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The chance that these floral farm dresses that objectively look like the last thing you’d wanna wear are sold out at Targets all over is a high one. And it’s not because people have damaged their fashion sense for good after spending prolonged periods of time in quarantine (although that would be a fair reason), but rather because the #TargetDressChallenge is going viral.

It all started when someone pointed out that a bunch of long dresses at Target look like “people just lost the farm after locusts ate their crops” but in the pandemic world. And this is where it got fun.

People went in for a full pandemic farm, aka Little House On the Prairie, look by posting their pics in the dress while carrying livestock, working the land, and doing other typical farm chores. It soon blew up into a viral trend with entire families getting on board for a much-needed laugh.

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My Whole Family Thinks I’ve Completely Lost It (And Maybe I Have), But I Surely Hope This Makes Someone’s Day

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To find out more about this new viral challenge, Bored Panda reached out to Bre and Matt Bogert, who joined forces in some of the very best shots submitted to the #TargetDressChallenge. Their humorous pictures have since gone viral, amassing 5.3k reactions, 2.7k shares, and 1k comments on Facebook.

When asked what they thought of the infamous Target dress, Bre said that she first saw the Target dress challenge on one of her farm or chicken-related groups on Facebook. As for the infamous prairie dress, she had seen it in the store. “I did a double-take and thought... WHAT!?”

“Once I saw a husband having participated, I showed my husband, who laughed just as hard as me. His initial reaction had a few eye rolls, but then hilarity ensued,” Bre explained.
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We Really Wanted A Holy Bible For The Shoot But Roads Are Bad And I Couldn't Get One From The Dollar Tree

We Really Wanted A Holy Bible For The Shoot But Roads Are Bad And I Couldn't Get One From The Dollar Tree

I had no problems looking this mean and crazy but Meliyah had a hard time not laughing.
Thanks to Lexi for the photography. She didn't have a target dress so she missed out.
Gilead won't be taking over this damn homestead anytime soon!

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As Sexy As Robert Plant Wearing A Blouse In Concert. "Barefoot With A Chicken" And Showin' A Little Skin. The Hat Doesn't Match The Dress But The Coors Bottle Does

As Sexy As Robert Plant Wearing A Blouse In Concert. "Barefoot With A Chicken" And Showin' A Little Skin. The Hat Doesn't Match The Dress But The Coors Bottle Does

Amazingly, he saw the dress hanging after being washed and came up with the idea himself, no inspiration or alcohol or coercion needed!

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When asked how she managed to convince Matt to dress up for the challenge, Bre confessed that “there wasn’t much convincing after my 8- and 10-year-old sons saw the shoots and started egging him on.”

“My almost 10-year-old asked him to do it for his birthday present (we did the shoot on his birthday!) and—off to Target we went! He’s 6’8” tall and 300 pounds—we didn’t think we would find a dress, and that XXL was a little stretchy and it fit like a glove,” Bre laughed.

The dress was supposed to be floor-length, but “as you see, a little knee was shown,” she added.
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No Chickens Were Harmed During This Photo Shoot

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The guy looks like it's first time he's seen a camera 😂

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"Aye what is that witchcraft you is hitting us with? Super fast at making paintings, you say? Take that unholy devil nonsense away from our humble abode! Away with ya, SCRAM!"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lmasssso! I love this so much! Thanks for the laugh because we all need it !

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I listening to The Dead South as I’m viewing these posts. It was just a coincidence, but soooo appropriate. These are hilarious.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That red dress actually looks a fair bit better than the all the others. It's much better fitting, has finer ornamental top pleating than the others and actually has a winning colour. Very modern goth meets red riding hood! Not all these dresses are punchlines.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ted Kaczynski really let himself go when his girlfriend left him

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love the girls dress, these shots look, authentic , you need a sense of humor, one Halloween, my husband, at 6\3, me 5/3 and we borrowed clothes, he fit his sisters dress, make up, me in black pants and jacket, I never thought he would have co/operated, many years ago, I still have the photo !!!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can almost hear the conversation "We lost Ma and my two brothers. They died from consumption"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of these look very frumpy, but I think the young woman in this one looks very nice in that dress.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was Target out of longjohns? Cuz its cold in them there certain private parts...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that guy looks like a viking that just raided a target and didn't realize that fancy orange tunic was actually a dress for farmwives.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You two look so funny! Are you going to use that axe of yours on that poor innocent chicken?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somehow he transforms that Sarah Plain & Tall/Little House on the Prairie/Victorian school marm dress into a manly medival Russian tunic.

