Household

Should You Really Put Your Pet’s Bowl In The Dishwasher?

March 16, 2012
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Many pet bowls these days are dishwasher safe. However, some pet owners aren’t comfortable mixing their dog or cat bowls in the dishwasher with their own dishes. Because I don’t necessarily want to wash my dog’s dish by hand on a daily basis, I looked in to this. How Clean Is Your Dog’s Mouth? I’m sure you’ve heard the urban legend that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s.

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Easy Valentine’s Day Pinterest Finds Kids Will Love

February 12, 2012
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This edition of Weekend Pinterest focuses on Valentine’s Day. These are very simple ideas that may be useful for your kid’s class Valentine’s Day party or just help make his or her day a little more special. Heart-shaped Fruit Bringing fruit to the school party? Or perhaps you want to spruce up your kid’s lunch? This is super easy with cookie cutters. Source: parents.com via La Jolla Mom on Pinterest DIY Valentine’s Day Cards Cut [...]

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How To Connect On Social Media (#1 Tip from @RickiLake)

January 31, 2012

Social media has changed the world forever. In just 140 characters or an update to your Facebook status, you have the potential to connect with a complete stranger in the same town or across the globe. In an instant, Friendships are being formed. Business is taking place. People are connecting. And the world will never be the same.

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Weekend Pinterest Find: Succulent Bouquets (I So Would Have Done This)

January 15, 2012

I bit the bullet and joined Pinterest. I’m not sure there is another site out there that provides so much creative inspiration. My wedding would have been completely different. Speaking of weddings, how beautiful are these succulent bouquets and boutonnières? One benefit is that after the wedding, you could replant the succulents. What a nice memento. You can see the rest of my Succulent Bouquet board on Pinterest. I’m not getting married again, but these [...]

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What To Do When Your Dog Has Cracked Paw Pads

January 11, 2012
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About a month ago, I noticed slight cracks in the front paw pads of our new rescue dog, Scooby. After consulting with Windansea Veterinary Clinic over the phone, we decided to monitor his paws because he wasn’t bothered by them. However, one paw started to bleed. Scooby has a very high threshold for pain (he lives with a 4-year-old), but this hurt. Here is some helpful paw information and the advice we were given for [...]

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A Message For Both Teen And Adult Drivers (Video)

January 5, 2012

I am not the mother of a teen, but I have definitely received texts while driving. If you’re having trouble communicating to your teen (or frankly, anyone) why they should never, ever read or send a text while driving, have a look at this video. It’s heart breaking.

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