Japanese beetles are known for the destruction they cause to many plants. These small insects can cause immense damage in a short amount of time, often by stripping flowers and leaves clean. Getting rid of Japanese beetles is not an easy task, but there are several measures you can take to … CONTINUE READING about 13 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
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Feathered Friends
6 Helpful Ways You Can Assist Bird Migration
Bird migration is a natural process in which different birds fly over thousands of miles to find the best ecological environment and habitats for breeding, feeding, and raising their young. When the conditions at breeding sites become unfavorable due to low temperatures, these birds migrate to more … CONTINUE READING about 6 Helpful Ways You Can Assist Bird Migration
7 Easy to Implement Tips to Attract Gorgeous Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterflies are a popular species of butterflies primarily due to their vibrant orange colors and distinctive black and white markings. Interestingly, these insects have a two-way seasonal migration habit—otherwise only observed in birds. Because they can’t survive the Northern climate … CONTINUE READING about 7 Easy to Implement Tips to Attract Gorgeous Monarch Butterflies
Dehydrate Those Garden Goodies!
Dehydrate Potatoes in Your Electric Dehydrator in 4 Easy Steps
You will be pleasantly surprised to find out exactly how easy it is to dehydrate potatoes. In fact, you can make this process happen in only four easy steps. I will grant you that they are very time-consuming, especially the many hours in the electric dehydrator. Why Would You Want to … CONTINUE READING about Dehydrate Potatoes in Your Electric Dehydrator in 4 Easy Steps
How to Dehydrate Healthy Apple Slices in 5 Easy Steps
With those still rising food costs--and economists predicting the grocery inflation to hang on for a while--you might be looking for ways to cut your weekly food costs. Who isn't, right? If you dehydrate apples when they come into season or when you can find them at a reasonable price, you can shave … CONTINUE READING about How to Dehydrate Healthy Apple Slices in 5 Easy Steps
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Sweet Mae’s Coffee Co: A Hidden Gem in Ahoskie, NC
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11. The roasters at Sweet Mae's Coffee Co. stamp this verse on the label of packaging of their aromatic, hand-crafted coffee … CONTINUE READING about Sweet Mae’s Coffee Co: A Hidden Gem in Ahoskie, NC
I Test-Baked 3 Leading Blueberry Muffin Mixes, This One’s the Best
I test-baked three of the top-selling name-brand blueberry muffin mixes. In my opinion, a clear "best blueberry muffin mix" emerges as a winner. The three boxed muffin brands that I tested are the following varieties: Duncan Hines Simple Mornings Blueberry Streusel Betty Crocker … CONTINUE READING about I Test-Baked 3 Leading Blueberry Muffin Mixes, This One’s the Best
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5 Easy Tips for More Affordable Home Renovations
Many homeowners are considering remodeling their homes, especially now that they've spent inordinate amounts of time in them during lockdowns and quarantines. Some people only want uncomplicated and affordable home renovations, such as a new coat of paint on their kitchen. Others want more elaborate … CONTINUE READING about 5 Easy Tips for More Affordable Home Renovations
7 Types of Excellent Outdoor Flooring Materials
Your outdoor space is also important as the interior part of your home. Some homeowners focus only on the interior part of their home and neglect the exterior. It shouldn't be; you should make your outdoor space look beautiful too. There are different types of flooring materials that you can use to … CONTINUE READING about 7 Types of Excellent Outdoor Flooring Materials
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7 Adventure-Worthy Outdoor Activities To Try On Your Next Vacation
Don’t you know that spending time participating in outdoor activities is beneficial to your health? According to Harvard Health Letter, by participating in outdoor activities, you may improve your flexibility and balance. For the typical traveler, adventure vacations provide a wide range of … CONTINUE READING about 7 Adventure-Worthy Outdoor Activities To Try On Your Next Vacation
5 Smart Ways to Balance Work and Leisure Time for a Relaxing Trip
Millions of Americans travel every year for work and leisure, and many of them are adapting to the current times. With so much work to do and so little time, some of these travelers prefer to get things done while on the go. This situation might not be ideal, but you can make the best of it with … CONTINUE READING about 5 Smart Ways to Balance Work and Leisure Time for a Relaxing Trip
