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Dad’s Sugar Cookies
Happy Thursday everyone! Growing up, my Dad’s Sugar Cookies were a family favorite around the holidays. When my sister and I were young, my parents would make this sugar cookie recipe with us every Christmas. I can still remember my dad standing at the table mixing up the colored icing for us to ice the cookies. We grew up in a 100-year-old farmhouse that my parents renovated throughout the years. Our kitchen was stylish and cozy, and we would sit around our big round farmhouse table...
Pet Products And Stocking Stuffers For Your Pet
Happy Friday everyone! Today, we are talking about Busy Blankets! Every so often, I post about pet products I’ve tried and loved. The Busy Blanket by The Peppy Pup turns playtime into a scent-seeking mission that keeps your pup busy up to five times longer than other snuffle mats. When Sheena Larson, owner of The Peppy Pup, (Instagram @thepeppypup1) contacted me about collaborating, I was excited to try her product. Jake and Maggie have used snuffle mats before, but this seemed to...
Butternut Squash Orzo Spinach Salad With Candied Bacon
Happy Wednesday everyone! This colorful, healthy, delicious Butternut Squash Orzo Spinach Salad With Candied Bacon and a sprinkle of fresh feta cheese is a fall party favorite. But honestly, you can enjoy this salad all year long! I first saw this on Half Baked Harvest but you know me…I made some changes to the recipe and here we are! It’s one of Mr. TAL’s favorites. I always ask him if a recipe is blog-worthy or cookbook-worthy and he said both! So you might just see this again :-)....
End Of Summer
Happy Wednesday everyone! This End Of Summer post is just that…some of the fun things Mr. TAL (If you are new to the blog, Mr. TAL is my husband Thomas - Mr. Two Adorable Labs), myself, Jake and Maggie got to do over the summer. Per my last email, I’ll be posting once a month for now while I finish my 4th cookbook, along with some other projects which I will tell you about later, and will resume posting once a week starting in January. If you have anything you would like me to talk about or...
Peaches and Cream Baked Oatmeal Cups
Happy Wednesday everyone! These Peaches and Cream Baked Oatmeal Cups are made with incredibly sweet Legendary Georgia Peaches! If you haven’t heard of the Famous Miss Peaches (@famousmisspeaches), the Pitbull who was rescued by Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports (@bartstoolsports), you are missing out! This sweet face came from a horrific situation and was taken from the outhouse to the penthouse capturing America’s heart. Dave partnered with a family from Georgia because that is where Miss...
Is Mulch Bad For Dogs?
Happy Wednesday everyone! Is Mulch Bad For Dogs? When Jake and Maggie were puppies, I couldn’t keep their little mouths out of our mulch beds. Jake was the worst. He would literally hide a small rock or a piece of mulch in his mouth to take inside. We had to watch them both like a hawk and check them before coming in to the house. They both learned the commands “Drop It” and “Leave It” very quick :-). They just turned 7 on Saturday so it didn’t kill them but I never thought it was ok....
Can Dogs Detect Illness?
Happy Wednesday everyone! Can Dogs Detect Illness? Dogs are incredibly smart. Mr. TAL and I brag all the time about how smart Jake and Maggie are. Each have their own strengths with has been fun to see them develop. I wonder that, if we ever got sick (God forbid), would they be able to sense what was going on. Today’s post is about the questions and answers on the dog’s ability to detect sickness in humans and other dogs as well. Can you tell which doggo doesn't want to take pictures?...
Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
Happy Wednesday everyone! This Sun-Dried Tomato Dip recipe was a hit at our Memorial Day party. If you didn’t read my posts last week, I bought Mr. TAL a pizza oven from Blackstone and we all made pizzas with our favorite toppings. I made garlic bread in the pizza oven and layered on this Sun-Dried Tomato Dip. My sister even added it to her pizza and it was delicious! I on the other hand played it safe and made a Margarita Pizza with fresh basil. This dip recipe is quick to make and is...
Dog Eye Discharge
Happy Wednesday everyone! Dog Eye Discharge can be a result of anything from breed type to allergies. It can also be more serious and cause for concern. You want to be aware of excessive blinking, squinting, irregular discharge, or pawing at the lids. Back in 2022, I wrote a post "Doggie Eye Boogies And What They Mean" which gives a broader description if you would like to gain more information on this topic. See if you can find Jake in the last photo below 🙂 What can cause dog eye...
How To Create A Dog Safe Garden
Happy Wednesday everyone! How To Create A Dog Safe Garden. Spring is here and Mr. TAL and I have been working hard to put in new edging around the house, raised beds for plantings, and creating plans for a new shed. I have plans for a new herb garden and with everything going on, we are cautious to keep the gardens and yard safe for Jake and Maggie. Ok…so how do you keep your yard safe for your pet? Read on for some simple tips and tricks to do so! I’m self-taught and somewhat of a newbie...