These homemade peanut butter dog biscuits will become your dog's favorite treat! My little guy cannot get enough of them. My little guy has been having a lot of health problems lately, one that involves his booty. His vet suggested that I put him on a high fiber diet, meaning I need to change his dog food out for a senior food. However, he LOVES his Nutrish dog food and I don't really ...
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4 Ways to Care for Your Senior Pet
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NewNutrishPEAK, #NutrishPets #CollectiveBias A few weeks ago, I got the news most pet owners do not want to hear. My sweet fur baby has gotten old enough now that has arthritis in some of his bones causing a lot of discomfort for him most days. ...
Roasted Chickpea & Chicken Gyro (plus a look at 2 New cat food flavors from Rachael Ray Nutrish for Cats)
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NutrishForCats #NutrishPets #CollectiveBias Not too long ago, my friend and I went to eat at a restaurant where they serve authentic gyros. Y'all, the flavor that burst into my mouth with that first bite is simply indescribable. I knew right then and there that when I went home, I was going ...
How to Create a Fun Cat Corner for Your Fur Baby
Mittens loves her new Cat Corner that Kayla and I put together. My daughter has absolutely been head over heels in love with her cat since the day we found her hiding under our hosta bushes in the hot June sun. Since that day, Kayla has always went over and above to create a space --a cat corner -- to make Mittens feel like she is completely and whole heartedly a part of our family. ...
How to Create a Santa Pup Treat Jar
This craft for my Santa Pup Treat Jar is sponsored by BLUE Santa Snacks® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about Blue Buffalo Santa Snack, but we only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers Blue Buffalo is not responsible for the content of this article. During the holidays and all throughout the year, I love creating ...
5 Reasons A Senior Pet Makes the Best Pet
This post was sponsored by Milk-Bone® as part of a Two-Post Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Did you know that November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month? This month, I am excited to talk to you about all the reasons a senior pet will make the best pet for your home. I also get to share with you about my best friend and the love of my life -- my ...
Yes — You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
This post on how to teach an old dog new tricks has been sponsored by VitaBone. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Did y'all know that Tucker is almost 9 years old? I seriously cannot believe he is that old either. Regardless of him being an older dog, I am pleased to say that we have been training him to do new tricks and to learn new things. They always say you can't teach an old dog ...
Traveling with Your Dog – 5 Things You Need to Bring
My post about traveling with your dog has been sponsored by Vita Bone®. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Y'all know how much I love my little Tucker -- the best chihuahua on the planet right? That sweet dog of mine goes everywhere I go -- even on vacation. I have had him now for about 9 years. After a few whirlwind vacations, I have finally figured out the necessities I need to bring ...
The Cat Canoe® – A Perfect Nestling Spot for Your Cat
Thanks to The Cat Ball company for sending me The Cat Canoe to review. All opinions listed are 100% my own. If your cat loves tight spaces, dark and comfy, then you need to invest in The Cat Canoe®. The first time we discovered this company, which not only makes this bed, but the Cat Ball that you might have seen on My Cat From Hell, we knew we wanted to try it out. ...
Picnic Friendly Foods You Can Feed Your Dog [+ a New Look at the Nutrish PEAK Dog Food}
Thanks to Nutrish for Pets for sponsoring this post. All opinions listed are 100% my own. During the summer, there is nothing I love more than grabbing a picnic blanket and settling in under a shade tree for a yummy treat. Recently though, I started making Tucker a part of that as well. I mean, he loves to people watch more than any other dog I know, so why not do it while we are enjoying a ...
How to Safely Involve Your Pets in Your Halloween Festivities
One thing about our family is that our pets are like our kids. I love when Halloween rolls around because we always make sure to involve them in all the festivities. Halloween can be a treacherous time for your animals but using these few tips, you can safely involve your pets in your Halloween festivities. ...
5 Ways I Plan on Helping Out My Local Animal Shelter
I recently came back from a press trip with Rachael Ray Nutrish for Pets. This year, we traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to tour the city and to help by donating some time at the Western PA Humane Society. My afternoon spent there really opened my eyes to helping out in times of need -- and I discovered 5 things that I am not doing now that I plan on doing from here on out that will help my ...
How to Make a DIY Dog Treat Jar
This post has been sponsored by PetMatrix. All opinions listed are 100% my own. I love making doggie crafts for my sweet little Tucker. Recently we were sent some cute dog treats, so I decided to make a quick DIY Dog Treat Jar to hold all his new goodies. ...
5 Things Every Crazy Cat Lady Needs
This post has been sponsored by Nutrish for Pets. All opinions listed are 100% my own. My daughter has deemed herself a crazy cat lady. Why? Because her cat is her baby. Mittens is a rescue cat that was thrown from a moving vehicle and landed in our yard. Kayla nursed her back to health and she has become everyone's favorite kitty cat. ...
April is National Pet Shelter Volunteer Month
Rachael Ray Nutrish has sponsored this post, but all opinions are my own. I love volunteering at pet shelters. I discovered my love for it a couple of years ago when I traveled with Nutrish to San Francisco. In that moment, with my arms full of sweet puppies and dogs that need forever homes, I knew I would be a constant pet shelter volunteer. This month is national pet shelter volunteer month, ...
