wilfredadesignsFeb 1, 20192 min readMagnets Have Many Practical Uses Magnets are great souvenirs from vacations and are a perfect way to advertise your business too. They can be used for brightening up your...
wilfredadesignsJan 28, 20191 min readBenefits of an Ergonomic MousepadAfter a long day at work do your wrists and hand feels sore? This is due to the fact that your hands and arms are at an unnatural...
wilfredadesignsJan 16, 20192 min readHistory of the PillowIt can sometimes be hard finding the perfect pillow. But you should thank your lucky stars that you don’t have to sleep on the pillows...
wilfredadesignsJan 1, 20192 min readLet's Do A Big YearWhat is a Big Year? If you are an avid birder you have probably heard of a Big Year, maybe even thought about doing one. A big year can...
wilfredadesignsNov 6, 20181 min readMilk and Cookies for Santa ClausDon’t forget to leave out a milk and cookies for Santa. In the United States, this tradition took off in the 1930’s during the great...
wilfredadesignsOct 26, 20181 min read2019 My Backyard Birds Calendar The new calendar design for 2019 is now available! My Backyard Series Birds 3rd in series. This 12-month wall calendar features thirteen...
wilfredadesignsOct 20, 20182 min readDark-Eyed Junco "Snowbird"One of Ohio’s cold weather residents is the Dark-eyed Junco bird. This little gray and white sparrow should be showing up any day now, if...
wilfredadesignsOct 17, 20181 min read2019 Caterpillars CalendarNew calendar design for 2019! My Backyard Series Caterpillars. This 12-month wall calendar features twelve caterpillars that were...
wilfredadesignsOct 9, 20182 min readThe Origins of HalloweenHalloween, also known as All Hollows’ Eve, is celebrated every year on October 31. This year, 2018, Halloween falls on a Wednesday. This...
wilfredadesignsOct 4, 20182 min readThe Northern CardinalThe Northern Cardinal became the state bird of Ohio in 1933. Before the 19th century, the Cardinal was a rarity in Ohio due to the heavy...
wilfredadesignsOct 1, 20182 min readHistory of the BookmarkEver since books began to be published the need for bookmarks was present. In the beginning, books were only published in limited amounts...
wilfredadesignsSep 27, 20181 min readio MothIo moths are a large moth that can usually easily be identified by its big eye-spots that are located on its hindwings. The eye-spots are...
wilfredadesignsSep 22, 20182 min readSpicebush Swallowtail CaterpillarThe spicebush swallowtail caterpillar is an adorable caterpillar. It has huge false eyes that make it look almost cartoonish. They are...
wilfredadesignsSep 18, 20181 min readTobacco Hornworm CaterpillarThe tobacco hornworm caterpillar, manduca sexta, is often confused with the tomato hornworm caterpillar. They look quite similar, but...
wilfredadesignsSep 6, 20182 min readThe Common But Rarely Seen Question Mark ButterflyThe Question Mark butterfly is a beautiful little creature and is quite common in Ohio during the summer months and is found throughout a...
wilfredadesignsSep 2, 20181 min readHandwritten NotecardsHandwritten notes seem to be a rarity these days. With e-mails and text messages the importance of a simple note seems to have been lost....
wilfredadesignsAug 3, 20181 min readOrigins of the Jigsaw PuzzleThe origins of the jigsaw puzzle go back to the 1760s. It is believed that cartographer John Spilsbury was the first person to cut a...
wilfredadesignsJul 30, 20181 min readDerbyan ParakeetDerbyan Parakeets, also known as Lord Derby’s Parakeets, are parrots that are native to parts of Southwestern China and Northern parts of...
wilfredadesignsJul 28, 20181 min readBeautiful Bali Myna BirdThe striking appearance of the Bali Myna is undeniable. It is a snow-white bird with black tips on its wings and tail feathers and blue...
wilfredadesignsJul 26, 20181 min readThe Magnificent Bald EagleThis national symbol once was in danger of extinction throughout most of the United States. Loss of habitat, illegal hunting, and the...
