Oct 22, 2009 -
I wasn't the only one awed by those dog breed pumpkin patterns — Community Member Yogaforlife made two for herself! Checking out the magazine's choices for inspiration, she created stencils for her Australian Cattle Dog/Smooth Collie mixes, Maia (on the left) and Benny (on the right). Certainly gives me hope that I can carve out some time to create a North-inspired gourd myself!
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Oct 14, 2009 -
Do you think Jack O'Lanterns go together with Halloween like dogs and costumes? Well, for those crafty carvers that want to carry their canine love to the gourds, consider putting a pup's face up front.
Better Homes and Gardens offers downloadable dog breed stencils like this precious pug, pumpkins not included.
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Oct 06, 2009 -
Just like that old saying goes, you should "put a sock in it" . . .
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Sep 09, 2009 -
Dogs aren't the only ones who enjoy some frozen goodness of the fruit or the peanut butter varieties. In honor of today's wriggly nosed ruler, I created a specially sweet treat for those silent creatures. They're yummy for bunnies' tummies but don't treat rabbits to too many — nobody likes a tubby bunny!
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Sep 01, 2009 -
Tea for two, doggie and you! That's right, the same soothing chamomile tea you drink can be used with your pooch. Here are three dosing suggestions for a variety of ailments:
Jul 16, 2009 -
If your pet's crate pad or carrier lining is too dingy to make do, there's a super easy way to fix it . . .
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Jul 09, 2009 -
Interested in testing out some herbal remedies for common problems like fleas? Um, bug off. Kidding.
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Jun 22, 2009 -
If you've decked out your home with hip and minimal furnishings take note: You don't have to pay a million bucks for modern cat furniture too. Los Angeles-based designer Peter Sehorsch recently took the kitty design world by storm when he turned a simple IKEA Stolmen system into a spectacular cat tower, and now he's selling the custom units for all the copycats who love his work. The Hollywood Franklin Cat Tower — named after his cat, Frank, naturally — combines an IKEA post and mounting fixtures with homemade platforms.
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Jun 18, 2009 -
Some special Sugar pup is celebrating his seventh birthday on Saturday — North! I bend the rules for my pup (and myself) and allow an extra "sweet" treat to honor the day. Inspired by Francesca and Sharkey's cupcake creation, I made up my own "pupcake" with seven layers .
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Jun 02, 2009 -
Lemme guess the worst part of pet bath time at your house: that water shook all over you, a telltale wet dog smell, or perhaps holding your pet still enough to rinse out the shampoo? Seems many of my trickiest times come from water anyway. While there's perfume and waterless spray shampoo in a pinch, there's another household product found in your kitchen: cornstarch!
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