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What To Do If You Have An Indoor And Outdoor Cat

Ensure your cat has been treated so she will not bring fleas into your home. Fleas are very uncomfortable for you and your cat. To rid your home of a flea infestation will be very costly. Watch your cat at all times as they could be run over by a car, or they may eat some poison that a neighbor has in their yard to control pests that probably would kill your cat if ingested. Never just put your indoor outdoor cat outside and think they can fend for themselves. Please do not rely on a cat harness to keep your cat under your control, as some cats can slip it right off their neck without you hardly noticing. A neighbor may think your cat is homeless and call the pound, and your cat could be put to sleep at the pound. Someone may catch your cat and treat your cat poorly. Cat is very much like a young child as they like to run and play and are unaware of all the dangers that could await them.

Have An Enclosed Area That Your Cat Can Be Safe In Outdoors

I have a cat playpen that I set up, and I keep it f the grass so bugs, fleas, and insects will not bother my cats while they enjoy the great outdoors. Some people build a window boxes for their cats. Cats seem to enjoy being in the window box and watching birds land on the TV and breathing in the outdoor air; They also sell cloth tubing that zips together that you can place outdoors, and your cats can get a lot of exercise running through the tubing.

My Cat Cali Is An Indoor Outdoor Cat

Cali gets very moody or pouts when I do not let her outdoors. She does not get to go outdoors if farmers spray the fields, planting, chisel plowing, or harvesting the crops. She could run in front of the equipment before I could stop her, and she would be killed instantly or in excruciating pain. I let Cali out when I see no one around and watch her like a chicken hawk. In winter, Cali wears a hooded coat when she ventures out. She likes to run around in the snow and do somersaults on the warm cement sidewalk after the sun has warmed it up. Cali loves to eat grass when I let her outdoors, and she likes to roll around on the sidewalk and the dry garden dirt. A cat’s dirt bath removes the extra oils in its hair and helps them look better in the long run.

My Cat Maggie

Maggie used to be an outdoor cat when she was young. Maggie likes to go outdoors and eat grass and stays right by the door, so she runs directly into the house when I open it. Once in a great while, she will see what Cali is up to, but she does not follow her. Protect your cat from harm and never leave them unattended because you do not know what might become of your Dear pet cat if they are not under your watchful and loving care.

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Treated Unfairly

If You Feel A Business Has Treated You Unfairly

If you have a problem with a business, tell the owner about it ASAP. Most business owners will be more than happy to help you with a problem that you have had with their product or service. If I have received cold food at a restaurant, tell them about it, and they will offer you another hot plate of food at a discounted price for your inconvenience. Never sit and stew about being mistreated or trash a business because of one little occurrence you have had there. You’re mistaken if you did not mention the problem to them and assume they are mind readers. Businesses want happy customers that will return to them in the future and customers that will tell their friends to come to their business. Repeat customers keep business doors open.

Has A Person mistreated You?

If you have been mistreated, confront the person and tell them how they made you feel. If they laughed and made fun of you, ask them why they did that to you or how they would feel if the shoe was on the other foot. Have you been judged incorrectly? If so, stand up for yourself and defend against their false accusation. There is nothing worse than being accused of something you did not do. One morning someone could not find something, and they accused me of taking it and found it in their purse in an envelope later in the morning. I did not even get an apology from them. Never accuse someone unfairly, as they will never forget it.

Do Your Coworkers mistreat You?

Do you get all the jobs others do not want where you work? If you have to scrub the floors and clean the toilet constantly, complain. Tell the other employees it is only fair for everyone to clean the bathroom and the feet. Now you can do the job you were hired to do, which makes for a happy work environment. Your coworkers will know they cannot pull the wool over your eyes and get away with it.

Has A Teacher Or Student mistreated You?

If you are young, tell your parents your teacher misjudges you. Has your teacher let the other students pick on you and done nothing to stop it? Tell your parents, and they will talk to the school principal about the teacher mistreating you. If you have a teacher who treats you like the class clown and you are older, confront him. Some teachers and students will zoom in on a student that they deem weak and defenseless. Teachers and students like this need to be stopped in their tracks. I have had teachers punish me for things I never did, and I do not like anyone to be mistreated or judged unfairly. God is the only Judge of man.

