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Mini Highland Cow vs. Regular Highland Cow: What’s the Difference?
Hi y’all, Katie Van Slyke here! I raise both miniature Highland cattle and full-size Simmental cattle at Running Springs, so I get this question constantly: “What’s actually different about a mini Highland cow compared to a regular one?” The answer is more nuanced than most people think. Today, I’ll break…
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How to Catch a Horse in the Pasture (Without Losing Your Mind)
Hi y’all, Katie Van Slyke here! If you’ve ever spent twenty minutes walking circles around a pasture while your horse side-eyes you and trots the other direction, you know the frustration. Learning how to catch a horse in the pasture is one of those skills nobody really teaches you until…
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Morning Routines That Actually Work for Busy Families
After years of trial and error, we’ve finally found a morning rhythm that works for our busy family…
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A Weekend in the Mountains: Our Family Escape
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your family is to get away from the familiar and into the wild…
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Simple Ways to Create a More Peaceful Home
A peaceful home isn’t about perfection — it’s about intention. Here are our favorite simple practices…
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5 Books We’ve Been Loving This Season
From heartwarming fiction to practical guides for everyday life, these are the reads on our nightstand…
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Our Favorite Family Traditions Worth Keeping
Some of the best parts of family life are the little rituals that bring everyone together — here are ours…
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Friday Thoughts: Making the Most of Summer Days
Summer is the perfect time to slow down, soak in the sunshine, and create memories that last a lifetime…
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Welcome to KVSFamily — A Lifestyle Blog
Welcome to KVSFamily — a warm lifestyle blog by Katiefamilyus! Stories about family, lifestyle, home, travel, and all the little moments that make life extraordinary.