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Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips

By Carlos on November 6, 2019 Holiday

Thanksgiving is a great time to get together with family and friends to share good times and create lasting memories. Doing what you can to make sure everyone is comfortable and feeling good will result in an amazing holiday. While considering the comfort of your human friends and family, you should also be thinking about your pets. Like you, your pets also enjoy being able to stuff themselves, especially when it comes to table scraps. However, to keep them safe, you need to be cautious about what they ingest. You also need to keep their stress levels in mind if…

DIY Halloween Costumes

By Carlos on October 10, 2019 Holiday

Sometimes Halloween creeps up and surprises you. When this happens, you may not have loads of time or money to rent a suitable costume for a fun holiday gathering. That doesn’t have to be a scary situation if you use your head. Here are some do-it-yourself Halloween costume ideas for that last-minute party. 1. A Piece of Notebook Paper For those who like to take the easy approach, this DIY costume idea can be executed in a few minutes. Find a white shirt of any kind. It can be a T-shirt, a work shirt, or a sweatshirt. Take a drinking…

National Do Something Nice Day

By Carlos on October 5, 2019 Holiday

Think about the last time someone did something sweet for you when you didn’t expect it. It probably brightened your day or at least made you smile. If you’re someone who looks for a reason to spread happiness, then you’re in luck. National Do Something Nice Day is observed on October 5th each year. Although you may do kind things every day, its fun to take one day to do a little extra. There are many ways to participate and get your family involved. Here are eight ways to join in on the kindness. Leave a Surprise Pay for the…

Labor Day Facts and History

By Carlos on September 2, 2019 Holiday

Most people see Labor Day as just a three-day weekend to relax or go on a vacation getaway before their children return to school. However, Labor Day is an important holiday, once established by the labor movement, that occurs every year at the very beginning of September. This year it will fall on September 2nd, and most businesses are usually closed in order to honor all the American workers and their accomplishments. When was Labor Day established? This year will mark 125 years of celebrating and recognizing Labor Day as a national holiday. The first state to pass the Labor…

Five Sure Ways to Add Gnarliness to Your Life

By Carlos on July 26, 2019 Holiday, Seasonal

Did you know that July 26th is National Get Gnarly Day? Celebrating National Gnarly Day each year gives you a chance to do something challenging, cool, and/or unexpected that maybe you wouldn’t normally do. In other words, this is a chance to get out of your comfort zone and take it to the next level. If you’re not sure what you’re going to do to celebrate National Get Gnarly Day, here are some ideas to get your mind moving in the right direction. 1. Plan a Gnarly Day Trip. The best way to decide what to do on your day…

Fireworks Safety for Dogs

By Carlos on July 2, 2019 Holiday, Pets

The 4th of July may be considered as one of the most famous and loved holidays of the year, but for pets, the day might not be as celebratory as it might seem. One of the biggest things that can cause a strain is fireworks, which tend to be one of the main attractions of the 4th of July celebrations. While firecrackers might seem like one of the most beautiful things to look forward to on this day, it is not always the same case when it comes to dogs. Dogs don’t understand and consider the loud sounds as something…

How to Repurpose Leftover Fruitcake

By Carlos on January 3, 2019 Food & Drink, Holiday

Fruitcake appears at every Christmas, unfortunately many people dislike it. Luckily fruitcake has the potential to be delicious if transformed. Here are some tasty recipes you can make using your leftover fruitcake. Fruitcake Bread Pudding Use your leftover fruitcake as the staple ingredient in a holiday bread pudding. This is a easy dessert or Sunday morning brunch that is sure to satisfy. You can even Spice up your fruitcake with a little eggnog and bourbon for a grown-up bread pudding. 1) Break up a fruitcake into small, bite-sized chunks. 2) Add in 3 eggs, 3 cups of whole milk, and…

Holiday Recipes to Make with Eggnog

By Carlos on December 24, 2018 Food & Drink, Holiday

The holidays are finally here, time to indulge in some of your favorite seasonal treats. Whether it be candy canes or gingerbread, there is a special holiday flavor that is perfect for everyone. One of the most treasured holiday treats is eggnog. There many amazing recipes that you can make with eggnog holiday ingredient. Here are some gourmet eggnog recipes around that you should try this holiday season. Old-Fashioned Eggnog Here is the recipe to make a traditional holiday eggnog. This is a great homemade eggnog you can use as a starting point for many of the other recipes found…

Smart Ways to Pet-Proof a Christmas Tree

By Carlos on December 23, 2018 Holiday, Pets

It’s Christmas time! Time to trim the Christmas tree, but there are numerous steps to make sure all pets remain safe during the holiday season. Pet-proof your Christmas tree and enjoy this festive time of year. Learn to Respect Boundaries When a pet approaches the Christmas tree, they should be told no in a stern voice. Pets should be trained to respect boundaries and learn that climbing, sniffing, licking or chewing on the presents or tree is wrong. When they listen, they should be given a reward such as a treat or an ear scratching. If pets won’t listen, place…

Ugly Christmas Sweater DIY’s

By Carlos on December 21, 2018 Holiday

Christmas sweaters accumulate in the back of everybody’s closet, festooned with marching reindeer, tipsy Santa’s, knitted snowflakes, frolicking elves, and lopsided tree ornaments. The Ugly Christmas Sweater tradition especially caught on in the UK, but now everywhere you look there are ugly sweater Christmas parties in the US. This year create your own Ugly Christmas sweater with the helpful DIY tips below. Materials You May Need Sweater Prowl gift shops, charity shops, yard sales, and vintage boutiques for likely candidates. You may find a tacky masterpiece that needs little alteration, but if you’re committed to your own unique vision, you…

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