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Buffalo Check Tablescape For Fall
Happy Monday everyone! I hope my Buffalo Check Fall Table makes your day even brighter. I’m so happy fall is here. I spent the weekend decorating my front porch and putting this fun table together. With finds from Kirklands, Hobby Lobby, Dollar General, and Walmart.com, I was able to create this black, cream, orange, and leopard tablescape that can last from now all the way through November! These dishes are so versatile in that you can pair them with so many different colors all year...
Doggie Banana Pudding
Happy Friday Treats Friday everyone! With only two simple ingredients, this Doggie Banana Pudding with a touch of cinnamon is incredibly fast, healthy, and easy to make. I always say doggie approved but I cannot lie. Jake loved his banana pudding and Maggie sniffed hers and walked away. She has never been a fan of bananas but I thought with some cinnamon on it, she would like her new treat. It was a no go for Maggie. I promised my Fall Buffalo Check Tablescape on Friday but this treat was...
Are Dryer Sheets Toxic To Your Pet?
Happy Wednesday everyone!!! I recently received a question asking if dryer sheets are toxic to pets and I immediately said yes but wanted to do more research for all of you. Are Dryer Sheets Toxic To Pets? Yes they are and you should never wipe them down with one. Years ago I would buy dryer sheets because I loved the smell of my laundry but when I adopted Bear from Hancock County Animal Shelter, I immediately stopped and threw them away. That little stinker was in everything and I had to...
Fruity Fall Party Punch
This is a re-post. This punch turned out so good that I've been asked to make it again this year for a house party I'm hosting. I love the colors of this punch and how they pop against the tablescape. I'm constantly mentioning how much I love TJMaxx, Walmart, and Home Goods for fun ways to decorate a table. Get out your favorite punch bowl or any crystal bowl, put out your favorite finds from TJMaxx, and make this easy and delicious punch for your guests. Have punch left at the end of the...
How To Bathe A Cat
Happy Friday everyone! Did you know September is National Happy, Healthy Cat Month!???? It was Wednesday, September 1st and I totally missed it but better late than never I always say. I had my notes ready and was planning on doing a cat post anyway on How To Bathe A Cat. I’ve done many cats and dogs post together but few cats only posts and was excited to research how to give a cat a bath. I’ve rescued kittens, taken care of cats, given diabetic cats their insulin shots but NEVER have I...
Helping Afghanistan
Happy Thursday everyone. This is another surprise post but one that I feel is extremely important. I had a totally different post designated for today but decided I would answer some very important questions sent my way this week. How do we help Afghanistan, the Afghans, and the many shelter animals and service dogs left behind? Thomas and I are sending prayers and love to those family members who lost their loved ones in the Afghanistan attack. I want to take this time to remember each...
Morning Glory Breakfast Muffins
Happy Wednesday everyone!! Have you ever heard of Morning Glory Muffins? I never did until I saw a recipe from A Family Feast and I knew I had to take a stab at making these muffins. I’m so glad I did because they were amazing! I ended up tweaking the recipe a bit and changed the name ever so slightly to Morning Glory Breakfast Muffins. These were not Mr. TAL’s favorite but my sister and I loved them! They are sister approved for sure! I changed out the raisins for craisins and added...
Super Easy Apple Dumplings
Happy Tuesday everyone! Just a little surprise post on a Tuesday for you with my Super Easy Apple Dumpling recipe. Let’s kick off fall with these cinnamony, tart, brown sugared apples wrapped in a homemade flakey pie crust, baked to perfection and covered in ooey gooey caramelized icing or just syrup if you want to call it that instead! I made this recipe for my dad who just celebrated his 79th birthday and he loved them. Not only are they Mr. TAL approved, they are dad approved too! You...
Super Easy French Toast
Happy Monday everyone! We are in the last week of our August recipes and this Super Easy French Toast recipe was the kickoff to all the sweet recipes I made over the weekend including a Super Easy Apple Dumpling recipe (that I just have to post tomorrow). I promised a food post for the entire month of August but I’m going to end on Wednesday (September 1st) with a Morning Glory Muffin that is to die for! I haven’t made French toast in forever so Saturday morning I surprised Mr. TAL with this...
Spicy Meatballs
Happy Friday everyone! We are almost finished with my August recipes and I thought I’d give you my Spicy Meatballs dish to try over the weekend! These meatballs are oh so spicy, with hints of fresh oregano and parsley, smokey sun-dried tomatoes, hot pepper flakes, and hot buffalo wing cheese from Bunker Hill for an extra kick! After all this spice, you will need something sweet so check out my posts next week for a cinnamon baked apple and morning breakfast muffins! I started with browning...