April 12, 2009 – 12:00 am
Easter reminds us of a new beginning. In many parts of the United States, it is the time that the birds return and start to entertain us with backyard antics. Many of us pond owners are getting ready to put some elbow grease into the pond to get it ready for the summer months. Any [...]
January 1, 2009 – 12:00 am
Happy New Year to all! As a blog writer for a retail store, I may have written an article today about how 2008 was an economic “doom and gloom” year and how the media and politicians expect even more “doom and gloom” in 2009 – but I promise that I won’t go there … at [...]
November 24, 2008 – 12:00 am
BackyardStyle.com and Google are partnering to give online shoppers a break this holiday season. We are making the holidays merry by helping you save time and money, stay organized and feel secure. EVEN without this promotion, my primary mode of shopping online this year will be with Google Checkout. Personally, I purchase many online gifts [...]
November 19, 2008 – 12:00 am
‘Tis the season for feeding birds all across the United States, especially in those regions where it gets shivery cold and snowy. The selection of wild bird “seed” decorations for outdoor trees this season is something to behold. We don’t think that there has ever been such a unique selection of wild bird seed ornaments [...]
November 10, 2008 – 12:00 am
Although most people would agree that we are not in the full-blown holiday season yet, all of us probably agree that we have entered the prep-period. The prep-period of the holidays is when you check everything and make sure that it is ready to go the day after Thanksgiving (or whenever you personally deem that [...]
Our featured product this July 4th is Natural Mosquito Repellant by St. Gabriel Labs. St. Gabriels Organics (best known for thier Milky Spore products) has created a Natural Mosquito Repellant that contains Garlic Juice, Citronella, White Pepper, Potassium Sorbate and Molasses to repel mosquitos effectively and naturally. It works on Gnats, Fleas and Ticks for [...]
Did you know that in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made an official announcement proclaiming Mother’s Day as a national holiday and that it would be held each year on the 2nd Sunday of May. Mother’s Day is May 11 and it is time to buy a Mother’s Day gift NOW! If you mom is like [...]
January 8, 2008 – 12:00 am
Lose weight for the New Year~ Whether its 20 pounds or something a bit more substantial, there’s something about a new year that makes us want to shed that extra weight. But if losing weight seems to be a recurring statement on your resolution list each year, you might need to look a little deeper [...]
December 24, 2007 – 12:00 am
Christmas Eve is definitely here and Christmas Day will soon be upon us. The nights (in the midwest) are crisp and cold and everyone is turning on the pond heaters, birdbath heaters and lighting the fire pits. As the song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Our concern is that we all [...]
December 12, 2007 – 12:00 am
Solar Powered Christmas Lights – Here is a quick post that outlines the coolest product that I have seen on the market this Christmas. (When you click on the link, scroll to the bottom of the page to find the coupon for 10% off) With the all-new Solar-powered decorating lights there is no outlet needed! [...]