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Beautiful Bird Houses Make Great Presents for Mother’s Day

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Surprise your mom this year for Mother’s Day with a beautiful and well-built bird house.  Every mom likes to enjoy their outdoor living space and a beautiful bird house will help liven up any outdoor living space with the sights and sounds of birds.  If your mom is already a bird lover and an avid bird watcher, give your mom a bird house that will attract her favorite bird to watch.  If your mom is new to watching birds, choose a variety of inexpensive bird houses for her to display around the yard.  

If your mom enjoys watching purple martins, the 12 Room Redwood Purple Martin House is a beautiful Mother’s Day gift.  This durable purple martin house is made of long-lasting redwood that is made to withstand the weather and will look great for many years to come. Each room in this purple martin house has a little porch with a perch to make it easier for the purple martins to enter their home.  It is fully assembled and only needs to be elevated on a post. 

If your mom enjoys a variety of songbirds, the Bird Nest Box w/ Artwork by Marjolein Bastin are beautifully painted and designed for attracting birds.  Each one of these hand-painted bird houses has a beautiful and natural looking design to add interest and charm to your yard and a large overhang helps to protect the birds and the eggs from weather and predators.

The Butterfly Retro Chic Birdhouse is a fun, decorative bird house that may be used outdoors for attracting birds or be placed indoors for a decoration.  This bird house can be used to attract smaller songbirds by using the hole reducer magnet. The roof has metal sheeting to help protect the birdhouse from the elements and a beautiful butterfly design on the front.

Eco-Friendly Toys for Your Dog

Be kind to the environment all year long by giving your dog Eco-friendly dog toys.  This small, environmentally friendly step may not seem likely to have a big impact on the environment, but every small step you can do will have a big impact on the Earth’s environment.  In addition to being kind to the environment, every time you purchase an Eco-friendly dog toy, you give manufacturers a great incentive to make more products that are Eco-friendly.  Aside from being Eco-friendly, your dog will enjoy playing with them and will not notice any difference.  Here are a few of my favorite Eco-friendly dog toys that your dog is sure to love! 

If your dog loves to snuggle or cuddle with his or her dog toys, the Wool Koala Dog Toyby ABO Gear is a great eco-friendly toy for your dog.  Made with all natural, undyed and untreated wool, this Eco-friendly dog toy is great for the environment and fun for your dog to cuddle.  The inside is stuffed with natural coconut fiber that is biodegradable and makes a crunchy sound as your dog chews.

Another Eco-friendly dog toy that is made from all natural fibers is the Horse Shoe Jute Dog Toy, which is also made by ABO Gear.  This toy is made of undyed, natural jute and filled with natural jute fibers.  It is great for a game of fetch with your dog and is easy for your dog to catch in the mouth.  After this toy has been worn out, the materials will easily break down.

If your dog enjoys playing with rubber toys, the Pup Treads Recycled Rubber Tire Dog Toy by Ethical is made of recycled rubber and is a great Eco-friendly dog toy for dogs who love to chew on their toys.  It is available in a several sizes to suit your dog.

Go Green All Year Long with an Environmentally Friendly Bird Feeder

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Be kind to the environment and encourage recycling by using a bird feeder made from recycled materials.  When you purchase an environmentally friendly, you encourage companies to use recycled materials and you help to save useful materials from going into the landfill and creating more waste.  More and more companies are using recycled plastic milk cartons and more to make a new durable plastic lumber.  This material helps to resist mold, bacteria and a variety of diseases that are harmful to birds.  In addition, these types of bird feeders are very easy to clean and blend in well with nature to attract more birds to your yard.

One great environmentally friendly bird feeder for use in your yard is the Going Green Mixed Seed Wild Bird Feeder.  This bird feeder is made from a variety of recycled material and the base, top, tube and ports are all made of recycled materials.  Use a variety of bird seed, including mixed to bird seed to tempt the birds to come to your yard on a regular basis.  The clear tube makes it easy to see when your bird feeder needs to be refilled.  It is also easy to take apart and clean with a bird feeder cleaning brush.

