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Pumpkin Spice Latte

Pumpkin Spice Latte

This is a re-post.  I love this post because it is not only so delicious, it is so festive and perfect for this time of year.  This recipe is incredibly easy to make.  Please enjoy and I hope you love it.  Don't forget to comment below and let me know!     Happy Wednesday everyone!  It's Pumpkin Spice Latte time!  Are you enjoying this fall season like I am?  The weather has been beautiful and the dogs love playing in the leaves.  I'm not sure what it is, but when fall hits, I love burning...

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What’s The Perfect Dog Poop?

What’s The Perfect Dog Poop?

Happy Monday everyone!  Are we taking about dog poop today?  Yes, we are!  I know it’s not the most attractive topic but it is something that we all should be aware of.  What’s the perfect dog poop?  Do you look at your dog’s fecal matter or has it never been something you thought about?  I have always looked and do almost every day!  Animals can’t tell you if anything is wrong.  You have to really know your pet and stay up on any sign they might not be feeling well.  Their poop can tell you...

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Frozen Applesauce Cinnamon Oat Treat

Frozen Applesauce Cinnamon Oat Treat

Happy “Friday Treats Friday” everyone!  I’m so excited that October is here!  I just picked Jake and Maggie up from the groomers and as they sit quietly in the back seat, I’m talking to them about what fall themed treats I’m going to make them this month!  I know they are going to go home and fall fast asleep with dreams of cinnamon and pumpkin swirls dancing in their heads!  I’ve dedicated October to everything fall on the blog so stay tuned for dog related posts, DIYs, and treats for us...

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Ways To Save On Pet Expenses

Ways To Save On Pet Expenses

Happy Monday everyone!!  We got a delivery on Saturday from SmartyPaws Vitamins for the dogs, see previous post (HERE) and I said to Thomas, between their insurance (HERE), organic food, organic treats, vitamins and probiotics, I need to sit down and calculate what we are spending per month.  Yes, I have a rough estimate but the exact cost, I need to add it all up.  We get 3 deliveries every month not including their food and grooming appointments.  It is rare that I use coupons unless I get...

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Party Fruit For Your Pup

Party Fruit For Your Pup

Happy "Friday Treats Friday" everyone!  I've missed the last two weeks because I've been working hard on the cookbook.  This project has been so much fun and is nearing the end.  I set a deadline for publishing in October and I'm on track!  Because I've missed the last two weeks, I'm including two other recipes in my email newsletter for you to click on if you like.   Now let's get back to this delicious treat I've made for Jake and Maggie!  My thought behind this recipe is simple, healthy,...

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How To Create A Vignette

How To Create A Vignette

Happy Wednesday everyone!  Today I’m giving you the last part of my three part series of my guest bedroom, combining the old with the new (HERE) and spare bedroom, how to decorate with mismatched furniture (HERE) and the Jack and Jill bathroom that connects both rooms.  This bathroom was all about using what I had from previous houses (WV and MO), a few shopping trips, and creating vignettes while also keeping all the color schemes cohesive.  When we moved back from Missouri, we left basically...

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How To Remove Pet Hair

How To Remove Pet Hair

Happy Monday everyone!  Hope you all had a great weekend!  If you are like me, you take your dogs everywhere with you and that means dog hair in your car. Do you allow your pets to enjoy naps on the couch? How do you remove pet hair?  It is so easy with the Lilly Brush and speaking of hair removal...check out my post on Hairy Dog Teeth (HERE).  I searched Chewy.com and Amazon.com and found the Lilly Brush Fluffy Pets Fabric & Rug Cleaner and Mini Pet Hair Detailer from Lilly Brush.  Check...

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How To Design A Bedroom Using Mismatched Furniture

How To Design A Bedroom Using Mismatched Furniture

Happy Wednesday everyone!!  I was faced with a task of coordinating a room full of mismatched furniture and I'm finally done with decorating our spare bedroom!  What held me up so long?  I had to pick out a ceiling fan!  It was on my list but I just never got around to it until now.  Thomas being the handyman that he is, put it up for me.  When we bought the house, the room had a tiny flush mount 2 bulb light that I HATED.  I didn't want to go crazy by spending a ton of money since it's a...

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Can Dogs Eat Gelatin?

Can Dogs Eat Gelatin?

Happy Monday everyone!  I normally create a new homemade treat to post on Fridays but today I'm going to show you something really neat...watermelon flavored ice cream mix for dogs made by Pooch Creamery!  It is made with whole milk (lactose free), red beet, cane sugar, gelatin, salt, and natural watermelon flavor!  Found at www.poochcake.com and just a 5.25 oz cup can feed two dogs like Jake and Maggie!  The pups are already following me around the kitchen because they know I'm getting ready...

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DIY Fall Wreath

DIY Fall Wreath

Happy Wednesday everyone!!  I recently posted my fall wreath on Instagram (@twoadorablelabs) and thought I’d share the DIY with you.  I don’t think I’ve ever done a DIY  so I’ll try to be as thorough as I can.  I haven’t forgotten about my promise to start posting videos.  I now have all of my equipment and should have done a video on my 2020 fall wreath but honestly, it is much harder than it looks.  I’ve been practicing and let’s just say…I need more practice.  But, I promise, I’ll get that...

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