The Smith Hawken Biostack Compost Bin: How To Use It

You can use a compost bin to recycle garbage from your backyard and kitchen. This type of container can trap heat, control water content, and protect the compost from animals like dogs and insects. Products that offer more benefits can speed up the breakdown process of your compost and provide you with the highest quality compost for your garden. Consider […]

Lost Your Pet – To Do List

Listening to my brother-in-law’s voicemail, on our cell phone, made my stomach drop and my mouth suddenly go dry. We had just finished a glorious morning of hiking with some good friends in the California desert. After walking around, we had feasted on some delicious Mexican food, including fresh salsa, real guacamole, and some ice cold beer. Now, I was […]

Masai Mara: the pride of Kenya and the number one tourist destination in Africa

Known simply as Mara, meaning “Spotted”, a reference to the jagged landscape, the Masai Mara is the number one tourist destination in Africa. Managed by local authorities, the Masai Mara National Reserve is located 270 kilometers from Nairobi, about a 4-5 hour drive. Whereas if you’re going to be taking charter flights, the park is 45 minutes from Nairobi’s Wilson […]

Pet Safety: Be Prepared with a Pet First Aid Kit

Dogs and cats are more than pets… they are family. They expect us to care for and protect them. Just like people, accidents and emergencies can happen to animals, so being prepared could make all the difference in saving lives. Emergencies can happen suddenly and without warning. Knowing what to do in the early stages can be critical to your […]

The Bichon Frize: The French Lapdog

The Bichon Frize is a small breed of dog, similar in size to a large cat, which is French for “curly lapdog.” They are so called because in the past they were lapdogs of French royalty. Often devoted to their masters, Bichons are popular pets and are quite similar to Poodles. Originating in the Mediterranean region and existing since the […]