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Relax And Simplify Your Life

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 13, 2020
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Enjoy Nature

Take time to enjoy nature and all of its beauty. Remember, you don’t have to get everything done in one day. Sometimes thinking things over for a while is a beautiful and inspiring way to get things completed more effectively. If you write a complaint letter, do not send it right away. You may write the letter more kindly and gently in a few days as you will have cooled down a little.

Do Not Live In The Past

Life is too short to keep living in the past. If someone said something or did something you did not like, do not let it take over your thoughts and life. The party that said the hurtful things to you wins over you if you do not move along. God knows all of your thoughts and is always there for you. Remember the good and positive days in your life and dwell on those and the many good days that will come along in your life over the years. Remember, the wonderful family gets together. Remember the good beautiful times with your friends who have supported you through thick and thin.

Take Trips

Take trips and look at God’s beautiful creations. Look at mountains, animals, flowers, scenery, architecture, etc. Enjoy the rich history of each place that you travel to. God has made a lovely place for us on Earth to live. Respect our planet and keep it clean for future generations to come.

Broaden Your Horizons

Do not get bogged down with things that are not important in life. Get involved in something that will broaden your horizons. Spend time strengthening your connection with God, family, and friends. Spend your days doing things that will make positive changes in your life and the lives of others. Be dedicated and trustworthy to who you are and what you stand for. Do not let anyone sway you off the correct path to take. Be faithful to God and others in your life.

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Getting My cats Winter Essentials

Getting My Cats Winter Essentials

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 9, 2020
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Heated Cat Beds

I buy my heated cat beds from Chewy.com. I like the K& H brand heated cat beds, which are dependable and last a long time. Some cat beds zip apart, and you can take out the element and wash the rest of the bed on a gentle cycle in your washing machine and then let the bed line dry in a warm basement or area of your home. I like the window sill, round and dog house style heated cat beds. Please ensure the cords are in good shape on all of your cat’s beds and that they are in good working order before use to prevent fires.

Stock Up On Cat Food And Litter

I stock up on cat food and litter as I do not want to move the heavy containers around when a solid sheet of ice is on the ground. I love that chewy.com delivers your cat supplies right to your door. I order cat food, treats, kitty litter, toys, and more from chewy.com.

Checkups At Your Vet

I ensure all my cats have had their checkups before winter sets in. My cat’s shots are all up to date, and their teeth are in good order. A happy cat is healthy, loved, and well-cared-for the feline. Taking your cat to the vet regularly may prevent a significant health problem. All of us want our feline friends to live their entire nine lives.

Cat Toys And Exercise Wheels

Your cat will be fitter and trimmed with an exercise wheel in your home for cats. It will take your cats a little while to use the exercise wheel. Cats running and pouncing on cat toys help shed some of those unwanted pounds. I have some brain teaser cat toys to alert my cat’s minds. My cats love cat treat balls. When my cats move the treat ball just right, a nice treat rewards them for their efforts.

Canned Food And Cat Treats

As the temps, my cats love adding more canned cat food to their diet. My cats love canned food with squash or pumpkin and chicken or fish. More food helps keep up their body temp. And their energy level. My cats always look forward to cat treats. My cats prefer chicken or tuna-flavored cat treats.

Clean Up Your Cat Dishes, Litter Boxes, and Bedding

I have fluffy towels for my cat’s next door to cuddle up in, and I wash them before cold weather arrives. I take my litter boxes outdoors, clean them with soapy water and a scrub brush, and put rubber gloves on. All of my cat dishes get cleaned or replaced.

Keep Your Cat Free From Drafts

Ensure your door seals are in good shape and your windows are closed securely. Put your cat’s bed, litter box, and dishes in a warm area for your cat. Never keep a cat outdoors without shelter, a nice warm spot to curl up in, a heated water bowl, and plenty of food. I hope you and your cats stay nice and cozy this winter.

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Defects

Dings And Dents

When we buy a new car, it is nice and shiny with no visible defects. We try our very best to keep our new car that way. Eventually, a new vehicle will get a ding or a dent. Our new vehicle still takes us to all the places we want to go and provides us with all the amenities it always has. A few dings or dents on a car will keep happening over time.

