This post on calving season was written by Hubby (aka: Farmer John). John occasionally contributes farm posts in hopes of providing an understanding of farm life, farm practices, and sharing agricultural information with readers. Spring is an exciting time of the year on the farm, mainly because we get to experience calving season. It's something we look forward to, and … [Read more...]
The Drought
The following post is written by contributor, Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. Jill shares stories of the real side of farming and life on a farm. To read more, follow her on her blog and engage with her on Twitter. This year in Western Canada, Mother Nature delivered dryer than average conditions across the region. These conditions brought a challenge for everyone, but … [Read more...]
Real life on the farm ~ Farming, Calving Season & Planting
The following post is written by contributor, Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. Jill shares stories of the real side of farming and life on a farm. To read more, follow her on her blog and engage with her on Twitter. Well, as some of you may have noticed I've been away from the blogging for a bit. I think the last time I wrote we were in the thick of calving season, here is how … [Read more...]
Things You Wanted To Know About Cattle Liners
The following is a guest post by fellow farmer, Jill (from Crooked Lake Farm). For more Farm Fact Friday posts, make sure to visit Life on Manitoulin every Friday. Many people see cattle liners while they are driving down the highway and question animal welfare. Are the cattle comfortable, are they safe? We transport our cattle in liners quite frequently: every summer going … [Read more...]
Why Do We Vaccinate Our Cows? By Crooked Lake Farm
The following post was written by Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. As a fellow farmer, Jill wishes to engage with other farmers as well as educate non-farmers on what farming is about and what happens on a farm. If you have any questions you wish to ask, please feel free to leave Jill a comment or engage with her on Twitter and Facebook! Why do we vaccinate our cows? In one … [Read more...]
{Guest Post} Better Life #CleanHappensCA
*The following post is by guest writer, Busy Mom of 3. I don't blog. I don't have a blog, but luckily my friend Christine does. I am honoured to do my first guest post on her blog. I'm a private person, so having this avenue as a means of exercising my creative writing ability is great. My first post happens to be about Better Life. For those who haven't heard of … [Read more...]
Healthy Body Challenge
The following post is a guest post by writer and filmmaker, Beth Richards. Four years ago I was fitter than I’ve been since I was in my twenties, and felt great. Then stresses mounted on top of other stresses, loved ones died unexpectedly, my marriage broke up, I moved a couple of times, and as with many women - stress packed on the pounds: ten pounds per year to be … [Read more...]
Hug Away the Winter Blahs
The following is a guest post by writer, Beth Richards. February has arrived and the ground hogs have spoken. Another six weeks of winter, brrrrrr! Oh well, guess we’ll just throw another log on the fire, cuddle up with blankets and warm drinks, and make the best of it right? But there’s more than one kind of cold. The coldness we feel if we’re lonely or isolated is far … [Read more...]
How Manitoulin Island Grew a National Champion
Guest post written by Robert Maxwell. Few older brothers are fortunate enough to experience the thrill of watching their younger sibling become a nationally and internationally ranked athlete. Fewer still live in a place as remote as Manitoulin Island. My 15-year-old brother, Joseph is one of those rare sort who’s made both true in my case. That’s one reason I’m so proud of … [Read more...]
The Myth About Multi-tasking
Guest post by Beth Richards As I write this, I’m wondering if I should call to cancel an appointment for tomorrow, whether my son will get all his homework done, and whether I’ll lose the pounds I put on recently. I’m also letting the sink fill with water to wash the dishes (got to remember to turn off the tap on time), and while I’m there I’ll just pop a piece of bread into … [Read more...]
Savouring the Small Stuff
They say ‘don’t stress the small stuff’, but have you ever stressed yourself out trying to figure out what’s small? I guess the dirty socks left where they shouldn’t count for small even if the assault on my nose was big. When you’re stressed out, it’s nearly impossible to measure anymore. Everything feels big. Everything IS big and one more “small” thing sends you into a tail … [Read more...]
Twists and Turns
Through some twists and turns of events, I am happy to announce that I have welcomed a guest blogger to the Life on Manitoulin blog! Please welcome Beth Richards. She'll be blogging here every now and then. I'll let her introduce herself to you now! I am ever grateful to the twists & turns of fate that led me back to the island. My son is happy, my dogs are in great … [Read more...]
mOmma Spill-Proof Cup is the mOmma of all Cups! @LansinohUSA
When Little One was a baby, I noticed that Lansinoh seemed to be one of the brands all my breast-feeding mom friends talked about. Lansinoh has everything from breast pumps to breast pads, breast milk storage and bottles and drinking sets.In fact, one of the best gifts a friend ever gave me was a basket she put together filled with baby necessities from Lansinoh. The Lansinoh … [Read more...]