Eternal Spring

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My mother was a big collector of religious knick knacks, but once my father and her passed I wanted to decorate their gravesite with both religious and colorful items they loved in real life. With that being said I found these cute little birds from Gaidenly I thought would be a perfect addition to their grave site. They also make great decor for your home, garden, potted plants etc. 

I think it will give their gravesite a little touch of eternal Spring, and a pop of color in the middle of the cold days of winter. The next time I get to visit my parents I will drop them off, but until then they are hanging around here on our entertainment center with my very own small collection of knick knacks. 

They are well made resin pieces that measure about 2.8x2 inches each. I love how you can use them all at one time or split them up around your home for a little bit of surprise here and there. A great idea would be to buy these and when giving a gift of a plant to for say a housewarming party you could stick one inside the pot for a little extra pizzazz. 

You can find this four piece bird set at Amazon.

Wild Republic Audubon Birds

I have never been a bird watcher before but as I am aging I can see why people enjoy it so much. Having always lived in the country I have seen lots of birds and learned quite a few of them but realized that I haven't really passed it onto my younger children. 

I think the Wild Republic Audubon Bird Collection is great way to teach children about Birds. These birds are cute, have realistic sounds, so good in fact that  my cats were attacking this bird at first thinking it was real. My cats are good hunters, sometimes too good. My kids have learned most of the birds by the carcasses our cats bring in. I wanted them to learn in a better way and this is a great way to do it. 

They have looked through the birds on the Wild Republic Site and have a few on their wish lists for Christmas and Birthdays. Some of my favorites are the Cardinal, Flamingo, Turkey, and the Bald Eagle. My girls love our Blue Jay, the cats love to hate it, and the sound effects are spot on. We had a Blue Jay outside our window so we pulled out our stuffed Blue Jay and the Blue Jay outside had a short conversation with him. It was fun for the girls to see. 

If you are looking for a way to teach your children about birds this is a great way. These even make a great gift for the bird watcher in your life. You can find these Birds and many more on Wild Republic here.

What Wild Republic has to say about their product.

Wild Republic is proud to continue it’s award-winning line of realistic birds with authentic sound. This year, Wild Republic has updated its Audubon Birds line with vivid colors and even more exact colors and details to each specific species. The first set of updated birds is now available.
Licensed by the legendary National Audubon Society, with real bird calls provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, these birds have become one of the hottest collectibles in the toy and garden market. They sell well to both children and adult bird enthusiasts (aka birders). Each bird is carefully researched to be a replica of the species appearance and sound information. Join the flock. 

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Keep your Hummingbird feeders clean

My mother in law loves Hummingbirds so we usually get her something to do with hummingbirds each year. Sometimes they are feeders, house decor, or even a hummingbird shaped bird house. I don't really know that much about hummingbirds other than they are small, fast, and eat a liquid diet. I didn't know you had to clean the hummingbird feeder a special way, and never really thought about how to clean them until I was given the opportunity to review these hummingbird feeder brushes.

These little brushes look like mascara brushes you would use on your eyes but they work great inside of those little holes inside of a hummingbird feeder. So quick and easy to use and if you take care of them you will be able to use them over and over again.

Check this link out on more information about keeping your Hummingbird feeder clean.

You can find the hummingbird feeder cleaning brushes on Amazon.


Cornucopia Brands little Hummingbird Feeder Brushes

These little brushes for cleaning hummingbird feeders are the perfect hummingbird feeder cleaning tools.

After months of sitting outside, your hummingbird feeder can begin to develop mold and dirt in the small holes and tubes. This can keep the birds from feeding properly, and maybe from feeding at all.

You can use these little brushes to keep your hummingbird feeder working properly for the peak feeding season.

 

Despite these small brushes being designed as hummingbird feeder cleaning tools, they are incredibly effective for many cleaning applications:
-Little brushes for cleaning jewelry
-Little brushes for bird feeder cleaning
-Little brushes for cleaning air vents in automotive detailing-Little brushes for cleaning travel coffee mugs
-Little brushes for cleaning sippy cups
-The perfect small brush for cleaning hard to reach areas.
-Plus many more. Use your imagination and you will never run out of uses for these awesome little brushes.

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Watching the Birds Eat

Watching birds is something we really enjoy and do most everyday since we live out in the country. This Birdfeeder is really great because you can watch birds eating right at your window. If you homeschool this is a great way to learn about different kinds of birds. Even if you don't homeschool this is a great way for children to learn about birds, even as adults you can learn about birds.

What I found amazing was that this bird feeder has a money back guarantee, a warranty and is easy to put together and take care of.

You can purchase this Sherwood Base Window Bird Feeder on Amazon.


What Sherwood Base has to say about their product.

• SQUIRREL PROOF and INDOOR-PERSON FRIENDLY: Enjoy watching birds play with the seeds without shooing away the squirrels, unless they can climb glass like Spiderman!
  
  OPEN BIRD NEST COMPLETELY SEE-THROUGH DESIGN: Birds love to stay in this see-through window bird feeder just like their nest! Seeds can also be placed on the top cover. Inside the feeder, there are two compartments that can hold water, different kinds of seeds, or anything else you can think of! In addition, there are bird perches installed on both layers!
  
  STURDY and ROOF PROTECTION: Made from durable high transparency acrylic that can hold up to all types of weather conditions.
  
  SCRATCH-RESISTANT, EASY to REFILL and RELOCATE: It is like a mobile home for the birds. The seed-tray is revised to be detachable. Check out our product photos to see how easy it is to use!
  
  THE ONLY BIRD FEEDER WITH 100% LIFETIME WARRANTY ON AMAZON: We offer a 100% no questions asked money-back guarantee! We also promise to replace a new one for you in case of first-time installation accident, Life-time Guarantee!
   

2015 June Revised model now includes:

1 X Sherwoodbase Window Bird Feeder Hanging board with tray holes
1 X Laser-cut precision seed tray with hooks
4 X Sturdy suction cups (you only need two of them but we are the only seller providing two more spares!)
1 X Detailed Instruction and suggestion sheet on how to use our window bird feeder
1 X Well-designed attractive package box, made it into a perfect gift for your friends, and family!

We understand that you want to watch the wild birds WITHOUT PUTTING THEM IN A CAGE!

Our feeder is custom-made to be installed easily on any screen-free windows with the provided suctions. The detachable tray allows cleaning and refilling effortlessly. 

Feeder's top layer is flat so you can use it as a 'test drive' area or just put some seeds on it to let the birds have the 2nd floor compartment!Our bird feeder brings great entertainment for all family members and indoor pets! You can enjoy watching the birds flying around your window anytime! 

THE ONLY BIRD FEEDER with Life-time Limited Warranty!!

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Sherwood Base. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.