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No Chickens Were Harmed During This Photo Shoot. What happened AFTER the shoot is a different story.

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Thanks, Alison...I just spit my dinner all over this nice cream-colored rug in my living room. Saw that axe and it was just too much...

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This ones great! Put it in black and white and it could pass as the olden days easily!

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I shouldn't find thus attractive yet that beard and dress combo is not bad but not that bad.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That dress fits that burly man a little too well. I’ve heard designers design for a boyish figure but COME ON! Ladies can’t compete!

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Maybe the hatchet isn't for the chicken . Nice dress though .

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If I ever came across someone wearing that and looks like him....I'm running..lol

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From My Husband Matt, “We Have Been Seeing These Funny Target Dress Challenge Shoots, And She Gave Me That Look

From My Husband Matt, “We Have Been Seeing These Funny Target Dress Challenge Shoots, And She Gave Me That Look

At first I laughed when she and our boys suggested it, then I was like, ‘You know what!? The world has seen so much sadness and really bad stuff this year, my family has suffered some serious losses this year, it will make my boys laugh and maybe someone else. Plus, I love using our little farm for the shoot and making my photographer wife smile, you know? And, the boys are going to learn to make pillows out of the dress fabric when we are done—we all win. If you can make someone laugh or smile, why not!?’”

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He really loves that chicken, you can see if it his eyes. True love. Brilliant photo

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The couple said that just like for many of us, their past year has seen some hard times, less laughter, and a lot of social discontinuity. “My husband’s family had been through a rough time recently with losing loved ones and once we realized how much joy this was bringing and light-hearted fun, the deal was sealed.”

And since Bre and Matt live on a farm with goats, chickens, rabbits, and hounds, half of the job had been done already. Plus, Bre is a professional photographer who runs her website Bre Bogert Photography. “We didn’t need a single 'prop' (except the dress!)—It was a given…”
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Journal Entry 324: Another Day In The Life On The Homestead While On Lockdown. Made Myself A New Apron And A Bonnet. Recently The Town Accused Me Of Witchcraft And Only Spared My Life Because They Believe I Can Conjure Up Some Cure For This Virus. At Least Now I Can Fly My Broom Around In Peace

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seester, please take me with you. My broom has lost it's way, and the villagers are coming along quickly

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Cutie Pie And Her Chicky

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When You're Bored During A Pandemic And You Have The Best Boyfriend Model Ever

When You're Bored During A Pandemic And You Have The Best Boyfriend Model Ever

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Good Bye '20, Fling That Sh*t Behind You

Good Bye '20, Fling That Sh*t Behind You

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As for the feedback, besides the initial shock and hysterical laughter of family and friends, the feedback has been awesome.

“We thought it would reach a few folks outside our chicken and farm groups, but not like this! We have had some very complimentary messages about my adorable husband (he’s taken, ladies, sorry!), but the best messages have been ones from folks who appreciate the humor in these isolating times.”
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It’s Day 329 Of The Great Plague. The Target Mercantile Has Blessed Us With New Fabrics To Enhance Our Pandemic Fashion

It’s Day 329 Of The Great Plague. The Target Mercantile Has Blessed Us With New Fabrics To Enhance Our Pandemic Fashion

I feel Margaret got a little bit risky in her decision to flaunt that racy lace seam. After all we are modest women out on the farmstead. Unwanted stares from the menfolk is unholy.
Supplies were getting scarce. We needed to venture out for food. Trudging uphill, both ways in the snow as our ancestors once did. Margaret was able to keep us safe with her trusty 22 and her deadeye for shots.
We were able to make dinner from an elegant goose that will feed the kin for a fortnight. We shall milk the goats (oops they’re boys) and churn some butter and feast.
Lastly our local gymnasium allowed us to get some physical fitness in to keep up our health and our spirits.

