What to look for in a Houseplant
November 23, 2009 by Kathy Zengolewicz
Filed under Home Making, Pets and Animals, family health
Houseplants have many benefits. The not only clean and renew the stale air in our houses, but the exchange the carbon dioxide that we humans exhale and replace it with oxygen, which we need for sustaining life.
Most houseplants were originally from warm climates. They have adapted to needing low levels of light and that makes them suitable to conditions found in an average home. However, indoor plants can have an adverse effect on people and pets. Here are a few of the most popular house plants and what risks they may pose.
The Aloe Vera plant is commonly known as the …read more
Our Two New Cats
September 18, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Pets and Animals
Our house, is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard. Life used to be so hard. Ok, well maybe the cats aren’t in the yard. They’re inside cats. And life has been very hard lately, but I’m hoping that it’s getting better.
Just a few weeks ago, we moved into our new house. We’re getting settled in and it’s starting to feel like home. What’s a home without some animals? Less messy, I guess.
A few months ago, my cat Paisley disappeared. We had her for over two years, since she was a kitten. We were upset …read more
