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Best Last Minute Christmas Gifts Ever! (Not the Usual Yada Yada)

December 18, 2016 by Tammy Robinson Leave a Comment

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  If the snow and awfully cold weather has kept you from doing your usual Christmas shopping, never fear! We have put together a terrific list that can help you finish up your naughty and nice list without ever leaving home.

You can order everything on this list and most likely it will still make it to your intended recipient by Christmas. The great thing here is, if it doesn’t make it, you can blame with weather!

Take a peek at some of the coolest gifts ever to hit someone’s tree or stocking.

 

  1. Bird House and Whistle Key Holder   birdhouse

For the birdbrain in your life or the person who loves birds or the person who constantly loses keys, this is a cute idea. The birds sit perfectly in their little holder and they also work as whistles for…well, for whatever. Too cute and too cheap to pass up.

 

  1. Mod Dream Pod Heated Cat Bed    cat-bed

This is absolutely too cute and too cool at the same time.  If you love your electric blanket, you will understand why your cat will love this. Besides keeping kitty happy, it will keep your home looking chic. It also comes with an unheated model, but why not keep Fluffy off of your bed by making his bed more comfortable?

 

  1. Extra Large Bath Bomb Gift Set   bathbomb

There is nothing more relaxing than a glass of wine and a soak in the tub. Make that soak extra soothing by adding these wonderfully scented bath bombs. Comes in a pretty gift box, so all you need to do is add a bow and a tag. Take note fellas, presents don’t get much easier than this!

 

  1. Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker   sandwich-makr

Do you love to make your own egg and ham muffins for breakfast, but trying to fry eggs, (and they never come out round, do they?) cook the ham, then toast the muffins …let’s admit it – it’s a bit daunting, isn’t it? Let this all in one sandwich maker do the work for you. Super handy and super inexpensive too!

 

  1. A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival    survival

For the person in your household who loves TWD and wonders how they would survive in the wild, this book is for them. It comes in paperback or Kindle version and talks about the basic 5 C’s of survivability and much more. Cool gift for the outdoor enthusiast.

 

  1. Merry Products Striped Dog Teepee   dog-teepee

Don’t let Fluffy get all the cool stuff, dogs love their beds too! This teepee comes in a variety of colors and sizes, so you can get just the right fit for Fido. Just pop your dog’s favorite pillow, blanket, or bed inside and Fido can be a wolf for the night!

 

  1. Scottish Fine Soap in Collector Tin    soap

Super stinky and long lasting soaps from Scotland in a variety of scents that come in cute little collector tins, so you can decorate the water closet even after the soap is gone!  Seven scents such as raspberry, orange, heather, and blueberry, to suit just about everyone on your list. We suggest buying one extra for yourself because once you get a whiff, you won’t be able to resist!

 

  1. Silicone Turtle Card or Photo Holder   turtle

Just when you think you’ve seen every kind of card or photo holder imaginable, here comes this little cutie. Made from silicone, so it won’t get hard or crack like plastic, this little turtle comes in several colors. This same company also offers hedgehogs and armadillos for those who aren’t into turtles.

 

  1. Star Wars Bank    bank

If someone you love is all about Star Wars, these are the perfect gift. Cute banks that could certainly become collector’s items someday. You can choose from R2D2, Storm Trooper, Darth Vader, or Zak from The Force Awakens.

 

  1. Einstein Mimobot 8GB Flash Drive    einstein

Your stocking stuffer problem has just been solved! Who couldn’t use another flash drive? Einstein face is amusing as he sticks out his tongue when you remove the cover. This company also has Yoda, Darth Vader, and C3PO from Star Wars for a bit of variety.

 

What are you waiting for? That gift list isn’t going to fill itself! Give Santa a break and do a bit of shopping from your sofa while you watch The Grinch, ok?

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All We Want for Christmas is a Backyard Bat House (Not Kidding!)

November 24, 2016 by Tammy Robinson Leave a Comment

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  You might have seen these strange looking boxes on Pinterest or Facebook and wondered what kind of strange bird used such a flat house? Then you looked closer and realized they were bat houses. As in HOUSES for BATS!

Perhaps you never thought about a bat house as a Christmas gift, but perhaps you should!

Don’t freak out! Bats are nothing like they are portrayed in the movies. They aren’t dangerous, they won’t get caught in your hair, and they are super good for you and your family. Seriously, they are. Keep reading.

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Why Bats Are SO Important

 Most people are not aware that bats eat upwards of 1,000 insects each night (depending on the species, of course, some eat much more). This means fewer mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and other biting insects.