Defects Do Not Affect The True Persons’ Inner Self

Sometimes we buy defective merchandise, and we ask for our money back. If we believe an alarm clock that does not work, it is useless to anyone. We may buy a piece of furniture with a scratch on it, and they will offer a discount. You may purchase a freezer with a significant dent at huge savings, as it will still freeze your food to perfection. A rug may be weaved wrong in one spot, but it will still protect your floor, and probably no one will notice the flaw in the rug’s weave. You can buy a watch with a scratch on the crystal for half price, which will still give you the correct time of day. Most of the time, defects do not affect how an object works if it is only a dent or a scratch.

Scars And Scraps

We will all have little scars or scraps on our bodies over the years, and we will get old and wrinkled if we live long enough. Some people have to try to cover up every little flaw with makeup. You will never be able to cover up every little defect in your body. Are human body will have many defects before we leave this world. All of us have a true inner beauty that will never leave us.

Everyone Has Some Defect

All of us have some defects. Some defects we have are very noticeable, and there are other defects that other people cannot see, but we are very aware of the defect ourselves because we live with that defect day after day. Some people may say you look fine and nothing is wrong with you. If we could live in each other’s bodies for one day, we could see and feel exactly as they do and get a different perspective on their illness or disease. We may be born with a genetic flaw, congenital disability, or a gene that will change its makeup over the years and become an illness that we will go through in midlife or our golden years.

Love People For Who They Are And What They Stand For

God knows that all of us have defects of some kind. Do not look at a person’s flaws, as we all have spots. Look for the good in people as God looks for the interest in his creation. Love people for who they are, what they are, and what they stand for. Jesus knows we have many defects; they died on the cross to forgive us for our sins.

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My Cats Next Door And How They Spend Their Days

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 2, 2020
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Faith

She spends her days looking out the window atop her cat tree at the birds and a few squirrels. She also loves to sleep on a heated windowsill cat bed in the house. She loves eating cat treats and canned cat food. She has several catnip mice and birds that she plays with. She always greets me at the door in the morning. She is a very kind and sweet cat.

Cali

Cali is a beautiful calico cat that is part Siamese and very talkative. She greets me at the door, meowing loudly. She sleeps in a hammock cat bed or on a heated windowsill cat bed. When I clean out the litter boxes, she ensures she is the first one in line to use them. She loves to play with a circle ball cat toy. She is a very kind cat.

Addi

Addi is the Mother of three of my next-door cats: Hilford, Mr. Gray, and Sherlock. She loves to sleep in a hammock cat bed or a little heated dog house bed, usually with some of her full-grown kittens. She lets her whole grown family eat the cat treats first, then licks out the containers. She also greets me at the door in the morning. Addi is a very kind and sweet cat.

Liz

She is the Mother of Conrad, one of my house cats, and Peter and Nicole. She sleeps in a wool bed with a bath towel on top of it. She loves it when I squeeze a tube of cat treats into her mouth. She runs around inside the house every so often for some exercise. Liz is a kind cat.

Maggie

She greets me at the door in the morning. She loves to eat canned cat food and cat treats. She likes to run on One Fast Cat. She eats catnip, and then she rolls around on the floor. She loves catnip cat toys. She is a very kind and sweet cat. All of my cat’s next door like her. Once in a while, I will find her sleeping next to her sister Liz.

Nicole

Nicole sleeps in a small heated dog house along with her nephews. She likes to get up on the cat tree and watch the birds and the squirrels. She does not like going to the vet, so I have to chase her inside the house until I catch her. She dislikes being around people and prefers to spend time alone or with her extended family.

Peter

Peter likes to sleep in the small dog house, windowsill cat bed, and on top of the cat tree. Peter is timid and does not wish to hold. Peter and his family spend a lot of time together as they rub against one another and keep each other warm in a small heated dog bed. He likes the different canned cat foods and cat treats.

Mr. Gray

Mr. Gray meets me at the door in the morning. While filling the food dishes, he leaps up on his hind legs and head butts my hand. After I clean the litter boxes, he races toward one to do his business. He likes to play with catnip toys. He spends a lot of time sleeping next to his Mother, Addi. Mr. Gray is very friendly and kind toward me.

Hilford

Hilford has grown less shy over the years, and he will let me pat him on the head now and comb him out. He likes to growl like a mountain lion to try to scare one, but I know he is all show. He loves canned cat food and cat treats. He likes to sleep up high on the cat tree or in a small heated dog house with some of his family.

