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  • Eleanor and Gingerbread, the Guinea Pig

    Kids and Small Pets

    A few people have emailed with questions because their kids are interested in getting guinea pigs or other small pets…
    September 9, 2015
  • Guinea Pig Family

    Five Little Fluff Balls

    I had been suspecting it for a couple of weeks now. A quick search confirmed that Speedy did indeed look…
    July 28, 2015
  • Eleanor and Mabel

    Eleanor’s Motto

    By Nation of Amanda. Prints (and other merch) available here.
    February 4, 2014
  • Good Dog

    This is why we keep him around.
    June 26, 2012
  • Cooped Up

    I spent a good portion of yesterday researching chickens. I'm fascinated by the idea of keeping chickens in the backyard…
    April 27, 2010
  • The Pet Door

    It took us three years and the impetus of having a baby, but we’ve finally installed a pet door. The…
    February 16, 2010
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  • Eleanor and Gingerbread, the Guinea Pig

    Kids and Small Pets

    A few people have emailed with questions because their kids are interested in getting guinea pigs or other small pets of their own. I can’t…

    September 9, 201512 commentsParenting, Pets
  • Guinea Pig Family

    Five Little Fluff Balls

    I had been suspecting it for a couple of weeks now. A quick search confirmed that Speedy did indeed look like a pregnant guinea pig,…

    July 28, 201526 commentsPets
  • Eleanor and Mabel

    Eleanor’s Motto

    By Nation of Amanda. Prints (and other merch) available here.

    February 4, 201443 commentsMy Life, Parenting, Pets
  • Good Dog

    This is why we keep him around.

    June 26, 201225 commentsMy Life, Parenting, Pets
  • Cooped Up

    I spent a good portion of yesterday researching chickens. I’m fascinated by the idea of keeping chickens in the backyard for eggs! I don’t know…

    April 27, 2010146 commentsOutside, Pets
  • The Pet Door

    It took us three years and the impetus of having a baby, but we’ve finally installed a pet door. The kitchen door leads to the…

    February 16, 201064 commentsKitchen, Pets
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