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21 Gift Ideas For Pet Lovers

21 Gift Ideas For Pet Lovers

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I’ve been thinking of what to get the dogs for Christmas this year and it’s been decided!  Jake and Maggie are getting new doggie beds!  Of course they will be getting new toys and treats and this got me thinking about all you pet lovers out there!  Do you buy pet gifts for others who have pets?  Do you make homemade gifts?  Have you supported small pet businesses this year?  Today on this blog post is a very easy DIY doggie gift packed full of healthy treats in a...

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MRSA – The Hidden Threat To Your Pet

MRSA – The Hidden Threat To Your Pet

Happy Monday everyone!!!  I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I got a call over the weekend from a friend whose dog had surgery and developed an infection on her leg.  The vet determined she had a doggie form of MRSA! My friend's dog is under a heavy dosage of antibiotics and expected to recover fully but this is a trying time for them.  So guess what this post is about…What Is MRSA, The Hidden Threat To Your Pet and what to do if you are dealing with a pet who has MRSA. Both animals and...

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Banana, Pumpkin, Chocolate Bread

Banana, Pumpkin, Chocolate Bread

Happy Wednesday everyone!!  One more day to Turkey Day!!!!  If you are still planning your menu and wondering what to bake for after dinner dessert, try this Banana, Pumpkin, Chocolate Bread with hints of pumpkin pie spice, banana, pumpkin, and swirls of chocolate morsels.  Make this the night before for breakfast or serve warm after dinner with a sliver of butter.  How about adding some pumpkin butter on top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup or honey or both?  Yummy! I found this recipe on a...

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How To Cook A Roast In A Cast Iron Skillet

How To Cook A Roast In A Cast Iron Skillet

Happy Monday everyone!! Can you believe Thanksgiving is this week????!!! I can’t believe how fast time is flying by. Last Sunday Thomas and I made a turkey in a cast iron skillet (HERE) and this week we decided to try our hand at cooking a roast in a cast iron skillet. Ok, not to brag but it turned out DELICOUS! The roast went into one iron skillet and the potatoes, carrots, and onions went into the other iron skillet. I have never tried cooking this meal this way but it was so easy! I bought...

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8 Ways To Get Your Kitchen Ready For Thanksgiving

8 Ways To Get Your Kitchen Ready For Thanksgiving

This is a re-post.  I've been seeing a ton of Thanksgiving Day meal posts from other bloggers coming through.  All of the delicious recipes on Pinterest are making my mouth water.  I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year and for now, I'm feeling pretty Organized.  I've got my table already done (HERE) and my menu planned out.  We are making the usual but adding a fun new recipe of homemade Mac n Cheese!  I'll share that with you all after I've gotten a thumbs up from the family :-). I've updated...

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No Bake White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

No Bake White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

This is a re-post from when I made this dessert for a Thanksgiving but the recipe is so easy and versatile that it can be made any day or time of the year!  With Valentine's Day coming up, replace the raspberry with strawberry and chocolate.  Or...use festive cups or dishes and create a crumble with this same recipe!   Happy Wednesday everyone!  I’m so excited to share this decedent No Bake White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake loaded with melted white chocolate morsels, cream cheese, double...

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Two Adorable Labs Announces New Line Of Soy Candles

Two Adorable Labs Announces New Line Of Soy Candles

Happy Monday everyone!!!  I’m so excited to tell you…TWO ADORABLE LABS HAS A NEW LINE OF CANDLES OUT NOW!!!  This has been a long time coming and I’m thrilled to announce TAL’s hand poured candles are ready to purchase in our store!  We have been working on different formulas since August and have chosen to create a soy candle using soy wax!  Why soy?  Read on to find out.  We will definitely be expanding into different scents next year but for now we have 8 delicious scents to fill your home...

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How To Prepare For Thanksgiving Dinner

How To Prepare For Thanksgiving Dinner

This is a re-post.  This is a great checklist for anyone decorating, baking, and cooking for Thanksgiving this year!  We wish all of you a wonderful holiday!  Love, Bobbi Jo, Mr. TAL, Jake, and Maggie 🙂 Happy “Friday Treats Friday” everyone! I normally put out a different treat every Friday but this week is going to be a bit different. Don’t worry, I’m including dog treat recipes but with Thanksgiving in two weeks, I thought I’d put a little checklist together on “How To Prepare For...

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Is Secondhand Smoke Dangerous For Your Pet?

Is Secondhand Smoke Dangerous For Your Pet?

November 20 is National Stop Smoking Day. We have all heard about the detrimental effects of second hand smoke on people. But, have you taken the time to think about its effects on our pets? Are you a smoker?  Did you know that second hand smoke can affect not only you, your family, but your pets as well.  Second-hand smoke isn’t just dangerous for people…it’s also dangerous for pets. Living in a house with a smoker puts dogs, cats, and especially birds at greater risk of many health problems....

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How To Cook A Turkey In A Cast Iron Skillet

How To Cook A Turkey In A Cast Iron Skillet

This is a re-post.  I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year and referred back to this post because we are planning on making our turkey in a cast iron skillet.  This post contains a step-by-step on how to do that plus all the details on our meal made for two including the recipes and directions.  I even enjoyed using one of my very own candles on the table.  Thinking of cooking your turkey a different way this year?  I hope this post can help you!   Happy Monday everyone!!!  It’s been a crazy week...

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