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May 2025 Newsletter
MAY DAYS! TEXAS! RANCH HAPPENINGS! May has arrived, bringing cloudy skies to Illinoisâbut Texas is soaking up the sunshine, and so are we in this month's newsletter! IMPORTANT NEWS!Let's just get to the good stuff right off the bat. Introducing HAPPY LIFE RANCH TEXAS EDITION!!Until now, our ethically raised products have only been available to our loyal supporters in Illinois and Northwest Indiana. With shipping costs keeping us grounded, weâve long searched for a way to expand without compromising our values. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our family in Texasâwho have built a ranch designed for livestock to live happy, healthy livesâweâre finally ready to take the leap.Below, you'll find a glimpse into their inspiring journey and what this next exciting chapter means for all of us.Our BeginningIn 2021, Michelle, Anthony, and Alex sold their home and spent a summer living and working at Happy Life Ranch in Beecher, Illinois. That time reignited their passion for ranching and deepened their connection to country living. After relocating to Texas for work, they eventually settled in Kerens. With the help of Gus, Melissa, and close friends, they began building a 20-acre homesteadâplanting the roots for what has now grown into Happier Life Ranch.Growing Our DreamOur journey toward ranch life took root in 2023 when we expanded to 20 acres in Kerens, Texas. We never imagined that a few guinea fowlâbrought in to help with pestsâwould be the start of something bigger. Before long, we added chickens, goats, and a growing variety of livestock, each deepening our love for ranching and our commitment to raising animals with care and purpose.Lessons from the LandThe lessons we've learned over the years, from building coops out of scrap materials to understanding the nuances of regenerative ranching, have been invaluable. We've been blessed to connect with multi-generational farmers who generously shared their wisdom, teaching us the importance of rotational grazing, humane animal care, and the significance of knowing where our food comes from.Our CommitmentAt Happier Life Ranch, we prioritize holistic practices. Our animals roam freely on clean pastures, nourished with organic, non-GMO feed. We abstain from using artificial fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, or hormones, ensuring that the food we provide is as natural and wholesome as possible.Join the FamilyAs we establish our presence in Kerens, TX, our mission remains steadfast: to offer ethically raised, high-quality products while fostering a community that values transparency, sustainability, and genuine connections. We invite you to join us on this journeyâvisit the ranch, share in our story, and become part of the Happier Life family. We here in Illinois couldnât be more excited to take this leap and see where this new venture leads us all. Everything Texas-related will continue to run through our existing Happy Life Ranch website, and as I write this, weâre actively working out the logisticsâfor both product orders and transporting more of our established livestock down south to get growing.Orders for delivery in Texas begin June 7th, and just like in Illinois, weâll bring them right to your front door.You can follow the journey and stay up to date by finding Happy Life Ranch Texas Edition on Instagram and Facebook. Please give them a like, a follow, and help spread the word to anyone you know in or around the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Letâs grow this community togetherâethically, sustainably, and happily.FATHER'S DAY: Fatherâs Day is ComingâLetâs Fire Up the Grill!Sorry momsâwe donât do flowers, but we do deliver unforgettable meats. Weâve created two limited-edition Fatherâs Day boxes packed with premium cutsâbecause what dad doesnât love grilling up a feast for his family? Not sure what to get the dad in your life? Check out the boxes now at www.happyliferanch.com an... make this Fatherâs Day one to savor. These specialty boxes are only available for a limited time, so donât wait!RANCH HAPPENINGS: I think we are done for having babies for a little while. Some of our sows need checking but it doesn't appear we should expect any new births, whooo-we had a few there in the earlier days of spring.The latest lamb born (while we were away) was scooped up by Windmill Acres for care and keeping and now it appears she has been named Winnie and has found her forever home. She is bringing much joy to their kids and customers alike and we are so happy to see her thriving.All of our energy has been concentrated on building the Texas plan so not much else happening her other than watching everything grow and thrive.We are still looking for a ranch hand, if anyone is interested or knows someone, please have them give Gus a call 630-877-7718. We are looking for someone who has a valid drivers license and can potentially be available 7 days a week. A handful of interviews have been completed and some are very promising. Never hurts to keep it out there. THE FREEZER CONTAINER, We have made changes to the back of the yard so to speak to make way for the new freezer container that will come when it comes. We wont even speculate anymore as to a date but it's ALMOST ready to be delivered wea are told. NEW CHICKEN HOUSE Here's another project that has been put on hold due to weather issues, and Niko working a full time job so not having time to finish it. There is a huge but cozy room for the new girls and they are adjusting beautifully. They are laying the little bitty eggs we have advertised on social media for a discounted price and they should be big enough to go outside very soon..Customize Your Box, Your WayWeâre excited to make your Happy Life Ranch experience even more personalâyou