Did you know you can make your own hummingbird nectar in just a matter of minutes?! We highly recommend this simple DIY. Here are a few reasons why: 1. Homemade nectar may be healthier for hummingbirds than most store-bought nectars. That’s right: many store-bought nectars may actually be harmful to hummingbirds, due to their containing…
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Hello, friends! It’s been a while since we gave a family update. The main reason it has been so long is that so much has been happening! Here are a few highlights from this year so far: Caitlynn and Ryan moved to Kansas City. Caitlynn was offered the job of her dreams right around the…
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Spring is giving way to summer sun and, for normal people, that means it’s time for a vacation. I wouldn’t call entrepreneurs normal people, though. They tend to hustle when other people are taking a break. They seem to thrive on the high that comes from pushing through to make the deadline or reach the…
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We talk to a lot of people at shows and via email. We hear a lot of stories, and see a lot of pictures of back yards and patios. We love this part of our job! We also answer a lot of questions because our product is so unique. Here’s a list of the most…
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1. Refresh your planters Add variety and color to your yard and patio by putting fresh flowers in your planters. A trip to your local nursery can get you all set for the spring and summer. Make sure that the flowers you choose are best for the particular lighting in the area of your yard…
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We live in a small town in North Texas where there’s only one coffee shop. By default it’s the hub for networking with other business professionals. Bankers, lawyers, doctors, tradesmen, stay at home moms, retired men and women, entrepreneurs, and students all gather together most every day to grab their coffee. Since we live in…
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Ah, the ups and downs of owning your own small business. Things are going well one day, your course is set with momentum growing, and then the next day it all changes and you find yourself having to change with it. I’ve been married to an entrepreneur for fourteen years. We’ve had years of plenty…
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Running your own business is hard. It is complicated, expensive, and has the tendency to drive you a little bit crazy at times! As an entrepreneur, you are expected to wear a dozen different hats on any given day, hats that would be delegated to a dozen different departments in a larger corporation. One way…
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I love fresh starts and new beginnings. Whether it’s the start of a new year, the beginning of spring, summer, back to school….whatever gives me the excuse to clean out and re-organize, I take it! When it comes to your business, cleaning up social media and website content should be on your list of things…
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2018. What a year it has been! We relaunched Sweet Feeders at the very end of 2017, so this was our first full year back at it. We are exhausted but incredibly grateful as we look back over the year. First team picture, November 2017. This time last year. At the end of…
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