Join Lauren as she writes stories on farming & country music as a way of life. Be inspired by the hard work and dedication it takes to make dreams a reality and leave your mark in the world.
By Lauren Schwab Eyre It’s been one week since I left and I am still in Yee Yee heaven! We were on our way back from the airport when I got the call. Ryan and I had just spent the weekend in Las Vegas, it was supposed to be for National Finals Rodeo, when it […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre Driving through the country side with the view of colorful leaves is what I love about fall. A feeling of peace overtakes me, even in life’s hardest moments. Spring time gives a feeling of renewed hope. Fall time is when I can embrace change and turn a new leaf. I can […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre This trip was years in the making… and I could barely stay awake for it! After getting back from Hawaii for my late honeymoon, I got a cold, Ohio is not paradise. Worked as hard as I could for five days in prep to meet my Texas gal friends in Las […]
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By Lauren Schwab Texas has a flavor of country music all its own. It’s tradition in pride and loyalty by fans is special by all means. When a Texas FFA girl introduced me to Kyle Park’s music while visiting her in Austin in 2010, I was forever a fan. Eight years later, I finally made […]
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By Lauren Schwab There is a place where moonshine, mountains and music all come together in Tennessee. When you walk to the melodies on the Island in Pigeon Forge or follow the sound of the banjo through The Holler in Gatlinburg, you will likely find yourself rocking in a chair or dancing with strangers to […]
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By Lauren Schwab In Celebration of National Pork Month, I am sharing some Jim Beam Apple Bourbon pork recipes. I recently visited the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky and it was an amazing experience. I encourage everyone to visit and start their journey on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. I learned all bourbon is whiskey, […]
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The past few months I have been daydreaming of sunny Cancun, Mexico during my hard workdays on the farm. I was fortunate to have a vacation planned with friends to a resort. This was a first to me, never had I been on a long beach vacation. As a farmer, it’s all work all the […]
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By Lauren Schwab Music has a way of creating memories that last a lifetime. I have always been in love with how music can relate to so many moments and emotions in life. I can hear a song and instantly be taken back to a moment in time or let my mind imagine what I […]
Read MoreBy Lauren Schwab As 2015 came to a close I thought about all the experiences I had, people I met and opportunities I have been given for the future. I appreciate how Granger Smith reflects on the goals he accomplished in 2015 and how the experiences he had exceeded his expectations. Most importantly he expressed gratitude […]
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By Lauren Schwab I made my piglets a little jealous by getting some kisses from dolphins in the Bahamas! My mom and I crossed off going on a Grand Celebration cruise to the Bahamas and swimming with dolphins on our bucket list. It was a magical experience. We swam with 38-year-old mother Kayla and her […]
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Farm Girl With Curls 