Sherlock

Sherlock is shy and reserved. He will let me catch him for vet visits, but it takes some effort. He spends time with his Mother, brother Hilford and Aunt Nicole. He likes canned cat food and cat treats. He sleeps in the small dog house with his family members.

All Of My Cats Next Door

All of my cat’s next door eat dry cat food, canned cat food, and cat treats, and they get fresh water, and their litter boxes are cleaned twice a day. All of their shots are up to date. God bless your cat family.

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Keeping Up Your Spirit With The Covid 19 Virus

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 30, 2020
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Talk With Friends Often

When you are feeling down, talking with friends helps a great deal. Friends lift your spirits, support you, improve your self-confidence and relieve stress. Friends make the dark days bright and sunny days. Lift people and compliment them on their achievements. Talk to people in the rest home and help them lift their spirits. Try to find humor in things and make people laugh, as laughter is the best medicine. Go for a drive with a close friend, stop at a park and have some coffee together, go to a store and buy something you have wanted for a long time and enjoy each other’s company.

Read Books

Read books that have a happy ending. If you love to read about history, read history books. I like to read travel books and plan where I might want to go next year. You can escape for awhile while you are reading a good book. Read inspirational books, devotionals, and the bible, as they inspire you to see the bright side. Some people like to read fiction books or romance novels. Read the readers of your choice and escape for a little while.

Remember, There Is Always Someone Worse Off Than You

Remember that someone else is battling much more significant issues regardless of your problems. Feel blessed to have a roof over your head, food, family, and good friends. If you have health problems, they are minor compared to someone else fighting for their life daily. God bless you and yours with good health.

Cooking And Baking

I like to bake things in my oven and create new dishes. I love to make casseroles. I baked some apples and sprinkled the top of them with cinnamon. I cook many vegetables from my garden, such as green beans, Swiss chard, salad turnips, and baked butternut squash and potatoes. Baking and cooking can be very relaxing, and you have something extraordinary to eat when you are finished. You will most likely get compliments from your family if you prepare some of their favorite dishes.

Relax, Unwind, Walk, And Send Cards To People

Take an afternoon nap and re-energize yourself. Please write a letter to a friend and let them know you are thinking about them and I guarantee that will lift their spirits and make you feel better. If you are stressed out from work, take time and do not feel bad about it. Go for a walk, even a short walk, as exercise is proven to help relieve stress, elevate your mood, and relieve tension. Go for a walk with a friend and notice birds, leaves, cars, houses, etc.

Focus On God

God wants what is best for his children on earth. Pray to God without ceasing, and God will take care of things in his time frame. God helps us with problems, knows us inside and outside, and knows all of our thoughts and what we need before we even ask for his blessings.

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Halloween Pranks And Dangers

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 26, 2020
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Pranks On Halloween

Years ago, kids would overturn the outhouses, and you were miserable if you were using them. Kids would exchange the neighbor’s gates, and everyone would wake up with a different entrance on their fences in the small towns years ago. Now pranks are not funny anymore as they damage buildings and hurt or kill animals or harm or hurt small children. I had noise makers when I went trick-or-treating as a child.

Treats

Years ago, kids would get homemade popcorn balls, cookies, apples, and other homemade goodies or change. Now kids get candy bars or an apple on occasion. You have to check apples to ensure no one put a razor blade in the apple that would harm your child today. Make sure the candy bar wrappers are sealed. Only let your kids trick or treat at people’s houses that you know, or other events deemed safe.

Damage To Animals And Homes Is Not Acceptable

I have seen many homes egged over the years, and it takes hours to get that off your siding, and you may have to repaint your home, also. Kids have shot pellets through windows on Halloween night. That happened to someone I knew that was in their nineties, and they had to get a loan to pay for a new picture window. Some people sacrificed poor defenseless animals on Halloween night.

Keep Your Black Cats In On Halloween

An older woman had her black cat out on her porch on Halloween night, and she heard a lot of noise, and several teenage boys had egged her poor cat to death. The poor woman was utterly heartbroken and crying uncontrollably as her cat was like a child. People will also sacrifice black cats on Halloween. A person is truly sick to harm or kill a defenseless pet.

