Valentine's Day is around the corner and while we ALL need chocolate, we may also need a little something to make the most out of our time at home during the Covid 19 pandemic. Feeding the birds is a peaceful and fascinating hobby to do from the comfort of your own home.

Our heart-shaped bird feeders are a perfect gift for a loved one that does triple duty: helps wild songbirds, shows your love, and supports a local business!

Here's how it works in Four Steps:

Step One: Hang a Charlotte's Birdseed feeder off of a branch or a hook. If squirrels are a problem I suggest hanging feeders closer to your home, and on a longer string. Each home is different, but I have success hanging my feeders in front of my bay window. It not only prevents squirrels from eating the feeders, it also prevents birds from flying into the window; and it gives me and my cat a great show of the birds coming to eat delicious treats!

Step Two: Wait for the wild songbirds to find and land on the feeder. If you don't already feed the birds this can take up to 3 weeks! once they find it they will flutter around the feeders and land on them and eat the seeds, dried fruits, and nuts that go into every feeder shape.

Step Three: Eventually all of this pecking will cause the feeder to fall to the ground. Because the feeders are natural and more like a dense cookie, it is hard to predict how long they will stay hanging up for. Once the feeder falls to the ground it is not done feeding the birds! Many wild bird species only feed on the ground, so now they will have their chance at a treat.

Step Four: Once all of the seeds, nuts, and dried fruits have been enjoyed by the critters in your yard - be it feather or fur - the natural yarn, twine and cotton strings I use to hang the feeder up with will remain on the ground or still hanging. Please leave this where it is! This string is valuable nesting material for wild birds, squirrels, rabbits and any other creature that needs a a cozy spot to shelter in. Every part of the feeder helps support the wildlife that calls your yard home. (and it's also nice to not have to refill or clean anything up too!)

This wreath is a special blend of black oil sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chopped peanuts and dried cranberries. Invite Woodpeckers and Jays to your backyard with this handmade birdfeeder and watch them chow down! ($10!)