C.E. Flores's Blog, page 27

The Ultimate Guide to More Joy and Less Stress

As the pandemic really shows no sign of letting up, my self-imposed quarantine drags on and on. I find myself struggling to motivate myself to do just a little bit more each day, instead of the bare minimum, so that … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Geranio

Every so often, my husband will head out to my garden and come back chewing something or other. Sometimes it’s an actual fruit or vegetable. Sometimes it is a leaf off my Wandering jew plant and sometimes he’s salted and … Continue reading →

The Show Must Go On

Who says life can be boring during self-isolation? Not me, that’s for sure. Our animals have all decided that they are circus stars or at least TV stars and there’s never a dull moment around here! You already know about … Continue reading →

Spot the Cat

A few days after Cocoa joined the gang, my son tried to introduce the new addition to the Puppers. Fred was curious but George was jealous. He barked at Cocoa who leaped out of my son’s arms and ran to … Continue reading →

Mexican Herbal First Aid Kit

Although there are countless home remedies used in Mexico, not all of them have been studied for effectiveness. However, I believe that having a basic herbal first aid kit, in addition to an emergency first aid and medicine supply can … Continue reading →

Sir Cocoa Beans

Out of the blue one day, my son calls out to me that there was a puppy in the truck. My husband hadn’t mentioned anything when he pulled the truck into the garage, so I was skeptical, but sure enough, … Continue reading →

What To Do in a Medical Emergency in Rural Mexico

Depending on how rural you are, medical intervention may not be close enough for your immediate needs in the event of an accident or illness. Although most small towns and villages are supposed to have a clinica (clinic) they are … Continue reading →

Cat Accomadations

Fuzz, our newest feline addition to the Flores animal kingdom, has been growing by leaps and bounds. Since he’s the first indoor pet we’ve had here, we’ve had to step up our game and make some cat accommodations.  We’ve discovered … Continue reading →

Prepping in Mexico –Contaminated Water

Mexico has more than its fair share of polluted waterways. Nearly 70% of Mexican rivers have some type of harmful contamination. Grupo México, the largest mining company in Mexico, has been implicated in 120 environmental damaging instances since 2000. On … Continue reading →

The Great Food Heist

The other day, it was raining, which is no surprise because we are in the rainy season after all. My son dashed out to feed the horses and left the back door open a crack. He was gone maybe five … Continue reading →