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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...
Monster Bars
Happy Memorial Day everyone! We hope you all have an amazing day planned. I’m sending out a quick recipe just incase you are wondering what to make for dessert. These Monster Bars are absolutely decadent with a crunchy top and a gooey inside packed full of peanut butter (no sugar added) and Nestle’s milk chocolate morsels. I added oats and flaxseed for texture and baked them at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. I was looking to make a dessert for Mr. TAL that was delicious but on the healthy...
7 Terms Every Pup Parent Should Know
Happy Wednesday everyone! I’m constantly working with Jake And Maggie to make sure they don’t forget how to heel, focus on their “recall” and to make sure they don’t act like crazy dogs out in public :-). Here are 7 Terms Every Pup Parent Should Know. Have you ever heard of the terms “Capturing” and “Jackpotting”? I have not so I found these interesting. We have fun every morning going over their tricks that I have taught them but I’m always curious about new training techniques. After a...
Cherry Pie
Re-post: This Cherry Pie recipe is a re-post from when I made it in 2022. Mr. TAL and I were talking about what to make for Jake and Maggie's 8th birthday next Sunday, and I mentioned this recipe. The pups turn 8 years old on June 8th, and we can't believe it! We're celebrating with the family by having a pizza party for the adults and pupcakes and pupperoni pizzas for the pups :-). Happy Monday, everyone!! We had a very busy weekend, completing all of our outside work. From mowing...
My 1920s Buffet Table Makeover
Happy Wednesday everyone! I’ve been planning on showing you My 1920’s Buffet Table Makeover for a while now. Mr. TAL and I found this piece on Facebook Marketplace about a year ago for $150. We were new to the marketplace but excited to try it out. I have refinished 6 pieces so far along with a full kitchen cabinet makeover but all pieces were either something I already had or were given to me. Based on what others were charging for the same thing and it being in fairly good shape I said...
Safe Swimming Tips For Your Dog
Happy Monday everyone! With summer fast approaching we will be taking Jake And Maggie on vacations with us with swimming involved. I started researching different dog friendly hotels and pet-friendly activities and thought I’d share a post on Safety Swimming Tips For Your Dog. The dogs are going to experience Asheville and Nashville this year and I can’t wait to see their reactions! We better bring longer leads for when we hit the mountains, streams, and lakes :-). I haven’t found a hotel...
Gluten Free White Chocolate Raspberry Glazed Streusel Muffins With Cinnamon Filling
Happy Wednesday everyone! These Gluten Free White Chocolate Raspberry Glazed Streusel Muffins With Cinnamon Filing are so delicious. With loads of cinnamon and pecans you can’t go wrong. The recipe is gluten free but you would never know it. They are so good that you think they came straight from a bakery (but nope...just my kitchen)! I first found this recipe on Home Is Where The Boat Is but changed a good bit of the ingredients and measurements. Jake And Maggie were with me the whole...