Footsteps October 2019

Three Surprising Ways to Save
Money on Pet Care
(NewsUSA) - Owning a pet comes with a lot of benefits -- but
caring for a pet can also have an unwelcome impact on your
budget. According to the ASPCA, owning a dog or cat can
cost up to $1,000 in the first year, and many people end up
spending much more. The good news is, you can cut your
pet care expenses without compromising your pet’s health
and
wellbeing. Here are a few tips to save money on pet care:
1. Don’t skip the vet.
If you’re trying to save money, it can be tempting to cut back
on veterinary visits. But, according to Julie Ciarmella of the
American Veterinary Medicine Association, “an investment in
preventive healthcare can reduce your long-term pet healthcare
costs.” Why? Because regular check-ups can prevent
expensive complications down the road.
2. Get by with a little help from your friends.
Dog-walking, pet-sitting and kennel services can be one of
the most expensive aspects of owning a pet. You can save
money by taking the “you scratch my dog’s back, I’ll scratch
your cat’s chin” approach and tapping into a network of other
pet owners in your area. Neighborhood dog parks are great
places to meet like-minded pet lovers; or you could try good
old fashioned advertising.
3. Choose high-quality pet products that give you more value
for your money.
Reaching for the cheapest product can feel like a thrifty
move, but you may be surprised by the impact “cheap” products
can have on your budget. For example, cheaper clay cat
litter needs to be changed more often -- so cat owners go
through bag after bag. World’s Best Cat Litter is an alternative
that harnesses the concentrated power of corn for
long-lasting performance. You’ll use less litter, replace it less
often, and save money in the long run.
In the end, remember that what your pet needs most is love.
Keep things simple and invest in high-value products where
it matters, and you’ll be on your way to a pet-care budget
that works for you.
Adam’s Needle
By: Coy Domecq
I
t never ceases to amaze me at the beneficial uses of plants
that we walk by every day without ever realizing their attributes.
For me Adam’s Needle, Yucca filamentosa in the agave
family, is but one of these plants. This plant is a rosette of
sword-shaped spiny-tipped leaves and spikes of creamy white
flowers when in bloom. Adam’s Needle is native to the southeast
US and can be found especially among coastal plain locales
but does well in just about any place with well-drained soil and
exposure to full sun. This plant was and continues to be used
by Native Americans for a host of applications, from food source
to medicinal remedy. Before we proceed, the standard caution
applies that one should never consume any plant without positive
identification and knowledge of proper preparation. Like all yuccas
and other similar plants, Adam’s Needle especially the root
contains saponins, soap-like chemicals that, unless leached by
repeated washings might cause stomach distress. These are not
medical recommendations but rather a recount of historical and
contemporary use to treat ailments. All parts of the plant can be
consumed; the flowers, immature fruits, stalk, root, and seeds are
typically boiled or roasted. Medical uses include a dermatological
wash, ointment or salve for rashes and skin diseases, a treatment
for strains and sprains and even as decoction for the treatment
of diabetes. Other practical uses of the plant are for use as a detergent,
fire starter made from dried fibers, cordage from twisting
individual fibers, and handily enough a needle with the filamentous
thread already attached.
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Spoon Rolls
NATURE 11
1 package of dry yeast
2 cups of warm water
1/4 cup of sugar
3/4 cup of vegetable oil
1 egg
4 cups of self rising four
1/4 cup of self rising corn meal
Dissolve package of yeast in warm
water in a bowl
Add remaining ingredients, mix well
and store in fridge until ready to bake
spoon batter into greased muffin tins
bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
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