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Ahhhhh, finally the warmer weather seems to have arrived. And, for most of us that means more time spent outdoors; which of course, means taking extra precautions to protect ourselves and our skin. But, what about our pets? It’s likely they’ll want to enjoy the longer days and the sun as well, and ... Read On

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Most of us have “some” training in dealing with emergencies, human emergencies that is. But, honestly, how many of us are properly prepared to deal with a pet emergency? Chances are most of us wouldn’t even know where to begin. Still, pets are a big part of our family and life, and experts ... Read On

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I know a couple that actually purchased an RV, not only because they can, but so that they can travel with their beloved pet. But not everyone can invest in a luxurious “mobile home”, some of us have to rely on “public” transportation, which means either packing up the car, or taking to the ... Read On

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If you have a pet you know that they are not just “a pet’, but a huge part of the family. And, just like any other member of your brood, when they get sick, you want the best possible treatment for them. In fact, many “masters” are looking into alternative options for cats and dogs, and some ... Read On

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For those of us who have pets, or at least “a” pet, we know they can become a part of the family. And, from making sure they don’t miss a “doctor’s” appointment to making sure they get plenty of rest, attention and exercise, pet owners often have the same concerns about their cat or dog as they do ... Read On

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When we think of or hear the term “potty training”, most of us immediately think of toilet training a baby. But, what if that “baby” is your precious pup? According to experts, while YOUR ultimate goal may be to keep your floors and carpets clean, just like training a baby, pups “go” when they ... Read On

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You’ve made the decision to add to your family and now that the “adoptions” is complete, the reality that you’ll have to take care of your new family member for the rest of both your lives is beginning to set in. Let’s fact it, besides being “cute” you want your “baby” to be healthy. And that means ... Read On

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When most of us think about “expanding” our family, most think about adding a baby to our brood. And, that means preparing ourselves, our bodies and our home for the soon-to-arrive bundle of joy. But, what if the new little one we’re looking forward to is of the four-legged kind? Well, according ... Read On

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When most women get pregnant, they and their mate immediately start thinking about the health and welfare of the child. And, they adjust their lifestyle and that often means making necessary adjustments to their homes. Still, while we call them our “babies”, few of us take the same strides to ... Read On

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While the weather has been ideally perfect lately, at least for me, and as long as I’m not planning on hitting the beach, I can remember a time when summer meant swealtering and unbearable heat, even in the cool of the evening. Still, for some, the temps are anything but “temperate”, and some of ... Read On

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DH and I often talk about taking a “family” vacation. And for us, that means an escape with either his side of the family, mine, or both. Still, while the option’s a viable one, we are often hesitant about MAKING plans because we’re reluctant about leaving our “baby” at home. And, when we say ... Read On

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In an era where fast and prepared foods dominate the market, more and more of us are starting to see the benefits of eating healthy. From organic products to home-cooked meals and baked good, the emphasis is now, not so much on “convenience”, but on quality of food and nutrition. And, with the ... Read On

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