The Gibbons House 

Hey! TJ here from The Gibbons House. If your new here, then welcome, if your returning, hello again! How is it September already? It's nearly spooky season! If you're here, you either have or know someone who has Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (now known as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) or a related condition or you are trying to increase your awareness of less known conditions. In high school I was diagnosed with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS). This is my Zebra sto

Hello! TJ here from the Gibbons House. Nice to see you again. If you are new here, welcome to the blog! Jump straight to the list. We all know that nature is struggling, it's no secret. If you're a nature lover like me you've probably noticed the lack of insects and wildlife around. Don't worry! I won't go into the specifics or the data. That can be depressing and deflating. My goal is to make you feel hopeful about the little changes that you can make, to encourage you to se

Hello, and welcome back to The Gibbons House blog. If you're new here, it's lovely to have you! Does your dog ever get on your nerves? Do they seem over-excited, frustrated, or like a bouncy Tigger? Are they constantly in your face, demanding attention, stealing things, or destroying them? Barking for no reason, ignoring you, or reacting to other people and dogs? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this post is for you. If you answered no to all of them, stick arou

Today we’re exploring 5 fun and useful tricks you can teach your dog. Whether you’re building confidence, deepening your bond, or just looking for a new way to play, these ideas are a great place to start.

Hey! TJ here from The Gibbons House. Welcome back to the blog. If you’re new here, hello! If you’ve ever owned a dog, you know the term man's best friend is a true description of the relationship between human and dog.  All dogs are awesome and unique, but rescue dogs are even more precious.  It’s like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get, as Forrest Gump once said.  I mean most rescue shelters put as much information as they can on their websites, and

Hiya! TJ here from The Gibbons House. If you're new here, welcome, if your returning, hello again! In 2023 I travelled Scotland for just...

Hey, you beautiful human being. Welcome back to The Gibbons House, and if you're new here, hello! I'm TJ, and in June 2022 I went...

Hello! Welcome back to The Gibbons House. If you are new here, thanks for stopping by! A beautiful harbor in Ireland where I joined two...

Hello! Welcome to The Gibbons House! In this, my first ever post to the blog, I’ll do an introduction as to who I am and why I want to start blogging. I get it, I’m just a stranger to you right now, and that’s weird and scary for the both of us. I hope in time that we can become friends. My name is Tara, though I go by TJ most of the time. I am currently 26 and live in Herefordshire, West Midlands, England.  I was born in Hereford, so I am a country girl through and through.