Leigh Crandall

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Leigh Crandall

Each year in celebration of Mother’s Day, the Social Security Administration (SSA) shares a list of the most popular baby names in the United States from the previous year. The agency's list of the most popular baby names of 2024 was just released, and it's a treasure trove of classic monikers that have been appearing on birth certificates for more than a century, as well as charming, old-fashioned names that have made a comeback after topping the list over 100 years ago.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Leigh Crandall

DOGE said 40% of the Social Security Agency’s calls were ‘fraudulent.’ Data suggests it was actually less than 1%• An oft-repeated claim that 40% of Social Security calls are fraudulent is wildly overstated, according to a report, which found that less than 1% of …

1 month ago | gente.it | Leigh Crandall

Con un addestramento adeguato, questi cani fedeli diventeranno ottimi animali da compagnia. DI Leigh Crandall e Tradotto da Valentina LoretelliPubblicato: 16/05/2025Pecute Spazzola per Cani e GattiCani da guardia: il Mastino IngleseI Pastori dell'Anatolia sono cani da lavoro noti per il loro forte carattere. Sono selezionati anche come cani da guardia e possiedono un istinto naturale di protezione del gregge.

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Leigh Crandall

Before people had data and complex computer models to predict a stormy morning or a sunny afternoon, they had weather lore. For centuries, observations about the sky, animals, plants, and other natural elements and how they seemed to relate to the weather were passed down as catchy proverbs and expressions, many of which are still popular today despite the availability of modern forecasts. Among the best-known bits of weather lore is the belief that cows will lie down when rain is on the way.

Mar 6, 2025 | countryliving.com | Leigh Crandall |April Hardwick

Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us? Many will agree there can be no greater joy than raising and nurturing animals. Whether they live inside amongst the family or remain outside grazing the fields, our animal friends give back in more ways than one. And if you’ve already tackled the challenge of raising chickens then why not consider adding goats to your growing farm family.