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Give With A Grateful Heart

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 31, 2021
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Give To Charities To Help Those Less Fortunate

You can donate your time and money to many worthwhile and necessary charities. I like charities trying to raise funds for people with horrible health issues. Make a Wish Foundation helps make some child’s dreams come true. If your child died from a horrific illness, wouldn’t you want their last wish fulfilled? Children do not ask to be born with devastating health issues, as it is part of life sometimes. Help poor people in foreign countries as some women get paid pennies on the dollar for their hard work. The women may weave a basket all day long and only get paid 25 cents give or take a little. Helping out these women, you also help their children live a better and more rewarding life.

Education Buildings

Some countries do not have decent buildings for classrooms. They try to hold school in an old building that is falling and may have only a couple of boards to sit and work on. Learning in a cold building with no comfortable place to sit and work would be tough. A nice warm, and new building will make learning much more accessible. By donating supplies and your money, we can have more productive and educated young people.

Help People Out in Your Community

Many people in your community need a helping hand now and then. If someone has lost everything in a fire, donate money or your extra items to them, as they will greatly appreciate any help in their crisis. If someone needs money to make necessary Doctor visits, help them with cash or a fundraiser. Older adults should be allowed to mow their lawns, wash their clothes, get groceries, pick up their medicine, and more. Help the elderly and the less fortunate out of the goodness of your heart, and do not charge them for helping them. I have heard of people demanding the elderly pay $20.00 an hour to wash their clothes. The people that do this do not have grateful hearts. Show compassion for your fellow man and put yourself in his position. Make the World a better place for others by having you in it. God gives us a grateful heart every day we are on Earth. Be a good steward and serve others with a grateful heart.

Be Grateful For All Of Your Friends And Family And Others That Have Enriched Your Life

Many strangers have enriched your life in some way or another. Friends increase your life by being by your side in good and bad times. Sometimes you can complete each other’s sentences. You instinctively know what your friend thinks before he even utters a single word. Traveling with friends is very rewarding and enjoyable. Family gatherings are always fun. I love getting together with and visiting my cousins, and other family members; friends, strangers, and family enrich your life in many beautiful ways. I am very grateful to everyone who has made my life better by being a part of it. I am very thankful for the knowledgeable Doctors that I have had that saved me from what would have been certain death. Thank you, God, for I am very grateful you are in my life.

Take Time To Talk To People

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 28, 2021
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Call Someone And Visit With Them Today

Talking to someone who cares about you can calm and relax you. You can discuss your day’s activities with someone and ask them how their day went. You can always talk about the weather or newsworthy items. What one person might not remember, the other person may place in great detail, and you can compare notes on recent events. Talking to friends lets them know you love them and are concerned for their well-being. Remember to always speak to your elders respectfully and listen to what they say, as you will learn a great deal from them.

Put Your Computer Away for One Day

Go outdoors for a walk with friends or family and enjoy each other’s company. You will soon see what you have missed by having your eyes and mind set on computer games, social media, and so much more. Get out and enjoy nature and indeed visit with someone. Conversation with people seems to be a lost art. I have a friend who went to a family gathering, and her nephew and niece would not even talk to her when he asked them about things they enjoy doing. They walked off with their smartphones in hand, and she never saw them the rest of the day. That is very disrespectful behavior. Parents should tell their kids to put their smartphones away, visit with their family at family gatherings, and respond to anyone they know that talks to them.

Talking And Laughter Are The Best Medicine

When you visit with someone, you can get them to laugh and put them in a better frame of mind. By having a one-on-one conversation, you can see the other person’s facial expressions and not much, just from facial words about their feelings. Tune into other people by asking them about their family life and what they do for a living. The conversation does matter a great deal. One conversation can sink a ship or let it sail around the world. Without discussion, we would not have laws, learn from our elders, or learn from those that came before us. Books would not be published if you never reached out to publishers and made the corrections they told you to make to publish your book.

Start A Conversation With A Stranger

I have visited with people that set next to me on an airline flight. They have told me about the business that they are in and all about their family members. I have told people in conversation with them that I write about travel, cats, and inspirations with Laura, and we have exchanged business cards with each other. I follow some of them on my Facebook account, and they have followed me back. Talk to and connect with people, and see how much you have in common with them. You will make long-lasting friendships with some people you meet on life’s Hi-Way. God bless you as you talk to people and learn from them and help each other by talking with them and helping them solve some of life’s bumps in the road.

