Tiny homes are great. They are organized efficiently, most of them are also environmentally friendly and can be both a nice permanent residence and a vacation house. Typically, tiny homes try to make as much as possible use of vertical space, so the sleeping area or bedroom is usually located upstairs. Continue reading “The Joann Tiny House” »

If you prefer the old-school style reading of physical books and not electronic ones than you are going to love these bookmarkers. They are hand crocheted in bright colors and have the shape of a feather. For those of you who feel crafty, there is a great tutorial on how to make them at home, so you can crochet them in different colors and can also be a great gift idea for a book-lover. Continue reading “Pretty Feather Free Crochet Patterns” »

Half of the world is in lockdown, and the other half in self-isolation so there has been a lot of news about animals taking back the cities and villages.
This news about elephants, that broke into Chinese wine vats might be the cutest of them all. It seems that a group of hungry, but also curious elephants invaded a tea garden in China Continue reading “While Humans are Social Distancing, Elephants are Stealing Their Wine and Partying” »

Thanks to our lifestyles and the little care that we give to the environment, every year more and more species go extinct. This sadly is also the case of the Blue Macaw parrot, the one that was portrayed in the famous cartoon named Rio.
In the animated pictures, Rio flies from Minnesota to Rio de Janeiro, thinking he is the last one of the species left but then he meets the female, Jewel. Unfortunately, real life is not like the movies, where the too managed to save the species. Continue reading “Blue Macaw Parrot From The Movie ‘Rio’ Is Now Officially Extinct” »

Norway is known for its beautiful sceneries and forests, so it might be the best spot in the world if you want to relax and isolate yourself. Its coastlines are also spectacular, with amazing fjords surrounded by cliffs and glaciers.
A company called Livit thought about incorporating minimalistic accommodations in the Norwegian scenery and created “birdboxes for humans” which provide shelter and let you enjoy the breathtaking views. Continue reading “Gaze over Norway’s wild fjords and lush valleys from these birdboxes for humans” »

Raising chickens can be extremely beneficial for a family or a person. But before you can yield the produce (eggs and meat), you must invest. Taking care of your chickens entails offering them the best quality living space just as much as providing with food every day. There are a lot of information about the site, the size, storage space and Continue reading “How To Build Your Own Chicken Coop” »

Alexa is one of the most well-known AI voices and a great help to have around the house. Besides, being an active helper in our lives it also managed to touch the heart of Rocco, an African grey parrot.
The story of Rocco is quite funny, as he got into trouble while living with his owner, Marion Wischnewski who works at the National Animal Welfare Trust sanctuary in Berkshire. Because of his fantastic skills of mimicking speech, Rocco started using Amazon Echo to order several things from the Internet. African grey parrots are among the best from the parrot species when it comes to imitating human voices. Continue reading “Parrot Falls In Love With Alexa And Keeps Ordering Things From Amazon” »

Do you ever dream about moving to a quiet place in the woods once you retire? If the noise of the city is too much for you and all you wish for is to have peace of mind in your old days, then you are going to love this story.
Two Japanese ladies, who were feeling worn out by years of hard work, have opened an amazing private retirement home in Shizuoka, close to Mount Fiji. The fairy-tale-like residences have been designed by Issei Suma, Continue reading “Two Retired Ladies Live Their Dreams In These Cozy Forest Homes” »

Fans of Dracula are going to get excited about this species of parrot, which looks like the vampire count’s pet. These mysterious-looking birds are called Pesquet’s parrot and their ivory black feathers make them hard to forget.
The most stunning thing about them is their scarlet plumage, which creates an interesting contrast and they are not at all as scary as they look. Continue reading “Apparently, Dracula Parrots Are A Thing And They Might Be The Most Gothic Birds On Earth” »