How to Protect Milkweed Plants From Aphids, Naturally

August 21, 2021 Animals, Gardening No comments
Protect your milkweed plants from aphid attacks

Are aphids infesting your milkweed plants? Follow these tips to naturally get rid of aphids and prevent them from coming back, while keeping the monarch butterflies that visit your plants safe!

How to Protect Milkweed Plants From Aphids, Naturally

The most common aphid species you are likely to find infesting your milkweed plants is the tiny orange Aphis nerii, also known by the common names oleander aphid or milkweed aphid. These aphids suck the sap out of milkweed plants and can reduce flower and seed pod fertility of the plants. As an invasive species, beneficial native insects are less effective at controlling them than they are in controlling native aphid species. In extreme cases of infestation, aphids may completely kill your milkweed plants, destroying the monarch butterfly habitat you worked so hard to create.

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Five Great Native Flowers for Pollinator Gardens in Northeast Ohio

August 20, 2021 Animals, Gardening No comments
Ohio native plants for pollinators

Attract local pollinators, including bees and butterflies, to your Northeast Ohio garden with these 5 native flowers.

Five Great Native Flowers for Pollinator Gardens in Northeast Ohio

A pollinator garden is simply a garden that features many plants preferred by pollinator species, such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Of all the food that humans (and all other creatures) rely on to survive, 80% requires pollination by insects or other animals. Due to human influence in causing climate change, habitat loss, and pollution, pollinator species populations have been rapidly declining in recent years.

By planting a pollinator garden in your own backyard, you can help to do your part in restoring populations of these important species. By planting native pollinator-friendly plants, you help to feed and restore habitat for these creatures that we rely on for our own survival.

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How to Turn Your Own Backyard Into a Certified Wildlife Habitat

August 19, 2021 Animals No comments
NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat

Do you love wildlife? Consider turning your own backyard into a Certified Wildlife Habitat recognized by the National Wildlife Federation.

How to Turn Your Own Backyard Into a Certified Wildlife Habitat

A National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat is a property that is certified by the NWF as meeting their requirements for a habitat that supports local wildlife. Anyone can certify their property as a Certified Wildlife Habitat by first ensuring that the property meets all the requirements set forth by the NWF, then applying on their website and paying a small fee. Just about any type of property can become a Certified Wildlife Habitat, but this article will focus on your own backyard. It is easier than you think to implement everything you need for your garden or yard to become a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

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Black Lives Matter custom designs for Animal Crossing New Horizons

June 13, 2020 Gaming No comments
BLM t-shirt for ACNH

I made the Black Lives Matter shirt in three different styles (t-shirt, tank top, and hoodie).

Making BLM shirts for a video game is literally the least I could do to fight against the rampant systemic racism and police brutality in this country, but here they are if you want to show support in ACNH.

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Pride Custom Designs for ACNH

June 13, 2020 Gaming No comments
Bi Pride Flag dress for ACNH

These designs are great for celebrating Pride Month in game, since this quarantine has put a damper on the real-life festivities. I made a bi pride dress and a rainbow tank-top. I’ll also share the code for my Bi Pride flag, which I use as my island’s flag.

This dress based on the bi pride flag was one of the first custom designs I created for ACNH. I often see Cherry wearing it. <3

Bi Pride Flag dress for ACNH

I made this rainbow tank top to give my animals more choices in how they represent themselves.

Rainbow Pride Tank Top for ACNH

I’m apparently not creative, so I just used the Bi Pride flag as my island’s flag. A lot of random strangers who visit from Nookazon seem to like it though!

Bi Pride Flag for Animal Crossing New Horizons

Animal Crossing New Horizons – Bee Costume Custom Design

June 13, 2020 Gaming No comments

I made this bee costume because my niece wanted to dress her character up as a bee. I really like how the wings turned out on this one.

I like to wear this with my crown (the small 1,000,000 bells one) so that I can be a Queen Bee. It also works well with the black Imp Hood, which looks kinda like insect antennae.

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ACNH Misty from Pokemon Custom Design Code

June 13, 2020 Gaming No comments
Pokemon Misty Cosplay for ACNH

Here is another cosplay I made for Animal Crossing New Horizons: Misty from Pokemon. My male animals seem to really like wearing this outfit for some reason…

Anyway, pair this top with the blue Denim Cutoffs and the orange Hi-Tech Sneakers, and you’ll be good to go! Use the orange pigtails hairstyle, since there isn’t a side-ponytail hairstyle option (from the default hairstyles set).

Pokemon Misty Cosplay for ACNH

Animal Crossing New Horizons – Squid Girl Cosplay Code

June 13, 2020 Gaming No comments
ACNH Squid Girl Cosplay Able Sisters Code

Here is another custom design code for a cosplay I created in Animal Crossing New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch: Squid Girl cosplay dress.

I like to wear this with the white Knit Hat, which is the closest thing I could find to Squid Girl’s squid head/hat (my custom design attempts for the hat didn’t work out too well). Make your hair blue with a long hairstyle and wear white shoes, such as the Mary Janes, with short blue socks (such as light blue Vivid Socks).

ACNH Squid Girl Cosplay Able Sisters Code

I’ll be posting a few more custom designs for ACNH today, so stay tuned!

Animal Crossing New Horizons – Elfen Lied Nyu/Lucy Cosplay

June 13, 2020 Gaming No comments
ACNH Elfen Lied Nyu Cosplay custom design code

I know I made this same cosplay design for for Animal Crossing: New Leaf, but I decided to just redesign in for ACNH instead of importing it via my old QR code. Just enter the design code or my creator code into the kiosk in the Able Sisters’ shop.

ACNH Elfen Lied Nyu Cosplay custom design code

I haven’t found any socks or leggings that really work well for this cosplay in ACNH, but the monotone Striped Socks are probably the closest. The red Mary Janes work well for shoes. Use a pink hair style, though there aren’t any purple hair ribbons to complete the look (at least not yet. Hopefully Nintendo will add some more items in future updates).

“Hello Kitty Kruisers” Strategy and Unlock Guide

September 21, 2019 Gaming No comments
Guide to Hello Kitty Kruisers

This guide will show you how to unlock every character and vehicle in “Hello Kitty Kruisers,” and explain the game mechanics and different game modes.

“Hello Kitty Kruisers” Strategy and Unlock Guide

Hello Kitty Kruisers is a cute and simple kart racing game for Nintendo Switch (originally available on Nintendo Wii U). While it isn’t the most complex game out there, there is some unlockable content to obtain in the game, including new characters and karts. This game is simple enough for even young children to figure out, but this guide will help you to better understand how to unlock the hidden content and understand the game’s mechanics if you are having any trouble.

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