Teaching puppies how to self-soothe
While it is tempting to spend every waking moment with a new puppy, the reality is that you simply won’t be able to do that. One of the biggest life lessons a breeder can instill in their puppies is the confidence needed to self-soothe and handle being alone. For most...
Straight Shot to success: Local woman makes farm a community destination
Within the last year, Shelby McCardell has not only learned the ins and outs of agriculture, farming, and handling livestock, but has also turned what started as a few animals on her land into a successful business, attracting people from near and far eager to visit....
Retirement planning for women
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus, as the saying goes. Well, when it comes to retirement, men and women are often very different in their needs. For starters, research shows that women are better investors than men. Why? Because women are less likely to feel...











