Last year seemed to be the year of getting reset after our move. While I was not really ‘behind’ I was not ahead of the game either. As many other people have also found out, planning ahead can reduce stress and make events have less of sudden impact on your bank account.
I have used a few of these over the years, depending on the pest. A few (not listed) my husband would not let me try, such as getting a black rat snake for mouse control. Have you used some of these? What are your favorites? From Visually.
Adding a trellis to your landscaping is a great way to make a large visual impact which is also functional. The trouble comes in deciding which style you want, which materials to use, and whether to make it yourself or purchase one. Some of these can be narrowed down by considering the use you have…
Regular turning of your compost pile is one of those garden jobs that often is forgotten. Turning your pile over does several things: Mixes the new items you have added to your pile with your older items. Allows air to get to items that may previously have not had it. Discourages pesky insects (gnats, flies, mosquitoes,…
Do not compare the size of your blooms, their color, or their quantity with those around you. Likewise, do not complain that you can not bloom because of where you have been planted. Grow and bloom where you are to the best of your abilities. You never know when you will bring a smile to…
After spending all the time canning produce from your garden or elsewhere, the last thing you want to happen is to have jar go bad and not realize it till you “smell something funky” when you go to your pantry. Take a few minutes to look over the jars you have. Are they all still…
This post was initially written two years ago, never published. I added on at the end to update it a bit. Been there, done that. Not with RAD, but with similar reactions to particular stresses. No one talks about this in the foster parent training classes. Which is why I share about it here so…
As we quickly approach Christmas, Swagbucks knows you still have lots of shopping to do, and they’re offering big cash back for shopping online at several of your favorite retailers right now! Just go to this page to see all of the deals available and get the jump on your holiday shopping. In order to take advantage of the cash…
Sundays have become my planning day for the week. I plan out our meals, my grocery shopping trip, our school schedule, and any other items to help the rest of the week go smoother. I have found that this is better than waiting till Monday morning when I inevitably sleep in past my set wake-up…
Our newer house may not have as many obvious sources of air leaks and heat lose as our much older one, but there are still things we can do to help control energy costs. From Visually.