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The Two Aught Two Aught Year Of Our Lord Hath Vexed Me

The Two Aught Two Aught Year Of Our Lord Hath Vexed Me

I am vexed, I say. The earth has been salted, the chickens refuse to lay. Donkeys born without a tail and other such ominous signs. But Providence has left me my solitary sister in poultry. And we stubbornly refuse to yield. So let the year two aught two one breathe it’s impotent fire. I stand or squat ready.

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Quarantine Day 329: Pa Said If This Winter Holds Out Much Longer He’ll Need To Butcher The Hog

Quarantine Day 329: Pa Said If This Winter Holds Out Much Longer He’ll Need To Butcher The Hog

I don’t reckon I’m ready to say goodbye, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a hankering for some fresh bacon. These grits ain’t cutting it, and dine-in just ain’t an option round these parts anymore.

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Many messages and comments that Bre and Matt received were from people who hadn’t laughed this hard since the pandemic started. "Some said that this was something they needed to see on a particularly hard day, and just thanking us for sharing some joy."

And this wholesome feedback is what makes a challenge like this all worth it for Bre and Matt. “My husband and I both agree if we can make anyone’s day brighter (even if it’s him in a dress with our chickens or goats as the cause), then it’s a great day.”
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Sometimes You Just Need A Snowy Day, A Good Friend To Agree To Shenanigans And Partake In A Good #targetdresschallenge

Sometimes You Just Need A Snowy Day, A Good Friend To Agree To Shenanigans And Partake In A Good #targetdresschallenge

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In fact, some people liked the model, aka Matt, so much that the couple even had some others asking if he’s single. “Other messages were from folks wanting to buy the dress (we told them we are making it into pillows to always remember this shoot!), and some other chicken breed-related questions.” Bre added that "there was one guy who even asked what kind of dog our goat was.”

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Alright Y’all, Confession Time! Lol.. I Really Like The “Target Dress”.. And I Personally Think I Rocked It

Alright Y’all, Confession Time! Lol.. I Really Like The “Target Dress”.. And I Personally Think I Rocked It

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My Poor Girls Are Terrified Of This Dress And Ran Away Screaming, So I Had To Substitute. Including An Earlier Photo That Shows I Do Indeed Have Chickens

My Poor Girls Are Terrified Of This Dress And Ran Away Screaming, So I Had To Substitute. Including An Earlier Photo That Shows I Do Indeed Have Chickens

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There’s something about the Target dress challenge which makes it particularly humorous in these gloomy times. “The meme we saw circulating about the locusts and losing the farm made us laugh so hard. When we saw those dresses in person, we HAD TO try.”

Bre said that “seeing the men and women and kids dress in these dresses without a care in the world, hamming it up for the cameras, having fun with it—THAT is funny. Honest hilarity.” In fact, Bre, who’s a pro photographer, confessed that “75% of the shots I took were shaky because my boys and I were laughing so hard.”
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Day 93 At The Wiggins Homestead: After Putting The Babies To Sleep I Gathered Wood And Finished Churning The Butter. After A Little Break, I Done A Little Work On The Farm And Climbed A Big Hill

Day 93 At The Wiggins Homestead: After Putting The Babies To Sleep I Gathered Wood And Finished Churning The Butter. After A Little Break, I Done A Little Work On The Farm And Climbed A Big Hill

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This lady actually pulls this off very well. Such a beautiful photo

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This One’s In The Pot Tonight

This One’s In The Pot Tonight

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Since Target Has Decided We All Need A Dress As Ugly As Homemade Sin While We Suffer Amidst The Pandemic, I Reckon I Would Join This Movement With The Rest Of The Womens, Down Home On The Range

