Animals have been used for years as therapy aids and not only have promoted moral but have also lead to faster recovery. A new study has been put out by HealthDay that now shows owning a pet can boost heart health. THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- That four-legged friend of yours may be more than a companion -- he also may be boosting your heart health, experts say. An official statement … [Read more...]
8 Quick Tips To Get Your Home Company Ready- In A Hurry!
I always love it when people drop by to visit, but I appreciate when they give me a bit of warning. I also live with two small tornadoes also known as the Princess and the Pixie so when I get a call that someone is going to be popping over, I go into full tidy mode trying to get my home to look somewhat presentable! Here are some tips put together by Thekitchn that will help me, and hopefully … [Read more...]
Low Cost Ways To Update Home Security
With the world as crazy as it is, home security is pretty much on the fore front of everyone's mind. But what do you do when money is tight and you still want to make sure your family and home are safe? Bob Vila gives you a few tips and tricks to help you upgrade your home security on a budget. Window Shades Install window and door shadesthat make it difficult to see if someone is home. … [Read more...]
Raising Backyard Chickens
The hippy movement has come around full circle and is back with a bang! Even my husband wants to get on board and raise chickens, have a goat, and maybe even a pig. Everything these days has to be organic, home grown, natural. I'm not saying this as a bad thing, it's much better for you and your family. But what about the down sides? Here are some pros and cons to raising backyard … [Read more...]
DIY- Fun Home Made Stamps
You all know how much I love a good DIY project. The best part of these stamps is the hand drawn, hand made look is totally in right now meaning that you don't have to shoot for a professional look in order to make something you can use over and over again. These super awesome DIY cork stamps look like they're made of some foam glued to a cork. They make me want to crack open a bottle of wine … [Read more...]
Tips and Tricks to Haggling
I love to haggle and negotiate. I find it thrilling to see exactly what price I can get, what deal I can make. I will often go into a store and ask for discounts if I find a flaw or or defect that I can live with. I also hate paying full price. This was ingrained in me from a young age by my Granddaddy who was a used car salesman. Consider the cultural context. In many countries, haggling is … [Read more...]
You Only Get One First Impression
Before your guests even enter your home, they see your front walk way. This is actually the first impression people get, why do you think the witch in Hansel and Gretel made her home out of candy on the outside? So how do you make your home seem inviting, before you actually invite them in? 1. Create a mini room. A bench with cheery outdoor pillows, a hanging paper lantern and a framed … [Read more...]
8 Color Myths
There are statements out there concerning color that are true, there are some that have truth in them but have been tweeked here and there and then there are statements that are just plain untrue. A myth is something that has been spoken as a truth, mostly because who ever heard it thought it was, but is actually not entirely accurate. The myth: Blue is soothing. The truth: It depends on the … [Read more...]
Alternatives To Traditional Grass
Sometimes grass can be a real drag. Between the mowing, the reseeding, the weeds, the all over maintenance of grass. Sometimes an alternative is not only appreciated but needed. 1. Microclover For years, grass seed has benefited from the addition of clover, which fertilizes soil by drawing in nitrogen, resulting in a healthier and greener lawn. Microclover, a relatively new variety, makes an … [Read more...]
Making Your Pretty Backyard, Dog Friendly
I don't know if you have a dog but we do and there are so many places that she's absolutely destroyed in our backyard. There's a huge hole behind one of the bushes, there's a well warn path going from our back door to the gate and another one along the fence where she chases bumble bees. So how do you figure a way to landscape your backyard in a way that is appealing to your and your guests but … [Read more...]
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