This means that, not only can we use fewer insecticides or insect repellants, bats can help to prevent the diseases that these biting insects can pass along. Fewer bugs and less disease, wow. That sounds like a bargain, doesn’t it?

Bats are also, depending on the ecosystem, important for the pollination of plants.  In fact, some plants are entirely dependent on bats to either pollinate their flowers or spread their seeds. Some plants that depend on bats would be dates, figs, mangoes, and bananas.   bats-4

Still other bats eat the insects that tend to damage crops. That means by letting bats do our work for us, we can use fewer pesticides on our food. Everyone would agree that this is a good thing!

bats-3 Bats are also considered to be “indicator species”. This means that changes in bat populations can predict changes in aspects of biodiversity.

By the way, let’s not forget about bat poop, which is called guano. This is super beneficial for plants. You can find bat guano for sale in almost every nursery in the world. Bat guano contains tons of potassium, nitrogen, and phosphates, which plants love.

Last but not least, did you know that a compound extracted from bat saliva has been turned into an anticoagulant drug that is used on those who have suffered a stroke?

There are so many good things that bats can offer us!   bats-5

OK, now you are saying “That’s fine, but why don’t they just find a nice cave or a tree trunk to sleep in?”  Good question.

Why Bat Houses Are Important

  Unfortunately, many natural bat habitats have been destroyed or access has been closed off. By putting up a few bat houses around your property, you can offer bats a safe place to sleep during the day and a nice place to raise their young. This also gives bats a better place to live that they will prefer to your attic! In turn, bats will keep your yard free from most insects and provide you with free fertilizer!

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Contrary to popular belief, bats don’t carry rabies since they don’t come into contact with other mammals. They also won’t fly into your hair (unless you put your head directly under the box) and they won’t bother your kids or pets.

You can find tons of information about how to build your own bat house and where to place it, online. Or, if you aren’t the handy type, you can buy them premade.   bats-9

Check out a short video of bats living inside a bat house, check out this short video

We hope you will consider putting up a bat house (or two) in your backyard.

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Filed Under: Do It Yourself, Health, Healthy Living, How To, Insects, Natural, Off Beat, Organic, pesticides, Pests, Plants, Shocking, Truth, Zika Virus Tagged With: are bats safe, bat fertilizer, bat guano, bat houses, bats, bats and insects, bats and mosquitoes, building a bat house, keeping bats out of attic, why keep bats

Taco Trucks on Every Corner? Here are a Few You Shouldn’t Miss!

September 8, 2016 by Tammy Robinson Leave a Comment

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  This is a little outside of our usual stories, but we simply couldn’t resist.

No matter which color you are planning on voting for this November, you cannot deny that taco’s are great. This is what has made Trump’s buddy, Marco Gutierrez, the brunt of all jokes for at least the next few months. His statement, warning everyone that if Trump was not elected as President, it would lead to “taco trucks on every corner” must be the funniest thing said this election.

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Who doesn’t love tacos? Who wouldn’t mind a taco truck on every corner?

Well, we certainly wouldn’t. So in the spirit of tacos and building bridges, not walls, we would like to present the best taco trucks in America today.

  1. Leo’s Taco Truck

Let’s start with what is perhaps the home base of tacos, Los Angeles, California.  If you want the most authentic taco without using your passport, then Leo’s Taco Truck is the place to go. Slow roasted pork, marinated with fresh pineapple juice? Sounds like a dream come true!

 

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  1. Boka Tako

On the other side of the country, in Richmond, Virginia, you will find Boka Tako (which is a little cutesie spelling of Boca Taco, or Taco Mouth) These expert taco makers will thrill your taste buds with their chipotle cream, Habanero-lime vinaigrette, and something called Sambal Pork, which is pork meat marinated in a spicy type of Asian sauce.

 

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  1. Tacos Don Memo

The City of Brotherly Love (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is host to some of the best carne asada tacos on earth. The truck is a tiny one, but don’t let the size fool you, the flavor is out of this world. For a change of pace, try their Torta Cubanan.

 

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  1. Chela’s

With a huge Hispanic population, it was hard picking out just one terrific taco truck, but when pressed for an answer, Chela’s had to be it. Be sure to order the carne asada with queso blanco with handmade corn tortillas. You’ll be back again and again for that one!

 

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  1. Taceaux Loceaux

Local favorites from this New Orleans, Louisiana, truck include andouille sausage and shrimp tacos. If you think tacos with a little Cajun twist to them sounds good, don’t miss this truck! Don’t forget the handmade salsa!

 

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It seems as though finding taco trucks on every corner, especially after 1a.m., sounds good to everyone. Except, perhaps, Marco Gutierrez.  Guess he’s a hamburger kind of guy.

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