Since Target Has Decided We All Need A Dress As Ugly As Homemade Sin While We Suffer Amidst The Pandemic, I Reckon I Would Join This Movement With The Rest Of The Womens, Down Home On The Range

Journal entry, Day 332 of Pandemic: “The Pony Express finally arrived into town today, delivering much need letters of encouragement from family and friends alike and alarming news of civil discord. I was so surprised that I nearly burnt the rhubarb cobbler simmering in the dutch oven. After I churned my own butter, I sold off our fine China made of porcelain, no need for that nonsense anymore under a 10-month long quarantine. I was able to barter for a new cutlery knife from the local general store since my old one was so dull it wouldn’t cut hot butter. After daily chores and 5 minutes of homeschool, the girls made corn husk dolls and the boys dipped candles for our lanterns.”

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After Gathering The The Eggs, We Realized Some Of The Chickens Still Haven’t Started Laying Again

After Gathering The The Eggs, We Realized Some Of The Chickens Still Haven’t Started Laying Again

In the winter the hens take a break. We grabbed those old hens and reminded them of their fate if them eggs ain’t coming soon.

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Idk About All You Women Im Wearing This Dress Everywhere. I Love It

Idk About All You Women Im Wearing This Dress Everywhere. I Love It

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"I Will Survive" , Is The Title Of My Photoshoot

"I Will Survive" , Is The Title Of My Photoshoot

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I Joined The #targetdresschallenge

I Joined The #targetdresschallenge

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Target Has Decided If We’re Gonna Suffer A Pandemic, We Might As Well Look Like We Just Lost The Farm After Locusts Ate Our Crops

Target Has Decided If We’re Gonna Suffer A Pandemic, We Might As Well Look Like We Just Lost The Farm After Locusts Ate Our Crops

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A Covid 19 Era Woman Begs To God For Quarantine To End Soon. Her Prayers Go Unanswered Even Though Her Dress Looks Amazing

A Covid 19 Era Woman Begs To God For Quarantine To End Soon. Her Prayers Go Unanswered Even Though Her Dress Looks Amazing

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We Walk Up Hill Both Ways To Do Our Laundry At The Near By Water Source

We Walk Up Hill Both Ways To Do Our Laundry At The Near By Water Source

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Day 323 Of Quarantine: Learning To Read Was One Of The Hardest Things I Ever Had To Do, But I Am Glad I Persevered, Because A Parcel Arrived Today With A Book From My Dear Friend In The City

Day 323 Of Quarantine: Learning To Read Was One Of The Hardest Things I Ever Had To Do, But I Am Glad I Persevered, Because A Parcel Arrived Today With A Book From My Dear Friend In The City

"Drinking with Chickens," it says. I turned to the 77th page and read the instructions for a red currant cocktail -- what an intriguing combination of ingredients. Currants were not to be found in these parts, but I reckoned we had a jar of chokecherries that Paw had harvested over the summer and kept cool in the cellar with the potatoes. I've never had sparkling wine or champagne, but Maw did keep some cider water along with Gramps' whiskey in the cupboard above the kitchen window, so those will have to do. I've also not heard of such vessels as flutes or coupes, but the book came with pictures, so I went ahead and fashioned a drinking vessel with a mason jar left over from canning and a broken candle holder from the attic. Now that's a rather unusual libation, but it sure made my cold day with the chickens much more bearable today.

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HA I love ... the mason jar glass ... the book title, HAHAHA

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These Ugly Prairie Dresses Are Quiet Comfy And Have Pockets

These Ugly Prairie Dresses Are Quiet Comfy And Have Pockets

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and back at the Chicken Ranch, we find Eloise, whose father having lost the farm sent her on to town . Wont he be so pleased at his daughter finding gainful employment

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This Happened

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Local Pioneer Woman Wields Her Axe — Her First Time Chopping Wood For The Fire. Because Of The Pandemic, She Was Forced To Sell Her Home, Move Out Into Nature, And Resort To More Primitive Ways Of Living

Local Pioneer Woman Wields Her Axe — Her First Time Chopping Wood For The Fire. Because Of The Pandemic, She Was Forced To Sell Her Home, Move Out Into Nature, And Resort To More Primitive Ways Of Living

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The Movement Was Born After Target Released Dresses Inspired By Little House On The Prarie. We Call Our Collection “The Long Hard Winter.”

