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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…
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Elk Island
Elk Island What did you do this past long weekend? We went hiking in one of Canada’s National Parks. Fun, fun, fun!! Our park ranger gave us a map and dog treats – what else do you need?! Two hot and happy pups – they bark at birds – keeps things interesting. No elk or bison sightings yet. Where are they? There he his – he was hiding in the bush. Whoo, so big. I’m nervous that they might charge us…don’t get too close! The…
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Two Dogs and a Wedding Dress
Two Dogs and a Wedding Dress Today is our two year anniversary and I want to do something special for my husband. About 3 weeks ago, our weimaraner, Bella, got sick, however, she’s okay now, or will be. When we though she might not make it, all I could think about was what if I forget her – all of her quirks, her expressions, her eyes. So, I took this opportunity to take some photos! She looks pretty happy, and Lily, well, she just looks…
