Grandma's House at Circle K Farm

06/16/2025

06/15/2025

Happy Heavenly Father's Day, Dad!

We lost you very suddenly on a Father's Day. You always liked and had horses. On the Father's Day you were promoted to heaven, you were breaking another rambunctious, stubborn horse when you were, literally, taken from the saddle. You always said you wanted to go with your boots on...and you did!

What pride we all share from the life lessons you taught us by your example. You were a hard worker, never afraid of a challenge. You were a successful, self-made farmer, businessman, carpenter, mechanic. The list of your accomplishments is too long to mention. You were a dependable and trusted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. You had high expectations for yourself and others. You were known for your strong character and work ethic. Everyone knew you could be trusted; giving and keeping your word was who you were.

The legacy of your lifetime of hard work and sacrifice continue to live on today.

Thank you, Dad!

06/10/2025

Want to know the most dangerous words in health and fitness?

“I’ll start again Monday”

Let us explain what's REALLY happening:

When you tell yourself you'll "start again Monday"...

You're not just pressing ‘pause’.

You're actively choosing to make things WORSE.

Because what happens next is predictable…

"Might as well enjoy myself while I can."

"Getting it out of my system."

"One last blow out."

In the last 10+ years, we’ve helped 1000’s of ladies transform their bodies...

We can tell you this with complete certainty:

The "Monday Mindset" isn't motivation.

It's self-sabotage in disguise.

Inside our weight loss programmes we don't DO Mondays.

We don't need fresh starts.

We just live.

Making good decisions TODAY.

Handling slip-ups WITHOUT drama.

Moving forward WITHOUT the "all or nothing" mindset.

So if you want to break free from the Monday cycle then we’ve got something coming very soon that you’re going to be interested in.

Keep your 👀 peeled or if you’re super keen just comment ‘Info’ below and we’ll explain what’s happening first 🤩

06/09/2025

This is what happens when you think you're not creative, but have the willingness to explore many art forms.
This is Martha's home. She has created beautiful perennial flower beds with plants she started from Winter Sowing. She also designs and decorates with flourish; using many items she's also crafted.
Whether you are experienced or new to crafting and creating, gather your friends for a stay at Grandma's House where you can have fun exploring your own handiwork.



www.circlekfarmhouse.com

Hope to see you soon!

06/02/2025

Martha has beautified Grandma's House with interesting annuals and blooming perennials this spring.

We look forward to seeing you this summer at Circle K Farm. It's where crafters come to relax and create.



www.circlekfarmhouse.com

05/07/2025

Whether we called you Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt or Friend, we wish you another Happy Heavenly Mother's Day.

Even though you've been gone since 2006, new friends continue to visit and feel welcomed into your home.

You will always be missed and never forgotten.

www.circlekfarmhouse.com

05/05/2025

On this lovely spring afternoon in May, blooming lilacs await you at the front door to Grandma's House at Circle K Farm.





Please visit us at www.circlekfarmhouse.com

www.visitquadcities.com

04/18/2025

Spring is blooming at Circle K Farm.
Those of us at Grandma's House wish everyone a Happy Easter and a time of blessed renewal.

Please visit us at www.circlekfarmhouse.com. We'd love to have you visit in 2025.

01/17/2025

This was our absolutely gorgeous January sunset yesterday! A little snapshot definitely does not do it justice. Only God could create the happy, happy palette of the brilliant shades of turquoise, corals and peaches, lavenders and blues!

12/04/2024

Joel Ryser’s “Hot Glass” sculptures at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. (Photo: Michael Morain) By Michael MorainAre you decorating a tree for the holidays? If you want to…

12/04/2024

NO-SPREAD SUGAR COOKIE DOUGH

If you like to make decorated cookies for Christmas or other events, this recipe makes a dough which does not spread and lose shape when baking.

A few things to keep in mind to help make your cookies keep their shape while baking:

1. When creaming the butter and sugar, beat until light and fluffy to incorporate air into the mixture.
2. Use room temperature eggs and butter. Butter must not be too soft, just soft enough to leave an indentation if you touch it.
3. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture, but be careful not to overmix. Mix just enough so dough comes together in a ball.
4. Roll out on parchment paper with a little powdered sugar vs flour to keep from sticking.
5. Bake on parchment paper or silicone pad on a cookie sheet that is 'not' a non-stick cookie sheet.
6. Do not overbake. Bake just until a light golden color around the edges.
7. Cool on cookie racks.
8. Depending how fancy you like, ice with royal icing, butter cream frosting or a powdered sugar glaze.

Makes about 1 & 1/2 dozen cookies. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-12 minutes. Roll out about 1/4" - 1/2" thickness before cutting into desired shapes with your favorite cookie cutters. Leave some space between cookies on baking sheet.

RECIPE

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted room temperature butter
2 room temperature eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or real vanilla extract

Mix dry ingredients together.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla.
Gradually add flour mixture to butter, sugar mixture until dough forms a ball.

This dough does not require chilling before rolling. However, if tightly wrapped in plastic wrap, it will keep 2 days in refrigerator or up to 3 months if frozen.
After cookies are baked, they may be frozen, whether plain or decorated. Use only parchment paper to separate layers in a freezer-safe container. Do not use waxed paper. Make sure cookies are thawed before removing paper separating layers from freezer.

12/03/2024

Visit and www.visitleclaire.com website for a full schedule of events starting THIS Friday-Sunday!!

Highlights include, but not limited to:
⛄️ 30 vendor craft faire at Grasshoppers.
🎅 Strolling Santa’s.
🎄Tree lighting Friday evening.
🐴 Horse Drawn Carriage Sunday.
🎅 Breakfast with Santa (Happy Joe’s Saturday am).
❄️ Crafts, baked goods, silent auction-Civic Center.
🚎 Free Trolley Rides.
(See www.visitleclaire.com for the full detailed schedule!)

At Crafted QC, we will have fresh baked goods from , chocolate (TRUFFLES!!) and confectionery from and LOTS of amazing gifts MADE LOCALLY!! Including art canvas and metallic prints available while supplies last from ! 🎅

BONUS!!! The temps are suppose to be up to 40° 🎉