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The Many Uses of Vodka.  It's a Trip!51

The Many Uses of Vodka. It's a Trip!

Vodka is not just for drinking. Here are nine household uses for vodka which can benefit the whole family.

3 comments    cleaning remedy mold
The Killdeer, a Cute Gal Who Cleverly Defends Her Clutch67

The Killdeer, a Cute Gal Who Cleverly Defends Her Clutch

A friend who lives on a farm in a little village near Dallas, told me of some fascinating little birds with some unusual habits who live on the grasslands of the property. I thought she said they were called “Kildees,” on investigation I think...

9 comments    killdeer
CHAGAS The New AIDS of the Americas62

CHAGAS The New AIDS of the Americas

Just came across a recent news article that peaked my interest. There is a new disease they are calling "AIDS of the Americas" causing a stir among people within the Latin American communities. It is not a sexually transmitted disease though,...

0 comments    america new disease
Natural Bug Repellant - Recommended Brand for your babies and kids63

Natural Bug Repellant - Recommended Brand for your babies and kids

First, let’s define BUGS also known as insect, bug or insect simply define as arthropod animals that usually have three pairs of legs and two pairs of wings such as ants, mosquitoes, flies, moths and many more. Many of these bugs are considered as...

0 comments    best bug repellent
Abscess in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment and Drainage69

 videoAbscess in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment and Drainage

My 5 year old border collie dog was diagnosed with an abscess recently. The vet thought that the abscess might have been caused by an insect bite like a possible spider bite. Karma's left side had swollen up suddenly over the course of a couple days...

5 comments    abscesses in dogs
Taking Rookies Camping79

Taking Rookies Camping

When taking kids or first timers camping you'll want to be prepared. Make a good camping checklist and plan your activities. With a few simple tips a good time can be had by all.

2 comments    camping tent cabin
Bumblebee Platys-Bringing A bit Of the Great Outdoors Into The Home Aquarium75

Bumblebee Platys-Bringing A bit Of the Great Outdoors Into The Home Aquarium

If you enjoy not only watching, but also raising tropical fish species. Than it may interest you to try raising bumbleebee platys. These hardy livebearers are enjoyable to watch, give birth to young and also mimick our outdoor insect pollinator-the bumbleebee. You can learn more about this unique species as I did, by reading more about it within this article.

0 comments    bumble bees livebearers
Get rid of ants with coffee grains67

Get rid of ants with coffee grains

Have you been noticing ants anywhere in your home? Have you tried everything from cleaning off everything to making sure sugary items are not left uncovered? Well, to be honest, there's really not a lot you can do. One remedy that's a sure fire...

3 comments    recycling ants rid of insects
The room looking out62

The room looking out

‘The black room had one saving grace.’ She thought to herself sitting the book down on her lap. The room was small; box like, she had painted it black almost a year ago. A blood red velvet arm chair sat at one side of the room, a chair she had...

2 comments    fiction short story insects
Dung Beetle65

Dung Beetle

Educational piece about the Dung Beetle and why they do what they do.

3 comments    africa african insect
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