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Christmas Eve Table 2021
This is a re-post which is updated and with links added: Happy Monday everyone! Today on the blog is my Christmas Even Tablescape 2021. The inspiration for this table is a vintage tablecloth from Mr. TAL’s mother. This tablecloth was on every Christmas table of theirs growing up and now we get to re-create a festive holiday table. My favorite color is red and these Pioneer Woman Holiday dishes are the perfect color for this year’s theme of red, white, green, and gold. I love a...
Dog Nog
This is a re-post with updated links and information: Happy “Friday Treats Friday” everyone! Today on the blog is Dog Nog! Isn’t this the cutest thing…Dog Nog for our doggies! Made of goat’s milk (from The Honest Kitchen), pumpkin puree (from Libby’s), 1 egg yolk (from Vital Farms), and cinnamon (Kroger brand). This is a great recipe to ring in the cheer during Christmas or New Year’s Eve with your pup! While you sip your Egg Nog, your pup can have his Dog Nog. This is a fun recipe to...
Baked Brie And Cranberries In A Puff Pastry
This is a re-post with updated links and tips: I've made this recipe several times now and with the holidays fast approaching, I wanted to post it again incase you missed it. It's a perfect recipe because it's not only delicious but so easy to make! Happy Wednesday everyone! On the blog today is my Baked Brie And Cranberries In A Puff Pastry. This creamy cheese wheel is lathered in sour cranberries, rolled in a puff pastry sheet, and baked to perfection. Topped with toasted, buttery,...
How To Keep Your Natural Trees And Fresh Greens Healthy Over The Holidays
This is a re-post with more links added: Happy Tuesday everyone!! How To Keep Your Natural Trees And Fresh Greens Healthy Over The Holidays. In my post on Monday, I talked about the types of holiday plants toxic to your pet and thought this would be a nice follow-up to that blog post. I love a natural look around the holidays on the outside of the house. This year, I used faux decor in front on the porch but next year, I hope to extend my decor across the front and along side the garage....
What Holiday Plants Are Toxic To Pets?
This is a re-post with more information and links added: Happy Monday everyone! On the blog today is What Holiday Plants Are Toxic To Pets? I absolutely love natural greenery around the outside of the house but prefer a fake tree inside so the dogs are safer there. But what if I decorated the outside around the holidays with toxic plants and pines? Would I even know what was toxic and what was not? I’m here to give you the run down and what to consider when decorating and gift giving...
Dog Snickerdoodles
This is a re-post with updated links: Happy "Friday Treats Friday" everyone! Today on the blog is Dog Snickerdoodles in the shape of gingerbread men and candy canes. I found this recipe on Home Alive Pets and couldn’t wait to make it. I’ve been looking for Christmas doggie and kitty cat recipes to post with simple, healthy ingredients for your pet. Scroll to the bottom for more pet treat recipes and other posts from Two Adorable Labs! These treats are Jake And Maggie approved and I...
Mudslide Cocktail With Ice Cream
This is a re-post with some updates. I finished decorating our trees, house, and tables and as I was cleaning up, I remembered that last year Mr. TAL and I made these Mudslide Cocktails With Ice Cream and Chocolate Syrup. We said we would make it a tradition each year to put up the tree and have a drink while decorating and listening to Christmas Carols! This year we drank Moscato and Cabernet but plan to create another fun drink which I will definitely share with you during "The 12 Days...
19 Winter Activities To Do With Your Dog
This is a re-post. I have also included links for my cat loving friends! Happy Monday everyone!!! 19 Winter activities to do with your dog. December is almost here and that means cold blistering weather, fires burning, lights twinkling and a bored pup who wants to go outside and play! Jake and Maggie love to play frisbee in the snow but I always feel bad that this is all we do with them come winter time. I’ve put together a list of fun activities that you and your dog can share...
Giving Table For Two
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today’s post is all about setting an elegant but simple table with this “Giving Table For Two”. Who would think these spotted cream and black dishes from Walmart by Thyme and Table would pair well with dusty blue from Pottery Barn but they do! You might not have these exact dishes but don’t be afraid to mix and match what you do have! Have fun creating a color combination no one would think of. If you have decided to keep things small this year for Thanksgiving,...
Friendsgiving Table And A Baked Brie Recipe
Happy Tuesday everyone! On the blog today is a surprise post about my “Friendsgiving Table And A Baked Brie Recipe”. This table and recipe was created to show my appreciate for my sister and friends at Thanksgiving. Per my post yesterday, Ham Bean Cabbage Soup, I talked about my menu and showed you a glimpse of the table. Jake and Maggie also enjoyed the evening with us and ate their Apple and Zucchini Doggie Hors d’oeuvres made just for them. I don’t normally post on Tuesdays but wanted...