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About The Goat Cheese Lady

I am Lindsey. At first I was a city girl. Growing up, the closest thing I had to farm animals were a cat and a cockatiel. In 2009, Herbert (my husband) and I bought our first milk goat and I instantly became an urban farmgirl, attempting to balance city and farm life..before I knew “urban homesteading” was a thing. That’s when we began The Goat Cheese Lady Farm, hence The Goat Cheese Lady blog you’re visiting now. After moving to the country in 2014, I embarked on life as a rural farmgirl. We continued teaching farm and cheesemaking classes, raising more goats and began construction on our cheese creamery. But life had other plans and in 2017, we decided that, due to financial and health issues, we had to close the farm for business. No more classes, no more creamery, a lot less milking. We went back to off farm jobs, I as an Occupational Therapist, Herbert in construction with his business, D&A Home Remodeling. At that point, I made a silent promise to myself that I would corral my entrepreneurial mind and focus on a job for a year. Well, it has been a year and I am back. Not to classes, cheese, soap or lotion, but back to writing. I love it. I’m not sure where it will lead me, but that’s where I’m starting. I’ll continue to write as The Goat Cheese Lady for now, and whatever the future holds, I’ll let you know. Our two boys are 14 and 11 and continue to be louder than my sister and I ever were. We have two dogs, Montaña and Flash, a cat, Jumpy, a flock of chickens and three goats. Yes, we still have Lucy, the goat who helped us start it all and was milked by over 1,000 people. She’s retired but still the boss. Chocolate provides enough milk for our family with some to spare for the dogs. Soccer friends, school friends, coyotes and mice are frequent visitors. There are way too many flies and every so often we see an owl. I’m glad you’re here. Sometimes you’ll laugh out loud, other times you’ll be inspired to appreciate the small things. My hope is that, over your morning cup of coffee or your afternoon work break, you’ll enjoy the antics and inspiration that are my daily life. Lindsey

Sweet Lucy

Posted on October 11, 2019 by The Goat Cheese Lady

Dear Lucy, You were our granny goat, our founding member, our classmate, our teacher, our consoler, our leader.  You provided milk for thousands of taste tests, milking opportunity for thousands. Andre was milking you one night, sobbing because we had … Continue reading →

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Shower Notes

Posted on October 16, 2018 by The Goat Cheese Lady

The shower is a dangerous place for me. That’s where my brain goes berserk thinking of all kinds of business ideas. I can create an entire business model in 30 seconds while shampooing my hair. I think it’s because I’m … Continue reading →

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3 Little Known Things That Are Dangerous To Do While Driving

Posted on October 4, 2018 by The Goat Cheese Lady

I hate to admit it, but I’ve learned these 3 things through experience.  Yep.  Full transparency here.  I just can’t make this stuff up.  Enjoy reading the following but pinky promise you won’t sneak a peak while driving. 1. Plucking … Continue reading →

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Because Your Soccer Mom Says So

Posted on September 26, 2018 by The Goat Cheese Lady

What do you do when it starts pouring at the soccer game and you’re hours from home?  We’re deep into soccer season in my neck of the woods and a few things are coming to mind. Thing One:  How to … Continue reading →

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Mouse Traps and Pedicures: 11 Steps To Setting A Good Mouse Trap, Part 2

Posted on September 21, 2018 by The Goat Cheese Lady

Continued from Part 1. The night before the pedicure, I responded to a comment on a neighborhood chat group. A new-to-the-area country neighbor was exasperated with so many mice. What was she to do?  They carry illness and her children … Continue reading →

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Mouse Traps and Pedicures: 11 Steps to Setting A Good Mouse Trap, Part 1

Posted on September 20, 2018 by The Goat Cheese Lady

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I don’t like to spend money on myself.  I much prefer spending money on an oil change and reaping the coffee and recliner side effects than going shopping for a new outfit … Continue reading →

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Which Super Star Are You?

Posted on September 14, 2018 by The Goat Cheese Lady

Why do some of us shy away from the gift of praise?  It’s a question I’ve been asking myself due to a perplexing reaction I recently had to one of my most #1 fans. Of the thousands people who have … Continue reading →

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11 Ways To Live Like You’re In The Country

Posted on September 11, 2018 by The Goat Cheese Lady

1. Slow down when the chickens cross the road. It’s true, chickens really do cross the road. It happened on the way home from soccer practice the other night.  I slowed down for a Barred Rock, a Silkie and a … Continue reading →

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Where Do You Get Your Oil Changed?

Posted on September 7, 2018 by The Goat Cheese Lady

Things I Value: My husband offered to have me leave my car at home for him to do an oil change (although very kind, that’s not the part I value). Since he’s been building a farm table in his shop … Continue reading →

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7 Benefits To Back Pain

Posted on September 3, 2018 by The Goat Cheese Lady

As many of you know, my life as a fast moving train was derailed last Monday when my back went out.  After a year of no back problems, a year of thinking my change in employment would eliminate the risk … Continue reading →

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