The Movement Was Born After Target Released Dresses Inspired By Little House On The Prarie. We Call Our Collection “The Long Hard Winter.”

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The Indoor Version. Outdoor Will Happen When Its Not So Dang Cold

The Indoor Version. Outdoor Will Happen When Its Not So Dang Cold

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It Pays To Have A Friend Who’s A Talented Photographer And A Crazy Chicken Lady

It Pays To Have A Friend Who’s A Talented Photographer And A Crazy Chicken Lady

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From Deep Within A Tennessee Holler, Here Is My Sister In Law Jessie Welch’s And Her Daughter Eva’s Target Dress Challenge

From Deep Within A Tennessee Holler, Here Is My Sister In Law Jessie Welch’s And Her Daughter Eva’s Target Dress Challenge

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#49

The Trek To Town Is Less Treacherous With The Aide Of Our Trusted Ponies

The Trek To Town Is Less Treacherous With The Aide Of Our Trusted Ponies

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#50

Day 196 Without Rain

Day 196 Without Rain

I tried to head over to the field to make some stew with a special blue flower with red thorns and remembered I’m color blind... I got to hollering and broke down crying .
Went back to the homestead and tried to collect some eggs from the coop to discover the chickens aren’t laying much because we can’t feed them .
Paw told me and the girl to bring the chickens in to slaughter but we are afraid because they are all we have left.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This sounds like the start of a good book - or and old family story.

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So, I Don’t Have Chickens Anymore But I Still Wanted To Take The #targetdresschallenge. It Was Still Fun, Even If My Cows Weren’t Very Cooperative

So, I Don’t Have Chickens Anymore But I Still Wanted To Take The #targetdresschallenge. It Was Still Fun, Even If My Cows Weren’t Very Cooperative

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Target Dress

Target Dress

Dear Ma, Dear Pa,

Times is hard in San Antone. With quarantine and all. The younglings continue their schooling. The younger two are back at the school house. The older two are progressing through virtual learning. My favorite class is 7th grade orchestra, when my child plays her violin or cello. Her teacher done gave her both!
I bought a new dress to help the mood here at home. It has a little puff in the sleeve, so I feel real purdy wearing it out to tend the lettuce farm. I like to think Anne of Green Gables would be keen on wearing such a fine frock.

Hope all's well for you in Arizona, and the weather stays fine.

Love,
Your girl

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#53

Prairie Dress

Prairie Dress

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Target Dress

Target Dress

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#55

My Husband Decided By Choice To Go Change His Clothes, Find His Halloween Hat And Take A Picture With Me. He Was A Trooper With All The Picture He Took

My Husband Decided By Choice To Go Change His Clothes, Find His Halloween Hat And Take A Picture With Me. He Was A Trooper With All The Picture He Took

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#56

Living During A Pandemic Changes People

Living During A Pandemic Changes People

As much as I’ve learned how to conserve things like bleach and toilet paper, I’m on the fence about embracing the little house on the prairie clothing from Target.
Sure, it’s shapeless, paper thin, and 100% impractical for any household chore. But it DOES have pockets despite claims that it’s lacking said feature.
Maybe I’ll get lucky and be in the district with utility jumpers.