Another popular environmentally friendly bird feeder is the Going Green Thistle Tube Bird Feeder.  Use this environmentally friendly bird feeder to attract finches, nuthatches, and more to your yard.  This bird feeder holds thistle seed that finches and other songbirds love to eat.  The base snaps out for easy cleaning and is easy to refill with thistle bird seed.

Treat your backyard bird to both suet and bird seed with the Going Green Recycled Plastic Ranch Seed and Suet Bird Feeder.  This environmentally friendly bird feeder can hold both suet and bird seed and allows you to feed multiple birds at the same time.  It is made from a variety of materials including recycled plastic and can hold two suet cakes and five pounds of mixed bird seed.

Keep Your Cat Happy with a Fun Cat Hideout and the best cat beds available !

A cat’s lifecat furniture is one of leisure, but to add some interest into your cat’s life, give your cat a cozy, interesting place to hide and play throughout the day and check in this site http://bestcatbeds.co.uk the best beds for your lovely pet to be comfortable and happy.  Choose a cat hideout that is sturdy enough to endure lots of scratching and climbing, made of a variety of textures and has a multiple levels.  Cat hideouts are mostly made in carpet material to withstand hours of scratching fun and lots of wear and tear, but are a variety of other material that are also cat friendly and durable.  There are several styles to choose from, but here are a few of my favorites.

The Burlap Cat Condo and Perchby Ware has a tough, burlap surface that is fun for your cat to scratch and durable to last for a long time.  The base of this cat hideout is covered and is comfortable for your cat to sleep or hide inside.  A scratching post on top is perfect for indulging in your cat’s urge to scratch and a dangling Cattachment Toy is perfect for swatting.  This cat hideout also a perch on top that makes a great lookout.

Another fun hideout for your cat is the Cat Tower Hideout by Ware.  This cat hideout has several levels for your cat to explore or relax.  Place your cat’s favorite toys at each level for a fun surprise.  Each level has a lookout hole for a great view of your cat’s surroundings and the top level has a screened in base that makes it easy for your cat to see everything.

If your cat loves to scratch the carpet in your home, the Sleepy Inn 2, which is also by Ware, is a perfect cat hideout for the cat who love the feel of carpet.  The sides, bottom and top are covered in carpet and provide hours of scratching fun for your cat.  Sprinkle some catnip on the top perch for even more entertainment.

Attract More Songbirds to Your Yard and Keep the Squirrels Out with a Caged Bird Feeder

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Preventing the squirrels from getting into your bird feeder can be a challenging task, but with the use of a caged bird feeder you can get the results you desire right away.  A caged bird feeder is great for helping to keep the squirrels away from the bird seed because the cage surrounds the bird seed tube and makes it virtually impossible for the squirrels to get to the bird seed.  The surrounding cage is designed to allow smaller songbirds to get into the cage and feed from the bird seed tube.  Larger birds may also be prevented from getting into the cage area.

A great caged bird feeder to use is the Squirrel-Proof Tube Feederby Audubon Woodlink.  This caged bird feeder is made of a  green vinyl coated metal wire cage that surrounds a clear, plastic bird seed tube.  The cage has 1.5 inch openings in the wire to allow small songbirds to get inside the cage and feed from the bird feeder and prevents large birds and squirrels from getting into the cage area.  Small birds can get into the cage and feed from one of four perches on the bird seed tube. A cap at the top locks into place to prevent the squirrels from lifting up the cap at the top and getting into the bird seed.

The Domed Cage Bird Feeder by Droll Yankees is another caged bird feeder that makes feeding songbirds easy, while preventing squirrels from getting into the bird seed.  This caged bird feeder has a clear dome on the top in addition to the cage to prevent the squirrels from getting into the bird seed.  The bird seed tube inside has six ports and can hold up to 2.5 pounds of bird seed that won’t need to be refilled as often.  The cage wire is coated and has a 1.5 inch opening to allow small songbirds to come inside the cage and feed from the caged bird feeder.

