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Doggie Eye Boogies And What They Mean
Happy Wednesday everyone! Have you ever wondered if your dog’s eye boogies are normal? If you have, you are not alone. I’m writing on this topic because Maggie constantly has eye boogies (as I call them) and now Jake has been showing signs of eyes tearing up. I took them to vet and was told they are fine and with spring here, their allergies might be acting up. Goods news is that they are not suffering from a bacterial infection. Their eyes are not inflamed nor are they trying to scratch...
Traditional Italian Biscotti con Vaniglia
Happy Monday everyone! Today I’m so excited to share Sweet Home Vanilla’s Traditional Italian Biscotti con Vaniglia with you. If you followed my Soy Wax Vs. Beeswax post last week, I talked about my collaboration with Amanda Vos, owner of Sweet Home Vanilla talking about candle making, our small businesses, recipes using their homemade vanilla and cleaning tips (more on this later). Today I’m sharing her family recipe and my Berries and Cream Crepes using her vanilla. Although I'm sharing two...
Soy Wax Vs. Beeswax
Happy Monday everyone! Two Adorable Labs has collaborated with Sweet Home Vanilla to bring you the ins and outs of burning soy wax vs beeswax candles. I met Amanda Vos, Owner of Sweet Home Vanilla, last year and feel in love with her product. So much so, that I did a post (HERE) on making her vanilla and added it to my Holiday Gift Ideas 2021 post. We decided to collaborate talking about recipes using vanilla (coming soon), cleaning tips using vanilla (coming soon), and our experiences...
Irish Coffee
This is a re-post: Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!! We hope you enjoy your day by doing something special. Don't forget to make this Irish Coffee. It is soooo good! I'll be making Mr. TAL and myself a cup tomorrow. I've updated this post, added a few more links, and kept some of our photo fails :-). Enjoy! Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!!! I wanted to send this surprise Irish coffee recipe to thank you for your amazing support over the years. We absolutely love all of you and greatly...
St. Patrick’s Day Pet Safety Tips
This is a re-post: Check out how adorable Jake And Maggie are in their St. Patrick's Day attire! Happy Wednesday everyone! Can you believe St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow! I love this holiday because it is a happy one and since we adopted Jake and Maggie, we have celebrated it more. But celebrating St. Patrick’s Day can be toxic to dogs and cats so we are always careful. Here are some St. Patrick’s Day Pet Safety Tips to think about when having a party. Irish Soda Bread Believe it or...
Taking Your Dog To A Pet Friendly Restaurant
Happy Monday everyone! Today on the blog we are talking about Taking Your Dog To A Pet Friendly Restaurant. Mr. TAL and I are taking Jake and Maggie on vacation with us this year to Ashville, NC! We talked this weekend about taking two separate vacations that will allow us to explore with the pups. First stop is NC and the second is TN! Both are dog friendly destinations with pup friendly dining options but before we go, I want to make sure they can handle any situation we put them in. ...
Basement Bathroom Revive And Refresh
Happy Monday everyone! I’m so excited to reveal my Basement Bathroom Revive And Refresh project on the blog today. Mr. TAL and I have worked together over the last several months to update our basement making it a space that we can enjoy together. This bathroom was a plain Jane, standard builder grade bathroom that needed to blend better with the rest of the basement. I was a bit nervous picking such a dark color in a room this small but wanted to pick up the red in our area rug in the...
Can Dogs Read Your Chemical Reactions?
Happy Monday everyone! Today on the blog…Can Dogs Read Your Chemical Reactions? Studies show they can. You may have heard people say that their dog can read their mind. I know Jake And Maggie can read mine. Every pet I have owned has been able to read my emotions and have acted on their senses to show me they understand. Several years ago, I adopted Bear from a shelter in Ohio would stop what he was doing, watch me for a second or two, walk over, lick my cheek and sit down next to me when...
Banana And Buddy Budder Frozen Treats
Happy Friday everyone! Today on the blog is a delicious Banana and Buddy Budder Frozen Treat. A blend of Buddy Budder Peanut Butter and very ripe bananas frozen into heart shaped goodies for your dog! With two simple ingredients, one bowl, one fork, one spoon and a mold, these treats can be mixed up in no time, kept in an air tight container and frozen for up to 2 weeks. Buddy Butter is an amazing product made by a woman owned business in the US, packed full of healthy nutrients, sugar-free...
What Does Your Dog’s Facial Expression Mean?
Happy Wednesday everyone! What does your dog’s facial expression mean? Maggie has a smile that lights up the world while Jake is more serious. The trait that both of them share is that their eyes sparkle which tells me they are happy. The corners of Jake’s mouth will curl upwards in a smile when his ears are being scratched. He presses against my hand telling me he wants more! This blog talks about the many facial expressions of a dog and what they mean but it also goes for all animals....