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#57

Target Has Decided If We're Gonna Suffer A Pandemic We Might As Well Look Like We Just Lost The Farm After Locusts Ate Our Crops

Target Has Decided If We're Gonna Suffer A Pandemic We Might As Well Look Like We Just Lost The Farm After Locusts Ate Our Crops

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Target Dress

Target Dress

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#59

Target Dress

Target Dress

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I Had To, Even Though I Live In Canada, Where We Don't Have Target. Make Do With What You've Got, Right? Thankful For How Much Fun This Was! Also, Yes, That Is A Witch Hat I Threw In The Mix

I Had To, Even Though I Live In Canada, Where We Don't Have Target. Make Do With What You've Got, Right? Thankful For How Much Fun This Was! Also, Yes, That Is A Witch Hat I Threw In The Mix

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Target Dress

Target Dress

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So I Have Seen All These Target Dress Post And Remembered I Had An Old Dress I Used To Wear All The Time As A Kid ... My Daughter Wanted To Wear It And Do A Chicken Photoshoot Too

So I Have Seen All These Target Dress Post And Remembered I Had An Old Dress I Used To Wear All The Time As A Kid ... My Daughter Wanted To Wear It And Do A Chicken Photoshoot Too

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My Son Was The Photographer And Just Kept Saying "Y'all Look So Mean"

My Son Was The Photographer And Just Kept Saying "Y'all Look So Mean"

And also my chickens are not pets really, not like ones that wanna be held and petted lol. So it was humorous watching him when I came home and said "I need you to catch me a chicken!" We had SUCH a great time doing this.

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I Did It

I Did It

I bought the Target prairie dress. Then I immediately wanted to spin some fiber. It’s hard to get a true prairie vibe going when Ring notifications are chiming on my Apple Watch, but I can try.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, no matter what else, you look great! I hope you had fun spinning!!

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Target Dress

Target Dress

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What In The Laura Ingalls Is Target Thinking Right Now? These Dresses... I Tell Ya. Anywho...heres My Contribution

What In The Laura Ingalls Is Target Thinking Right Now? These Dresses... I Tell Ya. Anywho...heres My Contribution

It's been hard here at the homestead with the pandemic this winter. Each day I make my way into the outdoors and face the bitter chills that God has chosen to lay upon us so that I may tend to my chores and do for me and mine. The only thing that keeps mother at peace these days is to hear me play her a sweet rendition of Amazing Grace on ye old fiddle and on occasion Yankee Doodle if her spirits are well.
Each day I make my way to the barn to distribute the hay for the cows. Sadly, upon arriving to the barn today I discovered that all the cows had frozen to death and I had to resort to milking the basset hound for survival.
Let us not forget the children, for they did their chores and they did them well, so I chose to round up shown snowballs for today's extracurricular activities. Lastly it was time for me to clear the land, for my lover's wagon would surely arrive at any time. I shutter to think of his unsafe return.
When the day was done I retired to the loft where I put on my best attire, let my hair down and indulged in a drink for rest.
Amen hallelujah.

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#67

Generous Amounts Of Fabric And Large Skirt Helps Me Kick The Crap Out Of This Woodpile

Generous Amounts Of Fabric And Large Skirt Helps Me Kick The Crap Out Of This Woodpile

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#68

As It Turns Out, Farm Chores Really Are Better With A Target Prairie Dress

As It Turns Out, Farm Chores Really Are Better With A Target Prairie Dress

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I Asked My Daughter (16) To Take My Pics. She Grumbled, Laughed, And Made Fun Of Me

I Asked My Daughter (16) To Take My Pics. She Grumbled, Laughed, And Made Fun Of Me

She must have texted my husband who then called and said I "done gone crazy." (Like, of all the things I put you through THIS is the thing that made you declare I've gone crazy?) They were mean about it. It hurt my feelings. My daughter took a couple, but it wasn't the fun photoshoot with cute pics I thought it would be. Here's the two I got.
But, I complained to my book club and my friends said they'll take the pics when they come over Monday.
Side note: my husband is a great guy and very supportive. He just doesn't have the same idea of fun as I do. He's not a farm person. He does it for me. My daughter, well, she's just a teenager.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's daughters and husbands for you. Mine are the same. I hope the shoot with your friends was more fun!

