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Animal Antics for April Fool's
Who couldn't use a chuckle? Animals bring joy and sometimes giggles! Hope you enjoy these animal antics. Okay, really they are just...
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Apr 1, 20252 min read


Book Recommendation: 1,000 Facts About Sharks by Sarah Wassner Flynn
As you may have noticed, I like sharks - not because they are predators, or scary but because they are so fascinating. They are ancient...
ejharpist
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Itty-Bitty-Cuties
Good things come in small packages.... in the animal world, there are some very tiny creatures that we wanted to celebrate!!!!! Who? ...
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Mar 2, 20255 min read


The Unexpected Peacefulness and Beauty of Sharks
Yes, they have teeth, yes they are predators, but they are also largely misunderstood. Sharks are often portrayed as "mindless...
ejharpist
Feb 18, 20253 min read


Lentil Cookies - Easy Vegan snack
Cookies.. well, we call them cookies because of the shape and texture, but they aren't a traditional sweet, dessert type cookie. But...
ejharpist
Dec 22, 20242 min read


Thankful for.... Animals!
There is always something to be thankful for, and I thought it was a good time of year to focus on some of the unique things about...
ejharpist
Nov 28, 20242 min read


We're batty for books about bats!
The companion to the post about spider picture books, here is a round-up of books about bats. Nightsong - by Ari Berk, illustrated by...
ejharpist
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Spider Picture Books to celebrate our arachnid friends
There are many more books than these, but we chose nine varied picture books celebrating spiders in many ways. Hope you enjoy! Luigi,...
ejharpist
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Bats and Spiders - not scary, just amazing!!!!
This time of year there are so many decorations and descriptions of "scary" spiders or bats and yet these animals are unique and...
ejharpist
Nov 16, 20243 min read


Vegan Food for Indigenous People's Day
We found this amazing cookbook through our local library and have delighted in making some recipes from it. Today we made blue corn...
ejharpist
Oct 14, 20241 min read


11 Steps towards Vegan Living
Wherever you are in your food journey, there are always new ideas to move towards better health, more deliciousness and choices that are...
ejharpist
Sep 22, 20243 min read


Picture Books inspired by REAL animal adventures
I love books - all kinds of books, but of course, I particularly adore books about animals, as long as the animals are treated kindly. ...
ejharpist
Sep 21, 20246 min read


Why Zoos Matter
On the surface, it might seem that for someone who loves animals so much and truly wants them free (which I do) that zoos might be...
ejharpist
Sep 17, 20243 min read


A Flamboyance of Flamingo Facts!
A group of flamingoes is called.... a flamboyance! If you want to color your own flamboyance, this "adorable" coloring page from...
ejharpist
Aug 24, 20242 min read


Roasted Chickpeas Recipe
They taste like little bites of deliciousness. Easy to make, and versatile - they can be eaten on their own, sprinkled on a salad, or...
ejharpist
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Book Recommendation: Do Unto Animals: A Friendly Guide to How Animals Live, and How We Can Make Their Lives Better by Tracey Stewart, Illustrations by Lisel Ashlock
This book is SO beautiful: Lisel's illustrations make me want to pet the animals. She has loving depictions of farm animals, pets, and...
ejharpist
Aug 1, 20241 min read


Let's Talk about Tapirs!!!!
I truly love all types of animals - from stick bugs to sharks, but I do have a special place in my heart for tapirs. There is something about them that really speaks to me, and I know that they aren't so familiar to most people, so I wanted to share some cool tapir info with you. 1. There are different types of tapirs. Malayan tapirs, Baird's tapirs, Mountain Tapirs, Brazilian Tapirs, and as of 2013, a fifth type of tapir has been discovered - the Kabomani tapirs. For det
ejharpist
Jul 28, 20242 min read


Amazing Animal Parents, Part 2!!!!(.)
Just like human families are varied, there are all different types of family groups throughout the animal kingdom. Some flocks or...
ejharpist
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Amazing Animal Parents!!!! Part 1.
All species are remarkable and unique, from capybaras, the cutest largest rodent in the world to alligator mamas who carry their babies...
ejharpist
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Turkeys are Terrific, and Totally Awesome!
So, today is July 4th -and a lot of people think about the bald eagle. There is a myth about Benjamin Franklin advocating for the turkey...
ejharpist
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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