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Pressure Treatment

The Thundershirt from my last pet blog made me start to wonder about pressure as a treatment for dog anxiety. As I said, I’d never heard of the practice before, so I’m curious as to whether or not it’s a legitimate calming method or something made up by Thundershirt salespeople. After spending a while researching the topic, I’m more inclined to believe the latter. Multiple searches using varied forms of the phrase “pet anxiety pressure treatment” resulted in page after page only talking about the subject specifically in relation to selling the Thundershirt. I’m ready to consider the “pressure as … Continue reading →

Food, Favors and Decorations to Complete Your Family Election Party

My last blog outlined invitations and possible activities for an Election Day (or Night) Party. This blog will help you prepare for the party. Favors/Name Tags Make name tags/favors in which the name is on a white circle of cardstock. Folded loops of ribbon be glued to the back of the cardstock around the edges of the circle. Leave two ribbons (hanging down. This resembles the rosette ribbons worn by members of political parties in England (hence the term, “showing your colors”). If it’s just a family party, rather than names you could make ribbons of different countries and write … Continue reading →

More Tips to Encourage Your Child to Read

In my previous article, I began describing some ideas for parents to help encourage their child to enjoy and appreciate reading. Reading is so important and there are so many ideas that I just could not fit them all into one article. In this article, I will continue to detail some things that parents can do to encourage their children to be successful readers. Help your child understand that reading can be for a purpose. Sometimes we read to help us find needed information. If your child has a question or a special activity that he/she enjoys, show your child … Continue reading →

No Barbie Dolls For Bindi

Forget about Barbie, for 8-year-old Bindi Irwin playtime is all about Blackie—-her black-headed python. Would you expect anything less from the daughter of the late crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin? In addition to Blackie, Bindi recently revealed that she spends quite a bit of time with Corny, her “lovable” corn snake (the one she sleeps with every night). Then there’s Jaffa her koala; Ocker, her favorite cockatoo; and Candy, her pet rat. The junior “Crocodile Hunter” is hoping to give her pets some serious airtime on her new TV show so the rest of the world can get to know them … Continue reading →

Have You Been Introduced to Amazon.Com?

Probably the most innovative website I’ve ever encountered. Amazon.com is truly unique and definitely a one stop shopping place for the frugal of society who love to read or need a book for one thing or another. Recently I have been spending a great deal of time on Amazon.com. And being the frugal gal that I am, it’s the perfect place for me. I have no particular problem with purchasing something used, and will try desperately to find whatever I need used, if it can be found. Among garage sales and yard sales, flea markets, clothing consignment shops, resale furniture … Continue reading →