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This article appeared in the January 2026 Edition of the Branding Pot Monthly. If you want the good stuff first, saddle up and join the newsletter—it's where the secrets drop before they hit the corral.  1. Yak Wool Socks. From a Canadian rancher who is ALWAYS cold, these bad boys are a must. They are velvety soft, keep your toes toasty, but best of all- the wool is moisture wicking. Apparently yak wool is 10-40x warmer than merino wool! I skied with my 4 year old (read: I held up a 4 year old on skis for 8 hours) and not once did I think about hot or cold or sweaty or icicle toes! While I was gifted a pair this Christmas from my mama, I found an Alberta yak farm @westgimletfarms where you can get a pair (or wool to make your own!), or you can get the exact pair I have on Etsy (*made in Mongolia, not Alberta*). FUN FACT: My husband had a yak growing up and we have 50% custody of the coolest yak hide rug! ha!
2. Kids Livestock ID Activity. Its February and we're back in the swing of all things kids activities at our house. If you missed it, I am a 4-H cleaver leader and each month we do an agricultural learning activity while the older kids conduct their meeting. If its good, I share it. This month involved understanding how and why livestock are identified in Canada and it was a big hit! You can download the activity sheets and my leaders notes here. Ironically, I had this activity planned before the proposed livestock traceability amendments were a hot topic in Canada- keep it factual and educational. 3. Speaking of the kids. Get your Valentine's cards, farm-style. For my American friends, have you seen Hungry Canyon's farm & cow kid valentines?! They are the cutest, funniest and most punny-est you can get- and they're crafted by an Iowa farm mom.*Melissa is having trouble shipping to Canada, so if the checkout isn't working for you I also found these online digital cowkid/rodeo PRINTABLE options (which is great for when you forgot to order something and its the night before your kids class party! ahhh!) 4. Fake Lashes. Hear me out. We may occasionally be elbow deep in a cows cervix, but sometimes a girl just wants to feel a little girly. I have been getting false lashes monthly for the last year and I must say- BIG fan! You certainly don't need them, but if you want to feel a little dolled up without the effort, here's your sign to make an appointment with your local esthetician. BONUS- it takes about an hour. One glorious hour with your eyes closed. Throw some airpods in and enjoy a guilty pleasure podcast, uninterrupted. Hallelujah. And if you don't have an esthetician in your small town (I am lucky I do!), it sounds like a great excuse in the city when you go for that monthly grocery run. (I'm really just here to enable you and give you allllll the excuses to spend a little time on yourself!).
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