Certify Your Habitat

I came across this awhile ago, but thought I'd blog about it, finally!

The National Wildlife Federation has a neat program that will allow you to certify your yard as a certified wildlife habitat. It doesn't take too much work either and it's only a simple $20 application fee.

All you need to do is provide elements from each of the following areas:

• Food Sources - For example: Native plants, seeds, fruits, nuts, berries, nectar
• Water Sources - For example: Birdbath, pond, water garden, stream
• Places for Cover - For example: Thicket, rockpile, birdhouse
• Places to Raise Young - For example: Dense shrubs, vegetation, nesting box, pond
• Sustainable Gardening - For example: Mulch, compost, rain garden, chemical-free fertilizer

Looks like I need a birdhouse and a birdbath and I could certify my little parcel! Neato, huh?!

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Botany of Desire on PBS

The Botany of Desire based on the book by Micheal Pollan will be airing on PBS Wednesday, October 28 at 8 pm. This two hour broadcast will explore the natural history of apples, tulips, marijuana and potatoes and their impact on humans. For more broadcast times, click here.

I'm excited to watch this as I haven't read this book by Pollan. Anyone else joining me?

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I'm a New England Blogger!

I'm part of a wonderful group of New England Bloggers over at Thoughts from an Evil Overload. We're' doing a New England mixer to encourage us to visit new blogs and explore all New England has to offer. I decided to randomly select five numbers and visit those corresponding blogs. Here's what I came up with:

10. Marie at Boston Bibliophile. Marie has done a wonderful job with her blog reviewing a whole bunch of books! It's a blog that I'll really need to sit down and dig through all the wonderful reviews and information. Take a look if you're looking for your next great read.

34. Janet at House Peepers. Janet is a realtor who loves interior home decorations. She writes about different home decorating ideas and shares pictures of beautiful homes. Go have a look for yourself!

48. Little Ms. Blogger at A Little Blog About Nothing. Well the blog is just what it says! While I wouldn't say it's about nothing, it's about all different topics, ideas, and thoughts. A very fun read when you're just looking for something random.

57. Rebecca at My Crazy Life with 4 Kids. Rebecca has a crazy enjoyable life tending to her four kids ages 3 thru 15. Her blog is fun to read and the stories she shares are hilarious sometimes! Check it out for a good laugh, a good story, or just to put a smile on your face.

106. Vodka Logic. Vodka Logic seems to be a very eccentric blog with lots of exciting blog topics. From her daughters crazy colored hair to throwing a matchbook at a waiter, you're sure to find some wildness here!

There you go...five random blogs from the New England Bloggers list. Don't forget, there's 101 more blogs to check out as well! Happy reading!

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Chase this!

I've become an Official Event Chaser through RazorGator! I'm so excited! I get to attend various events and write reviews and take pictures to share with you. My first event will be attending Fiddler on the Roof in Boston. It's going to be a fun time with my mom for her 50th birthday! This is Topol's farewell tour. He was the original Tevye in the motion picture. This is definitely the chance of a lifetime!Be sure to check out the RazorGator blog about event chasing and maybe even becoming an Official Event Chaser yourself!

Fiddler on the Roof Tickets

Theater Tickets

Wicked Tickets

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