can now subscribe to individual items! Choose the quantities and cuts that fit your familyâs needs, and set the delivery frequency that works best for your schedule; weekly/every 2 weeks/monthly (depending on your delivery zone. Want to make sure your box always includes your favoritesâor skips something youâre not loving? Subscribing to exactly what you want is the best way to do that. Youâre in full control: itâs super easy to make changes to your cart anytime, as often as you like, right up to 3 days before your pickup or delivery. Flexibility, simplicity, and no surprisesâjust the products you love, delivered how and when you want them.REFERRAL BONUS: in your account settings, top right corner, you will find a REFERRAL button. You can send this to friends and family and when they order, you get a $25 BONUS credit in your account and they get $10.HOURS OF OPERATION: This is new for us, a schedule!! We are now open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10am-6pm for pick ups, visits, new customers, etc. Sundays will be by appointment. And we just picked up a new SIGN to hang out front with these hours listed! We will put it up after the 24th. TRAVEL: As mentioned above, we will be traveling to Texas for Easter and some much needed respite and family time.Thank you all for giving us some of your time and trusting us with your family's health. If you have any suggestions on ways we can improve please email us at info@happyliferanch.com. If you love what we're doing, please tell your friends and family and send them to our website at www.happyliferanch.com valign="top">You can't expect to feel like a million bucks if you keep eating from the dollar menu. Eat Clean
June 2025 Newsletter
Warm Days, Happy Hearts â June at the Ranch Howdy from Happy Life Ranch!Weâve got big news this month â the Texas market is booming, and we couldnât be more excited! Folks from Dallas/Fort Worth all the way to Houston are joining the Happy Life Ranch family, and weâre delivering the good stuff straight to their doors.One happy Texan even said:âThis is the best ground beef Iâve ever had!â(And you know it means something when a Texan says that!)đ New Delivery & Pickup Options in TexasWeâre now offering:Monthly home delivery (check your zip code on our website)Two pickup locations (with two more in the works!)If you're in the area â or know someone who is â itâs the perfect time to share the ranch love. Pass this newsletter on to anyone you think might be interested in getting in on the good eats. Our herds and flocks are thriving down in Kerens, TX, and the fencing never stops (seriously â it's a full-time job!). Weâre proud to see Happy Life Ranch: Texas Edition come to life in a big way.đŁ Spread the Word & Get Rewarded! Do you know someone in Texas who cares about what they feed their family?â Forward this email to themâ Theyâll get $25 off when they use coupon code WelcomeTexasâ Plus youâll each get $10 credit through our referral program â with NO limit!So go ahead and refer everyone â weâd love to feed their families, too.ALSO, strictly for our Texas peeps...đşđ¸ Stars, Stripes & Steak Raffle! đĽŠđď¸Fire up your grill and your patriotic spirit! đWeâre giving YOU the chance to win a delicious bundle of premium Happy Life Ranch meats â just in time for your 4th of July cookout!đď¸ Buy your raffle ticket today by clicking below đđđđĽ Support local, eat better, and maybe take home the tastiest prize around!100% pasture-raised. No hormones. No mystery meat. Just real food, from real ranchers.𧨠Donât wait â tickets are limited and this oneâs gonna go fast!#StarsStripesAndSteak #HappyLifeRanch #RaffleTime #4thOfJulyBBQ #SupportLocalFarms #KnowYourRancher đşđ¸ Enter Stars, Stripes & Steak Raffle FATHER'S DAY IDEAS!𼊠Illinois/NW Indiana FATHER'S DAY boxes are a great gift idea!Weâre offering two perfectly packed boxes of our farm-raised meats for June:The $49 Box â A great way to stock up on ranch favoritesThe $99 Box â More of what you love, perfect for larger families or dads that just love the meatsđ¨ Orders must be placed by June 12th to receive your box on time! Buy your favorite dad or friend a Happy Life Ranch gift card! đ Just click here and give the gift of real food: RANCH HAPPENINGS: We know... weâve been saying it for months and months, but it's finally almost here â the new ranch freezer is on its way! đ This upgrade is a big one: More space for all your favorites. Better accessibility for in-person shopping. More reliable stock (goodbye, out-of-stock frustration!). Weâre praying hard that this helps smooth out the supply hiccups and makes it easier for you to stop by, browse, or even bring a basket inside and shop right at the ranch. Even better? This frees up our freezer trailer, so we can hit the road more often and bring Happy Life meats to more markets near you!Thanks for sticking with us through the growing pains â weâre making moves to serve you better every day.Aside from the highly anticipated freezer upgrade, thereâs a lot happening with our four-legged crew!Weâve recently separated the boys from the girls in our goat and sheep flocks to help with future planning (and a little peace and quiet for everyone). To keep the ladies and babies safe, weâve got our trusty protectors on duty â Abbott and Costello-the donkeys, plus Gilbert, our charming mini Highland cow. Theyâre holding it down like pros!The gals now have a new-to-them shelter and a spacious pasture to roam, rest, and soak up the sunshine. Everyone is loving the warmer weather â and yes, theyâre still very into visits, pettings, and of course... snacks. (Because really, who doesnât love snacks?)Weâre also in the process of fencing in two brand-new pastures â areas that until now have only seen chickens and turkeys. These fresh spaces will allow us to rotate grazing more effectively, helping