Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays! Each year I've had to get more creative to come up with dog mom Halloween costume ideas that the dogs and I can do together. When it was just Lucy and me, we did a surfer and shark, Dorothy and the lion, and...
Matching Halloween Costume With Multiple Dogs: The Three Musketeers
One of my favorite things to do is brainstorm adorable couples costume ideas for dog mom and dog duos. I've already posted about three spectacular costumes with Lucy (you can see them here, here and here). But, now that we have Burt in the family I had the interesting...
RECIPE: Healthy Frozen Goat Milk Treats For Dogs That Help With Digestion
I can’t believe it’s been 6 years since I first made homemade gourmet pupsicles! Since then all different kinds of frozen dog treats have been a staple at our house. So much so that when I first adopted Burt he figured out how to open the freezer on his own because he...
How To Make 3 Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipes
Fall is here and like everyone else I'm thinking about all things pumpkin! It's a great ingredient to incorporate into the dogs' diets because pumpkin contains tons of the antioxidant beta-carotene which converts to Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is great for skin,...
How To: Hand Wash Your Dog Collar
I've collected a lot of dog collars over the years! We have ones for swimming, ones to wear to special events and every day collars. But no matter how often Lucy wears them, they all need a little freshening up sometimes. I've found that the best way to clean them is...
DIY Dog Mom Message Bracelet
In this video tutorial I'm showing you how to make DIY Dog Mom Message Bracelets! These are a fun and colorful way to wear your love for your dog on your sleeve. Since I made these I've been wearing them all summer. It's such a fun, colorful and playful addition to...
Pop Dog Workshop at Paint Monkey
Have you ever wanted a custom painting of your dog? I have a lot of dog art around my house from artists I found on Instagram, Minted and even some pieces I DIYed. But there's always room for another portrait of Lucy! So, I'm hosting an exclusive Pop Dog Workshop at...
Backyard Scavenger Hunt with Vita Bone
When it's just too hot to go for a walk I need to find another way to entertain Lucy. I love coming up with games that challenge her mentally and get her using her amazing sense of smell. Dogs' sense of smell is about 10,000 times better than a human! Temps have hit...
DIY How To Match Your Dog Bed To Your Decor
Did you know that most dogs sleep 12-14 hours per day? Lucy is probably at the higher end of the spectrum! She loves to nap on the couch in my office, on her bed in my room and most recently on the new dog cot that we got from Carlson Pet Products. I decided to make a...
DIY Valentine’s Day Dog Treat Recipe + Goodie Bag
My dog loves me every day, so on Valentine's Day, I want to celebrate with special treats! Homemade dog treats are always special because they're made with love. Homemade doesn't have to mean complicated! The recipe I share here is so easy to make but the best part is...

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