Chickens and Scratch Tallow Company

06/03/2026

I’m all set up at Dixon City Market from 5-8! It’s going to be a beautiful night!

06/03/2026

I can’t wait to see everyone tonight!

🛍️ City Market is back for Week 2 with James & Michael ! ☀️🎶

Join us Wednesday evening at Dixon's Riverfront for another great night of shopping local vendors, enjoying delicious food, and spending time with friends and neighbors in one of the best spots in town. ❤️

There's no better way to spend a summer evening! 🌊✨

📍 Dixon City Market – Riverfront
🗓️ Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 5 to 8 p.m.

Event presented by
OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center
Ken Nelson Auto Group
Mad Water Saloon
Palmyra Pub and Eatery

2026 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors Sauk Valley Bank and Raynor Garage Doors

06/02/2026

Confession time… 🙋‍♀️

Yesterday I went riding and figured I was safe since it was cooler out and I started the ride wearing a sweatshirt. Well, somewhere along the way the sweatshirt came off, and by the time I got home my shoulders and upper back were definitely feeling the effects of the sun. ☀️🔥

Before bed, I reached for my After Sun Cooling Balm and applied it to the areas that were feeling hot and uncomfortable.

The relief was almost immediate.

Made with nourishing tallow and cooling ingredients, this balm was created to soothe skin after a day spent in the sun, whether you’re at the beach, in the garden, at the ball field, on horseback, or simply enjoying summer outdoors.

It’s one of those products I always keep on hand—and last night it reminded me exactly why. 💚

My entire Summer Collection, including the After Sun Cooling Balm, will be available at Dixon City Market tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3, from 5–8 PM! Stop by and stock up on your summer skincare favorites. ☀️🌿

Have you had your first sunburn of the season yet?

05/29/2026

☀️🌿 Chickens and Scratch – Current Summer Inventory 🌿☀️

Summer is here, and my shelves are stocked with handcrafted tallow skincare made in small batches on our farm using tallow I render myself from local pasture-raised beef.

Below is what is currently available both in person and online at
chickensandscratch.com

☀️ Summer Collection
• Sun Shield Tallow Balm Stick – $20
• Sun Shield Tallow Balm Tin – $30
• After Sun Cooling Tallow Balm – $20
• Summer Relief Tallow Soothing Balm – $10
• Backyard Guard Tallow Soap – $8
• Peppermint Defense Lip Balm – $5

🌿 Signature Collection
• Simply Whipped Tallow Moisturizer – $20
• Whipped Lavender Tallow Moisturizer – $20
• Whipped Frankincense Moisturizer – $20
• Espresso Eyes Tallow Eye Cream – $20
• Tallow Barrier Balm – $25
• Natural Relief Tallow Salve – $15
• Nature’s Ease CBD Pain Balm – $25 (message to purchase)
• Oatmeal Honey Tallow Soap – $8

Everything is made with simple, nourishing ingredients and designed to support healthy skin naturally.

💛 Thank you for supporting my small farm business and handmade skincare journey.

05/28/2026

Happy Birthday to My Biggest Supporter 🤍

While you all see the products, market setups, and packaged orders, there’s someone working quietly behind the scenes helping make it all possible — my husband, PJ.

He’s the incredible soap maker, the label printer, order shipper, display builder, and the one holding everything together while I’m off doing vendor shows and chasing this dream. He steps in without hesitation to take care of the kids, the animals, the chores, and whatever else needs to be done so I can pour into this business.

He’s also the one who pushes me when I need it most — encouraging me to keep going, believe in myself, and dream bigger even when I’m exhausted or overwhelmed.

This little business may have my name on it, but it’s built with his support too.

Thank you for believing in me, supporting my crazy ideas, and loving our family so well through all the chaos. We appreciate you more than words can say.

Happy Birthday, PJ 🤎

05/28/2026

Dixon City Market was AMAZING tonight 🤍

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, supported my little farm business, and showed so much love to the Summer Collection ☀️🌿

I’m beyond grateful for this community and every single order, share, and kind word. ✨

05/27/2026

☀️ THE SUMMER COLLECTION IS HERE TONIGHT AT DIXON CITY MARKET☀️

After months of testing, pouring, labeling, rendering tallow, and keeping secrets… I’m so excited to finally share the Chickens & Scratch Summer Collection with you guys 🤍

Every product in this collection was handcrafted in small batches using tallow I render myself from local pasture raised beef sourced right down the road from our farm. 🌿

This collection was inspired by:
☀️ long summer days
🌱 garden mornings
🐓 backyard evenings
🏖️ lake trips
✨ simple summer skincare

Introducing:

☀️ Sun Shield Tallow Balm
❄️ After Sun Cooling Tallow Balm
🌼 Summer Relief Tallow Balm
🌱 Peppermint Defense Lip Balm
🐓 Backyard Guard Tallow Soap

Launching today:
📍 Dixon City Market Dixon, IL 5-8
💻 chickensandscratch.com

Thank you guys so much for supporting this little farm business and all the late nights, early mornings, and hard work that go into it. I truly couldn’t do this without you 🤍

I cannot WAIT for you to smell, try, and experience this collection for yourselves ☀️

Limited summer release ✨

05/27/2026

So excited to see everyone tonight!!

Well, well, well … we’re back! 😎

Season kicks off from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 27! 🎉☀️ Come kick off the summer with a beautiful night at the Riverfront! 🎶🌮🍻

Presented by OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center, Ken Nelson Auto Group, Mad Water Saloon and Palmyra Pub and Eatery

2026 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors Raynor Garage Doors and Sauk Valley Bank

05/26/2026

☀️ Summer Collection Sneak Peek #5 — Sun Shield

Okay… this one has been SO hard to keep quiet 🤍

Meet Sun Shield — our brand new tallow balm made for all the summer things: ball games, garden days, lake trips, and chasing kids outside until the porch lights come on ☀️

I made this with tallow I render myself from local pasture raised beef sourced right down the road from our farm, along with simple ingredients I actually feel good about using on my family.

This balm is smooth, nourishing, and made to help support skin during long days in the sun without feeling thick or greasy.

Available in:
☀️ 2 oz Stick
☀️ 4 oz Tin

Launching May 27 at Dixon City Market + online

05/25/2026

❄️ Summer Collection Sneak Peek #4 — After Sun

This might be my favorite product in the whole summer collection 😍

After spending all day outside, this is EXACTLY what my skin wants at the end of the day.

Our new After Sun Cooling Tallow Balm is made with tallow I render myself, aloe-infused oil, and cooling essential oils that leave your skin feeling calm, soft, and refreshed after being out in the heat ☀️

It has the most light, cool feeling without being greasy and smells like summer spa vibes in the best way 😂🤍

Perfect after:
☀️ pool days
☀️ gardening
☀️ lake trips
☀️ sports
☀️ too much sunshine

Launching May 27 at Dixon City Market + online