Making homemade birdseed ornaments is a great project that is fun, kid-friendly, inexpensive, and it feeds birds such as cardinals, finches and grosbeaks. As if that wasn't enough, making homemade birdseed ornaments results in great gifts that are fun to give during the holiday season. Birdseed ornaments and wreaths fit the “bill” on all counts. (Did you see how I snuck that pun in?) Feeding songbirds is a great way for us to interact with nature. Plus, homemade bird seed ornaments help birds get through the tough months of autumn and winter. That’s when available food is scarce, and wild birds need all the help they can get. Studies show that consistent bird feeding produces significantly earlier egg laying dates, larger clutches of eggs, and higher chick weights across a wide range of bird species. Feeding birds is not only good for the birds, it makes bird lovers happy. Here’s how I create homemade birdseed ornaments for my bird friends—and for my people friends, … [Read more...] about Feed Birds with Homemade Birdseed Ornaments
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10 Best Cat Care Tips
Here's Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Indoor Cat Happy and Healthy The best cat care tips make your cat happy and healthy. Because you want the best for your furry friend--right? For starters, I am going to assume you will keep your cat indoors to ensure its safety and wellbeing. But unfortunately, indoor cats can suffer from a lack of exercise, specific health issues, and boredom. That's where these cat care tips come in handy. Here are my 10 best cat care tips that will make your indoor cats happy and healthy. Cat Care Tips #1: Choose the Right Cat Adopting a kitten may seem less challenging than bringing a stray cat into the house, but it is not always so. Like people, cats have individual personalities. So, it is crucial to determine the type of pet you want to bring at home. Do you have your heart set on an energetic kitten? Or would you like to adopt a mature cat that won't be so hyperactive? Are you willing to welcome an older rescued cat … [Read more...] about 10 Best Cat Care Tips
Tips for Winter Outdoor Living Space
Here are 6 essentials that will make your outdoor living space cozy and comfortable this winter The toasty-warm summer (perhaps even blistering) is behind us. Now is the time to think about getting your outdoor living space ready for winter. Are you looking forward to those crisper mornings and chillier evenings? Cooler weather is right around the corner! To get ready for the change in the season, start planning and creating that cozy outdoor living space that you can enjoy in the fall and winter. We have gathered our 6 essential elements for transforming your patio, deck, or courtyard into a winter outdoor living space. Use these tips and you can enjoy the autumn and winter outdoors while staying warm and comfortable. Plan Your Outdoor Living Space for Colder Weather The trick is to think of all the things that make your indoor living spaces intimate and cozy. Then, recreate that same feeling outside with seating, heating and accessories that are … [Read more...] about Tips for Winter Outdoor Living Space
Tiny Space? Grow a Mini Indoor Garden!
A mini indoor garden is perfect for a small apartment or office space. You might have thought surrounding yourself with lush greenery was not be possible. Fortunately, there are creative ways to incorporate plants into your decor. One of the best ways is to create a mini indoor garden in tin cans or other containers. These miniature gardens make great gifts for yourself and others. Here's everything you need to make a mini garden for your tiny apartment. Choose your mini indoor garden plants You will need to be selective when choosing plants for your garden. Plants with shallow roots and minimal watering needs work best in this setting. You can buy succulent transplants or start from scratch with carefully chosen seed collections. Some of the best plants for miniature gardens include: Herbs - mint, thyme, lemon balm Grasses - dwarf mondo grass, sedge, alfalfa Others - Dwarf umbrella plant, tiny flowering plants Succulents, cacti, moss and creeping plants are … [Read more...] about Tiny Space? Grow a Mini Indoor Garden!
Eco-Friendly Dog Tips
Do you have an eco-friendly dog? The human members of your household are probably doing their part to reduce, re-use, and recycle. But what about your dog? Is your faithful canine friend doing his or her best to create a green planet and combat climate change? If you have never given any thought to how your pet pooch is impacting the Earth, now is a great time to start. Dog products are a big part of the cost of being a pet owner. Fortunately, it takes just a few minutes to choose an eco-friendly dog option for each aspect of your canine’s life. Eco-friendly dog products include environmentally friendly dog toys, eco-friendly dog poop bags, dog beds and more. Here are some great products and ideas that will help reduce your dogs’ carbon pawprints on Planet Earth. We've included links to the products mentioned below. As an Amazon Associate, Home Garden and Homestead earns a commission from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com. Thanks for your support! Eco-friendly dog … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Dog Tips