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The Art Of Negotiation

Know What You Want To Pay

I start negotiating when I buy something and don’t like the asking price. Research the cost of the item you are trying to purchase before shopping for it. If you can buy the same thing at another store, ask the store if they can bet the other store’s price. Generally, they can beat their fee by 5 to 10 percent. Go online and research what the item you wish to have is selling for. I would instead buy local if I could then buy online. You do not have anyone local to repair an item you buy online. Customer service means a great deal to me.

Negotiate With The Owner Of The Business

Starting a negotiation with the business owner rather than with one of his employees is much easier. I have negotiated deals on furniture, appliances, carpet, cars, outdoor equipment, etc. The money you save can be used to buy groceries, clothes, books, and much more for your family. I have held $75.00 on a new stove, $150.00 on a new recliner, and $50.00 on a chainsaw. They will negotiate a better deal with you if you are a repeat customer.

When You Sell Something, Leave Yourself Some Wiggle Room

Some people will try to buy something for nothing. I like people that negotiate within reason. I once owned a store, and a man came in and offered me $20.00 for a $200.00 couch. He became mad when I told him I could not sell it to him for that figure. He told me he would tell all his friends not to come to my store. I told him, please do it. I do not want that type of customer in my store anyway. Start your price higher so you can come down in price. Most people will never ask for more than 15% off your asking price.

Do Not Be Pressured Into Buying Something

Some salesmen will tell you that you must buy the item they have today or tomorrow it will be much higher in price. I have said that ten people are interested in what I am looking at and that it will most likely be gone tomorrow. I buy things on my terms, not their terms.

Be Patient And Tell Yourself You Do Not Have To Buy The Item of Your Dreams Today

If you see something in a store that you want to buy and cannot afford it, wait at least a month, and they will lower the price if they can. If a store sells the item of your dreams, you will find another one eventually, unless it is a scarce item you should buy if you can agree on the selling price. I waited for one thing for 20 years and finally purchased it. I did not mind waiting for it as it made it more precious.

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Waiting

All of us have to wait for things in our daily lives. Some of us get impatient quickly and tend to blow a fuse; good things come to those who wait, as the old saying goes. Sometimes if we wait too long for something, the lifetime opportunity passes us by. God wants us to use our minutes on earth productively to enhance the lives of others and teach each other the knowledge that we have learned in our daily lives. Never let someone try to rob you of your time with God, for that is your most precious gift.

I wouldn’t say I like waiting for a long train, and I tend to turn around and find a road I can get through. Waiting in long lines for something gets tiring, especially if it is hot or cold. One time I had to stay at a doctor’s. Office all day from 6 AM till 4 PM when I finally got in. The Doctor had an emergency, but no one informed me about it. Some people think it is OK to come to a business when they are about to lock their doors for the day. I am punctual, so no one has to wait for me.

When you make someone wait for you, you are controlling them. Never wait for anyone over ten minutes unless they call you with a valid reason why you must wait. Waiting takes time off of your life when you could have accomplished many things in the time that was stolen from your life by waiting around. Respect others, and never expect them to wait around for you. Their time is no less valuable than your time is to you.

Time is a precious gift, so use it wisely and do not rob time from others by making them wait needlessly. We have to wait for many things in our life, but I refuse to wait for the things I genuinely do not have to do. There are only 24 hrs. in the day. I want to make the best of all those 24 hrs. I finish my work early, so I can take it easy and relax later in the day.

Waiting for the perfect picture or waiting to catch a big fish is relaxing. Waiting for test results is never relaxing, as you are on pins and needles. Waiting to hear about test results from a medical procedure is very nerve-racking. I do not think we genuinely like to stay for things unless it is something good to look forward to. I do not mind waiting for a planned vacation next year, an upcoming day trip, or eating out. Sometimes we have to grin and bear it as we have no alternative but to wait.

We will have to wait a good percentage of our lives for things. The average person spends six months in line for appointments and much more. On average, we spend 43 days of our life waiting on automated calls for customer service and more. If you are stuck in a traffic jam, make the best of it. While waiting for the traffic to clear, listen to music, call a friend, and relax. Remember, other people have to wait just like you. Be kind and considerate, and do not be rude or unruly just because you have to wait in traffic. Respect and be kind to others.

