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Why Do Dogs Like To Roll In The Snow?

Why Do Dogs Like To Roll In The Snow?

This is a re-post with updated links   Happy Monday everyone!  We had snow again this weekend and it was beautiful.  Jake and Maggie loved it!  We played frisbee, they rolled around, sniffed and made tunnels with their noses in the snow.  Why do dogs like to roll in the snow?  There are many reasons why a dog likes to roll in snow! These include pleasure, exploring their new environment, scent rolling, and relieving that persistent itch that they just can’t reach.     Snow Is Fun Fresh snow...

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Chocolate Glazed Pumpkin Donuts

Chocolate Glazed Pumpkin Donuts

Happy Friday everyone!!!  It’s a Chocolate Glazed Pumpkin Donut kinda Friday!  I normally say “Happy Friday Treats Friday” but today I’m switching it up just a bit!  Why you ask?  Because yesterday my 6 burner Viking stove top FINALLY arrived after waiting three months for it!!  I’ve been cooking on two hot plates and that was getting old fast!!!  I couldn’t wait to use my new stove and I LOVE it.  I now have ALL NEW APPLIANCES you guys and I was thoroughly enjoying playing in my kitchen all...

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Sportmix Pet Food Recall

Sportmix Pet Food Recall

FDA ALERT - ANYONE FEEDING THEIR PET SPORTMIX PET FOOD SHOULD READ THIS!  MORE THAN 70 PETS DIE OF HIGH LEVELS OF AFLATOXIN IN PET FOOD! The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is alerting pet parents and veterinary professionals about a deadly dog food recall.  Updated January 11, 2021, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in cooperation with the state departments of agriculture for Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, is...

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My January 2021 Beauty Product Review

My January 2021 Beauty Product Review

Happy Monday everyone!  It was a happy weekend for me!  I made a Sephora haul, a Walmart haul, a quick stop into the salon to grab my hairspray, and a surprise shipment from Nature Made Vitamins arrived in the mail on Friday.   Let me tell you that Nature Made Vitamins did it right.  First, I was not asked to make a purchase and to blog about them.  I was not asked to purchase a product at a discount and post on social media for them.  I was simply just given sample products for free.  Not...

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Spinach Cheese Spoons Dog Treats

Spinach Cheese Spoons Dog Treats

Happy Friday everyone!  We are back to having “Friday Treats Friday” again.  As I was putting these two simple ingredients together, the spinach leaves looked like little spoons to me with cheese on them so hence the name; Spinach Cheese Spoons :-).   I have to admit that my kitchen cabinets and refrigerator are a little bare right now but Jake and Maggie's treat containers are packed full from all of the treats they got over the holidays.  This is why making homemade treats was put on the...

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January 2021 Pet Holidays

January 2021 Pet Holidays

Happy Wednesday everyone!  January 2021 is here with pet day holidays and month long pet celebrations.  If you are like me, you have put away your holiday decor and are making your resolutions and plans for the new year and that includes plans for your four legged friends!  Let’s talk celebrating!!!!!  I found these great resources, https://dox.design, www.prouddogmom.com, and https://www.petsit.com/2021-pet-holidays-and-observances to name a few to gather these dates.  All animals deserve...

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Pudding Cake Cup

Pudding Cake Cup

This is a re-post from last year. Not only did I accomplish all on my bucket list (except the travel), I made this delicious and very easy dessert (see recipe card below).  I took shortcuts in making a box cake and layered pieces of cake with this delicious homemade pudding!  This would be great for St. Patrick's Day and a fun addition to any tablescape.   Happy New Year and Monday everyone!  Happy 2021!  How are you feeling?  Do you feel renewed, regenerated, refreshed, glad 2020 is over?  In...

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New Year’s Eve Tablescape 2020

New Year’s Eve Tablescape 2020

This is a repost with updates to links and added videos!  I hope you enjoy and can find inspiration for years to come!  For this year's table, I might be using some items on this table and incorporating red and animal print together!!!!  So excited to show you!  New Year's Eve is a fun holiday.  Try setting the table or leaving it more casual with stacked dishes, candles, flowers, silverware, and wine glasses with charms.  Your guests can grab the dish they want and pick up the selection of...

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Why Do Dogs Smell When Wet?

Why Do Dogs Smell When Wet?

Happy Monday everyone!  This month has been packed full of holiday posts and I wanted to get back to the dogs today.  We had a beautiful white snowy Christmas.  The snow fell like crystals across the yard leaving a glistening white blanket. Jake And Maggie loved playing in the snow then running into the garage exhausted, covered in wet snow.  Leaving me with wet doggie towels to wash and bouncing into the house waiting for their treat to be given promptly!  This got me wondering why a dog...

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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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