Flowers and a caterpillar, woohoo! My farmers’ market bouquet had more than I expected. I rescued this little cutie caterpillar from the sink this morning and relocated them to the backyard. They did not like the first plant so I tried this one and it was acceptable. Always check your own garden produce, gifts from…
Let’s remember what we’re saving. We went on a family nature walk using Austin Wildlife Rescue‘s Junior Wildlife Rescuer Activity Book. I pulled out the Neighborhood Bingo, put it on a clipboard, my son picked out his marker, and off we went. Firey, the Red Frilled-Neck Lizard came along. This is a great way to…
4 used crates for the Austin Zoo! The Zoo is all rescued animals and accepts retired and surrendered animals. I love that I can help them, and so does my son! This also helps neighbors clean out their garages and houses! Both sides win and I get to have an outdoor experience with my son!…
The mascara search continues. I can’t find a safe mascara that doesn’t contain palm oil. There are few clean mascaras, even fewer clean ones listed in the Environmental Working Group Cleaning Living app, those aren’t that clean and/or they have plans oil in them which is a major cause of forest destruction. Agh. Help if…
We have a new friend in the backyard! I put out these branches we gather on our walks just for this purpose. A lizard finally took me up on our offer! #lizards# backyard #reuse #sticks #backyardwildlife #backyardhabitat
The black spiky caterpillars are back. This guy showed up on my garage door after I was in there for like 10 minutes. I shared on my neighborhood Facebook group and apparently it’s a Tiger Moth Caterpillar!