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The Sneaky Stuff: Hidden Mammal Ingredients to Watch Out For.
By Jane – Still Itchy, Still Kickin’, Still Readin’ Labels in the Piney Woods Hey there, friend. If you’re anything like me, your pantry used to be a place of comfort — full of familiar boxes, jars, and bags you didn’t think twice about. Now? It’s a battleground. Reading food labels has become part survival,
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What Is Alpha-Gal Syndrome? A Beginner’s Tale From the Pines
By Jane – Texas Piney Woods AGS Survivor, Chicken Mama, and Reluctant Tick Expert Howdy y’all, If you’d told me two years ago that a single tick bite would turn my world upside down, I would’ve laughed and offered you a slice of smoked brisket. Now? I’d hand you a bottle of coconut milk
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Alpha Gal Pal Approved: Ditching Dryer Sheets with This Easy (and cheap) DIY Spray
It was 19 degrees out this morning when I ran today’s first load of laundry. I’m sure I’m not alone in saying, “I miss dryer sheets!” This morning’s laundry consisted of a bulky, sherpa-lined wearable blanket, a heavy robe, and a couple pairs of sweatpants (don’t judge—it’s been a cold week). Yes, I had my
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I Like Big Birds, I Can Not Lie: Getting Your Red Meat Fix from Poultry (Yes, Really!)
Emu, ostrich, and duck from Amaroo Hills Emu Farm amaroohills.com Cheesy I know, but seriously ya’ll – big birds are where its at! When I initially heard about emu and ostrich as an option, I figured the meat was similar to turkey. I do love roast turkey, but as as much as I have tried
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This Simple Litter Box Hack Changed Everything (Even with AGS!)
Let’s be honest — Alpha-Gal or not, no one loves dealing with a litter box.But if you’re living with Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), cleaning up after your cat can go from gross to downright dangerous. For me, changing the litter box used to mean a guaranteed reaction, even when I wore gloves and a mask. That