Friendly Fill-Ins and Eddy's Window Woes

 

Friendly Fill-Ins and Eddy's Window Woes

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Hello and happy Friday, friends! We're ready for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, and we'd love for you to join us. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two fill-in statements, and I came up with the second two.

1. _________ sparks my creativity.

2. _________ zaps my energy.

3. My dream _________ would have _________.

4. _________ is the silliest way I've injured myself.

My answer : 

1. Pintrest , facebook, instagram
2. Running errands 
3. house would have a large library. Instead of my book shelf.
4. When i was about 6 , i tripped in church and hit my head on a wooden pew. Good thing a doctor was in the house. I still have a small scar. 

Check out my Thursday post : At Home with Dot advice from the boss.....Dot 

Pressed Flowe Bookmarks

 It's Friday flower project today..

Bookmarks

One of the reasons I love these pressed flower bookmarks is because the materials are so simple! You probably have most of what you need already.

Materials

• fresh flowers or leaves
• heavy books
• heavy weight 
• Bookmarks
• One of the reasons I love these pressed flower bookmarks is because the materials are so simple! You probably have most of what you need already.

1. Pick your flowers or leaves. (Freshly picked works best.)
2. Place them in a thick, heavy book. Make sure that they are slightly spaced apart. Also ensure that they’re placed in such a way that when the book closes, they’ll flatten nicely.
3. If you have it, place a heavy weight on the book. We used a 20 lb dumbbell and it worked really well! Alternatively, stack a few more heavy books on top of the one with the flowers in it.
4. Wait at least 2 days and open the book up. If they’re sufficiently pressed, you’re ready to go! If you want them more flat or dry, leave for another day or two.
5. Cut a bookmark-shaped strip of clear contact paper. Remove the backing and place it on a surface with the sticky side up. Then stick some pressed flowers to it. It looks cool if some of them hang over the edge! You can trim later.
6. Next, cut a slightly larger piece of contact paper and sandwich the flowers between the two pieces.
7. Finally, trim the larger contact paper to the size of the smaller one.

Friday flowers craft

It's more fun with Decopodge today.... I made a flower design on cardboard base.

And I fussy cute the first l over clock design on a circle from dollar tree. 

Painted in brown and highlighted with paint colors to match flowers. 

Check out my Friday post: fabric, flower, family favorite....lisa

At Home with Dot

This week we celebrated Black cat appreciation day 

So I thought what do you know about black cat 

Please support black cat in shelters...

• Black cats aren’t rare—just overlooked.
  One reason black cats are common in shelters is that there are simply more of them. The gene for black fur is dominant in cats, and it's represented in over 20 recognized breeds.
  
  
• Some black cats change color.
  Under bright sunlight, black cats may reveal hidden reddish or copper highlights, thanks to the underlying tabby gene. This makes every black cat visually unique.
  
  
• Their eyes are especially striking.
  The same high melanin content that gives black cats their deep, glossy coats often results in bright orange or amber eyes, creating a dramatic contrast.
  
  
• They might be more resilient.
  Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found that black cats may have a genetic resistance to certain illnesses, including FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). Their dark fur might be more than beautiful—it could be protective.

How to help : 

• Adopt: Consider welcoming a black cat into your home. You'll be gaining a loyal companion with personality and resilience. Check your local shelter for black 🐈‍⬛ promotions.
• Donate: Your contributions support shelter pets by funding food, medical care, and lifesaving transports.
• Volunteer: Help your local shelter photograph, socialize, or foster black cats to increase their adoption chances.
• Share: The more we challenge outdated myths, the more black cats find loving homes. Use your voice to advocate for these beautiful animals.

Aug 22 is take your cat to the vet day !  Schedule your appointment now...

Aug 23 International Blind dog day

Silver Creek Cat Rescue mystery...

A cantankerous former mayor.
A dead man with a secret.
A magic gift in the middle of it all.

When forty-nine-year-old Eleanor Rockwell got laid off from her soul-crushing corporate job, she headed north of Austin with her daughter, Evie, and opened Silver Circle Cat Rescue in the small town of Tablerock, Texas.

Five years later, Silver Circle is Wildebridge County's largest shelter for rescue cats, so it's no surprise when Deputy Markham brings Belladonna — former mayor Fiona Blackwell's cat — to the shelter after she's arrested for murdering her husband, Beau. But why, Eleanor wonders, did the Deputy bring a silver drink tray with the sullen cat — and why is Belladonna talking when she walks on it?

Something strange is going on in Tablerock, and Eleanor is determined to get to the bottom of it. Can she figure out who's really running this town before Belladonna's ninth life — and her own — runs out?

Crystals, Belladonna, and Murder is the first book in the Silver Circle Cat Rescue Mysteries — a purr-fectly cozy cat midlife series set in the small town of Tablerock, Texas with just a touch of magic.

Book Review : 

When the Silver Circle is asked to take a cat whose owner is being held for murder by the police things get complicated. The murder suspect sent over a crystal tray with the cat. They discover a hidden compartment containing articles stating that the tray enables cats to talk. Trying to figure out what is going on involves them in the murder investigation. Fun, easy read.

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lGrowing herbs : for pest control

 It's Thursday 

And Today I am sharing some garden tips  for combating pest naturally. One way is with choosing the correct plants to buy. Some of my favorite Herbs can help naturally with pests . Thats why I keep pots  of them outside my door way. 

7 Best Plants For Pest Control

1. Basil. Basil is a great solution for repelling mosquitoes and flies. …
2. Lavender. Lavender has been used for centuries to add a sweet smell to homes and clothes drawers. …
3. Citronella. …
4. Rosemary & Other Herbs. …
5. Chrysanthemum. …
6. Petunias. …
7. Marigolds

Control Garden Pests with Good Bugs

Ladybugs and their larvae feed on aphids and other soft-bodied pests. Rejoice if you see these red-orange, spotted beetles in your garden.

Spiders may not be what you love to see on your Tower Garden, but they’re valuable allies, eating all kinds of pests. Plus, those that typically inhabit gardens aren’t poisonous.
Tachinid flies, which basically look like houseflies, are natural enemies of caterpillars, beetles and shield bugs.

Kill Garden Pests with Natural, Organic Sprays

Botanical sprays can actually harm good bugs. So consider these as a last resort. If you do use the following sprays, always be sure to:

• Apply them in the late evening, once the sun is low in the sky. Otherwise, your plants could get cooked. (I made this mistake once. Not pretty.)
• Spray plants liberally, taking care to wet the undersides of leaves. For these sprays to be effective, they must come into direct contact with pests.

DIY Organic Garden Spray:

• Chop, grind or liquefy 1 garlic bulb and 1 small onion.
• Add 1 teaspoon of powdered cayenne pepper, 1 quart of water, and mix.
• Steep 1 hour, then strain through cheesecloth, and add 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap (such as pure castile liquid soap — not dishwashing detergent) to the strained liquid; mix well.

To avoid skin and eye irritation, wear rubber gloves and keep the mixture away from your eyes and nose when preparing and applying it. Refrigerate any remaining spray for up to 1 week in a covered container.

Dafadil day

It National Dafadil day