Helpful Hints: The Old Gray Mare (Articles Not About Horses)

No-Hassle Gift Returns for a Full Refund LINKIt is so easy to purchase gifts for family and friends, and spend heaps of money, but it’s not always simple to successfully return merchandise for a full refund. ..read more ...

How to Fish for the Really Big Trout LINKThere are as many helpful stories about how to catch the really big trout as there are Old Timers who love to fish. And then, too, there are the big fish tales. The truth is, catching the Grandpa of Trouts takes skill, great bait, a few tricks and certainly a whole lot of luck. Knowing where to find trout - from the rainbows to the browns and brookies - comes from experience, research, conditions, and should I mention a bit of luck, again?

How to Exercise Gently Without Resorting to No Pain No Gain LINKGet fit, exercise without following the “no pain no gain” rule, reduce your stress level, and do your workouts without breaking a sweat.

Let Me Tell You About Frankie and Johnnie LINKOne of the great experiences of my life was owning and enjoying Fallow Deer. The most memorable does were Frankie, a chocolate spotted, and Johnnie, a fawn-colored spotted. Both were Fallow Deer and lived in harmony with my horses and Yellowfooted Tortoises.

How to Survive a Heart Attack When You Are Alone LINKDo you know the symptoms of a heart attack and how it presents in women? Would you know how to help yourself if a heart attack was happening to you? This important article by The Old Gray Mare lists female heart attack symptoms to learn, watch out for and react to. The article also suggests a simple and straight forward stop-gap method to keep the heart pumping, maintain some blood circulation and, with some luck, re-establish a normal heart beat until help arrives.

How to Improve Your Heart Health LINKHeart attacks and clogged arteries are deadly. Just a few preventatives can work major magic in staving off a "big one". Try several positive actions that are tried and true.

How to Be Happy to Be Alive LINKImprove your life - be happy to be alive. Enjoy every day in happiness and as it comes; roll with the punches. Psyche yourself up and be positive. Live for today! It's not that hard. Read how.

How to Identify Your Sleep Robbers and Improve Sleep Habits LINKBetter sleep habits start with determining your bedtime routines. Once you identify precise sleep deprivation habits, you can resolve specific issues.

How to Get Health Benefits from Drinking Water LINKWe are fortunate in this country to have pure, wholesome drinking water. Yet, statistics show that many of us are chronically dehydrated. With water so readily available, one of the best things we can do for our health is to drink lots of it.

How to Put the Banana to Work for Your Better Health LINKEarlier, I wrote about the benefits of Peroxide. In this article, I concentrate on the laurels of the remarkable banana.

How to Put the Cucumber to Work for You LINKCucumber serve us well in many was. They're packed with nutrients, chemicals and water. They'll work as spa treatment, shoe shine aid, defogger in bathroom, instant (but temporary) thunder thigh tuck, squeak stopper and even bug killer. Have an interesting read. The Old Gray Mare is impressed with the cucumber - Are you?

How to Put Peroxide to Work in Your Home LINKThe most versatile product in your bathroom, medicine cabinet, kitchen or laundry is the hardworking over-the-counter bottle of peroxide.

How to Guard Against Glaucoma LINKThere are several eye conditions that have serious consequences to your vision. Glaucoma is generally ranked as the second.

How to Get Healthier Gums LINKMany of us think we have to brush our teeth with fancy toothpastes. Trying to find the perfect toothpaste has requires a bit of research these days.

Take Awesome Digital Pictures of Your Dog LINKThe digital camera is near the top of my favorite contemporary inventions. Current models, with their many bells and whistles, make digital photography a snap.

Our Green Singing Finch LINKGreen Singing Finches are also known, according to a Pet Shop Owner, as "The Poor Man's Canary." The Old Gray Mare owned one many years ago that lived to be 18 years old. This is Mr. Finch's story (originally written for a pet site).

How to Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks LINKWe have all heard old timers say, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks." I cannot disagree more.

Meet Our Perfect Dog, Sir Winston LINKThis article reflects on the loving companionship that Winston has brought to our family. This small 6 pound dog, not much more than a ball of palomino fluff, has invigorated and refreshed everything in our household. He's not only our doggie champion, but he's brought his special brand of love to other through his role of therapy dog.

Our Miniature Pinscher Flunked Out of Puppy Kindergarten LINKCatching up on a bit of nastalgia. The Old Gray Mare wrote this story as a post on a blog. Our little Toni is quite the dynamo and this is her story!

Let Me Tell You About Mama and Papa Yellowfoots LINKThis is not a story about a mother and father - it is about a gorgeous pair of Yellowfoot Tortoises that we named "Mama" and "Papa". I think it's a cute story about two very unique animals and I think you will enjoy ready about them.

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