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7 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Home
My entire life, minus my college years, has been spent sharing a home with at least one pet. Over the years I have discovered that some fabrics and home decor work better than others when you have furry critters. Here are some tips given by pet expert Julia Szabo and Chicago interior designer Nan Ruvel, who designs pet-friendly interiors for clients. “The key is choosing the right materials and accommodating your animals’ needs,” says author of Animal House Style: Designing a Home to Share With Your Pets Julia Szabo, who shares her home with a dozen rescued dogs and cats. Julie says an animal-friendly house is more comfortable for humans too.…
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Extended Stay America Hotels is joining forces with PUP STAR: WORLD TOUR
Extended Stay America Hotels is joining forces with PUP STAR: WORLD TOUR, the exciting new addition to Air Bud Entertainment’s film franchise. The pet-friendly hotel chain is proud to always roll out the welcome mat for pets, and it is even more proud to roll out the red carpet for this exciting partnership! The spin on pup-ular TV singing competitions invites families on an action-packed adventure alongside the series’ beloved talking (and singing) dogs. ‘Tiny,’ the adorable singing Yorkie pup, packs her bags for an epic trip and Extended Stay America is along for the adventure as the hotel makes its on-screen debut in several scenes throughout the film, which you…
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Tips for Keeping Your Furry Family Safe this Holiday Season!
One of my favorite childhood stories I like to share is the one where my little brother (though 6″ feet tall he’ll always be my little brother) thought that our Standard Poodle, Max, ate the Easter Bunny one year. He was around four years old and we were walking down the stairs on Easter morning only to find that Max had eaten our baskets filled to the rim with candy. The chocolate was smeared all across our white carpet. My brother started crying thinking that Max had eaten the Easter Bunny as well! To this day I can hear his little voice crying “Max ate the Easter Bunny!” My…
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Start Walking and Reclaim Your Mind and Body
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ~ Albert Einstein A few months ago I decided to take time out for myself and get back in shape. I was SO over carrying this extra weight I gained from my neck injury and taking steroids (it is a real thing people) and I wanted to find a form of exercise that would fit into my busy lifestyle. Heck, we are all too busy these days, but finding time to take care of our body is so very important. I think many times…
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Tips for Being a Great Pet Owner
Today’s post is sponsored by Lunchbox. Yes, I am one of those types of people who adore their pets! You can find lots of pictures of my furry Maine Coon cat and handsome German Shepherd on my personal Facebook and Instagram feed! I know there are a lot of us out there! I’ve learned some important lessons on how to be a good pet owner. Whether you adopt your pets from rescue groups or a local breeder, they all need some TLC and training. Here are some tips I’ve learned throughout the years. Take them out for regular walks: You can usually tell which dogs get frequent walks just from their behavior while…
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Holiday Gift List for Your Furry Family
Do you have a pet or two? Have you figured out what to get them this holiday season? Here are some of our favorite gifts for your furry family member. Anything from stylish bowls, personalized ornaments to delicious and wholesome treats! Custom Print: Love the quirky custom prints by Lilipridima. This would make the perfect gift card for your pet obsessed family member too! I guess you could say I’m obsessed with my furry family as well! Also check out the personalized cameo portrait from Uncommon Goods. Custom Stuffed Plush Dogs What a wonderful idea! When you buy a stuffed felted wool plush dog or cat from Shelter Pups,…
