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Christmas Potpourri

Christmas Potpourri

Merry Christmas everyone! Are you filling your kitchen with wonderful smells of cinnamon rolls, apple pies, or maybe a Christmas Potpourri?  Today I’m preparing for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners and decided I wanted the house to smell extra cinnamoneeeee!  I threw this Christmas Potpourri together with a few simple ingredients and the house is filled with holiday scents!   This is a short post just to say that I'm so happy and grateful for all of my readers.  You are the reason I...

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Fudge Brownies With Cream Cheese White Chocolate Topping

Fudge Brownies With Cream Cheese White Chocolate Topping

This is a re-post:  We are day 14 into The 24 Days Before Christmas and Instead of doing a cookie tray, I thought I would put together a list of links to all of the sweet recipe posts I've done.  If you are like me and my family, we love having something sweet after dinner especially for the holidays.  I've referred back to this Fudge Brownie With Cream Cheese White Chocolate Topping recipe many times as I love the richness of this brownie with the mixture of cream cheese and white chocolate....

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DIY Paw Print Christmas Ornament

DIY Paw Print Christmas Ornament

This is a re-post:  We are day 22 of The 24 Days Before Christmas!  This DIY Paw Print Ornament is a perfect gift for anyone who has a furry best friend.  This is for anyone looking for a last minute gift for the pet lover in your family.  I got my DIY Paw Print Ornament as a gift a few years ago and included the website it came from (see below).  But I've seen them at Pet Supplies Plus, Chewy.com, and PetSmart since then.  I also saw a similar product at Gabrielle's and Big Lots as well.  I...

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Caprese Salad With Parmesan Dressing

Caprese Salad With Parmesan Dressing

This is a re-post:  I've made this several times and each time I add something different.  Although this Caprese Salad's two main ingredients are sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, why not add cherry tomatoes, marinated mozzarella balls, and slices of basil!  As Mr. TAL would say, you can never add to much cheese :-).  I also added a new links and a recipe card.   Happy Friday everyone!  To go along with my Prosciutto Pizza (HERE), I made this Caprese Salad With Parmesan Dressing to...

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Prosciutto Pizza

Prosciutto Pizza

Happy Friday everyone!  With all of the holiday baking and cooking, do you want something fast and tasty?  Try this Prosciutto Pizza I created with a few simple ingredients.  Except for the bread and butter, the toppings are organic and healthy. Pizza is a fun meal to make because you can literally throw anything on it, bake in the oven, and your done!     I bought a StoneFire Artisan Crust Pizza bread, covered it with strips of fresh prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, spinach, tomatoes, basil,...

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DIY Ornament For Any Pet Lover

DIY Ornament For Any Pet Lover

Happy Friday everyone!  Do you have extra material laying around from another project that you have no idea what to do with?  Then you’ve come to the right place!  This DIY Ornament for the pet lovers in your life is perfect for any occasion especially at Christmas.  The theme of this material is adorable with a mix of Paris and Doggos!  I used it for making ornaments but it would be a great pattern for a dog bandana!   How To Make A DIY Ornament:   This literally takes minutes to make and no...

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Candy And Wine Charcuterie Board

Candy And Wine Charcuterie Board

Happy Wednesday everyone!  Can you believe Christmas is next week.  I received some wonderful gifts over the weekend packed full of salty and sweet goodness so I decided to create a Charcuterie board and mix in a few things of my own. The holidays are filled with people stopping by, family, and friends and what better way to celebrate but to put out a board of goodies.  The holidays might look a little different this year but it's not going to stop me from celebrating! First off … how do you...

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What Is Cerebellar Hypoplasia Dogs?

What Is Cerebellar Hypoplasia Dogs?

Happy Monday everyone!  I've talked many times before about my Instagram account @twoadorablelabs and follow many rescue organizations who take in sick and unwanted animals.  Many with Cerebellar Hypoplasia.  I have never seen anything like it before until now and respect those who have adopted these dogs knowing they need help.  What is Cerebellar Hypoplasia in dogs?  Read on to find out.     Look at these sweet faces trying to get a glimpse of their Christmas presents!   What is cerebellar...

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White Chocolate Covered Oreos

White Chocolate Covered Oreos

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!  If you love white chocolate, double stuffed Oreos, and festive sprinkle mix, then these White Chocolate Covered Oreos are for you!  Dress them up or dress them down, either way, they are soooo good!  With Christmas right around the corner, these are perfect to add to a gift basket, to a cookie tray, or to make as a gift all its own.  Wrap in plastic with a beautiful bow, add to a holiday mug and you’ve got yourself a party treat.  Set at each table setting as a...

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Are Cats Lactose Intolerant?

Are Cats Lactose Intolerant?

Are cats Lactose Intolerant?  We visualize a cat drinking from a saucer of milk, contently walking away to lay in the sun but is this really good for them?  Experts tell what Lactose means and how it affects kittens into adulthood.  According to the vets at Chewy and Hills Science Diet, feeding an adult cat milk can cause digestive upset, diarrhea, and dehydration.   What is lactose? Milk contains a carbohydrate called lactose, which is a disaccharide sugar made up of galactose and glucose...

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