Julia Wells

Julia Wells
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Julia is a Jersey girl turned Okie! She graduated from MICA with a BFA. She moved to Oklahoma, her husband's home state, almost ten years ago. Seven years ago, her family moved to the country and bought a farm. She runs the day to day operations of the farm, The Humble Hive Homestead, where they raise poultry, pork and beef for the community. Julia also home schools their two boys. When not wrangling 2 and 4 legged critters, she enjoys quilting, reading, and creating custom art. She has a big garden, loves food preservation and cooking. She loves coffee with way too much cream and sugar.

Get Creative! 3 Ways to Encourage the Reluctant Child Artist

Do you have a child who is reluctant to make art and get messy? Or one who gets easily frustrated while making art? I can relate and am sharing my tips I have learned...

6 Favorite Off the Beaten Path Restaurants | In + Around OKC

One of my favorite things to do is trying off-the-beaten-path restaurants in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. Since my job is to haul animals and visit feed mills, I get around the outer-reaches of...

When It’s Hard to Be “Play Mom”

It's hard for me to be the play mom.  I think it might be because of my family of origin, but I sometimes have a tough time connecting with my children. That's a scary thing for...

How to Buy Local Meat in the OKC Metro

I have a passion for local agriculture. As a local producer I love to help people meet local farmers and ranchers and take control of where their food comes from. This is by no...

Best Places to Meet a Friend for Coffee in OKC

There is just something about getting out of the house and grabbing a coffee at a local coffee shop with a friend. Here is a list of some of our favorite places to grab...

An Introvert’s Tips to Surviving Holiday Parties

Tis the season for festivities, social gatherings, and holiday parties. This is an introvert's guide to the holidays (by a fellow introvert).  Just say NO. Don’t pretend you want to go the neighborhood holiday party if...

How to NOT Serve Medium Rare Turkey…From a Turkey Farmer

I am a turkey farmer who accidentally almost served her family a medium rare turkey one year! I want to help make sure you don't do the same. How to cook a turkey from a turkey...

5 Ways To Avoid Getting Overwhelmed With Stuff This Holiday Season

It's Christmas morning, the house is trashed and you think, "Oh sweet baby 8 pound Jesus where am I gonna put all this stuff that has appeared?" Try these 5 tips to avoid getting overwhelmed! Set boundaries. “Hey...

Sorry I’m Late, the Cows Got Out…

I have said that more times than I can count. It’s a running joke with our friends and family. Two hours later, we show up sweaty and dirty in our “town” clothes (i.e. our...