Category: Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings

Mmm… Smells Like Fall

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Fall is filled with many pleasant scents you can use to make your home cozier, such as pumpkin spice, apple pie, and cider. Try simmering slices of apples and oranges with cinnamon in a pot on the stove, burning fall-scented candles, or decorating your home with bowls of potpourri made with cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, and dehydrated oranges.

On the Stove:

Take a pot and fill it about 3/4 of the way up with water. Then add all ingredients:

  • 2 apples – sliced
  • 1 orange – sliced
  • 3-5 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 t. ground nutmeg
  • 1 t. whole allspice

Bring the pot to a boil on the stove, then simmer for as long as you want! You’ll have to put more water in as it evaporates, and when you do you can throw in a few fresh ingredients as well. I promise your entire home will be smelling like fall in no time. 

You can also do this in a crockpot, leave the lid off so the aroma can fill the air.

Daily Happenings, Style

Flowers for Fall

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Sunflowers are the beautiful flowers of summer, tulips (my fave) are for spring, and there are some wonderful blooms for autumn. They’ll certainly make you smile throughout fall.

Celosia – This striking flame-like ornamental plant blooms in vivid red and orange. It is a low maintenance flower that is durable and rigid. Because of these qualities it is a great addition to a centerpiece.

Helenium – This plant is also known as “sneezeweed”. It gives all the lovely colors of fall; orange, brown, red, yellow and orange. It is part of the sunflower family, so if you are missing summer this is your alternative flower.

Spider Mums – As much as I dislike spiders, I adore spider mums. These flowers are a nice addition to centerpieces. Arrange them in a shallow bowl with small twigs, maple leaves or any other fall foilege.

Pansy – This sweet little flower will be the main focus of our flower beds come mid-September. With two-toneed delicate petals it will add so much color and will thrive in the cooler temperatures of fall.

Daily Happenings, Family

Your Dog’s Nutrition

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Your furry friend’s dietary plan should have vital nutrients and an appropriate calorie count to fulfill their daily demands for growth, activity, and recovery. The majority of commercially available dog food brands are crafted with the right proportions of nutrients suitable for your pet. However, some have additives and fillers that aren’t necessary.

Ensuring the food contains nutrients in a digestible format for your dog is important. Being dogs cannot see the color of their food, it is important that it appeals to their sense of smell and taste buds. If your dog doesn’t find the food appetizing and refuses to consume it, the meticulous balance loses its significance.

Should you notice your dog has dry skin, unexplained weight loss or gain, excessive scratching or the development of stomach discomfort, it is a good idea to change their diet. If the symptoms persist, then it is time for a visit to their favorite veterinarian.

The appropriate protein intake requirement varies among different breeds and exhibits notable changes during periods of rapid growth. During the puppy stage, a protein content of 25% is recommended, while the adult phase necessitates around 17%. Choosing a high-quality dog food brand that aligns with your dog’s activity level should suffice. Also, it is never a good idea to feed your dog people food.