Not much spoils a lovely outdoor retreat as quickly & silently as an invasion of ants. Even when they are only “harmless” sugar ants, the seemingly unending stream of tiny pests is frustrating and disruptive. Unfortunately, ants are especially attracted by anything sweet. Things such as spilled lemonade, cookie crumbs, and – hummingbird nectar. How…
DetailsWelcome to summer. Here in North Texas we are already baking under the reign of sun and humidity. All that’s left to do is grab a glass of lemonade and find a pool with some shade to wait it out. If you’re like us and find it hard to keep yourself from shriveling up, much…
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Has the weather been warming up where you are? Spring is the iconic season of gardens, and it is easy to feel like the oncoming summer is an enemy of your plants. Here are three quick, but tried-and-true tips that this Sweet Feeders family is implementing, and that can help you, too! Mulch, mulch,…
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Around here, we prioritize “Easy”. We don’t love when things get complicated, so we do our best to ensure that our products are as easy to use as possible because we have a hunch that you don’t love complicated things, either. With that in mind, we want to show you just how easy it…
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If you haven’t been to a small-town Texas craft fair, you’re missing out. Earlier this month, Ryan and I (Caitlynn writing) took Sweet Feeders to the Chappell Hill Bluebnnet Festival. Caleb & Lindsey have visited this fair several times previously, but it was our first time to go. Now, Chappell Hill is a…
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Owning your own business (or businesses) can be an overwhelming task. Managing your time well throughout your day can seem like a pipe dream; especially if something happens early on that derails your plans, causing a domino affect. Some days are like that and you just have to throw your hands up and laugh at…
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Dazed, excited, nervous, ambitious, self-conscious, muddled, driven, scatter-brained. These descriptors all accurately apply to our state of mind right now, mid-launch of our rebranded business. I know we have SO much to learn going forward, but there are still a few crucial lessons we have learned in the first few months of launching a new…
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Spring is here and we in North Texas couldn’t be more thrilled. Our yard is starting to bloom. We are planning projects for new landscaping. The soil is calling my name! I can’t wait to dig my fingers in it. Just a couple of more weeks and I’ll get my wish. It’s a busy time,…
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Now is the time to prepare your home and yard for spring, and, more relevant to this article, for hummingbirds! During the winter, hummingbirds migrate to the southernmost parts of the U.S.A. and further south to Central America. With Spring’s return, however, hummingbirds come back to most of the U.S.A., and areas of Canada. Whether you…
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Owning your own business can be all-consuming. There’s always more to do than can possibly be done and never enough time in which to complete everything. It’s easy to get into a rhythm of business life that steals all your attention. If you love what you do it’s easy to find all of your satisfaction…
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