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We had a very productive weekend mowing grass, cleaning and setting up our porch and patio, and spending time with Jake and Maggie. They absolutely love playing frisbee in the yard and just hanging with us. With all this time on my hands, I’m having fun taking personality quizzes, researching (shopping) on-line and answering social distancing and post social distancing questions. Want to know more about me, the dogs, and some products I’m currently using? Check out this blog post! Enjoy!...
Can Dogs Get Pimples?
Did you know that dogs can get acne just as people do? Have you ever seen a dog with white and red pimples around their mouth? When I adopted my old dog Bear years ago from the shelter, he was around 1 year old and I noticed tiny bumps around his mouth with some missing hair. I panicked thinking it was a bacterial infection and rushed to the vet only to find out they were pimples!! What exactly is a dog pimple? Just like their human owners, dogs possess sebaceous glands in their hair...
Can You Claim Your Dog On Your Taxes?
This is a re-post from March 2020 but since tax season is upon us, I thought I'd share incase some of you missed it. This post might be a little late for some of you, but I thought about it today and did some research. Can you claim your dog on your taxes? I have always been told “no" but wondered…are there any loop holes?? Now that Jake and Maggie are certified therapy dogs, I wondered if this might benefit us during tax season. And….the answer is no! While service dogs do qualify for...
Very Very Veggie Easter Treat
Have you been wanting to make healthy homemade dog treats but have been to intimated to try? Afraid to mess them up or your dogs won’t like them? Well, these are healthy, doggie approved, easier than ever made dog treats and in shapes of Easter eggs, flowers, and bunnies. It took no time at all to make them and only 20 minutes to cook. I bought these adorable cutters at Kroger for my oatmeal and raisin cookies I wanted to make (recipe compliments of my dad) but decided to use them to make...
Easter Table Ideas 2020
Has everyone been enjoying their time away from the office or are you getting stir crazy? Life really hasn’t changed for us except that Thomas’ travel has been cancelled through May! We are loving life at home together; he in his office and me in mine being productive. We get to meet (in the kitchen) for lunch every day and dinner is exactly 5:00 :-). The dogs are getting walked twice a day instead of once and we are practicing our social distancing! I realized today that Easter is Sunday,...
What Is Biofilm?
Have you ever picked up your dog’s water bowl and dishes and felt a slimy substance on your fingertips? That is called Biofilm. A Biofilm forms when certain microorganisms (for example, some types of bacteria) adhere to the surface of some object in a moist environment and begin to reproduce. The microorganisms form an attachment to the surface of the object by secreting a slimy, glue-like substance. The length of time it takes Biofilm to form is one day and can stick to plastic, stainless...
20 Activities And Cleaning Tips To Help You Get Through The Coronavirus Quarantine
I have been debating whether to blog about the coronavirus because we have been inidated with hearing it on the news and in discussions with friends and family. Firstly, my heart goes out to those who are suffering and sick right now and to those who have lost a loved one due to this virus. I also want to send a special message to those who are helping to save lives and my gratitude goes out to all of you. I am also sending blessings to those who are fighting to save our sweet animals who...
Do Dogs Understand Personal Space?
Do dogs really understand the meaning of personal space? I don't think Jake and Maggie do. I’m sure we are all sick of talking and thinking about the Coronavirus. I know Jake and Maggie are! Every activity I think of involves being around places and people so we have begun a new routine of walking our property line, and a new routine of walking around our neighborhood. We got our walk in today but I don’t think it was enough because they were like velcro on my hip all day. I even made a...
Shamrock Shake And A Root Beer Float
I made it out yesterday and today to run errands and let me tell ya…It is crazy out there!! I wanted to make sure that we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the Domitrovich household. I made us an Irish meal (more on that next week) and brought back an old recipe from my childhood…A Root Beer Float! I haven’t had one in years!!!! My mom and dad would make these for me and my sister on the weekends. We would pop popcorn, make our floats and watch movies on Saturday nights :-). With ice cream...
Whipped Egg Broccoli Spinach Treats
This is a re-post. I made these for St. Patrick's Day but I think they would be perfect for Easter! These daisy shaped molds would look perfect as an Easter doggie treat! While you are cooking breakfast, brunch, or dinner, you can whip these up to be served at the same time you are eating. You and your pup can enjoy the holiday together 🙂 Happy early St. Patrick’s Day everyone!! Who is making their pup something special to celebrate? I made these treats for Jake and Maggie this...