For a while everyone believed that washing dishes by hand was more environmentally friendly and efficient than using a dishwasher. In recent years minds have changed, and now everyone thinks that using a dishwasher is better. I have to say I’m still on the side of hand washing, and I…
Why Horrific Animal Cruelty Videos Will Not Help Your Cause
You’ve all seen them, or at least passed by them in your social news feed. Those horrific videos of baby seals being beaten or dogs dying of starvation or cows being electrocuted. They’re disgusting and painful to watch. A lot of animal right activists think that these are the best…
Can You Repel Insects with the Power of Your Mind?
Is mental shielding against insects possible? People have used psychic shielding for a variety of uses for centuries. Is it possible to keep biting and stinging insects away from your body using these same techniques? I have a friend who never seems to be bothered by mosquitoes or other insects,…
I Finally Have My Mouse Skeleton
Well, after a couple of weeks under the deck covered with a bucket that was weighted down with a paving stone, the little mouse we found dead in the house has finally decomposed. I was able to get his skeleton out. Unfortunately, it broke. As the photo shows, the top…
How To Naturally Rid Your Cat of Worms
Find out how to cure your cat’s worms naturally Having worms is a danger to your cat’s health, but you may be worried about using medication for them. This article will teach you how to get rid of them in a natural way. What You’ll Need: 1 lb. fresh ground…
Owning a Pet Can Improve Your Mental and Physical Health
Pets can make you feel better and be healthier Have you ever been sad and found that cuddling with your kitty makes you happier? Did you ever notice your nerves calm when you’re petting your dog? It’s not just your imagination; having a pet can really improve your mental and…
Natural Foods for Cockatiels and Parrots
Feeding your bird natural food will help them live long, healthy lives If you have a cockatiel or small parrot breed it is important to supplement their pellet and seed diet with natural foods. This article will give you some ideas on safe and unsafe foods, and how to introduce…
Saving the Wild Animals – What you Can do to Save Our Precious Wildlife
As humanity has expanded across the planet and used its resources, wildlife across the globe has suffered. However, there are things that you can do to save the wild creatures that are still left. Humanity has spread across the Earth, developing on the land, using the resources, and polluting the…
How to Make a Play Tree for Your Pet Bird
A play tree will provide great amusement for your feathered friend This article will teach you how to make a play tree for your pet bird. This toy is great for keeping your bird active and amused, and is fairly simple to create. Pet birds can get bored easily, so…
10 Tips to be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money Part 2
This is the second article in this series, and contains more tips on how you can help the environment and save yourself money at the same time. Keep your freezer full. Your unit will run more efficiently and use less electricity if it is full. If you don’t have enough…
Hand Made Cat Toys That are Fun And Inexpensive
You can make toys for your cat at home for little expense. Cats are finicky. You can buy them a fancy toy at the pet store, and they’ll play with the bag it came in. Save yourself some frustration and money and try making some homemade cat toys for your…
Eating Green To Help The Environment
Changing what you eat and where you buy it can help the environment Not a lot of people think about eating green. There are some simple changes you can make to what you eat and where you buy it, that will help the environment. Buy Local Buying local is not…
Yoplait Yogurt Isn’t Killing Animals, Litter Is
I got a petition in my email today saying “For 35 years Yoplait cups have been killing wildlife” and of course, I read it. Part of me wanted to sign it, but then I decided to write about it instead. Why? Because it’s not the containers that are killing the…
Pretty Soon The Animals Will Be Gone
I keep getting emails about various animal species becoming endangered because of deforestation and pollution, along with other causes like human expansion, and I can’t help but think of the science fiction movies I’ve seen where the only animals left on Earth are the ones in captivity or those that…