jun, 11

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Sharing Easter Cupcakes

by Melanie ∙ 7 weeks ago

Sharing Easter Cupcakes

Hey guys! Feel free to share you Easter cupcake or cake creations. Send them to me in an ...

Let's Try Again

by Melanie ∙ 19 weeks ago

After all this time and a pity party I'm not proud of, I think I'm ready to try again. ...

Returning soon!

by Melanie ∙ 31 weeks ago

Hey guys!! ∙ Thanks everyone for your understanding!! This semester my classes ...

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Insulite's PCOS System Review Final Post

by Melanie ∙ 41 weeks ago

I have found out why I have been so sick. I am saddened to say that the Isulite's PCOS ...

Day 23 on Insulite's PCOS System Natural Treatment

by Melanie ∙ 43 weeks ago

Day 23 on Insulite's PCOS System Natural Treatment

I'm not cold anymore!!!!!! I have been freezing for the last 15 years!!! I'm so excited! ...

Day 1 on Insulite's PCOS System Natural Treatment

by Melanie ∙ 43 weeks ago

Day 1 on Insulite's PCOS System Natural Treatment

They are here!!! You really should google Insulite's PCOS system reviews. I only found a ...