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#70

When Supposed Fashion Forward Target Has Pandemic Prairie Dresses For Sale, You Buy One And Call Your Best Sister Wife To Come Over To Help You With Your Chores And To Be A Part Of The #targetdresschallenge

When Supposed Fashion Forward Target Has Pandemic Prairie Dresses For Sale, You Buy One And Call Your Best Sister Wife To Come Over To Help You With Your Chores And To Be A Part Of The #targetdresschallenge

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Target Dress

Target Dress

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Pandemic You Say? Might As Well Look The Part! **disclaimer.. This Is Pretty Cozy**

Pandemic You Say? Might As Well Look The Part! **disclaimer.. This Is Pretty Cozy**

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#73

Target Dress

Target Dress

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#74

Good Lord These Are Ugly,.. But Actually Quite Comfortable!

Good Lord These Are Ugly,.. But Actually Quite Comfortable!

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#75

I Offered Her Cash Money To Wear The Courting Dress To Church Today But She Said She Doesn’t Want To Bring Impure Thoughts Into The Meeting House

I Offered Her Cash Money To Wear The Courting Dress To Church Today But She Said She Doesn’t Want To Bring Impure Thoughts Into The Meeting House

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#76

Alberto Helps Collect Eggs On A Chilly Winter Morning

Alberto Helps Collect Eggs On A Chilly Winter Morning

The year is 1821. Times are hard on the frontier. Fashion is worse.
Thank you Target for taking me back 200 years. I had way more fun than I should have.

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#77

Hope This Never Goes Extinct

Hope This Never Goes Extinct

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#78

They Come In Handy To Chase Off The Qanon Nutjobs

They Come In Handy To Chase Off The Qanon Nutjobs

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Apparently We Are Ahead Of The Game Because My Kids Did The #targetdresschallenge Back In 2017 When They Were 2

Apparently We Are Ahead Of The Game Because My Kids Did The #targetdresschallenge Back In 2017 When They Were 2

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Just Get The Dress And Have Fun! It Has Pockets!! Pandemic Ready Since 2017.

Just Get The Dress And Have Fun! It Has Pockets!! Pandemic Ready Since 2017.

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#81

It Ain't So Bad And Its Comfy

It Ain't So Bad And Its Comfy

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I Had To Join In On The Fun! The First Time I Saw This Dress I Wanted It In Every Color❤️ Its Going To Be A Hard Winter... Thank You Target, Now I Can Do My Chores In Style And Comfort

I Had To Join In On The Fun! The First Time I Saw This Dress I Wanted It In Every Color❤️ Its Going To Be A Hard Winter... Thank You Target, Now I Can Do My Chores In Style And Comfort

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My Husband; Bless His Ever Loving Heart; Bought Me This Dress For Christmas

My Husband; Bless His Ever Loving Heart; Bought Me This Dress For Christmas

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It may be odd, but it made you smile and I hear they have pockets!

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First, If You Don't Know What The #targetdresschallenge Is, You Should Stop And Google It If You're Confused--If You Like To Laugh, You'll Love It

First, If You Don't Know What The #targetdresschallenge Is, You Should Stop And Google It If You're Confused--If You Like To Laugh, You'll Love It

The world needs MORE laughter and less sadness these days. Every bit helps.
I was told by a sweet friend about this and women & men have decided since Target started selling these old-timey dresses in the middle of the pandemic that if they are going to make us look like we just lost the farm after locusts ate our crops.... Then by all means...here ya go!

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Dress To Impress Day At School. 'Merica!

Dress To Impress Day At School. 'Merica!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This actually could be good to show your students historical clothing!

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Target Dress

Target Dress

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Had To!

Had To!

