At the end of January you might start seeing signs at the local farm store about "Chick Days" ahead. By February, the stores will be clamoring with the sounds of a thousand peeps. If you've got chick fever and want to get started with a flock of chickens, now is a great time, with record inflation and prices on meat and eggs going ever up and up. But it can be overwhelming, due to all the breed choices, My husband and I have enjoyed raising backyard birds for thireteen years, and are looking Continue Reading
How To Treat Anemia Naturally, without Iron Pills
At 20 weeks pregnant with my 9th baby, I knew that something was wrong when just sweeping my kitchen floor left me breathless and tired. I also started to notice heart palpitations, chronic fatigue, insane cravings for ice and a nagging feeling of apathy. Since I usually start feeling better during the second trimester, a talk with my midwife was in order. She told me that most women start out with a sufficient store of iron going into pregnancy, but that number can drop when blood volume Continue Reading
2021 Gift Guide for Everyone in the Family!
There are lots of NEW and wonderful gift ideas in today's post! I love introducing you to new brands, especially smaller family-owned businesses. Let me know in a comment what catches your eye, and if you have any small businesses favorites to share as well. I'll start with pets since animals had a special place in the Nativity story! Gift Ideas for Pets Chippin Natural Pet Food – I’d like to introduce you to pet nutrition “powered by planet-friendly proteins.” Chippin’s unique dog Continue Reading
8 Ways to Motivate a Reluctant Potty Trainer
Before you give up on a child that seems unwilling or unable to learn, try these troubleshooting tips for motivating reluctant trainers. And feel free to ask me any questions you like, as I've trained eight children so far and it wasn't always smooth sailing. Next up is two-year-old Camille! 1. Get rid of diapers Let your child know in advance that all the diapers (and super absorbent trainers) are going away. This helps motivate both of you because there ARE going to be messes on the Continue Reading
5 Ways to Give Your New Pet a Healthy Start
Ask any new pet owners what they wish for their new buddy and "good health" or "long life" will probably be at the top. And it's important to remember that health is about more than just diet and activity but encompasses your pet's overall wellbeing and happiness. Here are five ways to give your new cat or dog the best possible start in life! Be very hands on. Watch a mama cat or dog with her litter and you'll see how much touch and interaction goes on among them all. There's pushing, Continue Reading
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