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Choosing a Natural Insect Repellent

May
18th
2011
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Mosquitoes in Lake Charles are a different kind of awful than I'm used to encountering. Applying a little bug spray before an evening cookout always got the job done in Mississippi. Here, I've been getting bitten throughout the day and through my pants while covered in my go-to bug spray. That isn't to say Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent doesn't help at all (I get twice the bites when I forgo wearing it), but it definitely isn't providing optimal protection. And since my supply is dwindling, I thought I'd do a little...

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Baby Birds and Future Gardens

May
16th
2011
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Kirby has been working diligently on a chunk of land in our back/side yard that will soon become our fruit and vegetable garden. I CANNOT WAIT. He also recently rescued the tiny fallen baby bird pictured above. I was reminded of why I date him.   p.s. If you haven't entered my giveaway yet, there's still time! Remember: each entry requires a separate comment. p.p.s. Speaking of giveaways, this Strawesome (Glass  Straw) Giveaway is pretty great. If you ask...

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I probably have Poison Ivy.

Jul
4th
2010
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Danielle and I did some light gardening a couple of days ago, and now I have a rash.  My stepfather pointed out some Poison Ivy close to where we were gardening, and I've used logic to determine that I probably have Poison Ivy. To my surprise, it has remained confined to my hands for now. I've been reading about the best treatments online, and this is what I've tried so far:

The tea tree oil and the anti-itch lotion help with the itching.  The soap is obviously preventing spreading, for the most part.  The paste dries the...

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We didn’t even tell ghost stories, and I still enjoyed myself.

Nov
24th
2009
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I went camping with my friends, my dogs, and my boyfriend last weekend. It was magical! the highlights: I got to spend time with two of my sisters. They are big fun. Clementine had the time of her life. Winston was climbing on everything within reach of his stubby little legs. Amidst all the beautiful nature, we found this rock that looked suspiciously like a penis. Kirby got stuck on a rock wall for a minute. Yes, she has a dog backback. It carried her treats, portable bowl, and a small amount of water. We got a chance to rough it like big strong men. It consisted of blueberry...

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