Sally Branche (SallyTX)

I'm a Texas gal with a Molly Ivins bent. I like to cook, talk, write, and spend time with my critters in my house and garden. It is my goal to present a collection of short, easy-read articles that provide practical information to bring non-experts a measure of independence and self-sufficiency and save money in everyday, practical tasks, interests and hobbies such as cooking, home-improvement, decorating, self-care, pet-care and plant care (indoors and outdoors.)

I hope you enjoy my articles and stay in touch.

In the Spotlight

The Benefits of Sleep-Listening: How Listening to Audio Books can Help You Sleep and Broaden Your Horizons

In this article I share my experiences choosing the best audiobooks as bedtime stories, as well as the surprising benefits I've gained through sleep-listening to audiobooks!

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  House Plant Care

  How to Set Up Good Lighting for Indoor Houseplants

  10 days ago

  Plant enthusiasts struggle to provide enough light to plants in winter. In this article, I share tips on lighting your indoor plants affordably and effectively to keep them healthy and happy all winter.

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  delishably.com

  Giant Puffball Mushrooms: Foraging, Cooking, and More!

  2 weeks ago

  Learn how to find, identify, and enjoy delicious giant puffball mushrooms!

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  House Plant Care

  Basic Houseplant Care

  3 weeks ago

  In this article, I provide very basic instructions for the care of most houseplants, along with a few special instructions for African Violet care.

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  pairedlife.com

  How to Avoid Feeling Insecure Around Your Crush

  5 months ago

  The key to staying cool, calm, and collected around your crush lies in learning how to be your best self consistently.

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  pethelpful.com

  Cyphenothrin Toxicity: Negative Reactions to Sergeant’s Gold Flea and Tick Squeeze-On in Dogs

  3 weeks ago

  Over-the-counter flea and tick products may kill parasites, but they may also kill your pet! Here's a true story of what happened when I tried Sergeant's Gold Flea and Tick Squeeze-On, an OTC flea product on my dogs, and instructions on what to do if this happens to you!

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  Energy Issues

  Simple Solar Solutions You Can Do To Help The Earth And Save Money Now!

  3 weeks ago

  You can start small with passive solar by making simple, everyday changes that add up to big savings in both money and energy!

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  pethelpful.com

  Things You Should Know About Owning a Golden Retriever

  8 months ago

  Golden Retrievers are popular for their happy-go-lucky, easygoing attitude, but they are still very big dogs. Find out whether a Golden Retriever is the right choice for a canine family member for you!