When it came time to pack my hospital bag, I felt like I was a few steps behind every friend who had already done this. They had Pinterest boards, brand name everything, and bags packed before the third trimester even started. Meanwhile, I was over here feeding horses, checking water troughs, and trying to remember if I had even washed the baby’s coming home outfit yet. Farm life has made me pretty simple by necessity. I do not carry a lot. I do not buy every trendy product.

If you had told me a year ago that my mornings would start with bottle‑washing at 6 a.m., wiping down the highchair before the sun is fully up, doing the daycare drop‑off, hopping on a conference call by 9, and then heading to the barn after work to train a year‑and‑a‑half‑old gelding who barely knows the basics, I probably would’ve laughed. Or cried. Or both. But here we are. I recently brought home a baby horse. He’s sweet, curious, and just feral enough to keep things inte

Paws, Hooves & Highchairs is my welcome mat to anyone juggling family life, animals, a home, or a little bit of beautiful chaos. This first post opens the door to our world and shares what you can expect here: real recommendations, practical tips, and everyday essentials that truly make life easier on a busy farm‑and‑family journey. If you’re new here, hi. I’m a full‑time working mom trying to build a beautiful, chaotic life on a little farm with my husband, our baby, three v