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Strange Cat Behavior

Rolling Around In The Dirty Cat Litter

Cats will roll around in their kitty litter to take a dirt bath. Outdoor cats may move around in your garden or on your sidewalk as the dirt removes the excess oils in their hair. If your kitty litter has sand consistency, they will roll around in it, perhaps. Some cats put their scent in the litter box by moving around in the trash. I guess it is their way of saying they do not want any other cats in your household to use that litter box. Use corn-based, pine, or walnut cat litter to eliminate the problem. No one wants a cat sitting on their lap or sleeping in their bed that has had a litter box dust bath. Use waterless shampoo on your cat to clean him up. If you see him take a total kitty litter dust bath.

Why Did My Cat Pee On That?

Cats pee on things to mark their territory. Cats will pee on a stranger’s clothing in your home if they do not like them for some reason. If you introduce a new female cat, some female cats will start peeing on things in your home. Your matriarch female cat wants to remain the female head cat of your home forever. Sometimes cats will start peeing on your large houseplants if they do not think their kitty litter is clean enough or it does not live up to their standards as far as kitty litter goes. Never change kitty litter brands without leaving their old brand out, as they may refuse to use the new brand of cat litter. Toms pee on things to mark their territory. Cat may stake their claim to something by peeing on it.

Licking Their Hair Off

Your at may have allergies and is therefore licking off his hair. A cat with fleas will lick its hair off as it is itching, and its skin is irritated from the biting fleas. A nervous cat may lick off almost all its inches in one area of its body. A cat under stress can exhibit this kind of behavior. Give your cat a bath with a product that your Vet recommends for this problem.

Why Is My Cat Scrunching Up His Nose

Your cat will turn up his nose if he smells something terrible or not to his liking. If you hold another cat, your cat may smell that on your clothes and turn up his nose. A cat may smell a gas leak in your home and turn up his nose to alert you to impending danger. If another cat rubs against my blue jeans, my other cat may turn up his nose to tell me he does not want me to pay so much attention to the other cat.

Bored Cat Behavior

Your cat may scratch your furniture or do something he knows you do not like to get your attention. Some cats will play chase with their tail. Your cat may lay on your bookwork because they feel you have been spending too much time on it that could have been spent on them. Cats are very jealous and loving pets. I cannot imagine life without a cat or two or three or more in it.

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Your Outlook On Life

How Do You See Your Life?

Do you see your life in a good or bad light? All of our lives will have dark spots in them now and then. We will have disappointments, sicknesses, the death of a loved one, and much more over our lifetimes. I like to look at my life in a positive sense. You can accomplish many things in your life if you put your heart and soul into achieving the goals you have set for yourself.

Look For The Bright Spots In Your Life

Look to God for guidance in your daily living, as he will lead you to bright spots. Pull up the shades in your house every morning to let God’s light shine in on you. Look forward to family vacations and spending time with your loved ones. Visit with people daily as they can help you shed new light on things. Always remember two heads are better than one for resolving problems and creating the best solution to make your day shiny and bright again.

Your Goals Change In Life As You Grow Older

You will probably want to downsize your business as you grow older or pass on your skills to one of your children so they can take over the family business. There will be many transitions that we will have to make in life. How you handle changes will significantly impact your outlook on life. Be glad you have lived to retirement, for some people never get the chance. Relax and do things that you have put off doing. If you have always wanted to write, now is the time. Spend more time with God and pray without ceasing and let God guide you on what he wants you to do that will help the most people possible.

God Is My Anchor In Life

I let God guide me in what he wants me to do. I visit and talk to people in rest homes and assisted living units; the elderly are still blessed to live in their homes. I write inspirationswithlaura to help spread God’s good works. Give people a surprise gift occasionally, and it will make them smile. Be kind, generous, compassionate, loving, and caring toward your fellow man. Always try to put yourself in the other person’s shoes.

God’s Love Letter To Us That Will Improve Our Outlook On Life

God has given us the Bible as his love letter to us. A woman that has received love letters from her husband will never part with them, and she will reread them often. God wants us to reread the Bible often and use it as a guide in our daily living and interactions with othersThe Bible is God’s book that will help you keep a positive outlook on life. You can help others have a more positive outlook on their life by passing on what you have learned by reading the Bible. God bless your life with a positive and bright shiny outlook.

