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Sick Day? How to Stay Nourished While You Recover
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Sick Day? How to Stay Nourished While You Recover When you're feeling under the weather, your body shifts into a healing mode. This requires the right fuel so that you can feel as well as possible as quickly as possible. While your appetite may disappear or your energy may plummet, staying nourished is essential to recovery. Gentle, nutrient-dense foods can ease your...
Do You Talk To Your Pet Like A Human? Psychology Says You Might Have These 7 Distinct Traits
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Do You Talk To Your Pet Like A Human? Psychology Says You Might Have These 7 Distinct Traits. I am always talking to Jake and Maggie as if we are having a big conversation, and they will answer back. I even say I’m sorry if I accidentally bump into them. LOL! I even tell them I’ll be back when I leave, and honestly, I think they understand me! I thought this...
Maggie’s ACL TPLO Surgery
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today, we are talking about Maggie’s ACL TPLO Surgery, which she had last week at Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, Columbus, OH. If you have been reading my blog for a while, you will know that Jake had his ACL TPLO surgery done with the same surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Dyce, whom we have great respect for. He saved Jake from a complete leg amputation, so...
7 Signs Of An Overstimulated Dog
Happy Wednesday, everyone! I’m finally getting to our July 4th/birthday post that I’ve been promising. Jake and Maggie had a great birthday with lots of treats and presents. It was a hot day, and I made sure they spent enough time both indoors and outside to enjoy their day without getting overstimulated and overheated. Everyone brought a side dish, and we made homemade pizzas and calzones...
What To Do If Your Dog Gets Bit By A Venomous Spider
Happy Wednesday, everyone! I was sitting on our back patio a few nights ago watching Jake watch a spider crawl in front of him. This gave me an idea for a blog post on spiders and What To Do If Your Dog Gets Bit By A Venomous Spider. Fortunately, Jake didn't make a big deal about his little friend, and fortunately, the little spider was not poisonous. But what does a non-venomous bite look...
Pet Cloning: What Is It And How Does It Work?
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Pet Cloning…What is it, and how does it work? I recently found an article in Modern Dog Magazine, “Meet Mella, The Cloned Winery Dog,” about how a California winery spent $50,000 cloning their dog. Before reading the article, I had two questions: what is my opinion going to be after reading the article, and what is a winery dog? First, I know I would never do this,...
What Spring Weather Will Reveal About Your Home
Happy Wednesday, everyone! What Spring Weather Will Reveal About Your Home. Spring weather can be quite the revealing element! After weathering the winter out, with all the cold, rain, and dryness it brings, blooming into spring will highlight everything wrong with your home. And that’s the kind of thing you should pay attention to. When it gets lighter and warmer outside, make sure you take...
How To Be The Kind Of Traveler Others Are Grateful For
Happy Wednesday, everyone! How To Be The Kind Of Traveler That Others Are Grateful For. I typically talk about animals and food, but after taking a quick trip to Tennessee last year, I thought this post was fitting. I have wonderful memories of my trip to Tennessee with Mr. TAL, but where is the travel etiquette anymore? You know that feeling when you finally arrive at your stay after a...
10 Reasons To Learn To Cook
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Do you love to cook? Here are 10 Reasons To Learn To Cook! As you know, I’ve written three cookbooks and am working on my 4th cookbook. I found my love for cooking and baking from my grandparents and parents. I’m lucky to have Mr. TAL, who is a big fan of my cooking and loves it when he gets to taste test :-). Learning to cook can be a relaxing hobby. Here are...
3 Simple Ways to Get Winter-Ready Without the Stress
3 Simple Ways to Get Winter-Ready Without the Stress...This brings me to ask...What is your favorite season? If you live in an area like I do that has all four seasons, it’s easier to choose, and I have to say that winter is my least favorite, with fall being my favorite season. Winter can often be the hardest season to get through. You must cope with the cold, freezing rain, and snow. To say...
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