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Photos: Woof Wednesday
Woof Wednesday! Yes, time to celebrate some of my favourite pictures of my pups. Not only are they adorable, they also give some of the best cuddles. Check out the photos! Woof Wednesday These ones are from the post two dogs and a wedding dress. These ones are from a snow day a few years ago. How about a pet project? Paw print art! Or, maybe you want to make them a summer treat. Dog treats are the best. Try these frozen dog treats today…
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Project: Paw Print Art
Paw print art! You could even do this with kids hands, feet, or little noses! What You Need canvas paint bowl paws First – get your canvas and paint ready. I did this outside and used an everyday household paint. The best part about this little project is that the deck (it’s old and rundown) got extra paw print marks on it before I could clean up the pups. Oh, and one of Lily’s paw prints on the hot tub cover. I just love her.…
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Recipe: Frozen Dog Treats
Here in Northern Alberta it’s hot right now – feeling like it’s 38 degrees. What’s better than a natural frozen dog treat to keep the puppies happy? Nothing! Ingredients 1 cup natural yogurt 1/2 cup of peanut butter 1 ripe banana Gather all of your ingredients and mash them all together. Mix well and then put in a 9×9 pan and freeze for about 1 hour. Take out and cut into 9 squares. Line a plastic container with parchment paper and put them back in…
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Sewing: Dog Beds
Customize dog beds – why not for the furry ones you love? Lily loved the bed and was comfy and cozy within minutes of me putting it down on the floor. What you need lots of fabric piping – learn piping 101 machine matching thread zipper I made two dog beds – one for Lily and one for Bella. The first one measured 50 inches x 40 inches x 6 inches (plus 1/2 inch SA). The second one measured 41 inches x 32 inches x…
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Photos: First Snow 2013
First snow 2013 looks like winter is here…and I think it’s here to stay! Two days ago the grass was green and the sun was shining. Then 15 cm, or 6 inches dumped down on us. The dogs love the fluffy white stuff. First Snow 2013 Here’s Lily running no the paths though the weighed down trees. Such a little rascal, this one – she eats her body weight in snow each year. I mean, it’s like she thinks it’s a snack or a treat.…
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Recipe: Dog Treats
Dog treats are the best – these ones are messy to make, but super fun to watch your puppy eat. Why dog treats? Well, it was Bella’s birthday on the weekend – she’s 9! Ingredients 1/2 cup of oats 2 spoonfuls of almond butter 1 teaspoon of honey Makes 4 clusters Mix it all together and then roll out. These adorable paper cupcake liners and fun toppers are from my husband’s mom – she thought they were cute and, since I love to make cupcakes,…
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Photos: Thanksgiving 2013
Happy Thanksgiving!! Even though it was yesterday…we’re a little late. This was the first time we (or I, rather) attempted to take some family photos. Thanksgiving 2013 Setting up – Lily is supervising. The tripod was a gift from a very kind old man who we purchased some tools off of – I highly recommend a tripod if you’re evening thinking of using your camera’s self timer. First shots – not too bad. Happy everything is in focus! Second shot (well, each shot took 10…