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#88

The Crops Have Died On Our Tiny Plot Of Land, But The Flowers Are Starting To Bloom

The Crops Have Died On Our Tiny Plot Of Land, But The Flowers Are Starting To Bloom

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En Months Into Quarantine And We Finally Got New Dresses. We Are Tending To The Livestock Tonight. Working In The Field With The Ole Horse And Making Sure The Pigs Are Fed. Teaching The Little Boy To Run The Farm

En Months Into Quarantine And We Finally Got New Dresses. We Are Tending To The Livestock Tonight. Working In The Field With The Ole Horse And Making Sure The Pigs Are Fed. Teaching The Little Boy To Run The Farm

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When There's A Viral Trend Of Photographing Yourself Wearing Target's Inexplicable Pioneer Dress Doing Pioneer-Type Things And Your Upcoming Book Features Pioneer Characters, Well...sometimes The Marketing Universe Lays An Easy Pitch Right Over The Plate For You

When There's A Viral Trend Of Photographing Yourself Wearing Target's Inexplicable Pioneer Dress Doing Pioneer-Type Things And Your Upcoming Book Features Pioneer Characters, Well...sometimes The Marketing Universe Lays An Easy Pitch Right Over The Plate For You

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And People Wonder Why This Is My Favorite Group On Facebook And Why I Check It More Than My Own Personal Feed 😂 Thanks For The Fun Challenge, Laughs And Letting Me Know I’m Not “Crazy” For How Obsessed I Am With My Girls

And People Wonder Why This Is My Favorite Group On Facebook And Why I Check It More Than My Own Personal Feed 😂 Thanks For The Fun Challenge, Laughs And Letting Me Know I’m Not “Crazy” For How Obsessed I Am With My Girls

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#92

Boots Should Be Home By Now

Boots Should Be Home By Now

We can feel the cold weather coming and we're worried he's in danger.

Pa has walked uphill both ways with potatoes in his pockets to all the neighbors' houses to ask if he could check their barns and horseless carriages without fear of trespassin'.

Ol' Doc McCatFinder said most cats stay within 1/3 mile of their homes if they live inside like Boots. They could go as far as a mile if they're used to going outside.

We've searched high and low because he coulda gotten so scared once he got outside he couldn't go far. We check under bushes and then we check again.

Ol' brother Jethro thinks the coyotes got him but I can't give up. We just know Boots is still out there and we'll never stop looking for him.

When pa returns, we're hitching up the oxen and going straight to the general store to print flyers and look down to the animal shelter.

Boots was there for us through broken wagon axles, fording rivers and snake bites. He's the best cat a family could ask for and we won't give up.

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It Just Had To Be Done

It Just Had To Be Done

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There’s Animals That Need Tendin’

There’s Animals That Need Tendin’

Just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean a prairie woman’s work is done.

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This Photo Of My Youngest Daughter Was In My Memories Today And Reminded Me Of The #targetdresschallenge Her Dress Is Actually From Dillard’s

This Photo Of My Youngest Daughter Was In My Memories Today And Reminded Me Of The #targetdresschallenge Her Dress Is Actually From Dillard’s

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It Is Summer In South Africa And We Don't Have A Target. A Dear Friend Made This Dress. Wearing It With Vel Skoene (Pronounced 'Fell Scoona'). This Is My Boschvelder Hen, Mooi Mooi (Translated Means Pretty Pretty)

It Is Summer In South Africa And We Don't Have A Target. A Dear Friend Made This Dress. Wearing It With Vel Skoene (Pronounced 'Fell Scoona'). This Is My Boschvelder Hen, Mooi Mooi (Translated Means Pretty Pretty)

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#97

I See All The Beautiful Ladies And Gentlemen Putting On A Good Challenge For #targetdresschallenge I Said Why Not?! I Love Target! I Love Floral Dress! And I Love Vintage Dresses.

I See All The Beautiful Ladies And Gentlemen Putting On A Good Challenge For #targetdresschallenge I Said Why Not?! I Love Target! I Love Floral Dress! And I Love Vintage Dresses.

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#98

Now I Just Need All My Alpacas!!

Now I Just Need All My Alpacas!!

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#99

Looks Like I Am In!

Looks Like I Am In!

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#targetdresschallenge Sort Of.. Dress Is By #freepeople Chicken Apocalyptic Love. Current State Of Mind

#targetdresschallenge Sort Of.. Dress Is By #freepeople Chicken Apocalyptic Love. Current State Of Mind

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