us stay true to our regenerative ranching goals and give the land a chance to thrive, too.The animals are happy, healthy, and full of personality â just the way we like it!It's wild to us that we are able to accomplish so much on such a small patch of land that our home is on! Ohhh if only we had the space for the cows to be here....Melissa, stop digressing Family Happenings: Our grandson Leo and his momma Victoria came up for a visit so that was a most amazing day! They were only here for a couple short hours but it meant the world to us.Niko is growing, as a man and a carpenter, by leaps and bounds and just celebrated his 22nd birthday. eekNina is off on yet another adventure: she has an internship in Delaware for the summer and she will be fully immersed in the world of marine geology. She has a beautiful place right near the beach and we are just a tiny bit jealous. We will make time to go see her before HER birthday which comes up in August. NEW CHICKEN HOUSE: Another ranch project thatâs been a bit delayed but has been worked ons Ince last month (thanks to unpredictable weather and Niko working full-time!) is the new chicken setup â but itâs coming along! The good news? The new flock of girls has a big, cozy room all to themselves, and theyâre settling in beautifully. While theyâre still growing, theyâve started laying those adorable little eggs you may have seen on our social media! They may be small, but theyâre mighty â same delicious taste, just in a fun-sized shell. To celebrate our petite producers, weâre offering up these little eggs for just $4/dozen while theyâre still on the smaller side. Theyâll be ready to roam outdoors soon, but in the meantime, theyâre laying like champs! Bundle Boxes: Easier, Simpler, Still DeliciousWeâre making some changes to how our bundle boxes work â and we think youâre going to love the simplicity! Starting this month (depending on your pick up/delivery schedule), all subscribed bundle boxes will now feature Rancherâs Choice selections. That means:No more custom requests for bundle boxes. For those of you who have these right now, we'll be reaching out directly to discuss the changes.The website will show exactly what we plan to put in the boxes to help you chooseEach box includes thoughtfully selected cuts based on availabilityWe reserve the right to substitute items as needed to ensure your box is full and freshYou can still find full descriptions and price details for each box size on our website.This new system is perfect if you want:â Clean, quality meatsâ No decision fatigueâ Great value, hand-picked by the ranch teamWeâre still offering all your favorite sizes:SmallSmall with Premium BeefMediumLargeExtra Largeđ Prefer to choose exactly what you get? No problem! You can always build your own box by adding items to your cart. Subscribe & Save is still available for those custom orders too!Thanks for trusting us to fill your freezer with food you can feel great about.đ¸ Spread the Love, Get the Bonus!Did you know sharing Happy Life Ranch can literally pay off?Just head to your account settings (top right corner) and click the REFERRAL button. From there, you can send your personal referral link to friends and family. When they place their first order, theyâll get $10 off â and youâll get a $25 credit added to your account. Win-win!Itâs our way of saying thanks for helping others discover clean, local, ranch-raised goodness. So go ahead and refer away â your freezer (and your friends) will thank you!Sharing is caring... and also seriously rewarding! đĽŠđHOURS OF OPERATION: Yep, you heard that right â Happy Life Ranch now has official hours! đ Weâre open for pick-ups, visits, and welcoming new friends every Tuesday and Thursday 10am-6pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. We welcome folks any other day of the week provided you give us a call or text to make sure we are available. Calls or texts are absolutely the best way to reach Thank you for giving us a little bit of your time â and for trusting us with something as important as your familyâs health. It truly means the world to us.If you have any suggestions or ideas on how we can do better, weâd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@happyliferanch.com â weâre always looking to grow and improve.And if you love what weâre doing, the best way you can support us is by sharing with your friends and family. Send them our way at www.happyliferanch.com â weâd be honored to welcome them into the Happy Life family.From our barn to your table,â The Happy Life Ranch Crew If it comes from a factory, your body wonât thank you. Choose clean, honest food â your health depends on it. Click here to see our recipes. We will add to it regularly. Happy Life Ranch Illinois team Happy Life Ranch Texas Edition Team Ordered and picked up delicious food , eggs, milk and meats and was able to see the ranch and how they treat the animals ethically and with compassion ~ Google review from TomThis was my first experience buying fresh lamb from a ranch to cook on the spit for Greek Easter. The ordering process was made easy with their website and the communication after the order was placed was impeccable. And above all, the lamb was DELICIOUS! Will be coming here for fresh meat from now on. ~ Jason Find Us Online! Follow us on social media to stay up to date, and check out our website for more information about our products and practices! Your body knows the difference. Clean food fuels, heals, and strengthens. Skip the processed stuff â and taste the power of food raised right.
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At Happy Life Ranch, we believe that great beef starts with how the cattle are raised. Our pasture-raised beef is a labor of love, rooted in a commitment to quality, sustainability, and the well-being of our animals.
