Country Kids Love to Barrel Race!

OK...So I know very little about barrel racing. Very little. But I have sold shirts at several big barrel racing events and I have friends who not only do it themselves on the weekends...but their kids do, too.

So, if barrel racing is huge for country folk...and so is all things sparkly....you need to get your hands on a Rhinestone Barrel Racing Shirt!

Do you like the idea but want something other than barrel racing? Visit Custom Rhinestone Shirts and ask. They can do anything!

Keep Cool at Sporting Events

sI live in Texas.  I have two girls in sports...fastpitch.  And ugggghhhh it is hot!  I also have a baby under two years who does not handle the heat well.  So, admittedly, the two of us don't make it to every single game. 

But I am mom first, I love my girls, I love softball.  So, I do make it out for a game or two every tournament.  During this time, I am looking for a way to keep cool. 

Last night, there was another lady with a baby and she had a portable fan that blew pretty hard for a portable!  So, I set off today to find fans online that we all could enjoy.

More Pretty Hummingbird Feeders

OK.  So, I talked about how great hummingbird feeders are last week.  And, in my travels I found some beautiful hummingbird feeders that I just had to share.  For those of you who want something a little extra fancy or special....these are just for you!  Find the unique hummingbird feeder just right for you.

Let's Get a Hummingbird Feeder!

I haven't done the research, I admit, on what season is the best for hummingbirds.  But I can tell you that my mom lives out in the country and she has two big, beautiful picture windows that each have a hummingbird feeder in front (on the outside of course).  The hummingbirds visit constantly.  It is very relaxing and fun to watch.

The feeders get interest from every visitor to my mom's home as the hummingbirds that frequent the feeders have distinct personalities.  The bully.  The hummingbird that tries to steal a drink and leave before the bully comes over.  And one little hummingbird that fights with the bully to get her drink.

It will relax you and be very enjoyable.  Imagine the fun you will have with your hummingbird feeder.

Hummingbird Feeder - Gold Luster

What to Do When Stung by a Wasp

Wasps are a definite nuisance.  Most people do not like to see them at all.  Wasps stings just add to the general hatred of wasps. 

Most people are not allergic to a wasp sting and will only suffer the initial pain and general discomfort, itchiness, slight swelling at the sting site, and a bit of pain.  It should not cause many problems.

However, there are those who are allergic to a wasp sting.  For those who are severely allergic to wasp stings, they may suffer from anaphylactic shock.  If you find that you feel sick or the location of the wasp sting is swelling beyond what a normal bee sting would....contact your doctor immediately.  If you feel sick and keep getting sicker, go to the doctor's office or emergency room.  Do not wait for an appointment.  Go immediately.

Some of the things that you should do when stung by a wasp are:

• Keep the area that was stung lower than the rest of the body. 
• Apply ice or a bag of frozen vegetables to the affected area. 
• Avoid scratching or squeezing the affected area.
• Keep the area clean with soap and water.
• If the area is very itchy, apply a paste of baking soda and water overnight.

These are some of the things to look out for and do when you or someone you love is stung by a wasp.  Use your best judgment, and if in doubt, see a doctor.

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How to Get Rid of Wasps

Ok.  So you may have found some wasps on your property.  Something that no one wants to find.  But, unfortunately, if you live in Texas....or a bit out in the country somewhere...you will probably have a little or a lot of wasps.  So, now you may be wondering how to get rid of wasps from your property.

There are always those people who feel that the wasps should be left alone and extermination is not an option.  But a wasps sting is not only painful, but it can cause a person to go into anaphylactic shock.  This would require immediate treatment by medical professionals.  It would not be a good position to be in.

Also, there are some types of wasps that when they sting you, the pheromones attract other wasps and you can come under attack.

There are some things you can do to reduce the population of wasps on your property. 

Watch for the location that the wasps return to at night and leave from in the morning.  This will let you know where the major nests are.  If it is way up in a tree, you will need to use a projectile spray that will travel up to 20 feet.  You will want to handle this at night or in the morning while all the wasps are in the nest.  Whenever you approach, or attempt to treat, a wasp's nest, make sure you wear layered clothing.  A wasp's sting can penetrate most light clothing. Be ready to retreat quickly.

If your wasps nest is in a confined area, you may want to call a professional exterminator.  The wasps may want to attack.  It is best not to take chances. Plus, wasp sprays are generally poison.

Once you have the wasps nest cleared of live wasps, you can knock it down.  However, it may take a few treatments before there are no wasps left. Do not knock it down until you are absolutely certain the wasps nest is clear.

If the wasps nest, or a hornet's nest, is in the ground.  You can just fill the hole with paraffin wax and cover it with earth.

If ever, you are afraid or have any hesitation at all, it is best for you to contact an exterminator.

Check out this waspinator!  It has received numerous great reviews and seems to be a safe way for you to greatly reduce your wasp numbers.  Worth a try!  Click the link below the picture to read the great reviews from actual customers.

Waspinator Pest Control

This sprays up to 20'!!

Where Do Wasps Live?

As Summer approaches, you may be wondering, "where do wasps live?". Once you have established where they are making themselves at home on your property, you can make a plan to get rid of them.

Wasps make their nests out of small pieces of bark or cardboard that the mix with their saliva to form a great product for forming their nest, cellulose. So, most often they will live a spot that has trees nearby.

Last summer, my daughter got stung in the face while swimming in her grandma's pool. A wasp was determined to get a hold of her. He followed her around and kept trying to get on her face. I splashed at her and it would go away and come back. Finally, it landed and just as it landed, I grabbed it with my hand, placed my hand under water, then threw it. I don't know where it ended up. My daughter had a wasp sting. She was scared (still is), but luckily was fine.

Some people are very allergic to a wasp sting. So, it is a good idea to get rid of them when you see a wasp's nest beginning to form. Where to look? Where do wasps live?

• under awnings and eaves.  Always look under eaves of roofs.
• Underground in small burroughs.  Watch out for these when gardening.
• In small openings or holes in trees or walls.
• In hedges or bushes.
• Our wasps, from that day, lived in a ceiling fan that my mother had out on the patio.  Once we had this figured out, we sprayed for them and had to repeat a day later.  It made a big difference in the amount of wasps in the area.

Next time we will go over some of the ways to get rid of wasps.