Bird Toys and Cage Accessories to Help Keep Your Pet Bird Happy

Being in a cage for most of the day can be very boring for your pet bird and can make him or her very unhappy, which can lead to a variety of destructive behaviors.  By using a variety of bird toys and bird cage accessories, your pet bird will stay mentally stimulated throughout the day and be less likely to harm him or herself or do damage to home when left outside of the cage.  To make life more interesting for your pet bird, hang a variety of bird toys in the cage, install mirrors for your pet bird to enjoy, put different sized perches at various heights inside of the cage and rotate the items in your bird’s cage every once in a while for a change.  Not only will your pet bird be much happier, but it will also help to keep your bird healthier.  Here are a few items that are sure to make life more interesting for your pet bird:

  • An easy way to make your pet bird’s day more enjoyable is to add a hanging toy to your bird’s cage.  Choose a toy like the Bodacious Bites Buffet for Small and Medium Birds or the Bodacious Bites Voracious for Large and Extra-Large Birds to keep your pet bird busy.  Both are great for helping to keep your pet bird’s beak trim by enticing them to chew.  It is a good idea to choose the toy according the size of your pet bird. 
  • Another fun way to keep your pet bird entertained during the day is to place a mirror in your bird’s cage. A mirror is fun for your bird to look and will help make your bird think he or she has another bird friend.  The Hall of Mirrors Bird Toy is great for use in any type of wire bird cage and perfectly sized for smaller sized birds.
  • To add more fun and interest to your pet bird’s cage, use a perch like the Oval Perch for Pet Birds, which allows your pet bird to swing.  You may also want to place simple straight perches at varying heights around the cage to give your pet birds different places to fly to in the cage, which also helps to exercise your pet bird. 

Economical Bird Feeders that are Stylish and Practical

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Whether you enjoy bird watching or just want to help out the birds in your area, bird feeding is a great way to do both at the same time.  For those bird lovers with a limited budget, you can make your bird feeding more affordable with an economical bird feeder.  There are several different types of economical bird feeders that look beautiful hanging in your yard and are great for attracting and feeding a variety of birds.  Here are a few of my favorite economical bird feeders that are all under $10:

  • The Satellite Globe Feederby Duncraft is not only economical, but looks great hanging on a tree branch or post.  This bird feeder has a globe shape and is made to hold sunflower seeds to attract a selection of songbirds including: chickadees, finches, titmice, nuthatches and more.  The globe is clear to make it easy to see when it needs to be refilled and easy to clean out.  It is also designed to protect your bird from starlings and pigeons.
  • For an up close view of the birds that visit your yard, choose the economical GardenSong Window Tube Bird Feederby Opus.  This window bird feeder has a tube design and is a bright red color to help get the bird’s attention and attract them to the bird feeder.  It also feeds two birds at one time and holds up to one pound of bird seed.
  • An economical tube bird feeder for feeding and attracting the birds is the The Any Seed Tube Feeder by Perky Pet. This bird feeder is made to hold any type of bird seed you desire for attracting a wide variety of birds.  It has multiple feeding ports and disassembles for easy cleaning.  The bird feeder is designed to empty completely.  The price makes it affordable to hang up several bird feeders around your yard.

Critter Universe – The Perfect Home for Any Small Animal Pet

A home that is not only great for a variety of small animal pets, but also fun for both children and adults to set up is the Critter Universe small animal home system by Ware.  This interactive and colorful home system is great for all types of small animals including guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, and more!  This expandable small animal cage allows you to increase the size as your small animal grows or add multiple small animal pets.  In addition to an expandable home, there are many fun accessories for your small animal pet that will make playtime with your pet even more interesting.  Below are of the essentials that you will need to start building your own Critter Universe:

