Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Information using chalk paste, e-craft publications and Guinea pigs as pets will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and at noon on Thursday.
Kari Child will demonstrate a project uses a chalkboard, chalk transfers and chalk paste. She will then show a simple but fun ombre technique to make the project more unique. She lives in Midvale, Utah.
Designers Ann Butler and Lisa Rojas will show samples of each of their magazines and explain the changes that have taken place through the years. They have also added e-books to their collection. Butler lives in Villard, Minnesota and Rojas is from Victorville, California.
Ray Pawley is a retired zoologist, and he says that for children 8 years and up a Guinea pig may be a suitable choice for a pet. Guinea pigs are rodents that reproduce rapidly, are non-allergenic and come in different colors. Pawley lives in Hondo.
Information on quilting tips, basic crochet stitches, and the art of perfumery will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Debbie Caffrey will show step-by-step how to test for accurate seam allowances and correct alignment of triangles in all of your quilting projects. She’s from Albuquerque.
Drew Emborsky is known as The Crochet Dude, and he’s going to demonstrate a beginner skill level project which teaches how to crochet basic stitches, and the result is a crocheted curly scarf. He lives in Houston, Texas.
Kris Wrede is an aromatic alchemist and natural perfumer, and she teaches a course in the art of perfumery. It starts with a basic history of fragrance, talks about fragrance notes and perfume fixatives as well as perfume components. She lives in Albuquerque, NM.
10 Reasons Why Guinea Pigs Make Great Pets
Thinking of getting a pet but don’t want the responsibility of a cat or a dog? How about a guinea pig?
Guinea pigs, or “cavies,” are short-tailed, rough-haired South American rodents (family Caviidae.) Guinea pigs have always been one of the exotic pets I recommend most, especially for families considering a pet for the first time. Here are 10 reasons guinea pigs make great pets:
1. Guinea pigs are hardy. When cared for and fed properly, guinea pigs are generally very healthy animals.
2. Guinea pigs are easy to care for. They require hay, fresh water, fresh vegetables and a small amount of pelleted food formulated for guinea pigs, plus a vitamin C supplement each day.
3. Guinea pigs are great pets for children. Not as fragile as rabbits and generally less skittish than smaller rodents like hamsters and gerbils, guinea pigs are wonderful pets for elementary-school-age kids and older.
4. Guinea pigs live long lives. While most hamsters, gerbils and rats live only two to three years, on average, most guinea pigs live five to seven years and some have even lived into their teens.
5. Guinea pigs are unique. Many people don’t realize this, but guinea pigs have a lot of personality. Some guinea pigs are shy; others are bold and dominant.
6. Guinea pigs purr! Just like cats, guinea pigs make a quiet yet audible vibrating sound when they are happy, often when they are petted gently.
7. Guinea pigs like to pop. “Popcorning” is a unique behavior more commonly seen in young guinea pigs when they are happy or excited: They jump up straight into the air over and over. Popcorning is unique to guinea pigs and is a fun behavior to watch.
8. Guinea pigs are colorful. Short-haired, long-haired, even hairless - guinea pigs come in various breeds with fur of all lengths, colors and patterns. According to the American Cavy Breeders Association, there are 13 breeds and 10 basic colors of guinea pigs.
9. Guinea pigs like people. People who haven’t been around guinea pigs often don’t believe this, but these friendly little animals really do recognize and respond to their owners.
10. Guinea pigs make great first pets. Given their low-maintenance care, overall hardy nature, strong ability to bond with their owners and generally long lifespans, guinea pigs make terrific first pets for families who want an animal that is loving and rewarding but can’t provide the degree of care that a cat or dog requires — no need to walk a guinea pig!
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