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Tips On Flying With Your Pet
Happy Monday everyone! Today on the blog we talk about Tips On Flying With Your Pet. Mr. TAL and I cancelled our trip to Asheville and had a staycation instead but are keeping our trip to Tennessee in September. We’ve talked about taking other trips which got me thinking about how I would never put Jake And Maggie on a plane. If we can’t drive with them, we don’t go but there are many people who do fly with their pets. When I was working my very first job at a consulting firm, I made...
Blackberry Delight
Happy Monday everyone!! I wanted to kick off the week with this delicious, buttery, sweet Blackberry Delight stuffed with fresh blackberries and baked until the phyllo dough turned golden brown with a light crisp in each bite! I sent Thomas to the store for me to get fruit asking specifically for blackberries and boy did he deliver! I got several containers (more than what I needed) and asked if it was a hint to make a blackberry pie. It was :-). But instead of a pie, I decided to use up...
Doggie Star Biscuits
This is a re-post: I thought I'd post these Doggie Star Biscuits again because they are not only healthy but perfect for July 4th! I ended up getting a lot of use out of these star cookie cutters. I used them to cut out these treats and then used them again to cut out star shaped cheese for a charcuterie board I was taking to a party. Happy July 4th everyone! We hope you are celebrating and enjoying your day with lots of good food, family, and friends. Today on the blog is a delicious...
What Is Hyperkeratosis In Dogs?
Happy Monday everyone! Is your pet showing signs of Hyperkeratosis? I think I’ve dealt with pretty much everything when it comes to pets and animals but then I heard about dogs excessively producing to much keratin and I had to research more. Jake And Maggie now have rough patches on their elbows which the vet has instructed me to keep watch of them getting hard and crusty. When this happens, tumors can form that need to be removed. But Hyperkeratosis is a bit different because it is the...
July 4th Tablescape 2022
This is a repost: I wanted to post my July 4th Tablescape 2022 again incase you missed it last year. It's a great jumping off point for ideas and a quick recipe incase you are struggling to find ideas for a quick party treat. What is everyone doing this year? We will be out and about during the day but home before dark because our neighbor puts on a huge fireworks display and Jake And Maggie are terrified of the noise. I did a post a while ago on noise anxiety in dogs if you would like...
Pineapple Veggie Chicken Kabobs
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Today on the blog is my Chicken Kabobs and boy are they delicious! I’ve made them two times already and each time they get better. I love that they are so healthy and easy to make. We put them on the grill over medium heat until the chicken was tender and the vegetables were crispy on the edges. Serve them up with a side salad, a side of rice, French fries, macaroni salad, or add shrimp instead of chicken! This recipe made...
Are Dandelions Toxic To Dogs?
Happy Wednesday everyone! We had Jake And Maggie out all weekend and at one point I caught Jake with a dandelion fuzz stuck to his nose. Darn if I didn’t leave my phone in the house and couldn’t take a picture. He looked so cute. It got me wondering Can Dogs Eat Dandelions and Are Dandelions Toxic To Dogs if ingested? I assumed they were but after doing some research, I found they actually improve digestion and help dogs maintain a healthy immune system. Be careful as to how much you feed...
How I Decorated My Porch
Happy Monday everyone! Me and the dogs have been working so hard this spring and summer on our porch and patio and are so proud of what we have accomplished. Today on the blog is How I Decorated My Porch! We (Mr. TAL and I) added some new outdoor curtains and a fire pit along with bright pink pillows! With pit stops at Home Goods, Walmart, Lowe's, and an online order at Amazon.com, we made it happen! Jake And Maggie are loving the porch. They find their spots and look out over the yard...
Nutter Butter Doggie Sandwiches
This is a re-post: Jake And Maggie turned 6 on June 8th and I made these Nutter Butter Doggie Sandwiches again for them. I can't believe my babies are 6 years old. We were in Franklin, TN on their birthday having lunch at Harlinsdale Farm but I promised them that when we came home, mom would make them a treat! Happy Wednesday everyone! Today is Jake and Maggie’s 5th birthday!!! Instead of making them a cake, I made these Nutter Butter Doggie Sandwiches and they loved them! With...
Revive And Refresh Package
This is a re-post. We are day 23 of The 24 Days Before Christmas and I appreciate you staying with me through my daily posts. Tomorrow will be my last post for the year and it has been wonderful blogging for you, reading your comments, and hearing your suggestions. I created this Revive and Refresh package and am so excited to continue on with it into 2023. We have a new year ahead of us and I hope all your wishes, dreams, plans, and goals come together for you. The holidays are almost...