  • To start off right, every small animal owner needs the Critter Universe Expanded Cage for their small animal pet.  This brightly colored cage includes tunnels, an exercise wheel, and much more.  The unique design allow you to build up levels and add additional accessories to keep your small animal pet busy and active, even when you are not around.
  • Once you have your Critter Universe Cage, you can add an additional level with the Critter Universe Expansion Kit.
  • Also available for the Critter Universe Cage are the Critter Universe tunnels and a handy transporter cage for taking your small animal pet on the go and is made to attach easily to the top of the Critter Universe Cage.
  • To make life even more interesting and fun for your small animal pet add the Critter Universe Great Wall of Critter Cage for Small Animals.  This wall of fun attaches to the Critter Universe cage and gives your small animal pet more space to explore, hide and exercise.  The cubes that make up the wall may be rearranged or added to when your small animal pet grows. 

Stylish Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeders

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Now that the weather is warmer, the squirrels are out in full force scouting for food.  To help keep the squirrels away from your bird feeders this spring and summer, choose a bird feeder that is designed to keep the squirrels out.  Once the squirrels realize that they can’t get into the bird feeder, they will stop bothering your bird feeder and scaring away the birds.  There are a variety of stylish squirrel-proof bird feeders that are designed to keep the squirrels away, while still looking attractive in your yard.

One of my favorite squirrel-proof bird feeders is the Bird Shelter Squirrel Proof Bird Feederby Opus.  This squirrel-proof bird feeder has a sleek design that is unique and looks great hanging on a post or tree branch in your yard.  It is made to attract finches and a variety of wild birds to your yard, while keeping the squirrels aways from the bird seed.  To prevent the squirrels from eating the bird seed, it has a weight activated system to dispense the bird seed, which helps stop the squirrels from eating the bird seed. 

Another attractive squirrel-proof bird feeder for your yard is the Opus Top Flight Squirrel Proof Feeder.  This squirrel-proof bird feeder also has a weight activated system to help prevent the squirrels from eating the bird seed.  It can hold up to 6 pounds of bird seed, so it is easy to maintain in your yard and has an unique look that looks great hanging in any yard.

A squirrel-proof bird feeder that is made to feed three kinds of bird seed at one time is the Triple Tube Copper Bird Feeder, which is also made by Opus.  It has a beautiful copper finish that looks beautiful in the sun.  The squirrels in your yard will have a hard time getting to the bird seed with the large baffle on top.  It is easy to maintain and holds about 10 pounds of bird seed, so it reduces the need to refill the bird feeder.

Clean and Condition Your Dirty Dog for the Spring

If you have a dirty dog that is hasn’t been washed all winter, now is a great time to start your spring cleaning off right by giving your dog a good scrub in the tub.  Clean off dirt and grime that has accumulated over the winter to make your dog look and smell fresh and clean.  Use a good, deep cleaning cleanser and plenty of warm water to get your dog’s coat looking great.  After cleaning, follow-up witha conditioner to help soften and detangle the fur and blow dry for a polished look.  Choose a shampoo and conditioner that will complement your dog’s coat:

  • If you dog is really dirty and stinky, use the Stinky Dog Shampooby Bobbi Panter.  This shampoo is made with oat and vegetable protein and a combinatiof of lavender, rosemary and aloe vera to give it a nice, fragrant scent.  This shampoo is sure to make your dog smell great and is formulated to be tear free and gentle. 
  • If your dog’s coat feels dry and brittle and his or her skin is flaking, use a shampoo like TropiClean Papaya Plus Pet Shampoo to help moisturize and condition the coat and skin.  This shampoo may be used on dogs or cats and is made with papaya, which makes the skin and coat look healthy and shiny.
  • For dogs, who need a quick shampoo, but also need a conditioner to detangle hair, use the Bad Hair Day 2 in 1 Shampoo / Conditioner for Dogs to make cleaning a breeze.  This shampoo and conditioner is formulated to give your dog’s coat a good cleaning, while conditioning the coat at the same time.  This makes your dog’s bathing time quicker because it reduces the need for conditioning your dog’s coat and makes your finish grooming much easier.