Do Your Part To Make Halloween Safe And Fun For All

I once went to a haunted house for a Halloween outing in High School. It was fun and a little bit scary. Watch your kids always so they do not get hit by a car crossing the street in the dark on Halloween night. If you see someone vandalizing something, yell, scream, or call the police. Let’s make Halloween like it was years ago, where pranks or tricks did not damage property, pets, animals, or children. I hope you have a safe and happy Halloween with good memories for years.

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Spreading Out Your Branches

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 23, 2020
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Do Not Trim Your Branches Unless They Are Dead

Spread your branches and watch them grow to help other people. Give freely to worthy causes and charities. Your money or time spent helping others will benefit many people. Other people will follow your example, and many more people will be allowed. Let your branches grow and grow to help those who are less fortunate than you are. If you get a dead unit on your tree, cut it off, and a new chapter will grow. Sometimes the best intentions may not work out, so move on to another worthy cause.

Worthy Causes

Ask your minister what they need in the church or your community. They may need help at your local food bank or a new furnace, or repairs at your church that you could help with. Many worthy missions need money. Many children go without enough food, so you could help fill their backpacks with enough food to help them get through the weekend until they can eat the school lunch. Meals on Wheels always needs volunteers to help deliver food to the elderly. You do not have to look far to find a worthy cause to contribute to in or out of your community.

Help Out People That Need A Hand

Call and visit people often that are elderly or that live alone. Just hearing the voice of another person can be very uplifting. Send them cards or seasonal cards that say I am thinking of you. I volunteered to help the elderly with repairs they could not afford because high wages for them were $5.00 an hour or less. Never take advantage of anyone with a hardship or disadvantage; if you do, it will return to you someday.

Start A Program In Your Community That Helps People With Finding Expert Workers At Reasonable Rates

A group of retired workers could help people with minor household repairs. You could get a group of young people to volunteer to mow people’s lawns or clear their snow for free because they can no longer cut their yards due to health or financial issues. We all need help now and then and are very appreciative when we are helped.

Always Think To Yourself, How Do I Want To Be Treated Someday

God helps us out every single day that we are on earth. We also should help others every day we are on the ground. Someday you will be on the receiving end and do want to be treated how you are treating people on the receiving end now. God knows what is in your heart, as you cannot hide anything from God. Help support worthy causes however and whenever you can. Let your branches produce much fruit to help people for as many years as possible. God bless you for helping out your fellow man.

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Time Well Spent

Traveling

When you travel, you learn a lot about the area you have traveled to. You taste new foods and learn about the mannerisms and traditions of the people in the area. You see breathtaking scenery, sights, sounds, and much more. I love history and the history of the places I visit. I enjoy looking at the architecture of the old buildings as they took a lot of pride in their work and details, such as the magnificent archways, woodwork, and details in the wood and ceilings. I love vaulted ceilings, dish rails, built-in bookcases, and more. Traveling broadens your horizons, and you learn that other people around the World want the same things that you do. We all want to be healthy, have a sense that we have a purpose on Earth, have a wonderful family, have peace, joy, hope, and love, be happy and feel secure in life.

Time With Family, Friends, And God

Spending time with friends uplifts your spirit as you do and see things together. Traveling with a friend makes the trip much more enjoyable. Friends bring out the sunshine on dark and dreary days. Spending time with family is fun as you have shared the same experiences in your life, and you can talk over old times together and laugh at funny things that happened years ago. Spending time with God should be your top priority in life. Read the bible and read a daily devotion every day. Spend time with your church family and check up on those with health and other concerns. People need someone to talk to and reach out to be that person. Pray to God without ceasing, as he will answer your prayers.

Read A Book

Reading a book is relaxing, and you will learn something new daily. I like to read non-fiction books about Presidents, books on war, science, holy books, biographies, and travel. If you do not learn from history, you are doomed to repeat it. You can plan where you want to travel next year by reading travel books.

Keep Things Well Organized

Put things back where you found them, as it will save you valuable time. Keep your files organized and pay your bills as soon as you get them in the mail, and then you will never have to pay late fees. Keep your home and garage organized, and you can get things done quickly and efficiently.

Pay Attention To Your Health And Take Time To Relax

If you feel tired and run down during the day, take time for at least a 20-minute nap, and you will feel revived at the end. Tell your doctor about any health concerns which could save your life. Ensure you take all the necessary steps for your particular age group, so minor things do not become significant. Take time for yourself and relax and unwind from your hectic day. Doing the things I mentioned will genuinely be time well spent.

