Summer is the best time to get caught up on your reading. Nothing is better than hanging out in the yard or at a park with your dog and reading a book all afternoon! Since I renewed my library card this Spring I have been reading a ton of books. Once a month I like to...
BlogPaws 2017: The Ultimate Dog Mom Road Trip
Lucy and I took the ultimate dog mom road trip to get to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for BlogPaws 2017, the annual conference for pet bloggers and industry influencers. This was the biggest trip Lucy and I have ever taken together, so I was excited to share so many...
Exploring Dog Friendly Downtown Pittsburgh
One of the best things about living in Pittsburgh is that we get to experience all four seasons. In the Winter we all complain and try to get away to warmer climates, but I know that secretly everyone loves a coating of snow. Plus, it makes us appreciate the nice days...
Here Comes Lucy Cotton Tail | Happy Easter!
Have you been keeping an eye out in the yard this week? The Easter Bunny is making his way to town and we are on alert! Not only is Easter candy my favorite of any holiday candy, but it also means that it's officially Spring. Just in time, here comes Lucy Cotton Tail!...
How I Hit 10,000 Instagram Followers (And Now 30K+)
I was very excited to hit a major milestone in April 2017. I hit 10,000 Instagram followers, a number I set my sights on a few months before and had been working my butt off to reach! Lucy has also been working overtime, posing extra cute for photos to get everyone's...
The Best Apps for Dog Moms
If you're anything like me, the struggle is real when it comes to phone time vs. dog time. I'm doing everything I can to pull myself away from my phone and spend more quality time with Lucy, but there are some apps that actually enhance our time together! These are...
Yes, You Can Dress up To Walk the Dog!
I'll admit that most days I take Lucy for a walk in an outfit more suited to function over form (thank you to whoever invented flannel lined jeans!). But, every once in a while I like to dress up for a little doggy date. Who better to hit the town with than my...
Our Favorite Way to Stay Active in Winter #HealthierTogether
Growing up in Pittsburgh, I've always loved that we get to experience all four seasons to the fullest. It might surprise you to know that Winter is my favorite! There is so much to love about it: the beautiful snow, lots of holidays and my birthday is in January. When...
Take a Dog Friendly Hike #HealthierTogether
Having an active dog, like a Labrador, means that I go for walks and hikes all the time. I can't imagine having a dog that didn't need that kind of exercise. I rely on Lucy to keep me moving! Having a dog that forces me to get out and be active every day is so...
Pumpkin Pie for Dogs Recipe Inspired by a Family Favorite
It feels like every year Christmas decorations go up earlier and earlier. This year in particular I feel like we never even got to enjoy Thanksgiving, and it hasn't even happened yet! Everyone is in such a rush to get to December we haven't even had a chance to...
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