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4 Commitments When Trying to Turn Your Interest Into A Full-time Income
Are you trying to find a way to turn your hobby, passion, or interest into a full-time income? More and more people are choosing to set up new businesses and leave the conventional nine to five grind behind. When looking for inspiration for a new venture, it’s beneficial to use your hobbies and … CONTINUE READING about 4 Commitments When Trying to Turn Your Interest Into A Full-time Income
How Tractors Help Hobby Farms Turn Into Profitable Businesses
Agriculture and farming are some of the oldest professions in the world. And while the things we farm have more or less remained consistent in the last two hundred years, we certainly cannot say the same about the technologies used for farming the field. There has been an enormous improvement in the … CONTINUE READING about How Tractors Help Hobby Farms Turn Into Profitable Businesses
10 Easy Steps to Make Money by Selling on Etsy
Have you ever looked at a successful online seller and thought, “I could do that!”? Selling on Etsy is an accessible marketplace, opening the doors for many small hand-crafters just like you! Have you ever wanted to make some extra money from your handicrafts and wished for an easier way to get … CONTINUE READING about 10 Easy Steps to Make Money by Selling on Etsy
Free Printable: To Do List to Help Plan the Day
We all have challenges balancing between career and family life.. Well. At least most of us do. Like many people, I balance a busy life. I work a full-time freelance writing business, have DIY projects, and run my blog. This to do list is a time saver. In addition, I have family commitments, … CONTINUE READING about Free Printable: To Do List to Help Plan the Day
6 Extraordinarily Smart Reasons Why You Should Try Telecommuting
Telecommuting exploded in popularity during 2020 and 2021, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. No longer is telecommuting just for corporate executives. It's now a mainstream practice in the workforce. If you are unsure if you can or should--here are six excellent reasons to give it a try (if you … CONTINUE READING about 6 Extraordinarily Smart Reasons Why You Should Try Telecommuting
25 Best Side Hustle Ideas to Put Money in Your Pocket
Times are hard. So hard that juggling finances might boggle your mind. Fortunately, there is something you can do to boost your income. You can start a side hustle that allows you to comfortably take care of your bills. You ask yourself… “But what is it that I can do to earn that extra … CONTINUE READING about 25 Best Side Hustle Ideas to Put Money in Your Pocket
3 Ways to Protect Your Data from Big Tech
Big Tech is snoopy, invasive, and abusive to our privacy. Sadly, though, we rely on their offerings more today than ever before. We started out playing games and sharing pictures of cats and puppies. Then we moved our work off of our desktops and into cloud computing. Today, … CONTINUE READING about 3 Ways to Protect Your Data from Big Tech
Home Office Ideas That Will Inspire Productivity
With the current increase in remote work, most businesses devise ways to remain productive amidst economic fluctuations. There are many benefits of working from home, but you may not enjoy the benefits if you do not plan your work area well for efficient operations. In this article, you'll learn … CONTINUE READING about Home Office Ideas That Will Inspire Productivity
Become a Successful Online Seller
Starting a business selling things online is something pretty much anybody can do with a little pre-planning and research. There are a number of platforms you can use to sell, as well as things you can choose to sell. Here, we’re going to give you some advice on how you can become a successful … CONTINUE READING about Become a Successful Online Seller
Transform Wasted Space into Productive Home Office Space
Do you work from your home? As nice as the idea might be, you can’t rely on being able to complete all of your work from the sofa or the comfort of your bed. Not only can this be uncomfortable after a while, but it can also be a massive productivity killer. You are much more likely to want to take a … CONTINUE READING about Transform Wasted Space into Productive Home Office Space
4 Cool Ideas for a Home Office Makeover
A lot of us work from home fully or on a part-time basis. This means your home boasts a workspace or an office set aside for business or even creative purposes. When last did you let your friends step into that area of your home during a visit? "It's my workspace! They don't need to see that part of … CONTINUE READING about 4 Cool Ideas for a Home Office Makeover
