Pull up a chair and stay awhile.

This is where you'll find a little bit of everything, from practical skincare tips and ingredient deep dives to stories from our family farm. Some posts are educational, helping you better understand your skin and the products you use. Others are lighthearted (because farm life has a way of keeping us humble), and a few are simply reflections on raising cattle, making soap, chasing kids, and finding joy in the everyday.

Whether you're here to learn something new, get a laugh, or enjoy a glimpse behind the scenes at Tallow & Tend, we're glad you're here.

Jennifer Hodgeman Jennifer Hodgeman

America: 250

Last weekend was a little bit of a lot of my favorite things.

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Tallow and Sustainability

When people hear the word “sustainability,” they often picture trendy buzzwords and expensive “eco” products. But sometimes sustainability looks a lot simpler, and a lot more practical.

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Jennifer Hodgeman Jennifer Hodgeman

Tallow and Your Skin Barrier

If your skin feels dry, tight, flaky, or just angry no matter what you put on it, your skin barrier might be compromised.

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Jennifer Hodgeman Jennifer Hodgeman

Maternal Instincts

I turned a mama cow and her calf out from our birthing suite to the main pasture today…

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