Author: Lauren
Treating and Preventing Mites in Rabbits
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Pestavert from Small Pet Select Finding Out My Bunnies Had Mites I went out one day to check on our buns, feed and water them, and give them some love. When I petted my oldest bunny, I noticed the hair on the nape of his neck came off easily, and…
Dear Anxiety: How Striving Keeps Me Stuck
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Dear Anxiety, Striving keeps me stuck. Stuck in darkness. Stuck in habits. Stuck believing lies about God. Lately, I’ve been realizing what it means to live in God’s love. I have been so stuck striving for a relationship with God forgetting that the Holy Spirit resides in me and He…
How I Keep my Hydrangeas from Wilting
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Long story short, I use Alum. You can find it in the baking aisle at your local grocery store. I’ll cut my hydrangeas in the morning before it’s too warm and bring them inside. I then recut them at an angle, dip them in water, then dip them in my…
My Journey with Cystic Acne and How I Keep my Skin Clear
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In this post, I’m going to tell a little about my story with acne, what got me to where I am today, products that have helped, and habits that have helped. First of all, cystic acne is something to leave alone. DO NOT try to pop them. Most of the…
Dear Anxiety: How I’m Hearing the Truth Over the Lies
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Dear Anxiety, The lies are becoming too loud. It’s easier to believe the lie over the truth. I am learning a lot about the Holy Spirit through this journey of anxiety. A verse that I have always read to combat anxiety is Philippians 4:6-7 which says ” Do not be…
Why Bunnies Make the Perfect Pet
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Growing up, I had bunnies; they were nothing like the ones we have now. Our Holland Lops are the best. They are calm and docile, love to be held, and come to the door of their enclosure for pets and love. You might be questioning whether you want or can…
Dear Anxiety: How I’m Walking Through Anxiety
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This is steering away from what I usually blog about and getting more personal. Writing helps me organize my thought paths and get things out. It also allows me not to feel ashamed of my thoughts or feelings. So welcome. Here are some of my innermost thoughts: Dear Anxiety, I…
Our Favorite Perennials for Zone 6
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We live in North Idaho but grew up as kids on the Western side of Washington. School and careers brought us over; we met and then never left. When it came time to fill our yard with plants, we wanted to do perennials because of the low maintenance they provide.…
Why Backyard Chickens are Beneficial
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I have always wanted chickens. I wanted chickens ever since I was little. We lived out at a country home when my family got chickens the only time. We went on vacation and when we came back, an animal had killed and eaten all our chickens. Wah Wah. Fast forward…
What is a Fairy Egg?
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So your chicken laid a fairy egg, aka fart egg, witch egg, or dwarf egg; these are just some of the names for these little eggs your hen left for you in the box. You are probably wondering what’s the matter with my chicken. Or what is this teeny tiny…