How to Start an Online Wedding Photographer’s Boutique

Your online presence is your 24/7 business card and could lend you a lot of gigs if you know how to appeal to the right clients. Also, you must be aware that defining a niche is the key to success and be prepared to invest in the best equipment and technical support. You can’t offer.. [Read More]

Guess What? Valentine’s Day Is Just Around The Corner

We just seem to be flying through the holidays lately.  I blinked and Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and several family member birthdays are gone.  Next we have Valentine’s Day – this is one of my favorite days of the year.  All the other days seem to be mostly focused on the kids but Valentine’s Day.. [Read More]

Safe Trail Riding On The Roads

One of our absolute favorite things to do with our horses is trail ride.  We have two thoroughbreds and two draft horses.  They all have special characteristics that we know we need to watch for when riding.  But ultimately we can only control our horse the best we can – we need to prepare for.. [Read More]

DIY Equine (Horse) Insulated Water Buckets

This post contains affiliate links This is our 2nd winter with horses – last winter was pretty mild and there were a few days where I needed to deal with frozen water buckets in the stalls but not entirely frozen solid and not for more than a few days.  This winter is horrid – absolutely.. [Read More]

Doggie Dress Up: Are Costumes Bad for Your Pet?

Many pet owners see their dogs as members of the family, so they want them to enjoy people pleasures as well as canine pursuits. As a result, they often dress up their pets. Sometimes the purpose is a practical one – keeping their dogs warm during the cold winter months – but often dog owners.. [Read More]

Knitting Loom Scarves – Two Scarves, Same Method

This post contains affiliate links Well it is officially winter.  This past week has had daytime temps no greater than 17 degrees fahrenheit and nighttime temps in the negatives.  Because we own four horses we do not have the option to stay nice and toasty inside.  We spend a great deal of time outside, 7.. [Read More]