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Skull Pepperoni Rolls
Happy Wednesday everyone! These Skull Pepperoni Rolls are so fun, fast to prepare, and cooks up in minutes. Perfect for a Halloween party or cooking with the kids! I saw this idea on Pinterest and had to try it. Mr. TAL gave them a thumbs up and said they are “blog worthy”. I found the skull mould at Walmart and picked up the ingredients at Kroger. Made with pizza dough, pepperoni, shredded mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce and a few spices, they were perfect for my Witch and Skulls...
Olive Spider Taco Dip
Happy Wednesday everyone! Can you believe we are half way through October already. That’s why you need to make this Olive Spider Taco Dip now :-). This dip is super easy to make and comes together in no time. Made with sour cream, cream cheese, ground meat, taco seasoning, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and all the toppings you love, it’s perfect for a fun and festive Halloween party! I posted my Witches and Skulls Appetizer Table and promised to fill it with appetizers. This taco...
Mini Pup Pumpkin Pies
Happy Wednesday everyone! Are these Mini Pup Pumpkin Pies not the cutest homemade dog treats you have ever seen? Made with oats, eggs, vanilla, 100% Pumpkin Puree and organic plain low fat yogurt, your pup will love them. These treats are “Lab Tested, Doggie Approved” and Jake and Maggie loved them. Well, Maggie devoured hers immediately and Jake went in slowly unsure of what it was and then realized he “REALLY LIKED THEM”! How To Make Mini Pup Pumpkin Pies I first blended oats with...
Witch And Skulls Appetizer Table
Happy Wednesday everyone! This fun and casual Witch And Skulls Appetizer Table was a delight to put together. Rather than putting a normal tablescape together, I chose to create this table to emphasize appetizers and create a table where my guests can just pick up a plate and enjoy a selection of different holiday foods. Check out my Tips For Making Party Appetizers! The recipes I will be making to put on this table will be posted in the next week or so along with a fun Halloween dog treat...
Are Acorns Toxic To Dogs?
Happy Thursday everyone! Jake, Maggie, and myself have been enjoying this September by walking the property line making loops back through the woods and then home. The leaves are starting to fall, dead branches lay broken on the ground, and the ground is covered with seeds and nuts from the beautiful oak trees. It got me wondering…are Acorns Toxic To Dogs? Fortunately Jake and Maggie are not interested in eating them but if they were, how many is to many and what would happen? After our...
Pumpkins Galore Tablescape
Happy Wednesday everyone! I wanted to get this Pumpkins Galore Tablescape out early enough so that you get inspiration from it for your own tables and homes. I was at Walmart yesterday and they are putting their Christmas decor out. All of the fall decor was pushed to one isle to make room. Between a collection of purchases over the years from Walmart and Big Lots and finding these gorgeous pumpkins at TJMaxx, I was able to put this table together in no time. Each year I add something to...
Apple Butter Cookies
Happy Wednesday everyone! Baking these Apple Butter Cookies brought all the falls feels! Browned butter, apple butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, all-spice, brown sugar, maple syrup! What better way to enjoy a rainy day than to bake these cookies…gooey with large chunks of chocolate and so soft like a donut. How to make these perfect fall cookies: Step 1: brown the butter Have you ever made browned butter before? This was my first time and it was so easy. Bring 2 sticks of butter to a boil and...
What You Need To Know About Emergency Vets
Happy Wednesday everyone! Needing an emergency vet is a stressful and scary thing! Needing to visit one of these facilities is different than going to a regular vet appointment. Today on the blog we talking about What You Need To Know About Emergency Vets. With these tips and information, I hope you will be better prepared should you have an emergency. Want more tips, check out my post 11 First Aid Procedures for Your Dog In Case Of Emergency. What Is An Emergency? First determine the...
Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce
Happy Wednesday everyone! This Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce packs a punch! It tastes exactly how it sounds with strong lemon, butter, and garlic flavors and smells incredible. Mr. TAL kept asking what I was making and I couldn’t wait to surprise him. I tossed in some sautéed cherry tomatoes, topped with more cheese and presented a heaping and steaming bowl of angel hair pasta for him to enjoy. I asked if it was blog worthy and he said YES! Made with simple ingredients, this recipe can be...
How To Fill Your Dog’s Emotional Cup
Happy Wednesday everyone! After a month long break from blogging, I’m back and feeling refreshed. I came across an article recently on How To Fill Your Dog’s Emotional Cup and keeping your pup happy and healthy. A dog’s emotional cup is just like yours. It’s basically the threshold of social connections, security, and enrichment that your dog needs in order to feel fulfilled. When dogs are denied the connections and fulfillment they need to thrive, it can deeply impact their behavior and...