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There are many ways to attract different forms of wildlife to your garden and backyard – planting the right plants, avaoiding common gardening mistakes etc.
You can read about most of it in our comprehensive eBook >Landscaping for Wildlife

The easiest way ( a little bit like cheating in the nicest possible way I think…) to attract wildlife is feeding the animals!
Obviously – birds are the most perceptive in this regard, and I will talk a bit more about that in a minute. But as you might know, some other animals are followers of our urban society and started making a living of our waste ( some kits have specialist cleaning suburban waste dumps, seagulls have been feeding of dumpsters for decades, racoons are breaking into our basements and coyotes and in some areas northern areas bears are coming dangerously close to breaking into our dwellings to eat what’s on offer.
So, by attracting wildlife, you have to be very sure which kind of animal you want to attract and make sure you don’t inadvertently attract dangerous ones as well.

Growing up I always loved going to my grandmother’s house, she always had those large tray type bird feeders. She loved birds that were for certain. But I think she needed to think of where she placed some of those trays. Birds will flock to them wherever they are and they don’t seem to care if people are there or not, at least not these birds. We were getting dive bombed any time the birds came by and saw us near their food. I don’t know if they actually thought we were smaller than them or not but they had guts.

When placing tray type bird feeders around your property you should always think about the location. If you have them too low to the ground, cats are bound to jump at every bird that flies over and if it is low enough they might jump on it. Squirrels seem to be another problem as they don’t need to jump, all they do is climb. In order to keep the squirrel’s away grandma would hand the tray type bird feeders from a very long string.

Keep in mind that while tray type bird feeders may be ideal to feed many birds at once they aren’t always protected. If you’ve got one that doesn’t have a house around it or a roof over it, when it rains the food will get ruined. For the sake of the birds you may want to have two platform bird feeders, as the bigger ones love bullying the little guys. You don’t want to see an injured bird in your yard when you could’ve protected it.

When it comes time to place the food in your tray type bird feeders, also known as platform feeders, think about what you want to attract to your yard. While most birds will come to store bought seeds and sunflowers, others will come to only certain types of foods. Birds love fruits as well and many people don’t ever think about leaving fruit inside bird feeders, but try it and see how many show up. Grapes and Raisins attract mockingbirds, bluebirds, waxwings and catbirds.
Woodpeckers, Tanagers, Finches and Robins have also been known to flock anywhere grapes are. You better be careful though if you didn’t plan on your grape vine getting picked apart.

Lets be honest – its a lot of fun to watch our little friends – so lets get going and start putting some feed out…

We all want to save money -
How often do you think of the fact that by saving energy you also save money! And you help the environment – talking about one stone and many birds at the same time…

here a few snippets from our book : Simply Living Debt Free

Wash full loads of clothes and dishes.
When possible, do not run the dishwasher just for a few items. If you want to clean a stray dish a soap dispenser with a scrub brush attached is perfect for this purpose.
Hang clothes on the line instead of drying them.
This will dramatically cut down on the energy used, as you will not be running the dryer nearly is often. Additional Tip: Clothes dry fastest on a hot, dry, sunny day.
Shut down your computer, television, car, and miscellaneous devices.
Any computer or electronic item will use up the most energy, so it is important to shut it down at night or during other times when you are not using them.
Use compact florescent light bulbs.
You usually get more usage for these for the price, as they last quite a bit longer than traditional bulbs.
Use power strips, and surge protectors.
Any large device that you have such as a DVD player, television, or computer should be plugged into a box such as this. Using these devices can cut your bill as much as 30%.
Bath or short shower?
If you absolutely cannot be content with taking a five-minute or ten-minute shower then you should consider taking a bath instead. It will save you money. However, if you take a shorter shower it would use less water than filling your tub with bath water.

More energy saving tips can be found on local and national government websites. You can also call energy savings hotlines for further advice. Yopu can also check out the ebook Simply Living Debt Free

MODERN TIMES
Feng Shui has experienced popularity in modern society. In the 1970’s
within the United States there was a surge of interest in ancient Chinese
methods and thought, and one of the theories to get recognized and utilized was
Feng Shui. Its popularity has grown throughout the years with a recent influx of
interest in Feng Shui as the term becomes more popular and familiar within
modern culture. Feng Shui has become so popular, as a matter of fact, that
some Americans have essentially created their own forms of Feng Shui and
turned it into either a religious idea or instead into a clever marketing ploy. Most
people who utilize Feng Shui within the United States do not get too terribly indepth
with the principles and instead simply use it as something they hope will
enhance their lives, yet they don’t put too much stock into it.

There are plenty of other people, however, who get quite serious when it comes to their Feng Shui and they do complex calculations in order to figure out the best placement of
everything within their home.

Yes, it’s vogue. People who have never dabbled in anything remotely exotic
may still develop an interest in Feng Shui for a few reasons.
There is also an abundance of information available about Feng Shui, so that makes it much easier for people to give it a try.
Feng Shui appeals to so many people because, although it’s still considered somewhat frivolous, it’s not generally considered pagan. In other words, although some religious groups frown upon the fundamental idea of Feng Shui (that you can somehow influence your environment through the layout of your surroundings), it isn’t necessarily likened
to devious behaviour. Consequently, many people who would never usually try
something like Feng Shui jump right in and try it. With enough famous and
influential people claiming that Feng Shui has been beneficial to their lives, it
makes other people want to give it a try. Besides, if a person’s favourite actor,
writer, or other celebrity declares Feng Shui to be a valid way to calm
surroundings, many people are more than willing to try it simply because it’s
trendy.
Everyone is looking for a way to make their homes more peaceful.
For many people, there is no way to actually lessen the busyness within their lives, so they instead turn to practices like Feng Shui, which are supposed to grant things like calm, harmony, and clarity without very much effort. Once you know the fundamentals of Feng Shui, it isn’t too hard to put them into practice.
Sometimes something as simple as moving some furniture around or changing the colour scheme of a room can help achieve a desired result.
Feng Shui offers a system that is relatively simple to follow and that claims to make a living space (or any other space for that matter) a nicer place to be.
With claims like these, it’s no wonder that people within modern
society are flocking toward Feng Shui and giving it a try. Feng Shui is being
used by people who come from families who have employed Feng Shui tactics
every generation for many years, but also by families who have no ties to
ancestors who ever would consider trying something like this. Some people are
attracted to the simplistic nature behind some Feng Shui principles. People who
can lose the clutter, take bulky electronics out of living areas, and simplify their
homes often find great relief from the process. If you are looking for something
to make your home more peaceful then Feng Shui might be worth a try. You
never know if you may get a fantastic result.
You might also want to check out the whole package at :

http://www.abundantlivingebooks.com/home/fengshui/

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