Updates from Ryder Family Farm

Having too much stuff can defiantly be a problem! Many people will hold on to unused things because they feel bad just throwing them away, others horde stuff because they are sure they will “need” it later. The bottom line is that clutter affects your attitude/ mental state and can often cause more problems than […]

So, we were down in the valley (phoenix) for a few days to visit family after the kidney transplant surgery. I also assisted an old student who is starting her first colorguard camp this week. We have had a few interesting experiences as usual… First, we love the coffee plantation because they offer free wireless […]

Yesterday we were part of an amazing experience. A family member received a wonderful gift, a kidney. This family member has been sick for quite sometime and has been on and off the transplant list over the course of years. Thursday the call came, “We have a kidney that is a perfect tissue match, would […]

Last month I crocheted and knitted several squares and sent them to Shelly @ this eclectic life.com. Shelly is calling for people to knit and crochet six inch squares, send them to her and her volunteers will join them together making blankets that will be donated to a camp that comforts and entertains young cancer […]

Finding a rental home when you own multiple pets is such a pain! Landlords discriminate against pet owners and get away with it.. Why??

I was clearing our my camera phone today and found a number of photos I had taken of random things that were amusing. I wanted to share a few of them with you here:     Snap a photo or two of the odd or funny things in your town and post it in your […]

So, I have been having some fun with digital photography lately. I am participating in photography challenges @ DPChallenge.com and I am also selling prints of some of my best photos @ DPCPrints.com. I have some fun photos that I would like to share with you that are not part of a challenge. I have […]

I am crocheting squares for Shelly’s Afghans for cancer blankets. I thought it would be beneficial for others to have a video reference on how to crochet squares for afghan blankets. I found a very helpful site that explains the pattern (crochet cabana) for granny squares but as a beginner I had trouble understanding the […]

I was recommended another great site on stumbleupon.com today! Those of you who went to high school with me already know about my cow obsessions, for everyone else.. I am obsessed with cows!! The site www.cowsunite.org is cute, funny and it promotes organic milk. I checked the site out for the entertainment but ended up […]

Are you forgetful? Could you benifit from a reminder every now and then? I have just the page for you! Visit the HassleMe website and you can sign up for your very own reminders.. “Becasue sometimes in life, you just need to be nagged..” 🙂

I was once again using stumble upon today to browse sites and I found this one that I think people will enjoy: http://www.wadsworth.com/psychology_d/templates/stripped_features/try_online/tryonline.html# This site has many games and activities that are “mind boggling” and sort of entertaining. If you are bored check them out!

I am writing several informational articles on various herbs that are used for health. Readers my benefit from this information so I opted to post it here as a reference. Kava Uses and Possible Liver Risks– Its most commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia and for treatment of menopause symptoms. Kava can also help improve […]

I am going to burst with anticipation of my newly purchased laptops arrival!! I finally bit the bullet and bought myself a laptop! I am tired of being confined to my office/ inventory room when I am writing articles and working on my business. I have a beautiful garden and a pooch downstairs that I […]

We just got a nice afternoon rain shower to fill our rain water barrel, our composter is breaking down our kitchen wastes/ junk mail and our new vegtable garden is just growing and growing. We think it is important to take care of our environment and we try to do our best to tread lightly […]

Today was a super busy day for Custom Gifts by Talina! It all started with some really cute stuff that I found a while back. I had the idea to make up a really nice mothers day gift basket to add to my inventory. I found a cute porcelain teapot/ tea cup duet with a […]