The Moment Her Meow Captured Our Hearts
I will never forget that day in June 2012, after coming home from a weekend trip with my family. We piled out of the van and all of us being tired and exhausted, just wanted to get inside, unpack, and drop down on the couch. Fresh Step® with the power of Febreze™ encouraged us to share our favorite "Meow" moment with you. While this post is sponsored, this story and all the love that it involves ...
Golly Gear – Perfect for Small Dogs (plus Giveaway)
I was sent complimentary product in order to write this review. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Whoever said small dogs are easy to navigate have never met my little Tucker. This guy has a mind of his own whenever he is on a leash. He pulls and he tugs like no other. Because he wears a collar most of the time, you can hear him hacking and coughing from pulling on the leash to get where he ...
Delicious Beef Pot Roast and a New Nutrish Flavor for Tucker
I have an amazing recipe I want to share with you today! Last year for Christmas, my hubby got me a dutch oven and I finally got around to making a huge pot of Beef Pot Roast. I normally make it in the crock pot, but I wanted to try my hand at making it in my Dutch Oven. ...
If You Want to Know How to Relax, Just Watch Your Dog
We have been on vacation now for about 4 days. We are truly enjoying the beach house that we rented, but even though I am on vacation, I am still finding it hard to just relax. It seems like there is constantly something going on in my mind, or something I feel like I need to get done, or any of that stuff. But as I watch Tucker, I am realizing, that to relax, I just need to be in the ...
Getting Tucker Ready for His First Beach Vacation
I cannot wait until next month. Our family is embarking on a week-long beach adventure. We are heading back to Gulf Shores and this time, my sweet little Tucker is coming along! You may think I am crazy, but I want to get him a complete beach outfit! He has never been to the beach before and I LOVE dressing up my dog (yes I am one of those crazy pet owners that dresses her dog), so I ...
A Delicious Recipe Inspired by Nutrish Chef Tails and Why I Will Always Be a Rescue Advocate
Be sure to check out my recipe below for Chicken Cordon Bleu! I never in a million years thought when I was a kid, that I would grow up with a heart for rescue animals. I mean, I loved dogs and cats when I was younger, and had plenty of them on hand, but it wasn't until I was in my mid thirties that I really garnered a heart for animals that got left behind. ...
Mittens Loves Her New Rachael Ray Nutrish Zero Grain Cat Food
If you have been around my blog for any length of time, you know that our cat and our dog are actual family members to us. We love them just like they are our babies. Now -- with real children, we don't feed them all kinds of junk food and dinners filled with nasty chemicals, right? Why would we feed our cats and dogs food like that? ...
How to Keep Your Pet Smelling Fresh and Clean in the Winter
My little chihuahua loves getting a bath -- that is until the weather turns cold and the house stays cool. He shivers the whole time afterwards and it breaks my heart that he is so cold natured (he takes back after his momma). We found a way to make him smell good without freezing him to death so we thought we would share with you our trick for keeping your pet smelling fresh and clean in the ...
Christmas Morning 2014 with the Kids and the Fur Babies
This post has been sponsored by Rachael Ray Nutrish for Pets. All opinions listed for the brand are 100% my own. Christmas this year was super special. I think it has been the best Christmas by far for all of us. Not because of all the stuff we got, but because we really put a lot of thought into the gift giving this year, and how excited each and every person was about watching the other ...
Give Your Cat the Purrfect All Natural Christmas with Vitakraft Purrk! PLayfuls Toys #FelineSilvervine
This post is sponsored by Vitakraft and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Purrk! Playfuls, but I only share information I feel is relevant to my readers. Vitakraft is not responsible for the content of this article. Every year at Christmas, the cat and the dog get new toys. For Tucker, our chihuahua, we get him one small ...
2 Homemade Halloween Treats for Your Pets
My kitty and my puppy are like family members to everyone in our house. When we get a special treat, they like a special treat too! Because Halloween is right around the corner, I decided to make some goodies just for them so that they don't feel so left out on this spooky night. Here are 2 homemade Halloween treats for your pets that you can make. ...
5 Tips to Get Your Pet Ready for Fall Travel
This post has been sponsored by Nutrish for Pets. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Fall break is right around the corner for our area and that means many families will be heading out to a new destination. Many of these families (mine included), always take our pets along, so today I wanted to share with you some tips to get your pet ready for fall travel. ...
5 Ways To Enjoy Some Down Time With Your Pet
This post has been sponsored by Nutrish for Pets, however all opinions are 100% my own. One of my favorite past times is spending time with my little furball Tucker. There is just something about having a pet snuggle you when all the rest of the world seems to be at your throat. His kisses and hugs (yes - he gives BIG hugs) brighten my day every day, and I love the way he barks and shakes when ...
10 Tips for Safe Summer Pet Travel
Tucker goes on tons of trips with us, so I am always looking for ways to make his travel safe. Here are 10 Tips for Safe Summer Pet Travel that you can use to help make sure your pet gets to your destination safely. ...
Homemade Dog Shampoo
This fun idea for homemade dog shampoo came out of a day and time when I worked for Econobusters. Hope you enjoy it! Working for Econobusters has really opened my eyes to the wonderful world of frugality. I really thought I was frugal before I went to work for them, but man was I wrong! ...