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Talk And Work Things Out With People

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 16, 2020
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Come Up With A Resolution

If you have a problem with someone, tell them about it and devise a resolution that will work for both of you. If you do not talk over a problem with someone, they might not even know that they did something to upset you. If someone mistreats you, you went them to make amends. You are responsible for your actions, so act like it when dealing with people. Do not take advantage of anyone. Some people tend to size someone up as easy prey. Someday the person taking advantage of others will be taken advantage of when someone sees them as easy prey.

Tell The Owner About Your Problem

Talk to someone about being mistreated at a business, and they will likely be glad to fix the problem for you or issue you a refund for the purchase. Never trash a company on the internet, as they cannot control what their employees do while they may be gone for a short time. Talk over the problem with the establishment’s owner and tell them how the employee treated you. The employee may get fired, so do not complain about a little matter. If someone tries to shortchange change, you confront them while they are counting your transition back to you.

Ask To Be Made Whole Again

If you feel you are not made whole again after a significant problem with a business, person, or corporation, talk to the person or persons in charge. I always speak to the top brass and figure out why to start low on the totem pole. When you talk to the owner or principal supervisor, things get taken care of quickly; things get taken care of quickly. No business, repairers, or small businesses want a bad reputation. If a business treats you nicely, send them an email telling them how wonderful you were treated. Thank a company on Facebook or another social media platform. Praise people for respecting you and standing behind their product or service.

Always Talk And Work Things Out With People

Always talk and work things out with people. Never resort to violence; it only escalates and gets out of control quickly. Do not bad mouth people and give them a chance to make amends and make you whole again. Stay calm, relaxed, and collected when dealing with people and problems. God gives all of us a chance to make amends every day that we are here on earth.

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My Cats Favorite Foods And Cat treats And More

My Cats Favorite Foods And Cat Treats And More

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 12, 2020
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Cat Foods

My cats love Purina One tender selected with real chicken dry cat food. I also feed them Purina One indoor advantage dry cat food. The indoor formula has extra nutrients for what your cat may lack by being an indoor cat. My cats have bright shiny coats and eyes and are healthy eating Purina cat food.

Wet Cat Foods And Treats

My cats love Sheba Perfect Portions Grain-free multi-pack poultry cat food trays. They lick the trays completely clean. All my cats love Hartz Delectables Squeeze Up Variety pack of lickable cat treats. Some of my cats let me squeeze the food right into their mouth. Temptations cat treats and Friskies cat treats are a big hit with my cats. I put the cat treats in a cat treat ball or container, and they get exercise, and one of their favorite cat treats for their efforts.

Organic Treats

My cats love organic cat treats that can be purchased at specialty shops and dry and wet cat foods. My cat loves to eat fresher catnip that I have freeze-dried for them. I give my cats vitamins now and then.

Cat Litters

My cats like Tidy Cats’ lightweight cat litter, clumping walnut cat litter, and Arm & Hammer clumping corn cat litter. I was very impressed with a new Naturals walnut cat litter I started using, as it has no lingering litter box odors. I like the multi-cat Tidy Cats cat litter as it is the most effective formula for litter box odors. There was hardly any waste with the Arm & Hammer formula cat litter. My three house cats like their scoop-free crystal litter.

Cat Beds

K & H heated cat beds outlast and outperform all the other heated cat beds by far. I like a cat bed that I can wash easily. If a cat bed is not machine washable, it is not worth buying, as your cat could have an accident on the bed. When purchasing a cat tree, ensure it is well constructed, so it will stand up and not fall apart immediately. Garfunkel likes this wicker cat bed.

Cat Toys

When buying a cat toy, look it over and make sure there is nothing on it your cat could pull off and choke on. Most cats like toy balls, mice, singing birds, fish, and toys on the end of a string. Do not let your cat play with yarn; he could easily choke to death on the swallowed thread.

Cat Bowls

Buy food and water bowls that can be easily washed and cleaned with soap and water. I avoid plastic bowls and dishes as they are harder to clean and sanitize as they scratch easily. I buy stainless steel heated water bowls, which have stood up for many years.

I hope you have a happy, healthy, and contended cat for many years. God bless you and your feline friends.

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