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How To Live With Your Cats When You Are Allergic To Them

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 10, 2021
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Wash Your Bedding Regularly And Clean Your Home Often

Keep your cats out of your bedroom to have a cat-free zone. Wash your bedding regularly as your cat will sit on your lap, and you may have pet dander in your hair just because you petted your cat while he was in your lap. Wash your bedding and other soft fabric items in hot water to eliminate the allergens. Eliminate drapes and throw rugs if possible, as they catch a lot of cat hair and dander. Wash your floors and clean all areas of your home often. Throw away stuffed toys or wash them in hot water if possible. Replace your throw pillows with new ones. Vacuum your furniture, carpet, floors, and more very often. Buy a vacuum with a HEPA filter. Buy an air purifier for your home. Have the heat runs cleaned out in your home.

Wash Your Hands Every Time You Touch Your Cat

By washing your hands, you will eliminate allergens from entering your eyes if you happen to rub your eyes. If you touch your face, your face will not itch if you have washed your face after handling your cat. Wash your hands before you prepare food for yourself and others as an act of cleanliness, regardless of allergies. After all, your kitty uses the litter box.

Do Not Let Your House Cat Outdoors

You will be surprised by all the allergens your cat can bring into your home after being outdoors for just one minute. Your cat can bring fleas into your home, and you and your cats will have a scratching frenzy. You will have to clean everything in your home with hot water and have your carpets cleaned and your whole house fumigated twice to eliminate the little biting creatures. Cats bring pollen in on their hair after being out, which gets deposited on your drapes, carpet, and more. A wild animal may attack your house cat, get rabies, or be run over by a vehicle.

Groom And Clean Your Cats Often

Comb or brush your cat’s hair often to help eliminate cat dander. Comb your cat out in a controlled area of your home so you will not have pet dander flying everywhere, adding to your allergy problem. Wash your cats with an allergy shampoo or use a dry or rub-on liquid shampoo to help eliminate pet dander.

Wash Your Cats Bedding And Vacuum Off His Pet Towers

Wash all of your cat’s bedding in boiling water. Clean the litter boxes to eliminate mold and pet urine allergies. Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter, so you are not throwing cat allergens all over the room while you vacuum. A vacuum without a HEPA filter is worthless for eliminating cat allergens as it does only redistribute them. Cleanliness is next to Godliness and makes for a happy home for you and your cat, where you can coexist with your allergies and feline friends.

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Treat Your Elders With Respect

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 7, 2021
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You can learn a lot of life values from your Elders. Your Elders have been through and have seen many different and unique situations in their lifetime. They will tell you their stories if you only take the time to listen. If we do not listen to the advice of our Elders, we are doomed to make very costly mistakes in our lives.

Respect Should Be A Given

Respect for one another should be a given. We should respect ourselves and others. Without regard for people, we have lost a great deal. Everyone has self-worth, kindness, and compassion in their soul if they will only pass it on to others. History is doomed to repeat itself if we do not learn from it.

Listen To Your Elders

When one is older, one wants to be around loving and caring people. You would not be where you are today without your Elders’ knowledge. Take time to listen to what your Elders are telling you. I love to visit with older people. They have a vast knowledge and wealth of information that makes you think and will take you far in life.

Remember to shut your cell phones off and carry on a conversation with your Elders, as it is insulting to text each other back and forth and ignore them. You may learn about World War 2, farming with horses, carpentry, and how to have a successful business.

Talk To Your Grandparents

Ask your Grandparents how it was growing up years ago. They probably went dancing, roller skating, and more in their free time. They had a lot of work to get done daily as they did not have computers and all the equipment we have today.

Seniors Deserve To Be Treated With The Utmost Respect

Seniors deserve to be treated with the utmost respect in care facilities. No one should ever mistreat someone relying on someone for their everyday well-being. Remember, we are all getting older and will be in a care facility someday, maybe much sooner than we think.

Visit And Help Your Neighbors

People would visit with their neighbors years ago and help each other if they had a crisis. Remember to take time to converse with someone today, and you will most likely put a smile on each other’s faces. God listens to and helps us every day of our lives, and we should do the same for others.

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